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Carpe Diem - Seize The Day

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 18, 2013

Faith is the foundation of God's message. Hope is the attitude and the focus,. .But love. Love is the action. When faith and hope are in line, you are free to love completely. And through this, we can truly "Seize the Day."

Paul shares this hope in Christ to the Colossians ... and to all that call themselves followers of the Christ. Hear Paul's prayer: BIBLE ".... that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, ....to please Him in all respects, .... bearing fruit in every good work ....and increasing in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Philippians 3:13-14, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Colossians 1:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

How To Receive Peace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 9, 2014

Be anxious for No Thing. Do not be anxious even over one thing. That's right not One thing.You can chose to worry. You can choose to be anxious or you can chose to take the alternative, And Give It To God.My yoke is easy .and my burden is light.

Little Bobby had a habit ......of stretching.. the truth. One day .....while he was walking home from school .....he saw a large black dog ......run across the street ..... right in front of him. He rushed home .....as fast as he could ......and told his mother, ...."Mom, ......you're never ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Mine-Mine-Mine All Mine (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The Rich Fool)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2016

I hope that this Message brings new insight to the Parable of The Rich Fool. Only in Jesus can we come to the place of "Euphraino" That is a time and a place to Rejoice.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are : Hosea 11:1-11; Psalm 107: 1-9,43; Colossians 3:1-11 and Luke 12:13-21 God created the physical world ... the material world ... and called it ... "good" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Psalm 42:1-2, Exodus 2:11-15, Acts 5:1-11, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Harvest: Haves & Have Nots

Contributed by Emms International on Aug 24, 2016

This is a sermon mainly designed to be used at Harvest in the UK which uses the harvest laws from Deut 24 to think about the God given responsibility that the "haves,", those with more than enough, have to the "have nots," those in real need.

HARVEST AND THE "HAVE'S" AND "HAVE NOTS" "When you reap your harvest in your field and forget a sheaf in the field, you shall not go back to get it. It shall be for the sojourner, the fatherless, and the widow, that the Lord your God may bless you in all the work of your hands. When you beat your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:19-22

Denomination: *other

The Mass Is What We Miss

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 18, 2020

How can we re-imagine worship in this time of Corona Virus? Looking at the earliest Christians and how they invented their worship from scratch, what can we learn? What do we look at and go "I miss that", and what do we look at and go "we could learn from that"?

A sermon for the Second Sunday of Easter on Acts 2:42-47 ............................................................... There’s so many different varieties of Christian worship - A mass in Mozambique with clapping and colourful robes and when people come to give their donation they dance up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Anglican

Peter's Conflict With The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

Any progress in the Christian life will face opposition

Peter's conflict with the religious leaders Acts 4:1-22 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 being grieved that they taught the people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Presence Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 19, 2020

Heaven came down for us, and salvation was given to us. God came to dwell with us, and within us, and with all mankind. We are no longer in bondage of sin and death, and we are no longer alone. God is with us.

The Hope of Presence Isaiah 7:7-14 Today we will meditate on one of the most famous and loved messianic prophecies from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah the prophet prophesied to us about the coming Messiah. Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: Behold the virgin shall conceive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Your Mule Out Of The Boat (Four Truths When Attempting The Impossible)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2018

Our Lord's voice could be heard above the storm. No storm, no turmoil, no tortuous test is too great for our Lord. No matter how dramatic the storm may be his voice can be heard and his Rhema can be received. (Updated August 2023)

The Navy branch ... of the service ... called the "Seabees" ... had a unique slogan ... during World War II, (Pause) "If it's difficult, ... it will take a day or two. If it's impossible, ... it will take a little longer." (Pause) It seems to me ... there are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:48-50, John 21:25, Matthew 14:25-33, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Note-Worthy Observations Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 10, 2021

Who is Jesus? Who is the Messiah? This question is one of the basic questions for every living person. This passage deals with that question as Jesus asks His opponents to listen to the words of Holy Scriptures.

LUKE 20: 41-21:4 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] NOTE-WORTHY OBSERVATIONS [Romans 1:3–4] The scribes, Sadducee and Pharisees did not dare question Jesus anymore. Why? The wisdom of His words silenced their cynicism and pride. With His opponents silenced, this controversy section concludes with Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 30, 2019

Please keep in mind this sermon was written for residents in an ALF memory care facility.

Sermon On Joy Market Street ( A memory care facility in Tarpon Springs, FL) December 1 2019 Welcome the church that meets at Market Street. Review gift of the Holy Spirit and who the church is. Talk about the woman at the well. Discuss again and we have the gift of the Holy Spirit and we truly are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shechemites Quarrel With Abimelech Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2020

Abimelech reigned, after a sort, for three years without any disturbance; he did not do any good for his country, but he was content as long he enjoyed the title and dignity of a king, and not only the Shechemites but many other places paid him respect.

Chapter 40 The Shechemite’s Quarrel With Abimelech [Judges 9.22-9.25] Scripture: Judges 9:22-25 (KJV) 22 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Is About The Heart, Not Causes Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 3, 2018

But part of stewardship is motive. Yes, giving is part of stewardship, but what is needed is not a rulebook telling us what to give, how much to give, by what means we give. What is needed is a heart that is right with Jesus.

Video: The Power of Giving (1:29 min) (Available on SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs to Know About Stewardship: Stewardship in church terms has always meant giving. But over the last few weeks we have looked at stewardship meaning so much more. We established that all we have is ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not That Complicated (Jesus Died, Then Rose From The Dead)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015

Many have become so obsessed with facts that we have missed the impact of the resurrection on their lives. The Resurrection is not that complicated it is a straight forward truth. Christ died and was risen from the dead. Updated April 2022.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 Early on the morning of December 7, 1941, ......two airmen ... who had just taken their post at a radar ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, John 20:1-31, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Anglican

Commitment Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

The Life of a Christian

Are You All In? Romans 12:1 The Ingredients of a Christian| A Believer is surrendered. A believer is separated. A believer is sober. A believer is serving. A believer is responding. Rom. 12:1 “Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Enough?!

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 27, 2020

Complacency and apathy is the ultimate Christian virus

Covid didn’t stop us. We have had outdoor concerts, movie nights and worship every Sunday together. It has been a great summer. Before we read some of Haggai, let me give you a little background. Haggai had probably seen the temple in all its glory before the most of the population was led into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational