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Why Did Judas Betray Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 30, 2017

God's plans and schedules involves people making decisions.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 14 as we continue to worship our Lord by learning from His eternal word….. page….. Jesus had been teaching the first disciples for about 3 years now and had been preparing them and warning them that He must die for their sins. We noted a few weeks ago that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:10-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living With Children: The Persistent Liar Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

Lying is one of the most difficult problems to deal with and a major parent-child power struggle - How to deal with Lying Children:

Q: We’re very concerned about our eight-year-old grandson’s lying. He always pleads innocence and wonders plaintively why no one ever believes him. When someone confronts him with some misdeed they saw him do (for example, poking holes in the back door screen), he merely shrugs his shoulders and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pick Me, Choose Me, Love Me

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 14, 2016

Choosing God over the world.

PICK ME, CHOOSE ME, LOVE ME Mark 8:34-38 I. THE FIRST PART OF THE COST IS TO DENY A. Grey’s Anatomy (Season 2 Episode 5 Bring the Pain) 1. Last Week commandments related to man. 2. This week commandments related to God. B. What is the cost of discipleship? C. Total abandonment of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Date Setting

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 8, 2019

If God did not tell Jesus, He is definitely not telling anyone else.

On this day in 2012, the Rapture or the end of the world was to happen. Seven years later the Rapture was to happen on December 8th according to a chart I saw. Now others believe the Rapture is imminent. The 1st Century Christians thought He would come back in their lifetime. Every generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, 2 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 9, 2019

If Jesus is not in control of your church it is not a church. It is a religious club often managed by a Diotrephes.

3 John 1:9 I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. 10 Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content therewith, neither doth he himself receive the brethren, ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Poverty, Yes, But Not Under Compulsion

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 11, 2022

Those who try to force others to be good are playing God without acting like God.

Thursday of the 19th Week in Course If you did a survey among Americans to ask them to name their favorite saint, I would guess with some confidence that it is St. Francis of Assisi. And for a female saint, we could choose his close associate, St. Clare of Assisi, whom we celebrate today. As our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:20, John 15:4-10, Hosea 2:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of Encouragement SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This word, paraklesis, is used 29 times in the New Testament. What we learn from a study of this word is that an encouraged Christian is a positive functioning member of the body, but that a discouraged Christian is a malfunctioning member of the body.

Admiral Richard Byrd, a famous polar explorer, had incredible adventures of being lost and then found. In his book Alone, he recounts being alone for six months in his small shack during a long Antarctic winter. Every day, he would take a walk, pushing a bundle of sticks into the snow every 30 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Topics: Encouragement, Christianity

The Illuminating Life Of Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

This sermon explores the seven ways Jesus, as the Light of the World, enriches our lives.

Technology has advanced rapidly in the past century, and we often take for granted the conveniences it brings. One such technology is electric lighting, which has transformed our daily lives. Similarly, we often overlook the profound impact of Jesus, the Light of the World, on our lives. In this ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Topics: Jesus Life, Light Of The World

Taming The Tongue: A Key To Harmonious Living SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This sermon explores the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely. It emphasizes the need for self-control in speech to promote harmony and avoid destruction.

Lately, there has been a lot of negative news surrounding the Catholic church, particularly regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by priests. While I do not condone these actions, it saddens me because the world is watching and may view the church as hypocritical. However, there is another ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Topics: Speech, Self-Control

Finding Peace Through Gratitude SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

In his letter to the Church at Philippi, Apostle Paul emphasizes the connection between our gratitude towards God and the peace it brings to our mind.

Today, I want to talk about something that is on everyone's mind this time of year: gratitude. Whether you are a Christian or not, the question "What are you thankful for?" is something we all ponder. We instinctively know that being grateful is good for our well-being, both physically and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Gratitude, Peace

Finding Comfort In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 6, 2023

A comforting message for the bereaved, focusing on the assurance of salvation for the departed and the gospel message for the unsaved present.

As we gather here today to remember ______________'s life, we experience a mix of emotions. We feel sadness because we have lost a dear loved one, but we also feel joy knowing that ______________ is now in the presence of the Lord. Today is not a day of mourning but a day of celebration. We come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Topics: Christian Funerals, Faith

Embrace Your Youth: Make A Difference Now SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

You are not just the future of the church, but also its present. Don't wait until adulthood to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Start today!

Today, I want to share a message with you that emphasizes the importance of your role in the church. You are not just the future of the church; you are the present! Don't wait until you're adults to make a difference for the Kingdom of God. Start now! Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 (NIV) "9 You who are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10

Topics: Youth, Kingdom Of God

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Personhood Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God created us with an internal rhythm, and it's important to align our lives with His divine cadence.

Rhythm is part of God's creation, including us. Today, we're gonna dive into how this divine beat impacts our lives. When God made everything, He looked at His work and said, 'It is very good.' That includes us, guys. We're designed with a natural rhythm, a biological beat that follows a 24-hour ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Mark 1:35, 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Divine Alignment, God's Cadence, Spiritual Understanding, Life Alignment

Chose To Live Mediocre Lives

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 5, 2024

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and those in need.

This generation's preachers live lavish lifestyles and houses, and they help the needy and poor. Whereas the previous generation of preachers lived mediocre lives and supported the poor and needy. They chose to live mediocre lives because they could easily connect and relate to the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:17-19