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The Knowledge We Have

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Paul's answer to Gnostic tendencies in the Church.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE. Colossians 1:1-14. The Apostle Paul was in prison (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:18), probably in Rome. We can imagine that any bearer of news of the churches, and of the progress of the gospel, was a welcome visitor. Such was Epaphras a “fellow-servant, who is for you a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 8, 2013

The talk for our 2013 Advent Carol service in which I invite people to think about the journey of the Wise men, and to consider where they are in their own life journey.

Where are you in your life-journey? As we sing about God’s ancient master-plan to save us and to show us the extent of his love where are you in your journey of discovery? As we think about searching for Jesus, where is He? Where is Jesus in your life today? I’ve had some hairy ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Shape Me, Transform Me, However You Require Me

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 22, 2010

A short talk given at the 20th anniversary service for Anvil House - a home for adults with learning disabilities in Billericay

(Note to the reader: If you can sing this to the tune of a 1960’s hit that will help get the talk off to a good start) Shape me, transform me however you require me, I know you love me so that’s all right. Shape me, transform me, however you require me, He’s got the power to turn on His light! OK ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Moving Past Religion That Weighs You Down Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the burdensome approach to religion that the Pharisees had and what Jesus offers instead.

PHARISEE RELIGION: “Got-to’s” and guilt lead to a heavy burden. - Matthew 23:4. - Cf. v. 3 – The Pharisees don’t practice what they preach, so they’re putting out a standard, but the “unwashed masses” don’t know how to avoid the guilt. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I Am Included In The Adventure! Woo Hoo! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2010

You are included in the adventure. We are a kingdom of priests and you bear a new name. More importantly you bear the Name of Jesus because it is in His Name we have authority rule and reign as God intends.

Part 2 - Genesis 17:1-8 - I AM INCLUDED IN THE ADVENTURE! Woo Hoo! "Pa, let's play David and Goliath." My grandson and I play all kinds of games ranging from kings and heroes to dinosaurs. At any point in the game my grandson may change from being Petri the Pterodactyl to Spiderman. As my daughter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise For Deliverance

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE

Psalm 30 PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE I. Extol The LORD For His Resurrection- vs. 1-4 A. He Helped David - v. 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Christ Reasons With Us

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus' comprehension forthright---from the first miracle---the beginning of God's business to save man, to the world's watch for his return was not a mystery to his mother, Mary.

CHRIST REASONS WITH US by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 13, 2015) "May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;" (Ephesians 3:18, King James Version (KJV) [intensification]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18

Denomination: Friends

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015

A drama for children: Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday (This children’s talk is based on Luke 19: 37, 38.) Theme: Keep your eyes on Jesus. Objective: 1. To teach that miracles are seen when keeping your eyes on Jesus. 2. To teach that comfort and joy can come from keeping your eyes on Jesus. Focus Phrase: 1. Keep your eyes on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-38

Denomination: Lutheran

I Smile At My Enemies!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 11, 2013

There is a price that we have to pay of crucifying our flesh and arise to get closer with our Lord and Savior Jesus.

I smile at my enemies! 1 Samuel 2:1”And Hannah prayed and said: " My heart rejoices in the LORD; My horn is exalted in the LORD. I smile at my enemies, Because I rejoice in Your salvation.” There is something undeniably lovely to sleep in the wee hours of the morning ….! I can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sweet Fruit Of Bitter Times

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at work, persecution for our faith, etc. They come in all sh

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army I. A Proper Attitude Toward Trials (v. 2). A. What are trials? 1. The term is used to speak of afflictions and adversities that we encounter in life. 2. These trials are of various kinds. It could be illness, financial reverses, problems at ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

"New Journey"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 5, 2016

The sermon is my first sermon at a new appointment and we shared about taking a new journey with Christ.

“New Journey” Hebrews 12: 18-29 1. Today's text tells us of the journey of a people with a choice set before them. On one side is fear and death, but on the other side is to desire His Presence, To be Caught Up with God, To Encounter a Passion ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist

So They Want To Continue The Conversation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 24, 2016

"they want someone to serve as an instrument and to express their feelings in such a way that afterwards, each one may chose how he or she will continue the conversation."

Thursday of 16th Week in Course Have you ever heard someone–maybe even a preacher–express the idea that the God of the OT is a God of judgement and vengeance, and the God of Jesus is a God of mercy and love? Some of us may have held that opinion during our life. A famous early ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Clean Out The Dust Bunnies --- Discern

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 22, 2017

The lady lost her blessing, her coin of completeness was gone... She grabs a candle and sees the dust bunnies. She grabs a broom and cleans house... THEN SHE FINDS THE RESTORATION.

SINGING PRAISE, AND LISTENING TO THE WORD Psalm 95 In days gone by not everybody who gathered in our churches could read, so it was useful to learn things by rote. So when the praise-leader sang “O Come let us sing unto the LORD” (Psalm 95:1), the congregation knew to join in the singing of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8, 1 Kings 3:9, 1 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas 2019

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2019

You see... the manner in which the Word became flesh independent of any human consultation or fanfare. All things were created through him. Reality inheres in him.

What did Adam say to his wife on the night before Christmas? The answer: “It’s Christmas, Eve!” From the Catholic Digest: in 1980, on the day before Christmas, Richard Ballenger’s mother in Anderson, South Carolina, was busy wrapping packages and asked her young son to shine her shoes. Soon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

"our Journey"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 26, 2019

The bible shares with us many journeys hopefully your journey will end in heaven.

Our Journey Hebrews 12:18-29 1. The bible is a Book full of Journeys • God calls a man to take journey to a country he knows nothing Abraham by faith went from Ur of Chaldeans to Canaan. • Jacob, also took a trip to Egypt, not to see the pyramids but to be reunited with his son, Joseph. • Moses ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Methodist