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Compassion Vs Rules (John 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2025

Which comes first compassion or man-made rules? Let's look at John 5.

Is Jesus divine? Did He put compassion above man-made rules? Did religious leaders want to murder Him? Do we believe Jesus’ words? Let's look at John 5. What did Jesus come across at the pool of Bethesda? The section in square brackets is not found in early manuscripts. Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On An Unrequited Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 26, 2025

An unrequited love might be said to be correlated to an unanswered prayer.

Ranata Suzuki, a female anonymous poet and writer based in Sydney, Australia once remarked: “There is an ocean of silence between us… and I am drowning in it.” 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 reminds us: “So to keep me from becoming conceited because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, a thorn was ...read more

Scripture: James 4:3, 2 Samuel 13:1-2, Hosea 3:1, 1 John 5:14-15

I Am Created To Work Series

Contributed by David Lange on Sep 20, 2013

God created us with responsibilities. We are responsible to work and earn the bread that we eat.

I AM CREATED TO WORK We are told in the Scriptures that we cannot work to earn our salvation. Ephesians 2:8-9 (NIV) 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9 not by works, so that no one can boast. We cannot do enough works to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - Seven Things We Need To Know

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 14, 2001

These seven things will enhance your prayer life!

I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine indignation upon them; I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Points Of Serious Prayer Series

Contributed by James Groce on Dec 18, 2001

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray,

Ezekiel 22:30-31 I. First, learn three things about prayer’s functions: Ezekiel 22:30-31 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. 31 Therefore have I poured out mine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called To Minister Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 24, 2001

God has enabled all of us to minister to him and for him. Discovering our place and our part is a crucial step in advancing discipleship.

MAXIMISING YOUR MINISTRY Part one …. CALLED TO MINISTER Series Reading: Ephesians 4:1-16 It is God’s desire today for each Christian to use his or her God given gifts and abilities. The scriptures are clear - God has given to each of his children unique ministries and it is OUR ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitments For A New Year

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 26, 2002

We celebrate our independence from foreign rule on July 4th, but let us also celebrate our dependence upon God!

A Declaration of Dependence Ps 33:10-22 10 The LORD foils the plans of the nations; he thwarts the purposes of the peoples. 11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 28, 2003

In a world where worry is a daily task, learn why life is better without it.

“No Fear” Series Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Life is Better Without Worry 10/16/02 I. Fear is… a. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright b. Awe; reverence c. Apprehension; concern d. Synonyms: (noun) fright, terror, horror, panic, dread, dismay, awe, scare, revulsion, aversion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Thorns In Our Life

Contributed by Terry Detwiler on Jan 26, 2007

Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:7 that he was given a thorn in his flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment him. What is it that torments him? What is this thorn in his flesh?

Key Text: 2 Corinthians 12:7 2 Corinthians 12:7 (NIV) 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassingly great revelations, there was given me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 2 Corinthians 12:7 (KJV) 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Repentance

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jun 2, 2007

This sermon attempts to clarify the issue of repentance and explain the change that takes place in the identity of believers who truly are transformed.

This past Tuesday evening I got a call from the healthcare center that my brother had a 103 degree temperature and was tachycardic; his heart rate was over 160. On Wednesday evening the lung doctor said he had pneumonia and said no antibiotic could rid him of that infection and he did not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Deceived Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 22, 2007

Of all the things scripture expresses concern about, it is "deception" among God’s crown creation.

Matthew, Mark and Luke record an interesting verbal interchange between Jesus and His disciples. It concerns the “end of days.” They asked Him, “tell us about the sign of the end.” Jesus’ initial response was almost ominous, “watch that no one deceive you”… Have you ever been deceived? How did ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Professions & Possessions Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006

Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

The Lost Coin Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Mar 7, 2003

The silver coin, like the Roman denarius, was equivalent to a day’s wage and represented great value to the poorer classes.

THE LOST COIN---(Luke 15:8-10) INTRODUCTION Our previous parable introduced the context in which this parable is found The tax collectors and sinners had drawn near to hear Jesus -Luke15: 1 The Pharisees and scribes were murmuring because Jesus had Received them and ate with them -Luke 15:2 In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10, Ezekiel 18:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

Terminating The Regime Of Pharaoh Series

Contributed by David King on Apr 17, 2008

For every "Israelite" with a promise there is a Pharaoh, a stubborn pursuer who relentlessly assails and doggedly trails. But no matter the strength and the size of the enemy’s hosts, there is also a Red Sea waiting to swallow them up. "Israel" of God mu

“And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed exceeding mighty; and the land was filled with them. Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph. And he said unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational