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The Revelation Nativity

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 24, 2007

Advent only has three midweek services this year. This was the last midweek sermon before Christmas. I was reminded of this interesting text reading a book by John Eldridge and thought that it’s a "nativity" story that doesn’t get much press in the church

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who sent a child to slay a dragon. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It’s not the usual nativity story that we’re used to. There is no mention of shepherds and their flocks, no mysterious glow around a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

God Searches Our Hearts And Minds

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 19, 2013

There are men who think that God just watches only the daring and glaring sins but turns a blind eye to the others. Not so, let me very clearly point out that He watches all!

Psalms 7:9’Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, But establish the just; For the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.’ Some of the super-duper looters (government ministers) have said: ‘watch, I will come out clean.’ Well, we see umpteen of such cases ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maybe My Will, Maybe Gods' Will

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2019

Sometimes the Will of God is not Black and White. Sometimes it is a Maybe.

MAYBE MY WILL, MAYBE GODS' WILL Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. There is no doubt that God can show us His will for our lives. Scriptures are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Genesis 16:2, 1 Samuel 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's Love Got To Do With It? Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

In a church where divisions, lawsuits, immorality, incest, abuse, corrupt worship and misuse of spiritual gifts were manifested, this is a good place for a lesson on love.

WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT? I CORINTHIANS 12:31-13:13 INTRODUCTION: Look out Tina Turner here I come! For some of you that don’t know the title is that of a Tina Turner song. How did this chapter get thrown into the mix with spiritual gifts? It is key. It’s not here by accident! In a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

His Everlasting Arms!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2014

The high end lock that you trust to protect your home in your absence may not live up to its expectation.

Strength in Arms! Deuteronomy 33:27“The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms. And he thrust out the enemy before you and said, Destroy.” As I crossed the AOC (Army quarters) I saw a polished, shining, brass board that said in big capital letters, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bench Players!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 21, 2013

Besides skill and gumption, you need patience and character as well to scale hurdles and boulders in our life! It is never going to be smooth and easy all the while! Are you hearing me?

Bench players! 2 Kings 2:9”….Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." Website:http://www.worshipjesusministriestrust.org/ Cricketer Parveez Rasool of Jammu and Kashmir being denied a chance to play for India in all the five ODIs against Zimbabwe recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gambling And Risk Taking

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Gambling is an issue in our society and everywhere we look there is something to remind us of that fact: a. Lottery drawings (Pick 3; Pick 4; Super Lotto, etc.) b. Pete Rose (did he or did he not gamble on pro baseball games?) c. Bingo at local clubs and churches; horseracing; Atl. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-6

A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Fool Some Of The People Some Of The Time

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 2, 2003

Are we really and truly trying to please God with our communication, customs and conduct, or are we trying to please man?

COMMUNICATION - Our words will be kind and not foolish KINDNESS IN SPEECH V. 1 Matthew Henry said that “if wrath rises like a threatening storm, then a soft answer will turn it away like the winds.” The Speech Research Unit of Kenyon College has proved that when a person is shouted at, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Genuine Peace

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

How a relationship with God should lead to peace.

John 14:25-31 Forget how we got started on it, Bryan and I talking about Kent State and the shootings there when I was a kid. Russell Jones and I talking yesterday about the news, how depressing it is to read the paper. Iraq, Israel, Afghanistan, Liberia, there are wars and rumors of war, there is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-31

Denomination: Brethren

Send Not To Know For Whom The Bell Tolls

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2010

Ash Wednesday gives us what may be our last Lenten opportunity to repent and turn back to God.

Ash Wednesday Homily 2010 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:2 The great bell called St Ferdinand at our diocesan cathedral tolls solemnly several times each month. Many years ago I heard the toll as my father’s casket was slowly pushed out toward its ultimate resting place. Each day the low sound of bells ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Real Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 23, 2015

The real meaning of Christmas is tied up essentially in the events that we celebrate at Easter

WSG 24-12-2015 Sermon On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first successful flight in an aeroplane at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina in the USA It was their 5th attempt, with Orville being at the controls The flight only lasted 12 seconds – but it was man first flight in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Borewells

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 15, 2014

Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking about a dull, sleepy, flippant and quick prayer, I’m talking about praying till it pains.

Borewells! Day 37 of 40 days of fasting! Ephesians 6:18 ‘praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints..’ Praying at all times! Praying with perseverance! I’m not talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wait For It

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Though you must at times wait it does not mean the answer is no.

Thank you Rev. Stephen Williams WAIT FOR IT HABBAKUK 2:2-3 I. INTRODUCTION - ”WALT & RAY Their names were Walt and Ray. It was the first time away from home for Walt. It was the first time away from home for Ray. They were in the army now. Their bunks were just a few feet from each other. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Repay

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2023

What happened before you cannot be fixed by you and nothing is owed by you other than not repeating the sins and errors of the past.

Ezekiel 18:19 Yet say ye, Why? doth not the son bear the iniquity of the father? When the son hath done that which is lawful and right, and hath kept all my statutes, and hath done them, he shall surely live. 20 The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:19-22, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist