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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Light My Fire Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 5, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Luke 12: 49 – 53

    Luke 12: 49 – 53 Light My Fire 49 “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 But I have a baptism to be baptized with, and how distressed I am till it is accomplished! 51 Do you suppose that I came to give peace on earth? I tell you, not at all, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Holy Spirit Of Witness And Division Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2018
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    The Spirit empowers, but the Spirit also divides. Because the Holy Spirit causes us to change our lives, and to summon our family and friends to the Christian way of life, conflict often emerges in relationships.

    Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2018 The phrase, “fire that Our Lord came to cast down upon the earth” is reminiscent of an encounter Jesus had in his earthly life with James and John, sons of Zebedee. Some town had refused hospitality to Jesus and the disciples, so those two asked Jesus for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Which Side Are You On? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 3, 2012
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    It is this simple, a person who does not accept the forgiveness of God by believing in Jesus Christ is still eternally doomed to be judged because all have disobeyed God.

    We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 12 of Luke….. We note at the beginning of Luke 12 that Jesus spoke to thousands of people as well as giving intimate lessons to His Disciples. So far in Luke 12, we have noted 3 major application questions for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Can We Win More People By Softening The Gospel?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2017
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    A study of Jesus' teaching that He did not come to bring peace to the earth and how we need to "fire it up" instead of "watering it down."

    CAN WE WIN MORE PEOPLE BY SOFTENING THE GOSPEL? The best plan is not to “water it down” but “fire it up.” - Luke 12:49. - Fire is referred to in this verse. There is a sense in which the truth of Christ is going to bring fire to the earth. - Fire burns down what already exists. - The fire ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scene Is Set For Revolution And Reformation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2017
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    God writes straight with crooked lines, in every age.

    Thursday of 29th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution Let’s imagine for a moment what happened when St. Paul and his companions came to a town in Anatolia or Greece, his two assigned missionary territories. There were probably Jews there, who met in someone’s home or maybe, if the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Coming Crisis Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 4, 2014
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    Preparing for the coming crisis as set forth in Luke 12:49-59 teaches us to settle our eternal destiny before it is too late.

    Scripture This is the second Sunday of Advent. Advent is the season of the Christian year in which we remember the first coming of Jesus and also anticipate the second coming of Jesus. In our study of the Gospel of Luke Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only had a few months left ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus, Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 5, 2020
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    Peace is central to Christmas. Jesus came to heal the age-old fracture and bring us peace with God and he's the only one who can.

    What does Christmas mean to you? What do you like best about Christmas? Spending time with family and friends? Christmas trees? Turkey roasts? Christmas puddings and brandy butter? Stockings? Santa? Presents? Carols? A season of goodwill when we put past hurts aside? I certainly like all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am With You In The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020
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    When confronted with a choice, we know what Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose. Are we a church of Hananiahs, Mishaels, and Azariahs? I pray to God we never have to find out … but if we do, I hope and pray the choice is clear.

    Somewhere in the world … right now as I am speaking to you … a Christian has a gun pointed at their head because of what they believe. Somewhere in the world someone is going to lose their head or their life today because they refuse to give up their faith or deny Jesus Christ. Right now, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The End Times Matter Now Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021
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    As a Christian believer, is the end of time really that important to my life? Does it really make a difference to how I live?

    My Aims for End Times Series: over the course of the next few weeks, I want you to join the believers of the early church by feeling the wonder and awe of the Bible’s teaching of Christ’s return. I want the impact of Christ’s return to stir you with new affections for Christ. As a Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Right Attitude - To Be More Like Him - Matthew 10.24-42 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 3, 2025
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    JESUS teaches the disciples that following HIM and taking the message to the world would not be easy. Some will receive it, others won’t. But they would soon learn the LORD provides, and to lean on JESUS. Our Desire is to be more like HIM and Carry forth HIS Message of TRUTH to our world.

    2025.04.06 Sermon Notes. THE RIGHT ATTITUDE - TO BE MORE LIKE HIM - MATTHEW 10.24-42 William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Matthew 10:24-42, Matthew 9:34, Romans 8:29, Psalms 17:15, 1John 2:6, 1John 3:2, John 15:20-21, 1 Peter 4:14, Romans 1:16, Luke 12:4-5, Luke 12:8-9, Luke 12:51-53, Luke 14:27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Call To Reconciliation.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2023
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    Be reconciled to God while there is yet time.

    A CALL TO RECONCILIATION. Luke 12:49-59. “Fire!” begins the Greek of Luke 12:49. “Fire I came to cast into the earth, and what will I if it be already kindled?” Fire speaks to us of God’s judgment, but also of refining, purifying. The fire that is kindled is both: the fire of judgment against ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And His Teachings Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 22, 2022
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    The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible!

    Video transition: The Bible Connection (skit guys) The Bible and Jesus Thesis: The Story of God as revealed in the Bible points to Jesus as the main character of the story of the Bible and the hero of the world. Yes, Jesus is the main hero (Savior) of the Bible! Since Jesus is the central figure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discerning The Times

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2022
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    Why is it important to use discernment.

    Discerning the Times Luke 12:49-56 The Revised Common Lectionary sometimes has a very awkward passage selection. In this case, the passage begins in the middle of a discourse by Jesus. If one has not read the previous portion of the discourse, one might not understand this passage as one ought. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    10th Sunday After Pentecost. August 17th, 2025. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 8, 2022
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    Year C, Proper 15.

    Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:1-2, Psalm 80:8-19, Jeremiah 23:23-29, Psalm 82, Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 12:49-56. A). THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gentle Jesus Meek And Mild. You Have To Be Kidding!

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2022
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    Many people think of Jesus being in the words of Charles' Wesley's carol. But he wasn't. He came to do the Father's will even if it ruffled feathers. And he may even set Father against Son, as I experienced myself

    You will probably recall that famous Anglican hymn writer Charles Wesley’s famous hymn that start with the words “Gentle Jesus meek and mild” You have to be kidding - as we see in the Gospel today!! Jesus is anything but gentle, meek and mild as our Gospel reading today shows Story: At the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican