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What Grace Is That To You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022

Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2023

Those who know the Lord as their personal Savior will not have regrets upon their deathbed for they will consider all things a loss in comparison to having a relationship with Christ!

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please look at the screen and tell me what all the people shown have in common. They all accomplished much in life and are written in the annals of history. Albert Einstein is known for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Christmas Want From You?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 7, 2003

Christmas wants to give us a special gift that we won’t want to exchange.

What Does Christmas Want For You? December 22, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker A On Christmas eve, Jarod’s parents became concerned because they could not find their young son. a Finally, they checked his room and found the five-year-old sitting quietly on his bed. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Life Beyond Me: Serve Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

Luke 12:15: “… life is not defined by what you have, even when you have a lot” (MSG).

Last week we started our new message series called, “Life Beyond Me” … and we talked about the art of loving … love is a value word … it in some ways has lost its meaning … and we were encouraged to build the 3 greatest loves of our lives … we should love God … Family and Friends … and The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Up To Gain Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007

In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 28, 2016

Understanding the Buzz Words of Christianity

Series: Buzz Words Week: 2 Passage: Various Title: What is Pride? Focus: Christian Living INTRODUCTION: “When destruction walks through the land, it casts its shadow; it is in the shape of pride. When honor visits a man's house, it casts its shadow before it; it is in the fashion of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 31, 2015

The Beatitudes are the key to what a saint is all about

The Beatitudes 1. Introduction: Today is All Saints Day and I think the BCP Lectionary has a good Gospel reading for today For in the BCP lectionary the Gospel reading is chooses Matthew 5:1-12 - The Beatitudes You see I believe the Beatitudes are foundational for the development of CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 31, 2020

The prospect of affluence

Abraham Lincoln once stated: “The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep’s throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as his liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty. Plainly the sheep and the wolf are not agreed upon a definition of liberty.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Matthew 10:16

Why Love Your Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 18, 2019

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

Why should Christians love their enemies? What does love for an enemy mean? Do we have to like them too? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. How Love Enemies Luke 6:27-28 “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C -- The Word Nonviolent Can Be An Adjective, It Modifies How

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025

Jesus is asking us today not so much as “how can I find a gracious God? But “How can I find God in my enemy?” And, how can we be children of God in real life without loving our enemies?

The fictional Klingon language from Star Trek has no words for love. Of course, the Klingons were creatures of pure logic, not emotion. So, the closest words for “love” in their language were “honor” or “unhate.” That would be easy for us if we could define love simply as “unhating” others. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:2-23, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

David And God's Righeousnes Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 10, 2024

David is in agreement with Paul about the righteousness of God.

4:5 “But to him who does not work but believes on him who justifies the ungodly, his faith is accounted for righteousness.” Nothing you can do. Remember Jesus’ parable of the vineyard? A guy comes in at six in the morning and is promised a day’s wage. A guy who comes in at three in the afternoon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Safest Place To Be Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 4 of 15

THE SAFEST PLACE TO BE (1 SAM.19) A pastor who is once of the most educated, talented, and charismatic person I know taught me all I care to know about power and ambition. He is gifted in languages, preaching, and teaching. His alma mater is one of the finest seminaries in the world, his mentor was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Concerns

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

What are your Christmas concerns?

INTRO.- ILL.- For several years a woman had been having trouble getting to sleep at night because she worried that burglars might break into her home. One night her husband heard a noise in the house, so he went downstairs to investigate. When he got there, he did find a burglar. "Good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Intent Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 17, 2009

In today’s world many are struggling financially, this series is to help us understand how to be rich in a way that honors God ( Adapted from a series by Craig Groeschel, lifechurch.tv)

As a parent, when I had young children, I remember times that I would give something to one of my children and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. For example you are on a trip in the car and hand child “A” a bag of French fries and ask them to share it with their brother/sister. Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist