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Contentment Or Sour Grapes

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 25, 2007

You can hang figs on a thorn bush and grapes on briers and pick from them, but you can’t make them a natural product of these plants. You can play the part of a Christian and go through the motions, but you’re not a Christian unless you’re connected to

Luke 6:43-45 "For a good tree does not bear bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. 44For every tree is known by its own fruit. For men do not gather figs from thorns, nor do they gather grapes from a bramble bush. 45A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good; and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Death And Burial Of Jesus : End Before A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 6, 2015

The end of God's wrath demonstrated by the darkness and alienation from God was actually a beginning of many things.

Death and Burial of Jesus : Mark 15: 33-47: End Before a new Beginning Finally we come to the end of today’s sermon series. Yes we can all go back home and get back to our day to day activities. We can all get back to our planning for the Easter celebrations. We can all start thinking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Desire?

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 9, 2012

What do we really want out of our lives?

What do you desire? Matt 5:6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Intro: What do we want? 1: Hunger a) craving b) great need or desire for something c) void or emptiness’ needing to be filled Point: Blessed are those that hunger, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Other

God Is Light And He Can Be Found

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 8, 2014

Even those who are not Christian are being drawn to the light and vision of God in Christ..

Thursday of 5th Week in Course 2014 Lumen Fidei The people of Israel were called to be a light to the nations. Even in the early books of the Bible, we see this. Abraham was to be a blessing for all peoples. Israel was supposed to be totally faithful to the One God, and her worship was supposed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

How Desperate Are You?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 22, 2018

God is looking for people who are desperate for His move. He is looking for risk takers who are ready to say, “if I perish I perish” just like Esther. God is looking for people with unshakable faith who are ready to move out of their comfort Zone.

Esther 4 vs 16 say: “Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so, will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Your Inner Demons: A Path To Redemption SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A man’s foundation has a direct impact on his destiny. This is why the thorough examination of our foundation as Christians is essential for us to endure lasting success. This message looks at what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to start afresh.

A person's foundation has a direct impact on their destiny. That's why it's crucial for us, as Christians, to examine our foundation thoroughly in order to achieve lasting success. In this message, we will explore what a human foundation is and how the Lord seeks to establish a fresh start. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Topics: God's Forgiveness, Personal Transformation

Hope And The Little Child Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2021

A child, and especially the child Jesus, is above everything a sign of hope.

Monday of 3rd week in Easter Today’s Gospel is so brief that we might be tempted to overlook it, as we are often tempted to ignore a little child. But many commentators believe that when Jesus said that we must turn and become like this little child, he was pointing to Himself. Pope Benedict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5, Hebrews 10:23, Titus 3:6

Denomination: Catholic

The Universe Will Collapse Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 9, 2017

Scientists will tell us that the sun will eventually die out; why do people think they can live forever?

Last week in preparation for the message, we took a look back to Daniel of the Old Testament. This morning, let us go all the way to Genesis 1……… Read along with me v1-19……… Just one question… How did God create the stars, moons, sky and the entire universe?? God spoke and the universe was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of Peace

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 22, 2024

Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God.

The Promise of Peace Scripture: John 14:27. Introduction: Peace requires effort and intentionality, a conscious choice to turn away from the distractions and temptations that pull us away from God. Reflection In the tumultuous seas of life, it's easy to feel overwhelmed, to lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Other

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 10, 2009

This series focuses on our need to enter into true worship of God.

Worship Is A Verb Part 1 Scripture: Psalm 34:1; 51:14-17; Hebrews 13:15 Introduction: Many years ago when I was elementary school, we learned to diagram sentences. I am not sure if they still do that today, but when I was in school we had to and I hated it. The first thing you had to know in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of God: Revealing The Hidden Secrets Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on May 13, 2024

The Mysteries of God reveal the hidden secrets of eternity. They are an important means of strengthening Christians in their faith and establishing the Church throughout the World. God calls all of us to be faithful stewards of these Mysteries (I Cor. 4:1-2)

THE MYSTERIES OF GOD: REVEALING THE HIDDEN SECRETS OF ETERNITY How to Strengthen Christians & Establish the Church (I Cor. 2:7-14; 4:1-2; Rom. 16:25-26) What are the mysteries of God? The Greek word translated mystery has the idea of a hidden or secret purpose or counsel of God. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Romans 16:25-26, Ephesians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Cheatham on Dec 8, 2001

A sermon on the desire of Satan to tempt us and our Biblical mandate to "master" sin.

The Desire of Sin Rev. Scott Cheatham Genesis 4:7 KJV If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. NASB "If you do well, will not {your countenance} be lifted up? And if you do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7, 2 Samuel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Any Feelings Of Inadequacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Overcome Any Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20)We all need to find better ways to overcome our feelings of fear, timidity and inadequacy. Here are a few timeless insights from Ehud.

How To Overcome Your Feelings of Inadequacy (Judges 3:12-20) So many people fail to live up to their potential because of their fear of failure. Millions are gripped by the fear of being laughed at, misunderstood or being embarrassed. When a person feels inadequate they are unable to harness ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Should Be-Ism

Contributed by Paul Goshorn on Nov 4, 2000

We are to be more concerned with God wants than with what we want.

v Did you hear the one about the chicken and the pig - They saw a sign in front of a building that said, "Annual fund-raiser. Ham and egg breakfast." The chicken said to the pig, "Hey, that's right up our alley. Why don't we go in and help out?" The pig said, "That's easy for you to say. For you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist