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Disciples Go The Second Mile

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 30, 2019

This message looks at what is behind Jesus' command for us to go the second mile. It's in the second mile that Jesus is most often glorified.

Disciples Go The Second Mile Genesis 24:1-9 Matthew 5:38-48 Text Genesis 24:9-20 How many of us are “it must be fair” kind of people? We are not going to do anything unless its fair or we are treated fairly. We show up to do something for God and then get angry because not enough showed up so we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meditate Upon Things Worthy Of Virtue And Praise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 17, 2020

In our study of Philippians thus far, Paul has told his Philippian friends that they should empty their minds of fear and anxiety and anything else that will detract from their pilgrimage of faith. Now he gives them a list of virtues they should think about and meditate on.

Date: 7/22/19 Lesson #32 Title: Meditate upon things worthy of virtue and praise • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 4:8-9, NIV) 8Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pathway Of Adam Vs. The Pathway Of Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 14, 2024

I was walking in the pathway of Adam, the pathway of rebellion against God. And it was leading toward disaster. Not only that, the entire world system was built around the pathway of Adam. So it naturally drew me in.

There was a pathway I was on for many years. It was a pathway with many bright lights and beautiful things. So much technology and media, so many songs, and movies and events, giant arenas and commercials and billions of dollars in industry. I walked that path day by day, it was at times ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13-14, Romans 5:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Results Of Sin

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Jul 17, 2010

WHAT SIN CAN AND WILL DO

THE RESULTS OF SIN Text: James 1:13-15 2Sam 11:1-4 & 12:1-7 Intro: Sin is sin these same points to this sermon can be preached about anyone who has sinned. Eve, Achin, Cain. All sin fits into this sermon. 1. KING DAVID SAW BATHSHEBA. THIS IS THE ENTICEMENT OF SIN Heb 11:25 Choosing rather to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Fidelity Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 12, 2002

“And about the eleventh hour he went out and found others standing idle and said to them, ‘why have you been standing here idle all day?’ They said to him, ‘because no one hired us.’ He said to them, ‘you also go into the vineyard, and whatever is right y

Theme: The fidelity of God Text: Is. 55:6-9; Phil. 1:20-24, 27; Matt. 20:1-16 In every human being, in each one of us, lies a potential just waiting to be discovered. But many people never discover what that potential is either because they never get the opportunity to use and develop it or more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Up The Christian Marriage In This Post-Modern World

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on May 29, 2001

Out of thanks for the love that God has shown us, the Christian husband and wife will submit to one another in humble love in the roles that God has given them.

Today we continue our series about building up families in a post-modern world. And I have been assigned the task of talking to you this morning about marriage. And you know, I don’t think it would be too wise of me to preach today based on the vast knowledge that I have acquired after two whole ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping Watch In The Garden

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 25, 2001

A sermon for the Season of Lent

Keeping Watch in the Garden Matthew 26:36-46 Prayer: I stand here close beside you. Your anguish I would share. O Lord do not despise me, in this your heart’s despair. For when your heart is drooping in death’s last agony, my arms will be about you and hold you close to me. Amen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Qu'est Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Apr 12, 2006

Est-ce que les leaders et anciens d’église devraient employer des moyennes nationales de salaire? Mon opinion personnelle est "Non." Quand on vient aux salaires, les pasteurs ont été traités comme beaucoup de professions sous payés, surtout dans le rappo

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qu'est-Ce Que Votre Pasteur Vaut ?

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Sep 7, 2006

Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français

QU’EST-CE QUE VOTRE PASTEUR VAUT ? Le téléphone sonne, et c’est un leader d’église voulant parler avec moi. Après que nous échangions "Bonjour," j’entends, "Les leaders de notre église évaluent le salaire pour notre pasteur. Est-ce que vous auriez la moyenne du salaire du pasteur Français ou que ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Ready To Share The Gospel Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

How should we live our lives in a way that Jesus is evident and the gospel relevant? Paul has some practical advise. Also information on how Gnosticism is rampant today.

Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. I do a fair amount of pre-marital counseling - and though I don’t share that illustration - what I do tell couples that are preparing for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Questioning God

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 10, 2003

There are times we are tempted to accuse God of negligence in the way he runs our lives. But God reminds us that we can trust him.

JOB 38:1-11 QUESTIONING GOD I was talking to a friend of mine the other day, who is also a pastor, and he was describing to me one of his members. “This member is a modern-day Job,” he told me. Why do you think he described one of his members as a “modern-day Job”? I’m sure it’s because of all ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Understanding And Living Grace

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 18, 2008

We in our humanity struggle to understand the depth and comprehensiveness of the divine concept of Grace. How can we try and understand this concept better?

Grace We visit the Columbia Asia Hospital occasionally. We always make an appointment for a specific time. I remember one occasion very clearly. We arrived early, the appointment was at 10.45 and we arrived at 10.15 am. We took the registration slips and sat down to wait. Half an hour wait in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 14, 2011

God sovereign choice. He chose you. Will you chose Him? You have to realize that God's ways are higher than your ways. we cannot entertain the thought that God is unjust.

God’s Sovereign Choice Romans chapter 9:14-9:21 Introduction- Last week we looked at Holiness. God’s Holiness and I said that there was a hole in holiness when we begin to define holiness by our standards instead of God. When we begin telling God why we are good enough for heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene