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Living The Kingdom Life: An Instrument Of Your Joy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Mar 14, 2007

#8 in a series focused on the foundational biblical truths found in The Peace Prayer of St. Francis: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Friends Of A Paralyzed Man

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 20, 2010

Friends we all need to have in our lives to help us through troubling times

Four (4) Friends of a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Introduction: Let us notice some things about the man with palsy. 1. He could go to Jesus himself….palsy kept him 2. He could not follow the crowd to Jesus…palsy kept him …what is it that keeps you from getting to where Jesus is? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Reciprocity

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Dec 31, 2012

This message is about sowing and reaping

The Law of Reciprocity “And God said, let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself upon the earth; and it was so.” Gen 1:11 “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and ...read more

Denomination: *other

Responding To God's Promise

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 21, 2011

A thematic approach to the birth of Christ in Matthew 2:1-12

Matthew 2:1-12 Responding to God’s Promise Introduction – Promises1 The kids had talked Mom into getting a hamster. They promised to take care of their pet, which they named “Danny.” Within two months, though, Mom was taking care of Danny. One day Mom decided enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Where You Are

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

When we are faced with trials and troubles we must stay where we are, faithful and obedient, loving and being loved.

Stay Where You Are 04/20/08 AM Reading: Psalm 46:1-11 Introduction Over the past couple of meetings in our Wednesday night bible study we reviewed the account found in the book of Numbers (chapters 13, 14) of a lost generation, an entire generation that failed to enter the Promised Land. As many of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Get To Work! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 22, 2020

Sermon based on Nehemiah 3 to challenge church to get to work rebuilding the walls around our lives.

“LET’S GET TO WORK!” Neh. 3 FBCF – 6/21/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Martin Luther: “Pray like it all depends on God, then when you are done, go work like it all depends on you.” There comes a time when it’s time to go to work. - Playtime is over. - Break time is over. - Bedtime is over. - It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship: Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020

Disciples share the good news of our hope in Christ with others

April 1, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 28:18-20 Discipleship: Share the Good News Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our news these days is dominated by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson #17 Title: Commendation Of Timothy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2018

Paul explains at length why Timothy must stay with him until he knows the results of his trial.

Date: 10/18/18 Lesson #17 Title: Commendation of Timothy Scripture: (Philippians 2:20-22, NIV) (20) I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. (21) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. (22) But you know that Timothy has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

What A Bff We Have In Jesus!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 24, 2018

Jesus makes us all feel like the disciple whome he loves. We must be careful to handle that privilege in a proper manner.

1. Do you know someone who has a special ability to make you feel like you are their BFF when you are with them? a. Their goal in dealing with people is to be an encourager to them – a Barnabas or" BAT-nabas" (Daughter of Encoragement) b. As a result they have a network of friends who feel close to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Mercy

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

If The Date Of Salvation Is Already Fixed By God, Then Why Should I Pray Ha

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2018

The idea, ‘God is anyway going to save the person only in His time’, takes the onus away from intense praying, wrestling in prayer for the unsaved person, intense fasting and also thereby takes away the guilt of prayerlessness.

If the date of salvation is already fixed by God, then why should I pray hard? Genesis 18:32 Then he said, "Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it on account of the ten." 19:24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity: Living The Life – Part 6 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then we are living more like the pagan.

Sowing the seeds of revival Read: Ephesians 4:17-32 Do we live like Christ’s Disciples, or are we tending towards the ‘pagan’ lifestyle? If we are true Disciples, then we have no choice, for we do what the Master requires of us. If we don’t care what the Master says, then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Perfect Lamb Of God Begins Discipling His Followers

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 11, 2020

John the Baptist introduces The Lamb of God!

Message/Devotion January 12, 2020 John 1:29-42 The Perfect Lamb of God Begins Discipling His Followers The Reading The Lamb of God The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world! This is He of whom I said, ‘After me comes ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42, Genesis 22:7, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Gratitude, Proclamation, And Testimony - 1 Chronicles 16:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2024

1 Chronicles 16:8 offers us a blueprint for a life transformed by truth.

A Life of Gratitude, Proclamation, and Testimony - 1 Chronicles 16:8 “Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.” (1 Chronicles 16:8, NLT) What a joy it is to open the Word of God together. Today, we explore a verse that, although brief, carries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8, Psalm 100:4, Isaiah 12:4, Matthew 28:19, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 21, 2025

Living faithful under the words of Gospel when no one is watching is the way Jesus wants us to live.

Living Faithfully Even When No One Is Watching Luke 12:35–48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 12:35 “Be prepared, and keep your lamps lit. 36 “You are also to be like people who are waiting for their master when he returns from the wedding feast, so that they may immediately open the door ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: United Methodist