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Rebellion

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Rebellion

Numbers 16 v 1 - 4, 23 - 35 1. The Source Of The Rebellion 1 Now Korah, the son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, and Dathan and Abiram, the sons of Eliab, and On, the son of Peleth, sons of Reuben, took men: 2 And they rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Divine Change

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Divine Change

Psalm 126 The Divine Change 1. Zion's Praise 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. A. It's A Rich Salvation a) In The Provisions of Life - 1a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Evangelism And Its Benefits

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Nov 17, 2016

Evangelism is the ultimate duty

BIBLE STUDY CLASS TOPIC- EVANGELISM AND ITS BENEFITS TEXTS- MARK 16:15-16, 1 COR 1:17; 1 COR 9:16, 22, ROMANS 10:14-15 INTRODUCTION- Preaching and recovering the lost souls with the message of Jesus Christ is an important duty to be carried out by those that have been saved. Since we have found the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: The Christmas Spirit

1st Sunday After Christmas (This children’s talk is based on Luke 2: 22-40, where Mary and Joseph present Jesus at the Temple) Theme: The Christmas spirit. Objective: To teach that the spirit of Christmas continues throughout the year. To teach that the joy of Christmas is the joy of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Near The Cross Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 6, 2014

Who was near the cross? 1. A Changed Life 2. A Corrected Life 3. A Committed Life 4. A Reasoning Life 5. A Responsible Life

- Fanny Crosby 1820-1915 - Wrote 8,000 hymns under 200 pseudonyms - At 6 weeks she went completely blind by a maltreatment of her eyes - By 10 she had 1st four OT books & 1st four NT memorized - She became a teacher at the New York City institution for the Blind - She played various instruments; ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Or Resurrection?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2022

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain.

Restoration or Resurrection? By Neal Gracey, Deacon, FBC Three Springs PA 17264 The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain. The further you go, the closer you get to the high point. You see, death is a great mystery, and I’ve got some news for us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23 The Gift of Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you could use only one word to describe Jesus, what word would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mind For Service

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2020

Gifts given for the benefit of the Church.

A MIND FOR SERVICE. Romans 12:3-8. Romans 12:3. “For” connects with the immediately preceding two verses, in which it has been made clear that, as an act of gratitude for God's mercy (outlined in the whole of the preceding 11 chapters), we should submit our bodies to Him as a ‘living ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living The Lord's Prayer: Forgive Us Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2016

The practical love we show to the poor is critical for our discipleship.

Thursday after Epiphany 2016 Joy of the Gospel As we celebrate this day after Epiphany, we continue the readings from St. John that ornament our Christmas-Epiphany season. We also continue our review of the Pope’s long letter, the Joy of the Gospel, and we do so in this Holy Year of mercy. ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Spirit Of Safety And Health Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2021

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. What is the spirit of safety laws?

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. Whenever you build a new house, you must build a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

All In For Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2020

Almost certainly in our lifetime we will also have to follow Christ to our own cross. Probably not a bloody martyrdom, but the culture hates the Church and all who follow Christ.

Monday of the 24th and Last Week in Course 2020 Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro Today, in the glaring light of our proclamation on Sunday that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe, we are invited to consider the virtues of those who will be found worthy to live forever in that marvelous, unimaginably ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Luke 21:1-4, Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 24th Sunday, Year A-- Forgiveness Is Releasing

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 21, 2020

“Be patient with me, and I will pay you back in full,” both of the people in our Gospel today said the exact same thing.

As a sought-after corporate motivational trainer, Brian Tracy normally does not take phone calls, but he took this one from a man who said that he had a testimony to share. The man said he was raised in a dysfunctional family and he was furious with his family. He had a bad marriage, was cheated by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic

Martyrdom--Its Real Meaning Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2020

What Matthew records of the prophecy given by Jesus about persecutions has been lived out somewhere in the world in every century since the Resurrection.

Tuesday of the 13th week in Course 2020 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Today’s news is troubling, and we fear that tomorrow’s will be even worse. Mobs of misinformed and misled millennials have been rampaging across the urban landscapes, tearing down monuments to long-dead role models ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Matthew 24:4-13, Luke 1:38

Denomination: Catholic

Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021

In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

David And Goliath
 With Life Applications


Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 22, 2021

The story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this story? How can we apply it to our own lives?

1 Samuel 17 vs 3 Valley of Elah Goliath - 9 feet tall, coat of mail weighed 120lb, spear head 15lb Vs. 4-7 Goliath’s challenge Vs. 8-10 Choose a man. Let him come down to me. ?If he kills me, the Philistine army will be your servants. If I kill him, the Israelite army will be our servants. King ...read more

Denomination: Baptist