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The Commission Of The Ascension Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 11, 2013

Before ascending into heaven, Jesus instructs us to preach forgiveness and the remission of sins to the whole world!

The ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven! It is something we believe in! We affirm this belief as part of “The apostles’ creed” as well as the “Nicene Creed.” We state in the Nicene Creed, “He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

LAST WEEK AS A CHURCH WE FACED OUR MUTUAL HURT. IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL WHO WERE HERE THEN AND ARE HERE TODAY HURT IN VARIOUS DEGREES. WE DIVERTED FROM OUR SERIES HERE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS TO ADDRESS THIS THE ISSUE OF OUR HURT AND THE WHY WE HAVE OUR

THE MOVEMENT OF GOD THROUGH PAIN IN THE CHURCH ACTS 8:2-8 GODLY MEN BURIED STEPHEN AND MOURNED DEEPLY FOR HIM. 3 BUT SAUL BEGAN TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. GOING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, HE DRAGGED OFF MEN AND WOMEN AND PUT THEM IN PRISON. 4 THOSE WHO HAD BEEN SCATTERED PREACHED THE WORD WHEREVER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Values Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014

THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

A Way Of Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2018

Observing and grieved by injustice and suffering, the prophet realizes that faith is a way of life and not an answer.

Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:2-4; 3:17-19 “A Way of Life” INTRODUCTION Today we enter the season of Advent. It is a time of preparation—for two arrivals. We first are preparing for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. This first arrival happened over two thousand years ago. The second ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-4, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Pleasing God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 5, 2017

Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… Why should we want to please God? How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? How can I influence others to want to please God?

INTRODUCTION Today we are going to talk about Cultivating a Desire to Please God. We will attempt to answer these questions… • Why should we want to please God? • How can I stir up a passion in me to make pleasing God a priority? • How can I influence others to want to please God? We will begin ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Psalm 119:9-12, Genesis 12:1-3, Psalm 122:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

God Is Not Punishing You

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 30, 2017

God does not put sickness and disease on people. It's a lie from the pit of hell.

God is not punishing you. It’s been nearly 25 years since he held the press conference in 1991. The venue was the Forum in Los Angeles and it hosted one of the greatest NBA teams of all times, the Los Angeles Lakers, who were simply known as “Showtime.” Magic Johnson stood before a room full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, James 1:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pursued By Evil Forces Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2015

Believers of God will be pursued by worldly forces but God will provide help and a way of escape!

We noted several weeks ago in the Book of 1 Samuel, David found a faith partner; Jonathan, the son of King Saul made a commitment to be a loving godly brother to David. Now King Saul, because of his ego and turning away from God, became wicked and decided to kill David. Even though David was a hero ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:13-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 7, 2018

Seeing Jesus' power over physical darkness that points to a greater power he has over spiritual darkness.

Turn to John 9:1-7 John=book of signs; 7 to show Jesus was the Messiah, son of God; this is the 6th Jesus has already declared in the previous ch that he is the light & that he has come to penetrate & push back the darkness. Now he chooses a specific event to illustrate his power over darkness in ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A "persian Flaw": How Peter (And The Rest Of Us) Need To Learn To Forgive Ourselves

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

Looking at the example of Peter and his denial of Jesus, this sermon's ultimate message is that God has long since already forgiven us of our mistakes, so now it's time that we forgive ourselves.

When I was conversing with colleagues earlier this week about the theme of today’s service, I was reminded of an idiom that we have in the English language: for something to be a “Persian flaw”. Have any of you heard this idiom before? Right… okay. A couple of you. It’s one that isn’t as common ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33-35, John 21:15-22

Tradition Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 8, 2021

Tradition is a good thing, provided it does not nullify the word of God.

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:1-13 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were defiled, that is, unwashed. (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Aramaic Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 11, 2021

There were three occasions when gospel writer Mark did not translate the words of Jesus into Greek but let them remain in the original Aramaic. Why? [Watch video: https://youtu.be/zY62PLiVBhY]

Scripture Reading: Mark 7:31-37 Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis. There some people brought to him a man who was deaf and could hardly talk, and they begged Jesus to place his hand on him. After he took him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before God I Stand

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Elisha’s life or testimony can be summed up in a single verse: “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand.”

And Elisha said, “As the Lord of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you.” 2 Kings 3:14 Elisha’s life or testimony can be summed up in a single verse: “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:14

Creating A Solid Foundation: The Power Of Solidarity

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jul 9, 2023

Today, I wan to explore the profound message of Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, which highlights the power of solidarity and the importance of building a solid foundation in our lives. Let us dive into these verses and discover the transformative power of unity and support in our lives.

1. Point of Unity: "Two are better than one" (Ecclesiastes 4:9a) Matthew 18:20 - "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." Unity has a remarkable effect on our lives. When we join together in purpose, faith, and love, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20, Galatians 6:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 12:26, Romans 1:11, Matthew 18:19, Colossians 3:14, Romans 12:10, John 15:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Enough

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 22, 2022

I CAN tell everyone that WHEN you come to Christ He alone will save.

“Christ Is Enough” Philippians 4:12 I would like to tell everyone that IF you come to Christ all your troubles will be solved. I would like to tell everyone that IF you come to Christ all your money problems will be settled. I would like to tell everyone that IF you come to Christ all your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C- "Sharon Loves You, Jesus Speaking. How May I Help You?"

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 28, 2022

William Blake poem: “I sought my soul, but my soul I could not see; I sought my God, but my God eluded me; I sought my neighbor, and I found all three.”

A woman once told of her experience as a Church secretary. When she answered the phone she’d say, “Jesus loves you, Sharon speaking. How may I help you?” But one day she got distracted because she was talking to others in the office. When the phone rang, she answered: “Sharon loves you, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic