Sermons on Feed Your Enemies:

More Of Him And Less Of Me

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 9, 2017

A personal testimony of God's faithful trustworthiness

More of Him and Less of Me When God blessed me with the person I married she had been diagnosed with a serious illness and given the prognosis of a living a short life of just seven years. I was counseled by numerous ‘spiritual’ advisers to end the engagement because of how this would affect ‘my’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Introduction To The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

This is the first instalment of a Devotional and somewhat Analytic commentary on the book of Revelation.

Just a word of warning. This first instalment is really long. This will not be the case for every instalment. Also, the portion right under the text is a bit academic for some people. The cross-references are there for those of you who want to take this as a challenge, and use these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Tabernacle Series Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The tabernacle series was taught on Wed evening at our church. 2 Cor.5:19 reads, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to him." From the Tabernacle God reached out to sinful man. We should not be surprised to see Jesus in the Tabernacle.

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Introduction: I. WHY STUDY ABOUT A SKIN-COVERED TENT THAT COVERED APPROXIMATELY 3/8 ACRE ANYWAY? 1. It Is A Type. (A type is a divinely purposed illustration of some truth.) A type may be: a. A person (Rom. 5:14) b. An event (I Cor. 10:11) c. A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grapes Of Wrath, Grapes At Last

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 8, 2017

Proper 22 (A) As Christians, we bear fruits of righteousness in our lives because we live in Christ. We are grafted into Him, the true vine. He bore our grapes of wrath so that we may bear grapes at last. Grapes that will last. Now and into eternity.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Grapes of Wrath, Grapes at Last” Our Gospel reading today brings us to a third parable of Jesus about a vineyard. In the first one, the owner of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Destination Of Romans

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 30, 2017

What is the destination of Romans? Rome?

The Destination of Romans Romans 8:18-25 You might think it strange that I am looking for the destination of Romans in the eighth chapter of Romans. Usually when we talk about destination in the epistles, we are discussing to whom the letter was sent. From there we analyze the text for clues as to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We Going To Do? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

who will we be between Palm Sunday and Easter?

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO? Mark 11:1-11 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of the observation of Holy Week. During Holy Week every year, we are reminded of the last week of Jesus’ life, as He arrived in Jerusalem for Passover amidst celebration and joy, and was hailed crowds of His followers as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal

The Joy Of Easter

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

Easter is the most fantastic time of the year, a time to be positive and time of joy. Christ is risen from the dead, death has lost its sting.

The Joy of Easter Easter is a celebration of Christ’s victory over death and our hope for eternal life - surely if ever there was anything this gives us hope it is this - the Resurrection. Easter day for me is the most positive day in the year, a day of Joy and Sunshine, a day of happiness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-15

"the Shack" - Sent To Confuse At A Theater Near You.

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 16, 2016

An In-depth look at the theology of the "The Shack"

The movie version of the best-selling book “The Shack” opened in Theatres just before Easter 2017. “The Shack” depicts one man’s spiritual despair and rebellious struggle with God after suffering the personal loss in the murder of his daughter. A movie trailer recently hit Facebook along with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 11:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of It All Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 17, 2017

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Beginning of It All Gen 1:1-2:3 David Taylor

Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Beginning of It All Gen 1:1-2:3 David Taylor December 10, 2016 Today we start working through the book of Genesis, the first book of the bible. I will split the book up into three series, chapters 1-11 which centers on the beginning of history; 12-36 which ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Heart Motive

Contributed by Third Evans Mc Queda on Feb 24, 2017

The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart motive.

Theme: THE RIGHT MOTIVES OF CHRITIAN BELIEVER INTRODUCTION: Marcus Aurelius (The last good Emperor, Roman Empire 160-180 AD) “What we do now echoes in eternity” The true test of any action lies in its motive. The duty of a Christian is to do God's will, in God's way, with the right heart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23, 1 Timothy 1:5

Spiritual Hunger

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 5, 2015

We must ask ourselves, “What are my hungers? Where have I gone to satisfy them and where have those choices led me? " Thank goodness Jesus provides an alternative that is healthy for us both physically and spiritually.

A burglar was arrested and appeared before a judge. The judge found him guilty and before he sentenced the burglar, the judge asked him if he had anything to say in his defense. The burglar said, “Well, Your Honour, you know how it is. The more a man has, the more he wants”. The judge ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

Faith And Love James' Style

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 7, 2015

James has a lot to tell us about faith. His simple, straight forward message challenges us and instructs us in character building God's way. This is a summary of some of the things James tells us as we prepare to enter chapter three.

The theme of James is captured in the first chapter, verses James 1:2-4 (read). He then discusses trials and faith throughout the rest of the letter. Some of these trials come from without, but some are as near as the members of our own bodies, i.e. our tongues. Someone pointed out that James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 9, 2015

Since Christians are saved by grace, does it matter if we disobey?

We continue our study of 1 Samuel. We’re almost done; we’re halfway!! Hahahaha… maybe by Christmas we’ll be on Chapter 31. I really did not think it would take us this long; but I hope you have been learning a lot as I have been. And so, let us continue; this is our Creator ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:12-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Worship At God's Throne Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 26, 2015

The Throne and The Lamb, part 4 Worship is About God (vs. 8) Worship is about the Nature of God (vs. 8-11) Worship is Corporate in Emphasis (vs. 8-11)

The Throne and The Lamb, part 4 The Worship at God's Throne Revelation 4:1-11 November 2, 2014 We are in the midst of a new series, “The Throne & The Lamb,” based on the Revelation, chapters four and five. I want to review where we have been, clarify a couple of things I said last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For God's Will Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2015

Peter gives us 3 practical principles for living properly: Have the same perspective on suffering that Jesus did; Admit that we've spent enough time living in sin, so abandon it, and; Know that God will judge sin so we should intentionally live for Him.

Living for God’s Will 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 10 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction - Following our Easter service, we see Peter make a small directional turn -- His words of encouragement to live FULLY for Christ are still critical for us • Do not fear (v3:14) – God is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational