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Rise From The Pit Series

Contributed by Dennise Ogalesco on Apr 22, 2015

Each one of us had experience down times, troubles and trials. Rising up must be our immediate action. God's help will always be available to those who call on Him. He will lift us up, if we never lose heart.

RISE UP FROM THE PIT 2 Kings 6:5-7 Testimonies are powerful message of God's working in our life. Apostle Paul was asked by King Agrippa to defend himself... He was asked to testify. Axe symbolizes barrenness. When the axe were not sharpened, it has no use. It has no value at all. And it is good ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible, Our Foundation, 6.jesus A Man Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Apr 24, 2015

If Jesus used Scripture to fight the Enemy, should we not?

5. The testimony of Jesus. There is no competition between Jesus and His Word for highest authority. The living Word and the written Word are one. It was Jesus the Son as a member of the Godhead from eternity, Who spoke all the Words of Scripture to the writers of it. To hear from the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Mansion, Prayer Room Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 6, 2016

Does the Word shape your thoughts about Heaven or old songs and your desires?

This issue has caused me some grief over the years and it is such a petty issue. Yet, some have made it a massive doctrine to be staunchly defended like the Trinity and Substitutionary Atonement. It came up in a discussion of something else tonight so I figured it was a good time to throw it out ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Our Responsibility To Non-Believers Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2016

We Christians need to find more and more effective ways to communicate the Gospel message.

Thursday in Fourth Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Paul is best known for his three missionary journeys and his journey to Rome. He was the evangelizer paradigm. Nobody did it better than he. His protocol developed early. He believed that his mission was first to his Jewish brothers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-25

Denomination: Catholic

“pictures Of The Church: #5 We Are Soldiers Series

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Jun 29, 2016

In a time when we want to feel good and be blessed, Paul tells Timothy we Need to be Soldiers

“Pictures of the Church: #5 We are Soldiers Tomorrow we will celebrate the 4th of July and our countries independence. For 240 years our country has been in existence. The land of the free and the home of the brave. 240 years ago our forefathers took up arms to fight a tyrannical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

Three Righteous Men

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 17, 2023

The shaking of all things is starting to be felt across the nations. Wars, pestilence, famine, floods, evil!

Ezekiel 14:12 The word of the LORD came again to me, saying: 13 “Son of man, when a land sins against Me by persistent unfaithfulness, I will stretch out My hand against it; I will cut off its supply of bread, send famine on it, and cut off man and beast from it. 14 Even if these three men, Noah, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-14, Zephaniah 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Actions Are Always Wrong So What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2021

Murdering the innocent is always gravely immoral. Thus we have been taught since the first Christians accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and celebrated communion together.

Homily Monday of 12th week in ordinary time If we are to understand what the Lord is saying to us today, and more importantly what He is not saying, we need to find the key word in the Gospel: it’s “hypocrite.” A hypocrite is someone who calls sin a sin in other people, but ignores the sin in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Spirit-Filled Evangelizers Are Evangelizers Who Pray And Work. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 27, 2017

All that we do must culminate in the proclamation of the Gospel of Christ.

Thursday of 7th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The Gospel passage we just proclaimed is one of those moments we are tempted to take comfort in and not think about. It seems all warm and fuzzy and a little like a group hug: “You in me and I in you and everybody else in us all sweet and ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Clean Us Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 2, 2023

Take our trash God as we await the return of Christ.

Clean us Up Isaiah 64:1-9 1. Isaiah 64:1-9 . This is first Sunday of Advent This is traditionally when we think of the coming of Jesus • The coming of Jesus in a manger in Bethlehem • The coming of Jesus at the end time to judge the world • The coming of Jesus to take His people away to an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Workplace Harasser Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 20, 2024

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women.

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that affects many individuals, particularly women. It can take many forms, including flirting, gossiping, finding faults, threatening, and falsely accusing. These behaviors are not only unprofessional, but they also create a hostile work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28, Mark 12:31, Genesis 1:27

The Devil's Agenda Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

As Christians, we are in a spiritual battle against a cunning, crafty, and powerful enemy - the devil.

We must acknowledge that our enemy, the devil, has a specific agenda. He wants to deceive and blind us, leading us away from the truth and into darkness. But as children of light, we must be aware of his tactics and stand firm in the truth. The devil wants to blind us with lies and shroud us in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44, Ephesians 4:25, John 3:19-21, 1 Corinthians 14:33, James 4:1, Ephesians 6:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Second Sunday Of Easter: Sunday Of Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2024

Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.

Psalm 85:10, “Justice and Mercy have kissed.” Justice and Mercy has been called the oldest joke in psychiatry because when it tries to find the answer to blending the two, new questions intrude.1 What did the Frenchman say when God gave him mercy? Merci Speaking of Frenchman, the celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:10, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Catholic

A Psalm Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING

Psalm 105:1-6 A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After 10 years of silence was asked, “Do you have anything to say?” “Food bad.” Another 10 years, “Bed hard.” Another 10 years, “I quit.” older monk replied, It's no surprise You’ve done nothing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

National Repentance (1 Samuel 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 1, 2025

Is Baal or Astarte the answer to our national woes or is national repentance needed? Let's look at 1 Samuel 7.

Is the party of Baal or the party of Astarte the answer to national woes or is national repentance the real answer? What happened when all Israel confessed their sins and repented? Are we willing to repent of worshipping false gods? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 7. Did the people repent of worshipping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist