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The Witness Of John Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2011

John, and we, need to be prophets to our cultures.

Martyrdom of John the Baptist August 29, 2011 Testimony of the Saints Popular culture almost always gets everything wrong. Thus today’s celebration, which in the pre-Vatican II liturgy was a feast, not a memorial, is totally misinterpreted by pop culture. In the view of the secular world, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:17-29

Denomination: Catholic

Unless The Lord Builds The House

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Nov 2, 2023

The importance of building our lives on Christ

We quite often get flat-pack furniture, furniture that we have to put together. We got Skylar a new bedside cabinet last week. They all come with instructions, but just pictures, no words. I always say that, when it comes to self-assembly furniture instructions, a word paints a thousand pictures. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Spiritual Motherhood Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's prayer our own: "Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38).

The spiritual motherhood of Christ is an exalted state attained by embracing a resounding "yes" to God, even in the face of seemingly impossible demands, echoing the divine calling that turned Mary into a virgin mother. To become mothers of Christ, we must internalize and make Mary's ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Other

“he Hath Put A New Song In My Mouth"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“He hath put a new song in my mouth"

Psalm 40:1–5 When the universe was formed “the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy” (Job 38:7). when God brought His people out of Egypt, Israel sang the song of Moses (Exodus 15). One day, when redemption is complete, we will sing the Song of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Why We Should Praise God!

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Why we should PRAISE GOD!

Psalm 146 Why we should PRAISE GOD! I. WE SHOULD PRAISE THE LORD BECAUSE OF - HIS HELP Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help,.. (v. 5a). He keepeth truth forever (v. 6b). This refers to the faithfulness of God. Jacob's life proves ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Real Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2016

We must stay in the game, even when we are tired or frustrated by results unseen.

Thursday of 10th Week in Course I can’t ignore the remarkable juxtaposition of the first reading and psalm with the weather events of the past weeks. The northern kingdom of Israel was the richer of the twin Hebrew nations, rich in agriculture, mining and trade. The kingdom of Judah was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Catholic

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 15, 2021

There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way. There will be the tests of the dangers, the sacrifices, and the unpopularity, which are so much a part of the Christian way. But they are not meant to make us fall; they are intended to make us soar.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2021

3. Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. If we meet this testing (“the trying of your faith”) correctly, it will produce unswerving consistency (“patience” or “steadfastness”)

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

“The Christian must expect to be jostled by trials on the Christian way.” All kinds of experiences will come to us. There will be the test of our sorrows and disappointments that threaten to take away our faith. There will be the test of the seductions which seek to lure us from the right way.

Title: Perseverance Text: James:1:3-4 (KJV) 3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Introduction F. J. A. Hort, the New Testament scholar, writes: “The Christian must expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Cleanliness And Spiritual Purity. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

In the Bible, filthiness and uncleanness are often associated with the presence of evil spirits.

The phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" is a well-known adage that emphasizes the importance of physical cleanliness in relation to spiritual purity. While this phrase is not directly found in the Bible, it is rooted in biblical principles that highlight the connection between ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12, Isaiah 57:15

Train Your Eyes To Look Away From Evil

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2025

The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to God or lead us into sin

Title: TRAIN YOUR EYES TO LOOK AWAY FROM EVIL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Supporting Texts: Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27 INTRODUCTION: The eyes are a powerful gateway to the soul, and what we allow them to focus on can either draw us closer to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17, Job 31:1, Matthew 5:28-29, Psalm 101:3, Proverbs 4:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revelation 20:1-6 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 20:1-6

Revelation 20:1-6 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, holding in his hand the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain. 2 And he seized the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years, 3 and threw him into the pit, and shut it and sealed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Focus On Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 21, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God—it's what connects us to His promises and guides us through every aspect of life – the good and the bad. Today, we’ll explore the necessity of faith, the challenges it faces, and the incredible power faith holds to transform our lives.

Hebrews 11:1 – “Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of things we cannot see.” Introduction The Eagle and the Storm (Faith Strengthens Us) Eagles fly directly into storms, using the wind currents to lift them higher above the turbulence. Instead of avoiding challenges, they allow the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Isaiah 40:31, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 4:3, James 1:3, Mark 9:24, Ephesians 6:16, Matthew 17:20, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Watch Your Tongue PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual significance of our words, emphasizing their power and the importance of using them to reflect our faith and love for God. Key

Welcome, beloved members of our shared faith, to this gathering where we seek solace, strength, and wisdom in the Word of God. We are here today to reflect upon a matter that is as close to us as our own breath and yet often overlooked in its spiritual significance - the power of our words. In the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Topics: Spiritual Health, Tongues

Changing Of The Guard

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 7, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 20: 1- 29

Numbers 20: 1- 29 Changing of the guard 20 Then the children of Israel, the whole congregation, came into the Wilderness of Zin in the first month, and the people stayed in Kadesh; and Miriam died there and was buried there. 2 Now there was no water for the congregation; so they gathered together ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel