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Better Look Up Than Down

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Colossians 3

BETTER LOOK UP THAN DOWN (COLOSSIANS 3:1-11) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In The Fullness

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 1, 2017

This sermon deals with how we are to live our lives to their fullest and in the fullness of God's promises

Living in the Fullness Joshua 13:33 How are we to live our lives in full possession of the promises of God, or better yet, how are we to live our lives to the fullest? What I have found in my 40 years of being a Christian and pastor is that I had to stop trying to change the circumstances and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Laborers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 18, 2014

The parable of the vineyard in Matthew 20 is almost mind boggling in scope and what can be extracted from it. In this sermon we are taking a look at the relationship between the owner and the workers and becoming an employee and the "doing".

Now we need to remember that we can never take a scripture out of context. Just before this the Rich Young Ruler asks Jesus in Matthew 19:16b (NASB) “Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?” “Do” This was an underlying foundation in the mind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeking A King (Behold)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 31, 2019

God wants us to seek him, but we don't always seek him properly. Even with the distractions, we face in life, God is still there waiting for us.

Opening and Introduction When I think of looking for something, a book designed for kids comes to mind. It’s a book with pictures called “Where’s Waldo”. Did anyone see any of those books? The idea was to look for this guy with a red and white stripped shirt that always seemed to blend-in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can A Good God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 25, 2020

Hell is eternal separation from God. It’s a place of everlasting darkness, where its captives moan and wail. It’s a place of utter hopelessness, extreme anguish, and endless torment. So how could a loving God send people there? He doesn't!

WELCOME Good Morning and welcome to Church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! SERIES RECAP If you are visiting or this is your first time listening, today we’re wrapping up a series called Talking Faith. It’s a series about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26, 2 Thessalonians 1:8-10, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bethlehem: Back Where He Comes From - For You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 16, 2021

Micah prophecies the coming of the Messiah in dark and dismal times - to give peace and security.

12.16.21 Micah 5:2–5 2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, though you are small among the clans of Judah, from you, will go out the one who will be the ruler for me in Israel. His goings forth are from the beginning, from the days of eternity. 3 Therefore the LORD will give them up, until the time ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Discerning The Times

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022

Why is it important to use discernment.

Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is One Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 5, 2023

Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the hood and discovered that someone had stolen the motor."

Alba 4-2-2023 There Is One Spirit Ephesians 4:4 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Spirit” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. Sometime back the Associated Press carried this news article: "Glasgow, Ky.--Leslie Puckett, after struggling to start his car, lifted the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, Romans 8:6-9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

David Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2022

David is described in the Hebrew Bible as a king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah. In the Books of Samuel, David is a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying the giant Goliath, a champion of the Philistines in southern Canaan.

David This article provides an overview of David's remarkable life, from his beginnings as a shepherd to becoming King. David King of Israel Reign c.?1010–970 BCE Predecessor Ish-bosheth Successor Solomon Born c.?1040 BCE Bethlehem, United Kingdom of Israel Died c.?970 BCE Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25

Denomination: Baptist

Always On His Mind

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022

"Always On My Mind" is a song originally recorded by Brenda Lee and released on June 12th, 1972, with music and lyrics by Johnny Christopher, Mark James and Wayne Carson Thompson.

• Brenda Lee's version had stalled at #45 on the country charts in 1972. • Elvis Presley first made "Always on My Mind" famous, reaching number 16 on Billboard magazine's Hot Country Singles chart in early 1973. • The song was also recorded by Willie Nelson. Released in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

How Elijah became the man God called him to be.

Elijah : A man who dies to self 1 Kings 17:17-24 In the first week we saw Elijah as he seemed to come out of no where and in a round about way he confronts king Ahab about his sin. He just said, "There will be no more rain until I say so." And as I said, this was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive And Forget: Changing Lanes Series

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose (very different) worlds collide, after a minor car crash, which has major repercussions for them both.

-- note -- 2002 Paramount Pictures Directed by Roger Michell Writing credits: Chap Taylor (story/screenplay) Ben Affleck .... Gavin Banek Samuel L. Jackson .... Doyle Gipson Rated R for language - - - - - This fast moving, gritty thriller charts a single day in the lives of two men whose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Elijah And Elisha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 22, 2022

In the biblical narrative he is a disciple and protégé of Elijah, and after Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind, he gave Elisha a double portion of his power and he was accepted as the leader of the sons of the prophets. Elisha then went on to perform twice as many miracles as Elijah.

Elijah and Elisha Elijah was the one who clashed with King Ahaz about worshipping Baal, who was eventually proved to be impotent. Elisha was Elijah's successor. He is the one who healed Naaman (captain of the king of Syria's army) of leprosy. The Bible story of Elijah and Elisha is found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: A Balanced Life

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

In many churches you will find unbalanced Christians: Those who are strong on holiness but weak on ministry. Those who are strong on ministry but weak on holiness. God wants those who are strong on holiness and ministry, the balanced Christian.

CHRISTIANITY: A BALANCED LIFE (Based on the book by Mike Cope entitled: Living Between Two Worlds) A. John 17:9-19 (READ) COMMENT: As you listen to Jesus’ PRAYER you since a DILEMMA in our Lord. At one time He says that His disciples are of the WORLD and then He says they’re not of the WORLD. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ