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Multi Ethnic Bereavement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2017

I wrote this for a counseling class. It contains three parts: 1) Bereavement in religion 2) Bereavement in ethnic groups 3) Applications for pastoral and clinical counselors.

To be used of the Lord to help those grieving is both satisfying and humbling. My personal prayer is that more mourners will be drawn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Gospel of Christ is the only thing that can bring true and lasting comfort. Jesus said, “Blessed are those that mourn, for they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church As A Devoted Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

First in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church basoed on Acts 2:42-47. In this sermon we explore what it means to be a devoted community.

The Church as a Devoted Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:36-47 In Matthew 13 Jesus tells a series of stories (actually, parables) about the nature of the kingdom of heaven. One of them is called the Parable of the Mustard Seed and it goes like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Brethren

The First Hand Witnesses

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

Learning from the first hand witnesses

2 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Corporate Versus Private Worship

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 5, 2008

A Sermon for Ash Wednesday, with outreach to two congregations without pastors.

Ash Wednesday, February 6, 2008 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, this evening we begin another season of Lent, another journey in faith as we attempt to follow our Lord on the road to Jerusalem and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Pictures From The Passover

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 4, 2008

The more we look at the Passover the more we can see that Christ is clearly pictured in it. Christ’s forgiveness is glorious.

Pictures From the Passover Exodus 12:1-14 Purpose: To explain how the Passover pictures our salvation. Aim: I want he listener to glorify God and rejoice in His forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Many of the announcements in Scripture don’t have the impact on us that the original hearers had. For ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sign Of Changing The Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 9, 2015

Jesus begins His ministry with the changing of Water into Wine, which points to a greater reality later in His ministry.

The Sign of Changing the Water into Wine John 2:1-12 In John 1:50 Jesus said: “You will see greater things than these!” Three days later, Jesus and his mother, Mary, go together, along with His first disciples, to a wedding in Cana and witness the first miracle or sign of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Atonement

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 19, 2013

A taught this at a Wednesday night Bible study (Adapted from Dr. Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 3 "The Day of Atonement))

HoHum: What or who was a common scapegoat in your family? I have always loved to see the spring come each year, with all that it brings, with one notable exception—spring cleaning. Israel’s annual Day of Atonement was something like a spiritual spring cleaning. In one sense, Israel ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Philippians Parts 12 -14 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 1, 2021

An in-depth study on the book of Philippians

Philippians Part 12, Chapter 2:16-2:18) I. Holding forth (v. 2:16) A. epechó (ep-ekh'-o) to hold fast, to hold toward, to stop Usage: (a) trans: I hold forth, (b) intrans: I mark, pay attention (heed), note; I delay, stay, wait. B. This translation seems correct, and the reference ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:16-18, Philippians 3:1-3, Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2022

The gifts of the magi reflect what the Scriptures say the Messiah will be: Prophet, Priest, and King.

INTRODUCTION • Christmas is fast approaching! • Have you racked your credit card balance looking for that perfect gift for those who are important to you in your life? • I was telling Robyn the other days about my memory of being a young kid when my parents would take me to the town square to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Heaven Meets Earth At The Wedding In Cana”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 15, 2025

Jesus is not healing, not teaching, maybe He is "line dancing" at a wedding. John only has 7 "signs". the word miracle is not used. Signs point to the "divinity" of Jesus, who is replacing all things Jewish with Himself

In Jesus Holy Name January 19, 2025 Text: John 2:1-3 Redeemer “Heaven Meets Earth at the Wedding in Cana” With the waters of the Jordan dripping from His clothes Jesus hears the voice of John proclaim: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-4, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

At The Burning Bush Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2025

Take off your sandals, for the place you are standing is holy ground...

February 08, 2025 According to Acts 7:23, Moses was 40 when he left Egypt to become a shepherd in Midian. Wild sheep can survive on their own – not so with domesticated sheep. They are skittish and easily frightened. They can’t protect themselves, so as a survival strategy, they flock ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Messiah Was Presented, But Few Were Ready Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2009

It is startling that so few people anticipated the Advent of God’s Messiah. However, few look for His presence today; and few will be anticipating His return.

LUKE 2:22-38 MESSIAH WAS PRESENTED, BUT FEW WERE PREPARED “When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Minded People

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

We need to be kingdom minded people

Introduction: I. A Kingdom minded person understands what God’s Kingdom is. A. A Kingdom implies a King B. Entrance into the Kingdom requires a new birth (John 3:5) C. Entrance into the Kingdom requires repentance (Matthew 3:2) D. Entrance into the Kingdom requires a Calling (1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Cedar

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004

The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trophy's Of Hell

Contributed by Terry Moore on Mar 30, 2012

We must walk so carefully and softly before God!

Trophy’s of Hell Luke 22:31-32 31And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. I am thankful for all I know and feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Charismatic