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  • The Return Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,279 views

    Comfort for the bereaved.

    THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

  • "The Good Shepherd"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,617 views

    The Good Shepherd is the great "Iam", The Shepherd is "Good", The Shepeherd desires relationship, and the Shepherd has "Power" to save. The Shepherd wants to save us!

    “The Good Shepherd” John 10:11-18 1. The first thing I noticed in this text is the “Boom” right off the bat Jesus says, “I am” • “Ego eimi, I am he” (4:26) I am the bread of life” (6:35). I am the light of the world” (8:12; 9:5). • “Before ...read more

  • He Who Comes From Above

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,119 views

    He must increase, but I must decrease.

    HE WHO COMES FROM ABOVE. John 3:31-36. John’s disciples came to him with the observation, ‘The One of whom you testified is baptising, and all men come to Him’ (cf. John 3:26). ‘All men’ might have been an exaggeration, but Jesus was making more disciples than His forerunner (cf. John ...read more

  • Reflection B.11 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Jeremiah 51:63, Babylon As A Foreshadowing Of An ‘end-Time’ Event

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,906 views

    Jeremiah prophesies what will happen to Babylon. But then John - and an angel! - apply that to a future Babylon!

    In 605 B.C. the Babylonians defeated the Assyrians at the Battle of Carchemish. Babylon became the ruler of much of the civilised world. Most of the book of Jeremiah concerns destruction by Babylon. The Babylonian Empire conquered the Kingdom of Judah and destroyed Jerusalem in 587 B.C. But ...read more

  • Healing All Things

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,380 views

    Where are we going in our spiritual lives? Do we trust Jesus to lead the way? Let’s learn to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Let’s look at Jesus healing Peter’s mother-in-law in Mark 1:29-39.

    Prelude: Where are we going in our spiritual lives? Do we trust Jesus to lead the way? Purpose: Let’s learn to follow Jesus wherever he leads. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus healing Peter’s mother-in-law in Mark 1:29-39. Mark 1:29-31 Simon’s M-i-L Now as soon as they had come out of the synagogue, ...read more

  • Psalm 1

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021
     | 2,977 views

    A short sermon exploring Psalm 1

    Psalm 1 Charles Wesley wrote the hymn O for a thousand tongues in 1739 on the anniversary of his conversion experience. It was published in the first collection of Methodist hymns in 1780 where it was number one, and for two centuries it was number one in every Methodist hymnbook since then until ...read more

  • Journeying Towards Eternal Joy

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,317 views

    Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose.

    Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather as a congregation and as travelers on a spiritual journey. Together, we delve into a profound truth through a parable, reminding us of the peril of seeking comfort without purpose. Let's reflect on how our daily choices and actions align ...read more

  • A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    A warning against mixing things that differ.

    A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

  • Life Or Death (Sheep Or Cows)

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 27, 2023
     | 1,534 views

    Are lead by a cowboy or a shepherd?

    Life or Death (Sheep or Cows) - John 10: 1 – 10 Intro: Beginning question for today: “Who wrote ‘Mammas Don’t Let You Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys’?” Ed and Patsy Bruce in 1975. In March of 1978 Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson used it as the cover song for their album winning the Grammy Award ...read more

  • Fourth Sunday Of Easter: "they Recognize His Voice"

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 28, 2023
     | 910 views

    The Lord is my pace-setter, I shall not rush.

    Burt Kettinger tells about a small church in Rocky River, Ohio, just west of Cleveland where he grew up. This church had a small restroom behind the pulpit that had a door right behind the pulpit for the convenience of the pastor. There was also a door on the other side of the same restroom that ...read more

  • What Is Yoour Ship Shape? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2017
     | 3,366 views

    There is an old illustration of seeing the church as a cruise ship or a battle ship. This is a brief contrast of the two.

    1. [A few years ago Linda’s parents invited us to go on a cruise with them to the Caribbean. Over all, we had a very enjoyable time on our first cruise. • The food was great!; The entertainment was first class • Some of the ports of call were enjoyable (some were tourist traps) • The crew’s service ...read more

  • A Failing Priesthood

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    The end of one priesthood, and the promise of another.

    A FAILING PRIESTHOOD. 1 Samuel 3:11-20. What an initiation into the ministry of God’s Word! The boy Samuel was now informed of the judgment which the LORD had already given against the house of Eli (1 Samuel 3:12-14; cf. 1 Samuel 2:30-31). No wonder the LORD warned Samuel that it would cause ...read more

  • A Name More Excellent

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    Scripture proofs for the superiority of Jesus.

    A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-14. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

  • "It's Tight, But It's Right"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 24, 2014
     | 13,388 views

    This text reminds us that God sets the terms and conditions for a life with Him through Jesus Christ.

    “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. 14For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) This text is part of a discourse by Jesus to ...read more

  • The Lord Is My Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 17, 2014
     | 6,379 views

    Christ is our shepherd and we are his sheep

    Psalms 23:1 Monte T. Brown Introduction The very fiber of Christianity has its bases upon shepherds and sheep. Christ is our shepherd and we are his sheep. We must know about shepherds and sheep, so that we can better understand our relationship with Christ. Jesus spoke; he used ...read more