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Mary's Vision Of The Risen Lord

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on May 23, 2015

How the vision of the Risen Lord transformed Mary

MARY'S VISION OF THE RISEN LORD The women hold a special honour of seeing the Risen Lord before men. Mary Magdalene came from the village of Magdala on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. She was one of a group of women who became followers of Christ during his earthly ministry. She and the other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Not A Shepherd, I'm A Butcher Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2014

A sermon on elders (adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 288- 295)

HoHum: Lynn Anderson, in "They Smell Like Sheep” relates this story: “Several years ago in Palestine, Carolyn and I rode a tour bus through Israel’s countryside nearly mesmerized as the tour guide explained the scenery, the history, and the lifestyle. In his description, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Are You There? Job 23:1-10

Contributed by Toby Powers on Oct 9, 2014

Job, in his troubles sought the Lord, but it seemed quite difficult to reach him. There are times we all face this same trouble. What do we do about it? Can we be assured that he is with us, even when we cannot seem to touch him?

From The Desk Of Toby Powers Pastor Of Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org LORD, ARE YOU THERE? Job 23:1-10 Intro: Bildad, Eliphaz, and Zophar had come to grieve with Job and had accused him of gross iniquity bringing about this intense suffering he was enduring, but job ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Unity: It’s About Walking Not Sitting – Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity is a decision, a response to God, coming from a desire to build our lives on Christ as our foundation.

Reading Ephesians 3:14-4:6 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Worry Will Be The Death Of You - If You Let It

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 19, 2014

We need to learn to trust Jesus in all we do

Worry will be the death of you - if you let it Mt. 10:24-39 Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-29

Denomination: Anglican

We Are Family

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Jul 25, 2014

In this final section of James, we see a beautiful picture of the different seasons of life for the family of God: From suffering and sickness, to prayer, confessing sins and bearing one another’s burdens.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #8: WE ARE FAMILY INTRO TO SPEAKER: Just celebrated Caleb’s grade 12 graduation this past week. THE HEART OF PASTOR JAMES: “Of James, the brother of the Lord, we read the following: James, being considered a just and perfect man, governed the church with the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: *other

Reversal Of Fortunes Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

These words of Jesus were caring words of understanding. He was saying to these people, “I know your struggles. I understand what you are going through and I care.” The beatitudes may be prescriptive, but on one level may be descriptive. We will see both.

Reversal of Fortunes Matthew 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 11, 2015

A sermon about loving Christ by loving others.

"The Hokey Pokey Is Not What It's All About" Matthew 25:31-46 One morning I was walking the dog in our neighborhood when a neighbor walked up to talk. I hadn't been feeling very good that morning. I can't remember exactly what was bothering me, nor can I remember our conversation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gospel: Freedom Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2015

It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. We are called to seek God. Trust Christ by faith. You were saved by grace. The result is freedom. You who are saved stand firm in your freedom. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.

In my University literature class the professor would return the paper with comments on the paper like; give further explanation, clarify or expand this point. This professor had a system where you could re-write a paper and re-submit it for a higher grade. I decided to take the professor up on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Guideline #5: Choose The Right Attitude” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 14, 2017

What does an attitude of faith look like?

Top ten indicators that you're having a lousy day 10. You wake up and your braces are locked together. 9. You put both contact lenses in the same eye. 8. Your wife says, "Good morning Bill," and your name is George 7. You turn on the news and they're showing emergency routes out of the city. 6. You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of Death Part 1 Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014

God has commissioned pastors to be shepherds over his local flock. God always relates to Christians as sheep.

Psalms 23:4 Monte T. Brown Introduction God has commissioned pastors to be shepherds over his local flock. God always relates to Christians as sheep. For those that believe that they can be Christians and not belong to a local church or not attend regularly, is the same as a sheep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Be "Dreaming"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 13, 2016

Don't get caught up in only believing the possibilities of what you have seen in the past! Because no matter where you are at in life, He wants you to dream bigger than your efforts are capable of bringing to the table.

You must be dreaming? Oral Roberts used to use a chorus that some detested, ‘Expect a miracle every day, Expect a miracle when you pray, If you expect it God will find a way, To perform a miracle for you each day.’ What are you expecting or dreaming about for God to do in your life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted Or Distracted?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 17, 2016

Sometimes we get so busy for the Lord that we lose what is most important: that quiet time before the Lord. Mary and Martha show us a contrast in devotion and distraction, and challenge us to keep Christ first.

Luke 10:38-42 Devoted or Distracted? My internet went out Friday, so I went through all the troubleshooting. And then it asked me, “Do you want me to reboot the router?” And I hit the “yes” button. By all means, reboot the router, if that will reconnect me with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

He Touched Them....

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jan 24, 2010

How do we respond to the presence of Christ Jesus?

Concordia Lutheran Church Sunday of the Transfiguration, January 24, 2010 HE touched…them † IN HIS NAME † May the knowledge that comes from God’s authoritative word reveal to you the benevolence of God the Father, shown to you in the life of Jesus Christ Walking with God As we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

7 Of Life's Most Important Questions....how Will You Answer?

Contributed by David Hughes on Sep 8, 2013

There have been a lot of questions written in the Bible. This morning I would like to take 7 of these questions and ask them to you. Answer them in your heart. Allow the Holy Spirit to either confirm or convict your heart if you are living by your answer.

I love to watch game shows. My family and I watch the new Bible trivia game show, The Greatest American Bible Challenge. I watch with anticipation and try to answer the questions before the contestants do. Even though it is just a game show, I believe it is important for us to know the answers to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal