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When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Eyes On The Prize!

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Jul 30, 2021

While millions of people are watching the Olympics, our Bible reminds us to "keep our eyes on the prize!" Our Gold Medal awaits every believer in Jesus... Heaven!

Introduction: Watching the Olympics for two weeks helps us to focus on the subject of this message – Keeping your eyes on prize – winning that Gold medal. There are only 3 winners that get prize. 4 yrs ago, the Canadian Hockey team, took the silver, and when given the medal they took off and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray For Homilists Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2016

Please pray for us, to get to the point, stay positive, find a practical application of the Gospel and know when to shut up and get on with the real celebration.

Thursday of 14th Week in Course A few years ago I discovered a lot of he humor in the OT. Most of us missed that growing up because we were being taught how to be accepted in society, and some forms of humor were considered too gross to even recognize, let alone emulate. Here we have one we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-19

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Reboot 2.0 Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 31, 2018

God gives second chances to people because of His love but those opportunities end when a person completely refuses God!

We noted a while back how God freed the Israelites from slavery in Egypt; then God did a “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13 by telling them of God’s unchanging love and how to respond to that love! After that “spiritual reboot” in Exodus 13, what have we observed about how the Israelites lived for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Witness Despite Persecution And Exile Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 8, 2018

Preaching and living a lifestyle conditioned by the precepts of the Gospel is not a particularly popular path, and may get you shunned, even exiled.

Thursday of 23rd Week in Course 2018 St. John Chrysostom Today I am celebrating the sixteenth anniversary of the ordination of the diaconate class of 2002, and therefore my own ordination. As a preacher, it’s particularly happy to be ordained on the feast of St. John Chrysostom, who is the patron ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

True Greatness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 19, 2018

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised that you know many personally.

Who are the true greats? You may be surprised who they are because you know many of them by name. They live in your neighborhood. Let’s find out what the basic ingredient of true greatness is. Let’s look at Mark 9:30-37, what Jesus has to say. Jesus Mark 9:31 “The Son of Man is to be delivered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:12, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Steward (3) Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

. There is a direct link between our spiritual journey and our practical stewardship. Paul leads us from glory to giving.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 16:1-4 INTRODUCTION: “Now concerning the collection.” What about the offering. In chapter 15 Paul has talked about the resurrection, rapture and reality. Chapter 16 is different. It’s as if Paul takes a break and comes back from Heaven to Earth. He goes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Vigil/Easter Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 25, 2019

"To ransom a slave you gave away your Son.” So great a Redeemer!

Credit for this sermon largely comes from Dynamic Preaching magazine! 1). Here's a line from the Exsultet, the powerful hymn of praise and thanksgiving that we just heard (at the Easter Vigil): “This is the night, when Jesus broke the chains of death and rose triumphant from the grave.” At ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Dirty Fighting Techniques Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point, we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics.

Eventually, you’re going to fight In marriage, we are going to encounter conflict, and at some point we’re going to fight dirty. And sometimes we will be on the receiving end of these dirty tactics. Perhaps we don’t consciously choose to fight in this way. But consciously or unconsciously, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Falling In Love And Enjoying The Sacred Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2019

The time we give in contemplative prayer or reading the Scriptures in quiet faith is a wonderful preparation for an eternity in His presence, in the arms of Jesus Christ.

Tuesday of 26th week in course 2019 The best part The experience of falling in love is an unmatched moment of one’s life. When you see clearly “the One” and know that your whole life has been a preparation for this moment of encounter, you never forget the place and circumstances of that awesome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Seeing More Of God’s Provision And Guidance In My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2020

This is a memorable story of God's provision and guidance for Peter and John. How can we see more of God's provision and guidance in our lives?

SEEING GOD GUIDE AND DIRECT: Why don’t we see God’s daily provision and guidance much today? - Luke 22:7-13. - We say that we believe in God and that is still working in the world today, but we don’t see as much of His provision and guidance as we would like. - How can we see more? - This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday Of Lent, Year A--“Worn 5 Times By Mistake.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 19, 2020

This woman faced her dragons. She is no longer hiding out.

An ad in the local newspaper read: “For sale, sleeveless wedding dress, white, size 8, veil included. Worn once, by mistake.” That woman of Samaria could have said “worn 5 times by mistake.” Her marriages could have been because of economic and social reasons rather than for lustful ones, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Catholic

Believers Need To Avoid Being Double Minded! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

A double-minded person is one who says one thing and does another, they claim to know God and yet their actions do not live up to such claims.

He thinks about two different things at the same time and can't make up his mind about anything; they are dually focused and have split opinions on the same subject. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. James 1:8. It is God who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23, Psalm 32:10, James 4:8, Psalm 103:3

Judgement? Or Fraternal Correction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2022

You know what happens whenever you point out some evil in the culture. The next words somebody will say are, “Jesus taught you not to judge.”

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course Today’s Gospel is so straightforward and goes to the heart of Christ’s teaching that we can be forgiven for ignoring all the other Scriptures we have heard. It’s kind of a slap at the Pharisees, who try to keep all the six-hundred plus rules of Torah involving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Homecoming To The Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2025

Joseph and Mary brought their newborn Jesus into the Temple for a solemn ceremony.

Homecoming Today’s feast is a commemoration of the wonderful moment when Jesus, the Messiah and Son of God, comes home to the Temple at Jerusalem. Homecoming is a wonderful moment in life. I recall decades ago, flying into our South Texas airport after a one-week training session, and my whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Hebrews 2:14-18, Malachi 3:1-4, Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Catholic