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  • Things Aren't Always, As They Seem

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 23, 2012
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,844 views

    Realize that if God put something down in your heart, a desire that He gave you, At that very moment, He started working behind the scenes to make it happen and has never quit working on it either.

    Things aren’t as though they seem “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28, NIV) No matter what you may be facing, no matter what trial you may be going through,  God has a plan to turn ...read more

  • Worry Bites

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 25, 2018
     | 3,153 views

    This is a short homily given at an inner city mission in downtown Toronto, to a mixed crowd

    What kind of news makes you happy? Birth of a child; healing of a family member’s sickness; bigger tax return than you thought; a forecast of great days of weather ahead; maybe you won something at the lottery. What kind of news gets you upset? Drama in a friend’s life; maybe the death of a ...read more

  • Forgive, "or Else" Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2019
     | 3,574 views

    The culture itches to persecute the Catholic Church, and a small number of renegade priests and bishops who abused their authority have provided the excuse.

    Tuesday of the Third Week in Lent 2019 It’s often been said by commentators that the “ten thousand talents” that the Gospel servant owed his master was a sum greater than the gross national product of Palestine in New Testament times. Jesus is clearly exaggerating for effect here, something that ...read more

  • Palm Sunday And Two Kings: Jesus And Solomon Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,762 views

    By comparing and contrasting Jesus and Solomon, Jesus’ glory shines more brightly.

    Palm Sunday and Two Kings: Jesus and Solomon (Matthew 21:1-11; Psalm 2:1-12) 1. It was Palm Sunday but because of a sore throat, 5 year old Sammy stayed home from church with a babysitter. When the family returned home, they were carrying several palm fronds. Sammy inquired as to what they were ...read more

  • Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,791 views

    Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

    Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

  • Church Closures And Regulations : A Call To Personal Action

    Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021
     | 1,242 views

    The restrictions placed on the human population due to health concerns have deeply affected Christians. This is a call to personal action on the part of the believer. It is time to put our faith into action.

    Church closures and regulations-Time for personal action There have long been calls to regulate religious institutions. From being used as fronts for all sorts of activities ranging from the nefarious to the holy, religious institutions have grown to becoming part of our daily lives. The right to ...read more

  • Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021
     | 1,375 views

    For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

    Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

  • Spirit Of The Law Part 1

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023
     | 631 views

    Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

    The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

  • Who Do You Believe? The Father Of Lies Or The Father Of Truth?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,543 views

    Every day we hear things from people and we have to decide if we believe them or not.

    Illus: I heard a very famous preacher one time say, (I want mention his name but if I did many of you would recognize his name immediately) He said this “I have never been discouraged a day of my life!” That statement shocked me when he said that because such men in the Bible as: • John the ...read more

  • Starving Sons Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
     | 7,663 views

    Part 2 of a series on the life of Jacob.

    Starving Sons Dying to Self, Part 2 (Vineyard Pen) If you have your bible, turn to Genesis chapter 25. We’re continuing our series, based on the life of Jacob. Last week we talked about letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be, so we can become who God created us to ...read more

  • When God Names A Person

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 205 ratings
     | 13,363 views

    Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person”

    Year C. The Nativity of St. John The Baptist Luke 1: 57-66, 80 June 24th, 2001 Title: “When God names a person” This is story of the birth of John, his circumcision, naming, and manifestation to relatives and neighbors along with a notice of his ...read more

  • Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

    Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

  • It's Time To Give Myself A Hug

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 7,725 views

    Low Self-esteem is a struggle faced by many of us. This sermon presents the concepts of self worth and esteem, and offers concrete steps that can help us move to positive self-esteem.

    IT’S TIME TO GIVE MYSELF A HUG Dr. David L. Haun Hope Christian Church Tamarac, Florida January 18, 2004 Jeremiah 1:4-10, II Cor. 4:5-10 Introduction Today’s message is a Request Sermon. It’s a topic that could have been submitted by about half of the congregation, and often plays a major ...read more

  • "Genuine Faith”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,728 views

    Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith”

    Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith” Jesus teaches about faith as a quality and the quality of a disciple’s ...read more

  • "Hunger And Thirst For Justice.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.”

    Year A. Second Sunday in Advent December 9th, 2001 Title: “Hunger and thirst for justice.” Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 (Reader) Give the king your justice, O God, and your righteousness to a king’s son. C. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with ...read more