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The Hour Of Darkness And A Servant King Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

The behavior of Jesus at the last supper was in line with what Jesus would do the next day on the cross. Through it all, Jesus was the servant king.

The Hour of Darkness and a Servant King ("The King whose Scepter is a Towel"- title from a message by Daryl Johnson) John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: What do you picture when you hear the word “KING”? The first word that comes to my mind is POWER. And if I hear KING of KINGS I think ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles For Pastoral Relations

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 2, 2016

A message to detail the Pauline admonitions concerning elders.

Principles for Pastoral Relations 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Injustice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Christians are not unique in their opposition to injustice, but we find their uniqueness as we examine the response they are to make to unjust acts against them, and the reasons for making this response

Injustice is an evil that has been so universally despised that one need not depend on Christian authors alone to attack it. Cambyses, the king of ancient Persia, had a keen sense of justice. When he discovered that a close friend was taking advantage of his secure relationship to him by selling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 13, 2020

The world tries to divide us. We are told to chose sides. Political, ideal ology, teams, etc. Yet God tells us to follow Him. This is what this messasge is about.

Title: Whose side are you own? Theme: To show that the devil tries to divide the church and His people. We must be on the LORDs side. Opening Prayer then read the scriptures. Joshua 5:13-15 And it came to pass, In a manner of time, after all the events of the previous chapters had taken place, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15, 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Shall We Sin That Grace Might Abound?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2020

Can we add to the grace we have already received?

Should We Sin that Grace Might Abound? Romans 6:1-11 The problem of sin in the Christian life has been the source of much unrest of soul. We realize from the beginning of the 5th chapter of Romans that the believer “is” at peace with the Lord Jesus Christ. We look at our sins and failures and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"to Jerusalaem... A Mission To Complete

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 29, 2020

Jesus rebuked Peter because Peter did not understand God's plan.... Jerusalem, the cross and empty grave would mean forgiveness and eternal life. We all make mistakes... quotes by Barbara Bush, John Stott

In Jesus Holy Name August 30, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:21-28 Pentecost XIII – Redeemer “To Jerusalem…A Mission to Complete” Jesus and His disciples were at Caesarea Philippi. Their ministry to this point had been a stunning success. Crowds pressed in on them everywhere they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Hebrews 7:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 29, 2021

God's great gift is a new birth in Christ

John 3:13-17: You must be born again Story: Richard Daly who was mayor of Chicago for 21 years (1955-1976). Mayor Daly was known as a rather forbidding guy to work for. One day one of Mayor Daly’s speech writers came in and asked for a pay raise. Mayor Daly, who was rather stingy responded ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus' Instructions To All Disciples

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Jesus didn't leave us a command and a commission without the means, methods, motivation, and power to accomplish it.

Intro Young William Wilberforce was discouraged one night in the early 1790s after another defeat in his 10 year battle against the slave trade in England. Tired and frustrated, he opened his Bible and began to leaf through it. A small piece of paper fell out and fluttered to the floor. It was ...read more

Sanctified Sympathy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

It is easier for those who have suffered deeply to be more sympathetic. Those who are more likely to be like Job's friends are those who have not suffered, and do not bother to develop the power of sympathy.

Sometimes you have to hurt others to help them. Iona Henry's case is a prime example. She had been in the hospital for 83 days on Demerol. She became dependent upon this drug for sleep, and escape, for she could not stand to think of her future without her husband and two children, all of ...read more

Revolutionary Resolutions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Paul wrote to the Thessalonians and suggested some vital areas for spiritual progress that are as relevant today as they were then. In fact, if we resolved to carry them out, they would revolutionize our Christian witness in the world.

No one doubts that man has made a great deal of progress in the physical realm. In 1903 when the Wright Brothers flew their heavier than air machine, the whole distance of their first flight was less than the wing spread of a modern B 36. Progress has been obvious. The progress in medicine has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9, 3 John 1:1, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Nov 21, 2017

Protection, Provision, Peace

FAITH OVER FEAR - Trust the Shepherd Psalm 23:1-6 March 19, 2023 Introduction: About 5 years ago a very famous New Zealander died…He was only 17 years old but considering he was a sheep and the fact that sheep usually only live about 6 years before they are sent to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everybody’s God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 7, 2018

The story of the wise men reminds us we worship a God above political might, a God over religious complacency, and a God over cultural prejudice. Often God colors outside the lines, moving in ways that shatter our assumptions. Our God is everybody's God!

Matthew 2:1-12 Everybody’s God Today we conclude the “twelve days of Christmas,” that period of time between Christmas day and Epiphany, celebrated just yesterday. In church history, Epiphany marks the arrival of the wise men, the magi from afar bringing gifts to celebrate the newborn king. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Go Thy Way: He Waited For A Convenient Season Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 31, 2020

In this last message for this "Go thy way" series, Felix a Roman governor, talked with Paul about the Christian faith several times. He listened but told Paul "go thy way and I'll talk to you about this when I have the time". Sadly, he never found the time.

Background: Paul has been arrested in Jerusalem, then taken to the Roman barracks (castle, KJV: Acts 21:34, 37, e.g.). Later Paul was sent to the seat of Roman government in Caesarea. He had been tried and accused of charges, serious at the time, but was declared neither guilty nor innocent. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 26, 2019

Romans 8:31-39

STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - More Than Conquerors August 25, 2019 Romans 8:31-39 (p. 787) Introduction: On my second trip to Haiti I met a 16 year old young man named Max that lived in the orphanage called Christianville where we were serving…Max told me that his father was a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ