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Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Willing And Able Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 12, 2019

Will we choose to be Willing Contributors or Wanting Consumers?

1. John Ortberg tells about a carpenter in San Francisco who is a disciple of Jesus. For years he felt inferior as a disciple because he was “just” a blue collar worker. He had not fancy degrees. He had not special gifts of teaching. Then one day it dawned on him that if Jesus could be a carpenter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection For The Feast Of All Souls

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 28, 2021

We have an annual service, The Commemoration of the faithful departed, where people gather to remember and give thanks for their loved one who have died. Here is my offering for this years service.

May I speak in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I reflected on the year that we have had since the last time we gathered for this service in 2020, none of us could have imagined that what we were experiencing would still be prevalent in our lives, and for many people the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14, John 20:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Black And White Morality--Absolutely!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 12, 2025

Jeremiah knew what God wanted for them, but they continually rebelled.

Sixth Sunday in Course 2025 It’s likely that if you were educated, as I was, mostly in the 1960s or later, you might have bristled a bit at today’s Scripture passages. They have moral language that is very much black-and-white. If you trust in God and follow His way, you’ll bear much fruit; if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12, 1 Corinthians 15:16-20, Luke 6:17-26, Psalm 1:1-4, Psalm 1:6, Jeremiah 17:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

What To Do When Storms Blow In - James 1:2-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and don’t doubt His insight. Th

What do you do when the storms of life blow through your life? Thesis: James gives us practical insight into what to do when the storms of life blow through our lives. Attitude makes a difference in the storm so make sure it is joyful, Ask for directions through the storm, Accept His direction and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18, Proverbs 15:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Joy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was the happiest man in history, and the happiest being in all the universe, because he had the very joy of God.

My wife and I sometimes debate as to which of us loves the other the most, and we each make the claim that “I love you more.” The other responds, “No, I love you more.” It is one of those debates that can never have a winner because there is no love measuring device by which we can measure our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Peter Davis on Apr 19, 2004

A monlogue sermon on Saul’s encounter with the risen Christ on the Damascus Road.

On the Road to Damascus Acts 9:1-19, 1 Timothy 1:13-15 Published in Preaching Online, February 1998. You could say I know Saul as well as anyone. Saul and I first met as students, studying the Torah together under Gamaliel. They were exciting times. Young, enthusiastic, each day was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

A Thousnad Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 28, 2004

Jesus’ followers are, by their very character, the light of the world. They, like He, will do the same works He did--even greater.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Were There - The Soldiers Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 17, 2001

Comparing the power of the Empire of Rome and her soldiers to the power of the Empire of Heaven and its soldiers.

We Were There - The Soldiers Bible Reading: Matthew 27: 45-54, 62-66; 28:1-15 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO It was a rather non-descript assignment. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enthusiastic Worship

Contributed by Neil Chadwick on Jul 27, 2002

Singing is just one of the ways we have to express joy and excitement in our worship to the Lord. We believe that it is good to praise the Lord with devotion and enthusiasm.

Enthusiastic Worship II Samuel 6 Nearly two hundred and fifty years ago the founder of the Methodist Church, John Wesley, printed a hymnbook. At the beginning of the book he included these "Directions For Singing": 1. Learn these tunes before you learn any others; afterwards learn as many as ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Wanna Be!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 27, 2004

I don’t want to be poor, hated, etc.. I don’t wanta be a Woe Christian either.

Sometimes I can’t make up my mind. Sometimes I think I am so poor. I get depressed because I don’t have never ending resources. Then other times I am amazed at how Rich I really am. Sometimes, I can change how I feel about my situation in a flash. I believe that you know what I mean. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Congregational

Prayer Against Satanic Letters

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 6, 2006

As a believer, what would you do if you receive a fearful and unpleasant letter, news or report?

Fear is one of the instruments the enemy uses to perpetrate evil against believers and the body of Christ. The devil knows that when he throws a person into a state of panic, the person becomes disorganized, vulnerable and easy to defeat. As a believer, what would you do if you receive a fearful ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Thousand Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008

God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan