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God's 'yes' And 'no'

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 22, 2003

Epiphany 7: No is a difficult word for us to hear and even harder to accept. But through Jesus, God came to say, "Yes" - Yes to forgiveness, peace and to the heavenly Kingdom for all who trust in the Cross and Resurrection.

The words in our second lesson were written by St. Paul to the Corinthian believers. Let me read this lesson to you again using the New International Version of the Bible: 18 But as surely as God is faithful, our message to you is not “Yes” and “No.” 19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 14, 2014

The Holy Spirit has given every believer gifts. These gifts give us a foretaste of a better day to come while we are still here on earth.

Introduction Today we will be looking at what the Scriptures call “spiritual gifts” For some this morning you are new to this idea or concept. Others have heard about the “Gifts of the Spirit: but are unsure of what it all means. Some of you know about and have experienced God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Perfected In His Presence; A Funeral Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2022

A fellow officer has been promoted to glory, we celebrate her service and salvation.

Perfected in his presence, a funeral message. Bula, We are here today to remember the life, to celebrate the life of our dear friend and sister … To some she was more than a friend and sister, she was the wife of and mother of ….and grandmother of …and ... Many of you were close to her. … and… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 1:29, John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Romans 10:9-10, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Heirs Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 24, 2012

As God's adopted children, we have an interitance of God's abundant grace--every spiritual blessing. We do not need to wait in order to receive our inheritance. It is ours now.

Ephesians 1:3-14 “Heirs of Grace” INTRODUCTION Good news comes in many forms and each of us has specific desires of what we want to hear. • “Congratulations! You’ve won the Lottery!” • “You’re cancer free and you are cured. You ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A World Without Grace

Contributed by Asiri Perera on Mar 30, 2008

• Like the city dwellers who no longer notice the polluted air, we breathe in the atmosphere of ungrace

A world without Grace John 8:1-11 Jn 8:1 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. Jn 8:2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat down to teach them. Jn 8:3 The teachers of the law and the Pharisees brought in a woman caught in adultery. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Ecclesiolae In Ecclesia!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2019

It is crucial for us to meet outside the normal schedule of the Church in smaller groups for prayer, fellowship, accountability, to grow in our faith and to gain confidence with sharing the Gospel. We band together as "little churches" outside the bigger Church!

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, WHO WAS THE ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE (MODERN-DAY TURKEY) SAID THIS OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH: “HE ESPOUSED HER AS A WIFE, HE LOVES HER AS A DAUGHTER, HE PROVIDES FOR HER AS A HANDMAID, HE GUARDS HER AS A VIRGIN, HE FENCES ROUND HER LIKE A GARDEN AND CHERISHES HER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

"The Pursuit Of Godliness” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Living a godly life.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Matthew 6:25-34 & 1 TIM 6 1. This week I read a number of newspaper articles. a. Among them chronicled the different pursuits of man. b. There were those PURSUING the Presidency of the US. c. Those PURSUING of the completion of a giant monument. d. There are those PURSUING a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Nov 24, 2019

Trusting in His plans

Susie is one of the most trustworthy people I know; I trust her with my life. Imagine she is in a long line at the bank. The individual behind her is holding $1,000 cash with a completed deposit ticket. This person is obviously anxious and in a hurry, so Susie politely offers to help; “if you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choose The Right Race Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2016

Part 3 of this series focuses on the race we are to run individually as taken from 1 Corinthians 9:26.

Choices – Part 3 Choose The Right Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Luke 8:22-25 Introduction This is part three of my series “Choices.” I’ve titled this message “Choose the Right Race.” Our foundational Scripture from 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#5 Understanding Love: Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 9, 2016

This is part #5 in UNDERSTANDING LOVE. Love is not easily provoked, never irritated, does not fly off the handle, and it is not touchy. Real God love is deep and greatly needed.

#5 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT ANGER IS A CHOICE. ANGER IS AN ATTITUDE OR SPIRIT! ANGER CAN BECOME HABITUAL. Do we get hysterical and then go historical? THERE WAS AN ADD IN THE PAPER: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hope Of A Joyful Awakening

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 25, 2006

The sermon reminds that death is not the end; God will awaken our bodies to glory and life everlasting.

Hope is the expectation of attainment. A man without hope has no fear. It is also true that a man without fear has no hope. Those who were recently stranded on the roof-tops during Hurricane Katrina remained hopeful that someone would rescue them. It is that kind of hope that keeps one afloat ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

How Christians Are Supposed To Treat Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 28, 2015

A just society can only be achieved by obeying God's word and listening to his counsel and his ways. We can't have just laws and justice as long as God's laws are ignored or hated as they are today.

An elderly widow, a scavenger who roamed the streets in tattered rags looking for bottles and junk, died. She was a familiar sight to people in the neighbourhood as she walked along the streets. After she died, deputies went to her little room and found a letter to a close friend in which the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

A Study Of Psalm 31 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 2, 2018

David writes, “Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD.” Will we submit to God and be faithful, or continue to do things ourselves? Our calling is to be faithful to God, to love Him because of what He has done.

A Study of Psalm 31 Psalm 31 Introduction - Good evening … short intro on new format - Open to all, may allow more to attend due to busy schedules - Comments can be seen by all, questions can be asked through them - Invite: Advent series on SUNDAY mornings – 1 left w/ communion - Looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed, Faithful, Teachers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 20, 2018

Are you discipling your men to become teachers or is your local body relying solely on you?

2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. As Paul told King Agrippa, “this thing was not done in a corner” there were many witnesses still alive that had seen Christ risen from the dead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Struggler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2016

Sometimes we so emphasize that Jesus is the Son of God (fully divine) that we forget He is also the Son of Man (fully human). At Gethsemane, we see Jesus’ human nature struggling with the perfect will of God — for our sakes!

Jesus the Struggler (Mark 14:32-42) 1. We all do goofy things. “Today, I took a picture of the combination to my new lock so I would always have it on my phone if I ever forgot it. I put my phone in my gym locker, locked it with the new lock, then promptly forgot the combination.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible