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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
All churches should have an ongoing ministry that includes every member and regular attendee
The coronovirus is going to be with us for a long time. We all have a responsibility to ourselves and our families to take it seriously and follow every precaution directed and suggested. As time goes by, the inclination to become complacent and careless will become more and more tempting. That ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-22
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
When it comes to the payment of sins there can be only one.
Exodus 30:15 The rich shall not give more, and the poor shall not give less than half a shekel, when they give an offering unto the LORD, to make an atonement for your souls. Interesting that in this situation there is only one payment to have your sins covered. There is only one way to have your ...read more
Scripture: Exodus 30:15
Denomination: Baptist
The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.
Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more
Scripture: Job 19:25-27
Fear paralyzes and arrests the believers. Time for the fear giant to fall.
I. The giant that keeps us from miracles—Fear II. The fear giant will paralyze you a. When fear is present people are unreasonable b. Fear causes people to imagine the worse c. Fear leads to unbelief III. Unbelievers cannot enter the promise land a. Unbelievers ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31
Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus.
'TOGETHER WITH CHRIST' John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus. I. Coming together is a beginning. (love, forgiveness ...read more
Scripture: John 17:22-23
What Does the Bible Say About Discipleship?
JOHN 8:31-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 1 JOHN 2:3-6 And by this we know that we have come to know him, if we keep his commandments. Whoever says “I know ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31, Luke 9:23
A changed heart and a new life.
PROMISES TO THE SINCERE. Isaiah 58:9-14. We who have heard His call and answered, “Here am I LORD, send me” (Isaiah 6:8) will now call on Him, and He will answer “Here am I” (Isaiah 58:9). When our ‘religion’ consists in more than outward rituals, and our deeds follow our souls in pity ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-14
We have a power through Jesus that is stronger than any power man made.
SPIRITUAL POWER Luke 24:32And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? Power to rebuke sin. Micah 3:8But truly I am full of power by the spirit of the LORD, and of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 24:32
Thomas Merton said, “Nothing is more suspicious in a man who seems holy, than an impatient desire to reform other men.”
Many issues have both psychological and spiritual components as we hear today in our Gospel, “How can you say to your brother,‘…let me remove that splinter in your eye,’ when you do not even notice the wooden beam in your own eye? The message is: Be careful of pointing out the shortcomings, moral ...read more
Scripture: Luke 6:39-45
Denomination: Catholic
Apostle Paul discussed the rules to follow of those who belonged to the Lord Jesus Christ.
I. To WAKE Up 1. The POWER of the light *verse 13, (EVERYTHING that is hidden will be EXPOSED by the light) "But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for it is light that makes everything visible. 2. The PERK of the Lord *verse 14, (rise from SLEEP so that Jesus SHINE on ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 5:13-17
In everything give thanks. How should our thanksgiving be seen by others.
I. Our Thanksgiving Should be Public 1. In verse 15, “…. turned back, with a loud voice.” 2. Psalm 105:1, 119: 108, 100:4 II. Our Thanksgiving Should be Practical 1. In verse 16, “…giving Him thanks.” 2. How do you show a thankful heart? a. With our life, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 b. With our tithes ...read more
Scripture: Luke 17:11-19
This passage gives us insight into why Jesus became so popular so quickly. It also points out to us something that we emphasize in the modern American church that was not a part of Jesus' popularity.
VERSE 15 IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THIS PASSAGE: This is a story and testament to Jesus’ quickly rising popularity early in His ministry. - Luke 5:15. - It would be easy to see this passage as another miracle story, but I think it serves a more specific purpose in Luke’s gospel. Jesus has just called ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:12-16
After David's sin with Bathsheba he was no longer viewed with favour by some of his close associates
David had always been the example of virtue and Godliness, but David had now sinned by committing adultery with another man's wife. This sin had become known openly in the palace. Over the years this had led to growing disenchantment within his own close group of advisers and friends, as some ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 6:1, Psalm 6:5, Psalm 6:10
Jesus humbly sacrificed his life for us, and as his followers, we are called to live sacrificially and serve others.
Jesus left his awesome place in heaven to become a sacrifice for our mistakes. He gave up everything to help us. Sacrifice needs humility. Following Jesus means giving up stuff we care about. Jesus said we have to be ready to let go of everything to be his followers. It's tough, but it's worth it. ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14
Topics: Divine Sacrifice, Human Redemption, Eternal Salvation, Spiritual Impact
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There are 7 ramifications of prophecies in Zechariah 11-14 and Jeremiah 32. God indicated that the Messiah will 1. Be betrayed 2. By a friend 3. For 30 pieces 4. of silver 5. They will be cast on the floor 6. Of the temple 7. And be used to buy a potter's field Psalm 69 "for My thrist ...read more
Denomination: Vineyard