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Giving With The Right Motive

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 21, 2014

Gold wants love and genuine caring concern in all our giving. He could care less about giving by rote, without a heart of worship.

This is a homily shared at The Feast, an inner-city gathering with the Yonge Street Mission that invites everyone from the community in to Feast on good food, the Word of God and fellowship. God is not the same as us. He thinks very differently. Nowhere is this more obvious than in almost all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2014

Thoughts on Christmas from 2 Corinthians 8:9.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

“the Purpose Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 15, 2014

Christmas is all about the grace of God.

Paul sums up the purpose of Christmas is one word, “grace.” Someone has pointed out that GRACE could be defined as: God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense - All that God is free to do for you and me because of all that Christ has done for us. He humbled Himself so that we might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Wonder Counselor To Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2014

How do we make Christ present again in our world as Wonder Counselor, God Hero, Prince of Peace?

Christmas Midnight Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “Why do the nations rage? Why do the peoples think foolishness?” These words of the second psalm are sung in today’s Introit. They are Messianic words that follow the antiphon which the Church has always put into the lips ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The 3 Wise Men

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 29, 2014

There are a few lessons I learnt from the actions of the three wise men following the message they received of the King born in the manger.

In Luke 2:8-20 is the record of the three shepherds who we oftentimes refer to as the three wise men from the east (Mat 2:1-13). According to Bible record, these three men were the first to be informed of the newborn King and the message was brought to them by an angel that was later joined by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saint Joseph And The Joy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 14, 2015

We can learn much from Saint Joseph about the ways to fight acedia and to recover the joy of evangelization.

Feast of St. Joseph 2015 Joy of the Gospel It is humbling to lead this prayer service on a solemnity, especially that of St. Joseph. He is the patron of fathers, of workers, of carpenters, of social justice, and of the universal Church. He has titles such as St. Joseph the Worker and St. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Catholic

"Prayer Paryare Prayer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2015

James tells us to pray, prayer does things to us.

“ Prayer Prayer Prayer ” James 5:13-20 The Psalmist tells us when we should pray: • Daily In the morning Psalm 5:3In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Shepherding Among God's Flock Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock

Living as a Church in a Foreign Land Shepherding Among God's Flock 1 Peter 5:1-4 David Taylor We are in our last mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living as a Church in a Foreign Land,” where Peter describes a life of discipleship together as a church in the midst of pain and suffering. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say So Community

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 2, 2013

The text says,

The Say So Community Psalm 107:1-9 1. The Say So Community in today’s text are called : A. The Redeemed (The delivered ones )2Let the redeemed of the LORD say this-- those he redeemed from the hand of the foe, B. The Troubled Ones (The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Revival Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 19, 2021

Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25).

Abraham’s faith is a model for Christians, because we are his successors by faith (Galatians 3:29). Revival of our faith is modeled after his life (Genesis 12-25). Traditional history tells us that Abram’s father Terah, was a high priest for Nimrod and made idols. History tells that Noah and Shem ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Solution To Violence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021

These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11, Genesis 8:11, 1 John 5:1-9, Isaiah 12:2-6, Isaiah 55:1-11, Acts 1:4-8, Isaiah 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

"process Of Healing" Series

Contributed by Fr. Kumud Nayak on Jan 16, 2021

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45

A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, "if you wish, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched the leper, and said to him, " I do will it. be made clean". Mk. 1: 40-45 "Process of Healing" To understand the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

How To P. R. A. Y.

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 24, 2022

Discovering PRAY. Praise, Repentance, Asking, Yielding

2022.10.23 Sunday Sermon Outline William Akehurst, HSWC P.R.A.Y. – Praise. Repentance. Asking. Yielding. PRAISE – Understanding WHO GOD IS • Psalms 100 (KJV) 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3 Know ye that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4, Psalm 111:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Know That The Spiritual Battle Is Not Ours? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

When we face a battle where the enemy is fierce, how can we let God fight for us?

How do we fight when we see that an enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel that we must? Our message today comes from during a time when Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, saw a great multitude come against him and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repent, Follow Me, Rejoice And Be Exceeding Glad - The Commands Of Jesus - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 23, 2022

Learning how to Love God and Love Others.

REPENT, FOLLOW ME, REJOICE MATTHEW 28:18-20 INTRODUCTION Learning how to Love God and Love Others! I. REPENT – HUMILITY – MATTHEW 4:17 Jesus Preached Repentance therefore, repentance is part of the Gospel Message! A. What does “repent” mean? 1. Some say that repentance is sorrow. That cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God