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End Time Instruction

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010

There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Fly In The Ointment (Life/Social Skills, Part One) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 5, 2004

Developing the right life skills and social skills can make our lives so much richer, our friendships deeper, and our level of happiness higher.

A Fly in the Ointment (Ecclesiastes 10:1-10) 1. And sometimes problems occur at just the right time: (1) the pain bothers you or the fever spikes right when you are seeing the doctor (2) or take this news story: "A flight in the United States proved lucky for a British woman who suffered a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 23, 2004

Is there consequences for forgiven sin?

The evening began innocently. It was such a beautiful night the King decided to take a walk on the rooftop of his palace. Surely the stars would be shining magnificently on such a clear night. Many years earlier as a young shepherd boy, he spent many nights gazing at the vast expanse of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

Genesis 14 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Apr 23, 2008

Genesis verse-by-verse

Genesis 14 Did you know that literally hundreds of different cultures from around the world have a story about an ancient flood that covered part or all of the world? There is at least 270 different ‘flood’ stories that are told throughout the world. Even the Koran mentions Noah’s Ark. Also, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Seek The Lord While He May Be Found"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 18 (A) - Seek the Lord while He may be found. Today God's mercy calls us. God's ways are always best.

“SEEK THE LORD WHILE HE MAY BE FOUND” (Outline) September 26, 2010 - Pentecost 18 - ISAIAH 55:6-9 INTRO: What are you looking for? We often are searching for something much of our entire lifetime. Early on we look for the love and approval of our parents. Next we search ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Hear Of Wars And Revolutions, Do Not Be Terrified

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Looking for the blessing in life and not dwelling on what looks like the end.

Some time ago a man was staying in a chalet in the Swiss Alps. Early one morning he heard what sounded like an earthquake. Hurriedly he got out of bed and ran to the front desk and asked if there was something wrong, if the mountains were breaking up? He was scared. The man at the front desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:8-19

Denomination: Methodist

No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-21

Denomination: *other

The White Goose Story And The Incarnation

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 18, 2016

The Son of God - the Logos of God became human over 2000 yeras ago in Bethlehem to show us the way to salvation

TSJ, TSL WSG 18-12-2016 The Christmas Story A Scottish farmer did not believe in the Christmas story. The idea that God would become a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practicing Communion

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Oct 20, 2016

Communion is not just something we do as part of our worship, it is how we should live our lives.

If these words sound familiar to you, they should. The liturgy we use each time we share in communion is drawn directly from the words Paul writes here; the earliest record we have of the regular practice of communion in the Christian church. But what I want us to consider today is the way that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of Light

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Dec 10, 2018

As we near the end of Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication and the Festival of Lights, I would like to reflect on the nature of light and why Yeshua said He was the Light of the World but also that WE are the Light of the World.

20181208 Parsha Miketz – The Nature of Light Sermon Torah Portion Genesis Chapter 41-44 B’rit Chadashah - Matt 5:13-16 In this week’s Parsha we continue our story of Joseph how he correctly interprets Pharaoh’s dreams and ascends from prison to the second highest position in Egypt. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-36, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: *other

Getting Rid Of The Clutter Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Priorities, pleasing god, Stewardship of time and engery

GETTING RID OF THE CLUTTER 2 Cor 3:18 (p818) (v 12-18) August 15, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Is there anyone here who enjoys driving in downtown Louisville at 5:00 o'clock? Or sitting on the Gene Snyder with bumper to bumper construction traffic? "Cones to the left of me…workers to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A New Beginning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2011

A sermon for Christmas Day.

John 1:1-5, 10-14 “A New Beginning” I don’t want to sound like a Scrooge, but the other day when, yet another, Christmas commercial came on the t-v I immediately thought to myself: “Enough already! By the time Christmas gets here, we are all sick of it.” But you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist