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Reflection B.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / How To Approach The Question

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

We should ask whether God has a purpose in coronavirus. It's a logical and reasonable question to ask. But we first need to think about how to even approach the question.

In my second Reflection I wrote: “Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times?” In my fifth Reflection I noted that the Daily Express [an English newspaper] had asked another question: “What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Be Judged?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 6, 2003

Judgment Day is coming, when Christ looks into the hearts of all. Are you ready?

John 5:19-24 ARE YOU READY TO BE JUDGED ON JUDGMENT DAY? Many years ago, in a frontier town, a horse bolted and ran away with a wagon carrying a little boy. Seeing the child in danger, a young man risked his life to catch the horse and stop the wagon. The child who was saved grew up to become a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran

You Prepare A Table In The Presence Of My Enemies

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 6, 2009

HOW THE GOOD SHEPHERD GOES BEFORE US IN LOVE

YOU PREPARE A TABLE BEFORE ME IN THE PRESENCE OF MY ENEMIES PS 23:5 We need to remember that in this statement the sheep are coming to the high mountain country of the summer ranges. 1. He goes before us to prepare the land. Did you know that the Shepherd takes the time and energy to get the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

That They May Be One (A Sermon On John Chapter 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Jun 3, 2008

Jesus said, "I am no longer in the world, but they are in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by your name, the name that you gave me, so that they may be one, as we are one." (John 17:11)

“Kiss me Hardy” “Et Tu, Brute” “Strike the tents!” What do these statements have in common? They were each the last words of famous men (Lord Nelson, Julius Caesar and Robert E. Lee, respectively). Let me add one from a famous woman: "Hold the cross high so I may see it through the flames!" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26, John 17:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Christ Alone" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 2, 2017

500 years ago the church was adding to the meaning of salvation. In this message we see exactly what it takes to know God. The answer is Christ Alone.

NAIL IT DOWN “In Christ Alone” 1 Timothy 2:1-6 So let’s go back to school for a moment and pretend it’s test time. Remember there are a variety of tests that the teacher can decide to give you. Essay. True false. Fill in the blank. Another way is multiple-choice. The answer could be (a). Could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Go Ye!

Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 21, 2007

God calls us to preach the gospel to everyone!

Mark 16:15 "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." Such a simple verse.....just a few words.... but the implications of this verse(as it is with any verse) is enormous as you unpack it Now we need to qualify who the "You" it is both us as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Invisible People

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 8, 2021

Many are living amonst us who we do not see or take notice of. Thier opinions do not matter. Their history do not matter. They are irrelevant as far as we are concerned. God has called us to change this.

THE INVISIBLE PEOPLE Opening Song # 21 Scripture Reading Jh. 14: 1-4 Closing Song # 506 It is told by the Doctor Luke in chapter 7 and verse 36 of His gospel that one of the Pharisees whose name was later known to be Simon, invited Jesus to eat with him. This may seem a strange occurrence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37, Luke 7:44-48, John 4:7-26, John 9:1-2, James 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

All I Want Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 21, 2019

When life takes a turn for the worse, appreciate your blessings and be a blessing to those around you.

Laurel Hunsinger, who grew up in Little River, Kansas, flew combat missions in the Korean War. On April 1, 1953, his plane was shot down 15 miles inside North Korea. He was severely injured, but he and his entire crew survived and were rescued, for which Hunsinger received a Purple Heart. He passed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:14, Joshua 13:33, Genesis 49:5-7, Joshua 21:1-41, Philippians 4:19, Hebrews 13:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Deborah The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

Deborah was something of a female Solomon. She was wise in discerning what was right, and people respected her judgments. She also had his creative gift of writing songs.

Everyone has heard of Paul Revere, but very few would recognize the name of Sybil Ludington. Her father was a colonel in the Revolutionary Army in Connecticut. One night a messenger came banging on the door of their home. Sybil let him in and went to get her father. She listened as her father ...read more

The Faith Of An Unnamed Woman Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jun 28, 2007

We all remember people throughout history who have made an impact. But what about the unnamed people who impact us as well. Today we look at one of those unnamed women who had an impact then, but also now.

An unnamed woman characterized and remembered by her physical suffering. Day in and day out, this woman was reminded of her uncleanliness She was forbidden from worshiping God in the temple And she was to be removed from society so as not to contaminate others Our Bible’s refer to her as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrifice

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2020

Paul tells us to give ourselves a living sacrifice.

Sacrifice Romans 12:1-8 • Saint Catherine Maximinus ordered her death on the wheel but it broke. She was then beheaded because of her Faith in Christ. • Joan of Arc felt led by God to set her people free, in the Hundred Years’ War she was called a heretic and burned at the stake. • Mark, who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Forgotten Sin Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 18, 2005

This is number nine in a series walking through the book of James. The focus of this message is "Sins of Ommission", and not doing good to those around us when we know we should.

We are nearing the end of our study through the book of James. As I encouraged you with Philippians, take some time over the next few days or weeks to read through the entire book in one setting. It will probably only take you 15 to 20 minutes. Sit down, and watch the flow of the things we have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Palestinian Problem, Pt. 1

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 10, 2005

I want to try to my best ability to set the record straight about the issue at hand between the Jews and Arabs in the land named “Palestine” and the problem with the so-called “Palestinian refugees”.

“The Palestinian Problem” Pt. 1 Jeremiah 4:19 Today I want to try to my best ability to set the record straight about the issue at hand between the Jews and Arabs in the land named “Palestine” and the problem with the so-called “Palestinian refugees”. There are many myths to this problem and as ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

His Love Sets You Free

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 2, 2002

Don’t let guilt and sin stand in between you and your Heavenly Father.

His Love Sets You Free! By Ian Biss 4/7/02 Intro. . . There was a guy who tried to rid his house of mice. He bought a mouse trap but had no cheese. To remedy the problem, cut out a picture of cheese from a magazine. He loaded the trap with the artificial cheese and went to bed. When he checked ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, Matthew 22:37-38

Denomination: Grace Brethren