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The Song Of The Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017

A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exhortation To Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2016

An unjust judge, an importunate widow - and the patience of God.

AN EXHORTATION TO IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Luke 18:1-8. The Pharisees demanded of Jesus when the kingdom of God should come. Jesus’ unexpected response was that it is here already (Luke 17:20-21)! Jesus then turned to His disciples to advise them concerning what He called ‘the days of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Allure Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 21, 2018

Wisdom's plaintive plea. The danger of refusal. A promise to those who will hear.

THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ringing of his hand-bell, and his cry of ‘Oh Yay! Oh Yay!’ seemed to be right in my ear, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek The Lord, And Ye Shall Live.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 4, 2021

Setting ourselves up for a new infusion of Grace.

SEEK THE LORD, AND YE SHALL LIVE. Amos 5:6-7; Amos 5:10-15. Amos is already lamenting the doom of the northern kingdom of Israel (Amos 5:1), bewailing the fact that she will ‘no more rise’ because ‘there is none to raise her up’ (Amos 5:2); but he immediately hints that there may yet be a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin And Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2024

There was none to help except the Lord.

SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who were held fast with iron chains in the darkest deepest dungeon, ‘in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Hope” In Haggai And Zechariah: True, False, Postponed And Perilous Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Theme Paper in Haggai-Zechariah, tracing the appropriate applications of hope, despite the difficult realities of our circumstances. An excellent theme for redevelopment pastors to consider.

“Hope” in Haggai and Zechariah: True, False, Postponed and Perilous The Shawshank Redemption: Morgan Freeman tells fellow-inmate Tim Robbins, “Hope is a dangerous thing. Drive a man insane. It’s got no place here.” In a place like Yehud, with the Jews seeking to rebuild the temple amidst ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

14th Sunday After Pentecost. September 14th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2022

Year C, Proper 19.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28, Psalm 14, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10 A). “YET I WILL NOT MAKE A FULL END.” Jeremiah 4:11-12; Jeremiah 4:22-28. Many of our readings in Jeremiah seem to, like Lamentations, open out on to a vista of total devastation and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:11-12, Jeremiah 4:22-28, Exodus 32:7-14, Psalm 51:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 15:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America 935 B. C.

Contributed by Larry Moore on Mar 11, 2006

A comparison of America today with Isaiah 3:1-26.

America 935 B.C. Isaiah 3:1-26 You don’t have to tell me. I know that America didn’t exist in 935 B.C., but she sure was described. In the chapter of Isaiah that we’re going to look at today he’s talking to and about Israel. But when we look at the circumstances that are described it could just ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Superior Food Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 21, 2007

This passage calls us to Christian life and service using the powerful imagery of food.

I know that I am not alone in this here today… three weeks ago I made one of those New Year’s resolutions to take off some weight. Pity me, because this is no small thing. First, I’ll be 42 this year. Even when I was 32 it really wasn’t that much work to drop a few extra pounds… but something ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Justice Of God In Condedmning Sinners Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 5, 2012

in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins.

Today, we find another FIRST in Genesis. Here in Genesis 19 we find the first mention of the sin of homosexuality. Genesis 19 stands as an important lesson concerning God’s Justice: He will punish sinners for their sins. Sodom Represents the Justice of God in Punishing the Wicked The sin ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Despising The Lord's Table

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2010

The New Year brings with it a sense that here we are again, doing the same old things, even in worship. But the prophet warns us that weariness in worship comes from offering God less than our best.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC January 3, 1988 Prominent in Greek mythology there is the story of Sisyphus. Sisyphus, you may remember, was the poor lost soul who had been condemned to spend eternity heaving and shoving a huge rock up to the top of a hill, only to have it roll ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul The Apostle Part 2 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

The Growth of the Apostle Paul.

Do you ever go sleep (I have always wondered where you go when yo go to sleep) thinking about a problem, or some other thought that you have been worrying like a puppy with a new chew toy? Well last night I did just that, I was thinking as I went to sleep " Now how I do I translate into words what ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking With God

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Can two walk together except they be agreed?

“WALKING WITH GOD” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 7:1-53 De 5:33 Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and [that it may be] well with you, and [that] ye may prolong [your] days in the land which ye shall ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-53

The Blessings Of Last Place Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2007

We live in a society obsessed with being number one, while following Jesus who calls us to humble, faithful service. To meet the challenge of Jesus’ call, we must start at the foot of the cross.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “The Blessings of Last Place” INTRODUCTION This week a 41 year-old father was indicted on drug charges. He was pumping steroids into his 13 year-old son, who was competing for a place on the Olympic staking team. The father wanted his son to be number 1. Controversy has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God Owns It All

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jul 26, 2015

We need to remember where our blessing come from

Introduction: The earth is the LORD'S, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. Psalm 24:1 I. Remember where our blessings and provisions come from. (v.10) - This passage starts with an excellent piece of advice: when you are satisfied, content or fulfilled, your first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:10-18

Denomination: Baptist