Sermons on Counter And Cure:

Unthankfulness Sign Of Last Days!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 4, 2018

Learning from Jesus' cleansing of ten lepers according to Luke's account, on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus encountered ten lepers. He healed them, but only one returned to thank Jesus afterwar

UNTHANKFULNESS SIGN OF LAST DAYS! 2 Timothy 3:1-2 (KJV) This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Learning from Jesus' cleansing of ten lepers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2, Luke 17:11-19

When Life Is Hard

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

As we navigate through difficult seasons, let us remember that faith is not the absence of doubt but the perseverance through it. Trust in God's goodness, rely on your community, and keep your eyes on His miracles, for in every challenge lies the opportunity for profound growth.

>> Opening Bible Reading Luke 7:18-23 18 John's disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them, he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect someone else?” 19 When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Foundations, Good Trees, Good Fruit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2023

Good trees like figs and peaches and dates produce good fruit. Good men and women produce good actions from the good treasure in their hearts.

Saturday of the 23rd Week in Course 2023 One of the more memorable periods in our married life was the year in which we decided to build a new house in a gated community. That was, no doubt, one of the less intelligent actions we’ve taken in the past half-century, but it certainly taught us a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49, Psalm 113:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Chosen In Christ--But For What?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2024

The choice is tied up with the Father’s decision to adopt us as sons and daughters, siblings by adoption with His only-begotten Son. For what purpose? We are so favored so that we might praise the glory of God’s grace granted us through the beloved Son, His life, passion, death and Resurrection.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2024 St. Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians anchors our Scriptures today. Paul is acting as a prophet/teacher for the Church at Ephesus but the universal feel of this letter suggests to us that it’s more like an encyclical or circular letter for all of the churches in that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:12-15, Ephesians 1:3-14, Mark 6:7-13, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

Those Hard Sayings Of Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2022

Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He?

Saturday of 3rd Week of Easter Jesus has a lot of hard sayings, doesn’t He? In the sixth chapter of St. John’s Gospel, which we have been reading and studying, Jesus makes some demands of us regarding faith in Him and the communion sacrament. His clear teaching is that if we don’t follow Him all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-42, Psalm 116:12-17, John 6:60-69, John 5:1-9, Matthew 19:21-22, Matthew 19:3-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

Lord's Prayer 6 - Becoming A Discerning Child Of God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 5, 2024

Becoming a discerning child of God is not an easy task and this is where the Lord's prayer come to our aid. What is God's will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven - this is NOT a new problem as it has been with us since the beginning of time. Does Jesus have the answer?

Becoming a discerning child of God - Let your name be made holy, - let your kingdom come, - let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. One of the key components of intercession is the recognition that without us God's hands are tied and without God our hands are empty. Another is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-10, Revelation 11:15

"on A Mission"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 13, 2020

The servant is on a mission and all are on a mission.

“On a Mission” Isaiah 42:1-9 • Just what’s your mission in life — exactly? What is it that drives you to get up in the morning? 1. People in the Bible who were on a mission ? • Noah was on a mission to build an Ark for the saving of his household. By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 21, 2020

The cross road for man kind.

THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST Galatians 6: 12 As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. The cross is the crossroad of man kind. We have here God’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 15, 2020

If a shut tomb could not hold Jesus in, a shut church cannot keep him out!

Jesus Among Us John 20:19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the story of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have done it a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he would confront Peter and excitedly say, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad news!” Peter would have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Messiah God Wants, Not Necessarily The One You Want Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2021

Why did Jesus not heal many of the sick in His own home town?

Monday of 22nd week in Course 1 Cor 2: 1-5; Lk 4: 16-30 Hearing today’s Gospel with fresh ears might lead some of us to be a little critical of Jesus. After all, the townsfolk of Nazareth welcomed Jesus back and invited Him to act as lector and even give the homily. When he told them that He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Coronavirus And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Nov 24, 2020

The whole world has been on frequent lockdowns to prevent the further spread of pandemic. How does one respond in such a situation?

Spiritual Response 1.Strengthen  Ephesians 6:10 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Our first response in such a time of fear and anxiety must be to become strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. If there is any hope for the world today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murderous Leaders Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 19, 2021

Why are religious leaders so full of hate they would want to destroy somebody full of love? It is a question for our times.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:1-6 Again he entered the synagogue, and a man was there who had a withered hand. They watched him to see whether he would cure him on the sabbath, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Come forward.” Then he said to them, “Is it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 20, 2021

There are three categories of people who were to be found with Jesus: the committed, the curious, and the condemned. Which one are we?

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:7-12 Jesus departed with his disciples to the sea, and a great multitude from Galilee followed him; hearing all that he was doing, they came to him in great numbers from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon. He told his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Willingness To Leave

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 22, 2021

Being disciple means we need to leave stuff behind and move forward.

Mark 1:14-20 A willingness to leave 1. Jesus did not begin his ministry by talking only with like-minded Galileans. • Instead, he and his disciples made sacrifices and faced hardships • They did the following work: helping, healing, teaching and preaching. • They were good followers or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist