Sermons on Extent Of Unbelief:

The Only Way To Solve The Problem Of Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 2, 2019

We have to solve the problem back at the source of the problem. And that’s the human mind and heart.

Ascension Sunday 2019 “Let us then be children no longer, tossed here and there, carried about by every wind of . . .human trickery.” If you’ve ever been a supervisor of little boys, you know what St. Paul is writing about to the Ephesians. One little kid has a stupid idea–let’s throw some cats in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Catholic

Holy Tornado, Batman Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

While our past is history and our future is a mystery, let me show you, from this text, three things God, in His mighty power, desires for our church.

Holy Tornado, Batman! Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: Robin always had a way with words, didn’t he? This message has nothing to do with Batman or Robin. It does have to do with “power” (tornadic power). Three times in this passage you will find the word “power”. If you have access to power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Women

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018

A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21-the contrast between the Prostitute-Babylon, and the Bride, and the distinctions between them

CHAPTER 17 A brief introduction to Revelation 17-21: A Tale of Two Women Revelation 17 & 18 and 19-21 are a study in contrasts. The distinctions are clear. There is a prostitute (Chapter 17 & 18), and there is a virgin bride (I’ll call her the Lady). And there are many distinctions between ...read more

Denomination: *other

Does Wealth Equal Success

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 14, 2018

Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:17-31 October 14, 2018 Does Wealth Equal Success? Wealth is NOT in and of itself an indication of success. Frugality and/or poverty is NOT in and of itself an indication of the walk of a good Christian. Let’s delve deeply into today’s gospel reading to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That All Humans Be Saved Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2019

It is the will of God that all humans be saved, which was a crucial teaching of the Church all the way back to St. Paul.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2019 St Francis de Sales Jesus, our Lord, constantly had His mission from the Father in mind during His time on earth. That mission is to teach and heal, and to suffer and die for our salvation. It was the Father’s will that the Son should live as a real human being, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-17, Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Ahaz, Isaiah And The Call Of The Virgin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2018

We need to listen to His word, and say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord, let His will be done in my life.”

December 20 Pre-Christmas Novena The richness of today’s Scripture lessons cannot be exaggerated. There is so much here that literally books have been written about two passages. We are tempted to exegesis instead of exhortation, but without a little of the former, the latter is made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

Deceptive Looks

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 17, 2018

Jesus enters Jerusalem as the Messiah—King of the Jews. Kings hate other kings coming onto their turf. The king is crucified—a messenger of love and a victim of hate. In the process, what looks good turns out bad and what appears to be bad becomes good.

INTRODUCTION There is a Chinese story of a farmer who used an old horse to till his fields. One day, the horse escaped into the hills and when the farmer's neighbors sympathized with the old man over his bad luck, the farmer replied, "Bad luck? Good luck? Who knows?" A week later, the horse ...read more

Scripture: John 19

Denomination: Lutheran

Between Grace And Glory

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

The grace that saves us is the grace that teaches us how to renounce the old way of life, and live the new life which is ours in Christ Jesus.

BETWEEN GRACE AND GLORY. Titus 2:11-14. The Epistle of the Apostle Paul to Titus has much to say about how Christian people should live between the two Advents - or “epiphanies” - of our Lord Jesus Christ: and this little section sets a theological basis for our behaviour. The grace of God has ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

The need for reconciliation arises because of our estrangement from God on account of our sin. The mediator of reconciliation is God. The cost of reconciliation is the death of Christ. The result of reconciliation is a new relationship with God.

THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21. This passage directly confronts us with the subject of reconciliation. It requires spiritual thinking: no longer regarding people from a worldly point of view - “according to the flesh” - and certainly not regarding Christ from a worldly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing And Hearing In Order To Live Christ's Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 11, 2014

We cannot make Jesus into the Messiah we want; we must see His vision and hear His word so that His kingdom can be built within us, and we then can attract others to Him.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time Lumen Fidei Why are we so unwilling to do what Our Lord commands? The Israelites were directed by God to be His presence in a pagan world, spreading the word about His power and goodness, and ultimately drawing all to worship the One God. But if you look ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Our Reflection In The Mirror Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by James Linders on May 2, 2015

Peter has witnessed ALL the miracles which Jesus performed. He even PROMISED to DIE for Christ and NEVER to leave Him. Yet, when Jesus needed him MOST, he denied his Lord. Nevertheless, he was forgiven and became a CHANGED man, ready to die for Christ.

Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" John 21:17 "...Lord, you know EVERYTHING. You KNOW that I love you." We as Christians in THIS day and age, have NEVER seen Jesus Christ before,OR witnessed the miracles He performed.We have NEVER accompanied Him on the dust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:74, John 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Fail To Share That Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2014

Being a Christian is the result of an encounter with Jesus Christ, giving life a new horizon and decisive direction.

Thursday of 23rd Week in Course and Commemoration of 9/11 Today we remember the events of September 11, 2001. That day, called nine-eleven, the whole world changed. In the Muslim world, it was an anniversary of the battle that raised the siege of Vienna, a huge defeat for the Muslim Turks, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

Character And Values Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014

THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Promote The Good; Proscribe The Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2013

The call of Christ not to judge, not to condemn, is directed at our relationships with other humans, not evil actions themselves.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes Today’s Scriptures are most appropriate as follow-ups to the Gospel of Transfiguration we heard on Sunday. Jesus is seen on Mount Tabor conversing with Moses, the great lawgiver, and Elijah, the greatest prophet. Jesus has always been seen by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 4, 2013

God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar.

The Temple of God March 3, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God dwells in the hearts of His children, not in buildings of brick and mortar. Focus Passage: Acts 17:22-31 Supplemental Passage: And behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Baptist