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The Hypocritical Older Brother

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Nov 7, 2004

A sermon calling the congregation to Love the unlovable and marginalized by the the church.

The Hypocritical Older Brother Luke 15 October 24, 2004 Captain Delia and I were away at continuing education this week and while we were there the Bible teacher reminded me something very important about studying the bible the three letters “CIE”. Remember those letters you’ll need them later. We ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeking Crumbs From Jesus

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Today we see how the faith of a Canaanite woman found expression in the apparent rejection of her by Christ.

Introductory Considerations 1. The scene before us seems very wrong. The reactions and words of Jesus are not what I would have expected them to be. If I were only able to share one story from His ministry with an unbeliever, surely this is not the one that I would chose, for the impression they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Father Who Deserved Better

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2003

The father in this parable certainly deserved better than what he received from both his sons. I think we can all agree that our heavenly Father deserves better than what He receives from His children today.

A FATHER WHO DESERVED BETTER 11 Then He said: "A certain man had two sons. 12 "And the younger of them said to his father, ’Father, give me the portion of goods that falls to me.’ So he divided to them his livelihood. 13 "And not many days after, the younger son gathered all together, journeyed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Tolerance—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE-II—Revelation 2:18-29 Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Possessions of God accepted by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus To The Cross #4 - Power To Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Mark Thornton on Nov 21, 2001

This is the final message in a series that looks at Jesus’ final few days leading up to his crucifixion. This was the Easter Sunday morning message that declares the hope that we have because of the cross.

INTRODUCTION As many of us have heard, cartoonist Johnny Hart has come under a great deal of criticism for his B.C. comic strip - specifically for the strip he created for today, Easter Sunday. It depicts a Jewish menorah being transformed into a Christian cross as Jesus the last words of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

Anyone Could, But....

Contributed by Dan Mahan on Jan 7, 2007

Have you ever thought of faith as busy? Is yours? Will you be the somebody who did it or the anyone could, but…NOT ME!

Anyone Could, but…. Rev. Dan Mahan James 4:17”Anyone, then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins.” Darlene and I love to go to thrift stores and flea markets. One day, while at a thrift store, I picked up an old children’s reading book-you know the kind with all of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

The Macdonaldtown Parables (Matthew 13:31-33, 44-45)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

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Our Gospel reading this week confronts us with a series of parables - the sort that my dad (if he was still alive) might well have referred to as MacDonaldtown Parables. I don’t know if you’re familiar with MacDonaldtown Station. It‘s not far from our church building. I don’t believe there’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

I Is For Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "innkeeper"

Introduction 1. Tonight we will continue our exploration of the ABCs of the Bible... Tonight we will look at the letter I... And in keeping with the spirit of the Christmas Season... I is for Inn or Innkeeper... 2. But, before we get to the famous (or infamous) innkeeper from the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Nazarene

Thanks

Contributed by Billy Kangas on Jun 21, 2007

Just as ancient offerings were said to ascend to the heavens, so also a life lived in praise connects us with God in powerful ways.

2,186,230 Can anyone guess what that number represents? 2,186,230 any Ideas? 2,186,230 this is the number of people who were in Jail, or Prison in the United States alone in June 2005 (the most recent statistics I could find). Each person incarcerated in our system today is there because the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Field & The Force

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jun 13, 2009

A message about where the work of ministry is to take place.

Dakota Community Church June 14, 2009 The Field & the Force Read John 4:1-42 for context John 4:34-36 "My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Mennonite

Echoes That Will Not Die

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 3, 2009

In the song of the angels we hear echoes of our ancient problems -- meaning, sin, peace -- all of which are dealt with in the coming of Christ.

The drama of Christmas is focused on a starlit night at a manger, on a mother and a babe, on the small things of life. And yet it is also wide open to eternity, it is a window into past and present and future. The drama of Christmas seems to play on such ordinary things. Tax legislation; taxes, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Not Fail If You Love

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

This message was delivered by Pastor Terry at the 2008 Nations Network of Ministers Conference. In this encouragement to Pastors and church leaders, Pastor Terry reminds us of the key ingredient to successful ministry - Love!

A young man called on Watchman Nee on day distressed and fearful that he was losing his salvation. “I pray and pray to be faithful to Christ” he cried, “yet I continue to do the most displeasing things”. As if not responding to the young man at all Nee said “see that dog lying at my feet? He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 12, 2005

What can we learn from the shedding of the blood of Jesus during his time on earth and how we can receive the power of the blood of Jesus today

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Matter Of Perspective

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 7, 2005

Jesus commands us to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. We must have the perspective to focus on that task and not what the church can do for me

A Matter of Perspective April 10, 2005 Today we are going to look at one of the key functions or purposes of the church and how Countryside is working to fulfill that purpose. To get started, I need five volunteers. Join hands and make a circle. (They will face forward) Notice how, naturally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving - What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2005

Three benefits of offering sacrifial thanks.

9, October 2005 (Thanksgiving weekend in Canada) Dakota Community Church Thanksgiving What’s In It for Me? We have many things to be thankful for. Why do we have holidays? They are God’s idea. 1. Thanksgiving defeats pride. Pride is a destroyer. - It destroys finances. - It destroys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-4

Denomination: Mennonite