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Our Promise To God As Disciples Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

The Stream of God’s Promises. Our Heavenly Father has many wonderful Promises for each of us, His children. I want us to consider our promises to God as His children, as His disciples.

Our Promise as Disciples It is at the Cross of Christ where we discover the way to our Eternal home. It is at the Cross where Salvation and Forgiveness of Sin are guaranteed to all who accept Jesus as Lord and Saviour. Last week we took time to remember the Events of Easter, all that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rascal

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2013

A sermon on the parable Jesus told about dishonest manager in Luke 16:1-9 focusing on stewardship theme (First part of sermon from Eugene Peterson's book, Tell It Slant, pg. 99-105; Last part of sermon from Tom Ellsworth's book, Inverted, pg. 107-110)

HoHum: Eugene Peterson- I was approaching John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore looking for a parking place. I was a preacher coming to visit a church member who had recently had surgery. The street was lined with parked cars. I circled the hospital 3 times and no parking place opened up. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Inprescindible Presencia De Dios

Contributed by Ruthie Velazquez-Paredes on Apr 27, 2013

Los momentos de desesperación, de dificultad, de problemas son los momentos que nos impulsan a buscar la presencia de alguien o algo que nos sostenga para poder permanecer en pié. Sin embargo la única presencia que necesitamos es la de Dios.

Los momentos de desesperación, de dificultad, de problemas son los momentos que nos impulsan a buscar la presencia de alguien o algo que nos sostenga para poder permanecer en pié. Ósea, casi siempre cuando una persona se enferma, tiene una necesidad o pasa un fracaso, busca la presencia de alguien ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Harmless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2010

The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other. We have shown a different picture. As a church we must stop hurting each other. We must learn to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Harmless Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Introduction: The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other (John 13:35). Yet the history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To A Healthier Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 24, 2010

This sermon deals with the principles that should characterize our giving-to the local church and otherwise.

THE WAY TO A HEALTHIER LIFE II CORINTHIANS 9:6-15 INTRODUCTION Sir Winston Churchill said; “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” This is similar to the teaching of Jesus: “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Matthew 6:21) Dr. Karl Menninger, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fakes Do Not Negate Reality!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Don't toss away diamonds because zircons exist.

Dear single men, please advise your fiancée that she will not be getting a diamond because there are so many fake stones that look like diamonds that you want no part of that mess and you are sure that such a logical woman as she is that she would not want to participate in such an endeavor. Ha! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Simple "Thank You"

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016

Part of our life of discipleship is expressing gratitude to God in every occasion, even (and especially) when gratitude feels difficult and God seems distant.

I imagine that most of us had that childhood experience where every request was followed by the question, “What do you say?” And then, once we received whatever it was we were seeking, our parents would follow-up with, “Now, what do you say?” Of course, this was our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Joy Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2017

A sermon on joy, the fruit of the Spirit.

In a few weeks gardeners here in central Alberta will head out into their backyards and community gardens to prepare the soil for this year’s planting. If you’re one of these gardeners, will any of you plant pineapple? That sounds ridiculous doesn’t it? Pineapples grow in places like hot Hawaii not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Ashamed Of Jesus?

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 9, 2017

In 1765, Joseph Grigg (1720-1768) of England wrote the wonderful words of the song "Jesus and Shall It Ever Be," which proposes several answers to the question, "Ashamed of Jesus?" The answers are various ways of saying "I will never be ashamed of him!"

Ashamed of Jesus? Things have changed much in this country in the last 40 years. I now find myself surprised when I hear the name of Jesus mentioned in a public setting. Not only have judges handed out rulings that restrict the mention and exhibition of things pertaining to the Christian faith, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, 1 Corinthians 1:31, Acts 4:12, John 17:4-5, Mark 8:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love The Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 23, 2019

Jesus will give us the same 3 gifts he gave to the Asian churches in these letters: Affirmation, correction and promise (From Matt Proctor's book, "Victorious" Chapter 5 "Love the Church Honestly")

HoHum: Matt Proctor- Several years ago, two of my nephews accompanied their mom on a visit to a friend’s house. Ben was 8, Brian was 6. Their mother’s friend was a very neat lady- a place for everything and everything in its place. Though childless, she did have a few toys and handed Ben and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

What makes Jesus Christ Supreme in our lives. Yes, our mundane, day-to-day, mundane lives? What is the message of the Cross for us?

We are in yet another Lent season, meditating on the Power of the Cross, and this week we are specially focusing on the Supremacy of Christ. Rightly, so, the pastor has chosen the first four chapters of the Book of Hebrews for this study. Those of us who are familiar with the book of Hebrews will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Three "I Ams” Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 10, 2018

I am debtor. Paul views himself as a debtor to the whole world. He has been placed in debt by the love of Jesus Christ. “For the love of Christ compels us…” (II Cor 5:14).

Paul’s Three “I Ams” Romans 1:14-17 14 I am a debtor both to Greeks and to barbarians, both to wise and to unwise. I am debtor. Paul views himself as a debtor to the whole world. He has been placed in debt by the love of Jesus Christ. “For the love of Christ compels us…” (II Cor 5:14). Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

What The Angels Said Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 21, 2020

Sermon from Luke 2:1-14 - Examines what the angels said to the shepherds & how their words apply to our lives today.

“WHAT THE ANGELS SAID” Luke 2:1-14 FBCF – 12/20/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – “One day I was staring through the window of a beautiful little Christmas shop. It was packed w/ Christmas items, even though Christmas was still 6 mos. away. There were exquisite [nativity displays] from Italy, Germany, & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Un Mundo Que Pasa

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jan 19, 2021

Tercer domingo del tiempo ordinario.

Un mundo que pasa Sagrada Escritura: Marcos 1:14-20, Jonás 3:1-5, Jonás 3:10, 1 Corintios 7:29-31. Reflexión Mis queridos hermanos y hermanas, Tenemos un texto del Evangelio según San Marcos (Mc 1,14-20) para nuestra reflexión de hoy: “Después de que ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Other

Isang Daigdig Na Dumadaan

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Jan 19, 2021

Ikatlong Linggo sa Ordinaryong Oras.

Isang Daigdig na Dumadaan Banal na kasulatan: Marcos 1: 14-20, Jonas 3: 1-5, Jonas 3:10, 1 Corinto 7: 29-31. Pagninilay Mahal kong mga kapatid na babae, Mayroon kaming isang teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ayon kay Saint Mark (Marcos 1: 14-20) para sa aming pagmuni-muni ngayon: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Other