Sermons on Let Down Your Net Again:

Living In A Broken World Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 17, 2009

The calamities that Jesus prophesizes will be a prelude to the end times are here. They always have been. This passage gives us a glimpse of how we are to live in a broken and sin filled world.

Mark 13:1-8 “Living in a Broken World” INTRODUCTION I’m not a big advocate of “The good ol’ days,” but there are times. There are times when I long for the days where we always left our doors unlocked, rather than locked, bolted and secured with an alarm system. I long for the days when we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Mark 13:1-13, Mark 13:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Church's Healing Mission Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 8, 2012

Jesus healed the whole person; so the Church has the mission to bring the world to His healing touch through the sacraments.

December 10, 2012 Monday of 2nd Week in Advent Gaudium et Spes Let’s be very clear about one thing in today’s lesson from Isaiah–the Judean desert is nothing to joke about. Hot, desolate and arid, it devours lost travelers just as easily as its scarce rainfall. The people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

Ten Works In The Plan Of Salvation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 7, 2012

In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense

Ten works in the Plan of Salvation! In this outline we list 10 works that we and the Holy Spirit does in our lives as we walk in His Plan Salvation. A preacher once explained grace to me with this acronym: God's Riches At Christ's Expense I. God 's Grace Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) 8 For by grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Today's Holy Communion And Its Errors

Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Mar 5, 2013

Holy Communion is accepted by Christians and it seems to one doctrine that cut across all denominations.Yet many do observe it not following God's standard.

The Holy Communion is one of the oldest tradition in the christian rites.Almost all church affiliations or denominations partake in the Body and the blood of the Lord in symbolical terms. Though their might be differences in the way and belief of the Lord's supper as it is otherwise called,yet the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-22

Denomination: Apostolic

The Cost Of Love Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 2, 2011

Love is free to those who receive it, but it can cost the giver a great deal.

Acts 7:55-60 “The Cost of Love” INTRODUCTION There’s an old saying, “One person’s trash is another’s treasure.” How true this is. This fact of life is what fuels garage sales, thrift stores, and institutions like Goodwill and St Vincent de Paul. Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sign Of The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2011

We make the sign of the cross in our worship to show the embrace of the Blessed Trinity around our persons and our community.

Monday of 12th Week in Course June 20, 2011 the Spirit of the Liturgy Abraham, first called Abram, is named as our father in faith in the Roman Canon. What that means as we look back on him from the perspective of Jesus is that he offered himself as a gift to God more than he offered his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Pressing Into The Blessing Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2012

In this outline we point out what we must do to press into all that God has for us. The enemy of our soul does not want us to press on through to victory. He tries to hinder us on every hand. But remember we cannot loss for winning; we cannot go under for

PRESSING INTO THE BLESSING OF GOD! In this outline we point out what we must do to press into all that God has for us. The enemy of our soul does not want us to press on through to victory. He tries to hinder us on every hand. But remember we cannot loss for winning; we cannot go under for going ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Are You He Who Is To Come? (Who Is Jesus?)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007

This is a sermon that focuses on the true identify of Jesus.

“Are you he who is to come?” “Are you he who is to come, or should we look for another?” The question itself seems harmless enough. A simple yes or no answer would seem quite sufficient for such a straightforward question. And yet, it was not… that simple of a question, and Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 2, 2007

The importance of keeping our eyes and faith upon the Lord Jesus Christ, for the deceiver wants us to look at this world and its pleasures.

Ps 73: 1 – 28 NIV 73:2 but as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Part In The Refining Process

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2013

This seemingly random selection of exhortations follows on from Hebrews 12:29, and represents our part in the refining process which God is working in our lives (cf. Ephesians 4:1).

OUR PART IN THE REFINING PROCESS. Hebrews 13:1-8; Hebrews 13:15-16. I. PRACTICAL LOVE (Hebrews 13:1-3). 1. “Brotherly love” (Hebrews 13:1). Jesus is ‘not ashamed’ to call us brethren (Hebrews 2:11-12). The readers of Hebrews are viewed as ‘holy brethren’ (Hebrews 3:1). This section begins ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Baptism Is A Gift We Receive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2014

God loved us so much that He gave up His only begotten Son, as the blood-price of our justification. You and I first enter that covenant when we, or our parents and godparents, make covenant promises to God at our baptism.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The Gospel of John, more than the Synoptics, clearly states what the Church has always and everywhere taught–Jesus is the fleshly manifestation of the same God who made a covenant of love and fidelity with Abraham. Although Israel turned its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

Has God Finished With Israel?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 16, 2014

A short talk asking an important question. This parable has often been used to say that God's promises to Israel have all been transferred away from Israel and given to the church. Is this what Jesus was saying? Who was he talking to?

When Stevie Wonder appeared on Top of the Pops and sang, “I just called to say I love you” – who was he singing to? Was it the studio audience? Was it the wider TV audience? Or was it the person on the other end of the phone? I’m almost certain it was the latter. Does it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Anglican

A Christmas Bible Study

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

An overview of Luke's account of the nativity.

A CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY. Luke 1:1-2:20. Luke writes in an exquisite, almost classical Greek style. However, the first two chapters of his Gospel are unashamedly Jewish, painting his message onto a graphic Old Testament background. Here you will meet with angels; you will read of the barren ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Christian Stability

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2013

Go on holding on: the day of Christ is not here yet.

THE NEED FOR CHRISTIAN STABILITY. 2 Thessalonians 2. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was already here (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational