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Second Sunday Of Advent C, Advent 2-- Crying Out In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2021

Can we say to John the Baptist this Advent, “The Wind Brought Your Voice To Me?”

We don’t sing the Gloria in Advent until the angels sing the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" at Christmas but we do hear a prophetic voice, crying out in the desert, which are often windy places. The voice is from John the Baptist, carried on the whistling wind, that says, “Prepare the way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

"Created By God Built For A Purpose"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2017

VBS we are created by God and built for a purpose.

Created By God Built for a Purpose 1. First night of VBS we learned God Made You Think of all the amazing God has made Day 1 - Created light and dark. God said let there be and it was Day 2- Created land, water and atmosphere. Day 3 - Gathered water together into seas and created ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Was No Hoax. Jesus Rising From The Dead Is No April Fool

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 1, 2011

A short talk given at a local school where I was invited to take an Easter assembly on the last day of term. The date was Friday 1st April 2011. I used the opportunity to talk about April Fools day hoaxes, and to say I believe the resurrection is true!

On Sunday 17th April many Churches will celebrate an event known as Palm Sunday, remembering when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a Donkey. Now I know a donkey doesn’t sound impressive, but back then people expected a saviour to come riding on a donkey so they knew what it meant. The Bible puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

I Ain't Too Proud To Beg

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is on the story of the woman who "outwits" Jesus. It emphasizes the generousity of God with we human beggars.

Sermon on Matthew 15:21-28 Ordinary 20-A / Pentecost +13-A August 14, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, OSL The famous one-time Catholic monk, Martin Luther, was legendary not just for nailing a piece of paper to the door of his home church citing 95 things that needed to be changed about it. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Freed To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 12, 2004

Through Christ we are free, not to indulge our sinful nature, but to willingly lay down our lives in service to our King.

Freed To Serve Galatians 5:13-15 It is time that we get back to our old friend, the book of Galatians, and pray that we might glean from this powerful little book the lessons the Lord has for us this morning. We’ve taken a four week break from our study of Galatians as we journeyed through the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For A Christian Man

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016

Can you say that you are truly ready to go when God calls you?

I can’t count the number of times that _____ told me, “Whenever it’s my time to go, I want you to know that I am ready.” And his lifestyle exhibited just that. _____ was devoted to his Lord and he knew that Jesus was preparing a mansion just for him. So he kept ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Hand That Rules The World

Contributed by Mark Beaird on May 2, 2003

Look with me at three opportunities of which mothers need to be aware.

THE HAND THAT RULES THE WORLD 1997 by Mark Beaird Proverbs 31:25-31 ƒÞ Paul Harvey, in his Rest of the Story series, had this to say about the importance of mothers. ¡§Fellows...can you be too close to your mother? From Freud ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goals Of The Local Church

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Dec 10, 2003

The first word "Life" in the name of our church "Life In Christ" defines acrostically the goals of the local church.

THE GOALS OF OUR CHURCH Acts 2:42-47 42 They were devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Reverential awe came on everyone, and many wonders and miraculous signs came about by the apostles. 44 All who believed were together ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Sorry Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 27, 2008

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus used 8 phrases to help us live in community. These 8 phrases when used properly will strengthen our relationships with one another as we strive to please God. Today we will look at the second beatitude and learn what it m

Introduction: Frank and Edna had been married for 40 years and so there children surprised them with a party to celebrate their marriage. The night was filled with laughter, good friends and memories. Later that evening Frank and Edna got back to their house and they began to go through the cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ask For Anything Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

Ask for Anything

Introduction: 2 A.M. Friends Pastor By David C. McCasland related this anecdote, A friend told me about a group of people who share a strong bond of faith in Christ. One of them, a 93-year-old woman, said, “I feel like I can call any of you at 2 a.m., and I don’t even have to apologize if I feel ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Philosophy & Wisdom

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2022

Philosophy is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

Confucius, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: "The superior man, when resting in safety, does not forget that danger may come. When in a state of security he does not forget the possibility of ruin. When all is orderly, he does not forget that disorder may come. Thus his person is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:13-18, Proverbs 19:20

Valuing One Another Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 5, 2024

In 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Paul teaches the diversity of gifts in the Body of Christ. In verses 1-11, we discussed WHAT the gifts are. Now we begin talking about HOW the gifts are to function.

Intro In our study of 1 Corinthian 12, we have discussed the nine gifts of the Spirit listed by Paul in the first part of that chapter. Our study has focused on understanding what these gifts are. Using Paul’s terms in the first eleven verses, we see that these activities are called gifts because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 1 Peter 4:8, Romans 12:1-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"The Subtle Sin Of Codependency"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 31, 2008

We might assume that Eve wanted to know evil, however, was that her primary motive? It is my opinion that Eve wanted to become “God” so that she could be good, not necessarily so that she could be evil! And that is a subtle thought!

My personal definition of co-dependency for your consideration: When a person focuses on someone besides God, in an attempt to become the god of a person who is in distress, until the person they are trying to help, ultimately becomes their god. Our Church has begun a “Celebration Recovery” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Stand On Key Issues: Addiction, Abortion, & Marriage

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant.

The silence of the church on key issues of our day is deafening. By remaining silent on these issues, for fear of controversy, the church unilaterally makes itself irrelevant. When it's just a social club, or even a Christian fellowship of worship, well... something very important is missing. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11

Denomination: Salvation Army