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"The Un-Named Woman" Series

Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 28, 2003

If we have trouble expressing love, maybe it’s because we haven’t experienced forgiveness. We can learn much from Jesus and a woman with no name.

Two of the ‘women of faith’ in the new Testament have no names…One is a woman who, after twelve years of living with an ailment, touched the garment of Jesus as he was on his way to resurrect a girl from death. Yearning to touch Jesus and out of desperation, Jesus says to the woman, “Your faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-43

Denomination: Methodist

Identify The Source Of Your Wholeness

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 29, 2003

This is the fifth sermon in a 5 sermon series on spiritual wholeness

Identify the Source of your Wholeness (John 5:15) There is an adage, “Give credit where credit is due.” For most of us, we understand that to mean that if we or others have been a benefactor of something or from what someone has done for or on our behalf, we should at least have the common ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15

Denomination: Methodist

Communication In Marriage

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jun 28, 2008

Understanding and Improving Communication in Marriage

COMMUNICATION DR. DAVID IBELEME  Relationship is the position you hold in respect of another or to someone else.  The major problem in marriage is disrespect for one another, however, this primarily or mainly manifests in the form of breakdown in communication.  One can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Will You Wear?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 29, 2006

The virtues we "wear" in the world as people and as a church define who and what we are.

Colossians 3: 12 – 17 – What Will You Wear? Intro: Each Sunday morning as I prepare for coming to church, I go into our closet and stare at the long line of shirts, slacks and shoes. I ask myself, sometimes out loud, “What will I wear today?” This can be a daunting task! You have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009

What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

Momma Knows

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

MOTHERS DAY SERMON - TRUE CHRISTIAN MOTHERS KNOW, LIVE AND DEFEND THE TRUTH OF GOD TO THERE CHILDREN.

MOMMA KNOWS BRBC 5-8-05 NBC 5-14-00 2 JOHN 1-11 INTRO: DR. GORDON MATTICE TELLS ABOUT A YOUNG GIRL WHO IS BEING EXAMINED FOR MEMBERSHIP BY THE DEACONS OF A CERTAIN CHURCH. ONE OF THE DEACONS PLAINLY ASK THE GIRL ADO YOU WANT TO BE LIKE CHRIST?@ THE YOUNG GIRL HESITATED FOR A MOMENT AS IF ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Catch

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

Calling of the Disciples, Jesus as people for trivial things to be seen in the world.

In the past few Sabbath days we have tracked Jesus movements since John the Baptist. Last week he was run out of his home town because he expected people accept him for who he was He came home and he was no longer the carpenter’s son. He was God’s son. So either he was nuts or a sinner, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Life Essentials 2 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us particular tools for service; here are four of the most important ones.

• Most of us have a position, for some it is student; for others it is employed or retired. For others it may be the owner of a small company or large corporation. For some the position may be military or even still housewife or like my self, pastor. • In verse two of Romans five we read that those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: The Story Of King David's Great Grandmother Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 14, 2012

Good mothers may be tough because they have to be, but their outstanding quality is kindness. Because they are kind, sometime kindness comes back to them. Moms, see how many of her experiences you can relate to.

Ruth: The Story of King David’s Great Grandmother (Ruth 1-4) 1. Davon Huss tells this story about kindness: For 30 years, Randy Murphy drove without a traffic incident, without being stopped by the police, and without a driver's license. Then, the 46 year old Knoxville, Tennessee native's ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Following Jesus Means ........................

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 23, 2012

There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS Which are you

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life John 6:53-69 There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

Jesus keeps the vintage wine until everyone is drunk. This is the same for the vintage years of our lives - old age is viewed as something NOT to be thought of but Jesus shows us that our vintage year are the best yet to come.

The Best is Yet to Come Gospel reading: John 2:1-12 from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) The Wedding at Cana 1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Tested By Intercession Lesson 11 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 22, 2017

Principles of intercession

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:16-33 1. The most difficult test thus far. “The Lord went on His way when He had finished His conversation with Abraham” (Gen. 18:33). 2. Tested by obedience to God’s call, (11:27-12:3). Tested by provision where God calls you, (12:4-20). Tested by family ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Showing Kindness Toward Others

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2021

Kindness is defined as: "The quality of being friendly, generous and considerate."

Abraham Lincoln, an American lawyer and statesman, who served as the 16th President of the United States once remarked: “Kindness is the only service that will stand the storm of life and not wash out. It will wear well and will be remembered long after the prism of politeness or the complexion of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Micah 6:8, Proverbs 21:21

The Gracious Father

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 22, 2015

Fathers are to protect their children from dangers, train, exemplify, and urge them to follow Jesus — but they must eventually release them and allow them to choose or not choose to follow Jesus.

The Gracious Father (Luke 15:11-32) 1. Marylu and I had a great time visiting Hannah and Clayton in Virginia, near DC. 2. They extended the Metro train station to about a mile from their condo, so Marylu walked to head for the National Gallery of Art in the mall in D.C. 3. The Metro station is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

Christ said to love your enemies. That takes His grace and the power of the Holy Spirit to do because it is not in our nature.

It is easy to see that Christians are surrounded by enemies on nearly every side. The irony is that while so-called Christians persecuted the Jews for centuries it is the Israelis who are our biggest friends. True, some of the Ultra-Orthodox may not think kindly of us, but other Jews see us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44, Luke 6:27, Luke 6:35, James 4:4, 2 Kings 16:6, John 15:13, Romans 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist