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Nothing But Jesus Crucified

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 1, 2020

the preaching of Christ's Cross should be at the center of our message.

Nothing But Jesus Crucified I Corinthians 2:1-16 In the Appalachians where I live, many of the ministers and churches have an aversion to book learning, especially when it comes to the Bible. And I really cannot blame them as I have seen many an aspiring minister ruined by seminary. “Preach the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Battle Of The Brains

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need for someone to become a genius to share the gospel!

INTRODUCTION “Brothers, I do not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaim to you this message from God!” (Borrowing the thought of Paul’s message to Corinthians in Chapter 2 verse 1) The problem of Corinthians is best described in verse 12. They were pulling each other on each ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Well-Known Bible Verse

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 10, 2020

John 3:16 captures the essence of the good news in one sentence.

March 8, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson John 3:1-17 The Most Well-Known Bible Verse Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. It’s perhaps the most famous Bible verse ever. You see it on placards in end zones at ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Vc1 - Put On The New Man Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2020

The slave was not even classified as a human being; he was merely a living tool, with no rights of his own. His master could either beat or brand or maim or even kill him at his whim. There could not be any fellowship in the ancient world between a slave and a free man.

Paul's Epistle to the Colossians 4/21/19 Tom Lowe Lesson VC1 - Put On The New Man, Renewed In The Image Of Our Creator (Colossians 3:10-11) Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11 (NIV) 10 and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. 11 Here ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sing Unto The Lord A New Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 25, 2020

Can we sing the old, old story with a new heart?

Sing unto the LORD a New Song Psalm 98:1 As I am sitting here on Christmas Day, I am snowed in by a rare snowfall. With that, and all the isolation that this Coronavirus requires, I have had time to reflect which in prior years I had been too busy with Christmas activities. I have listened to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tenacity #3 Confidence And Courage Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

There will be obstacles, setbacks, challenges throughout our lives. It’s especially true if you are on a quest for the Lord. By developing tenacity, we can give ourselves the fuel to keep going. It will help in the short term to overcome the daily distractions.

Over the last two weeks, we have discussed two of the important aspects of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection and Control. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the quality or fact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13, Romans 1:16, Titus 2:11-12, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Still Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

Because God is good our lives are also, still good. Our earthly lives are short compared to eternity. The Lord God sets our times and places.

LIFE IS STILL GOOD (Outline) November 8, 2020 - End Time 2 / Last Judgment - JOB 14:1-5 INTRO.: How was your week? Anything exciting happen? (election week) Ups and downs? Gladness or sadness? Or maybe you were filled with wonder. What next? No matter your feelings or emotions: Life ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus Your Attention On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 18, 2020

Believers focus their attention on Jesus. Jesus is faithful in God's house. Hold firmly to confidence and hope,.

“FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON JESUS” (Outline) March 8, 2020 - Lent 2 - HEBREWS 3:1-6 INTRO: “May I have your attention, please!?!” Such an announcement usually does grab our attention. There is an important message coming. We try to pay attention to that message which we hear. Usually do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

"god With Us: He Is Our Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 24, 2020

An Advent Sermon about the peace that only Christ can give.

“God with Us: He is Our Peace” Micah 5:2-5a It was during Advent of 2012, when Adam Lanza walked into Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut and shot and killed 26 people, including 20 children between 6 and 7 years old, and 6 adult staff members. Earlier that day, Lanza shot ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: United Methodist

Vaccination Application 5.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must serve others unconditionally.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 4:16-21, John 17:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 2, 2019

What can we learn from Zacchaeus?

The story of Zacchaeus "On February 24, 1948, one of the most unusual operations in medical history took place in Ohio State University’s department of research surgery. A stony sheath was removed from around the heart of Harry Besharra, a man thirty years of age. When only a boy he had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Vb1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 12, 2019

God describes sin with words like disobedience, lawlessness, iniquity, wickedness, trespass, transgression, and rebellion. The truth about sin is not only repulsive, but it is also personal. Sin is not other people’s problem. It is ours.

2/22/19 Tom Lowe Lesson: VB1 - Put To Death Your Members Here On The Earth (Col. 3:5-7) Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7 (NIV) (5) Put to death You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Watch

Contributed by Tim Walker on Jun 17, 2020

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives.

Most of Jesus’ parables are aimed at telling us about the kingdom of heaven or what it will be like when that kingdom arrives. Now this passage begins with the phrase, “At that time, the kingdom of heaven will be like,” and then he goes on to describe a scene from a very typical Jewish wedding at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Unexamined Belief Is Not Worth Having

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

Jesus instructs us to have faith and believe, but how do we do that with our doubts?

Today’s gospel reading is one of the best-known Eastertide gospels – that of ‘Doubting Thomas’. We almost never hear the name of this disciple without the label of ‘Doubting’. Most people, no matter how non-religious, have heard about ‘Doubting Thomas’. You may be interested to know that in the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal