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The Spirituality Trap

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 24, 2023

We have a tendency to see the shining mountaintop moments or the depths of despair as being the most spiritually significant. But genuine spirituality surfaces - and matures - in the daily decision to forgive, to tell the truth, to resist a temptation or to hold our tongues.

My mom tells me that when we were little she could dress my sister and me up for church in starched white petticoats and send us out to play in the yard until time to leave for church and be absolutely certain that we wouldn’t have a spot on us. We LOVED to dress up. There was no way we were going ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surprise

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!”

Read the passage. What does this passage say to you? As I read this, I see it talking about all the things that the worldly people are doing every day and thinking they are getting by with it, and then one day, God says, “SURPRISE!” Life is filled with surprises. How we cope with the surprises ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Is God's Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God has called upon us to walk before him in holiness, and has revealed that he is powerful enough to make his promises come to pass.

Pastor’s note: I wanted to call this "A Cut above" but couldn’t bring myself to do it. Passage: Genesis 17:1-27 In Genesis 15 God came to Abram and introduced repeated to him the Abrahamic covenant and it’s central tenant; that of God’s undeserved blessing to Abram. God took Abram outside the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life, A Cathedral

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

How should one ’feel’ when rubbing shoulders with God? Can we be expected to feel something specific to the occasion? Maybe what I feel and how I behave has much to do with how I understand authority; how I respect or despise it; maybe my behaving and fee

Life, a Cathedral Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5 Glenys and I recently vacationed in Quebec. While there, two experiences stood out for me as the highlights of our vacation. These impressed me, not in the sense that it met my entertainment approval but these affected me and my sense of things. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Title: The Significance Of Good Friday: Understanding The Sacrifice Of Christ By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 11, 2024

Good Friday marks the moment when Jesus, through His shed blood, made peace between God and sinful humanity, bridging the gap caused by sin and offering the gift of eternal life to all who believe.

The Significance of Good Friday: Understanding the Sacrifice of Christ Introduction: Dear congregation, as we gather today, we are reminded of the profound significance of Good Friday. It is a day that marks the culmination of Jesus Christ's earthly ministry, leading to His sacrificial death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unseen Preparations For The Future Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Even in some of the most obscure passages of the scriptures God’s plans become evident if we’ll just look.

Back in Chapter 11 we were introduced to Abraham and His family. Abram was one of three brothers. The other two were Nahor and Haran. The growth and direction of this family is what the entire Old testament records. First we discovered that Haran had a son named Lot. Lot came along with Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Your Life Is At Ground Zero

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 10, 2007

Examining the "Ground Zero" moment in Habakkuk’s life and learning the lessons of what we should do when we’re at "Ground Zero" in our lives

Ground Zero: A place of crisis Habakkuk’s "Ground Zero" occurs in chapter 1. Notice his reaction to his moment of crisis in chapters 2-3. 1. When at Ground Zero, Live Faithfully (2:4-20) A. "The justified man" 2 Cor. 5:21; Rom. 1:16-17 B. "by his faith" Heb. 10:37-38; 11:1 C. "shall live" Gal. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Warning Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 9, 2007

5 Woes are given as a warning to those who oppress. Though their wicked ways may succeed for a moment in time, the Lord’s judgment will bring their wickedness to an end.

Words of Warning Habakkuk 2:6-20 Habakkuk 2:6-8 (HCSB) Won’t all of these take up a taunt against him, with mockery and riddles about him? They will say: Woe to him who amasses what is not his - how much longer? - and loads himself with goods taken in pledge. Won’t your creditors suddenly arise, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Spectical Unto The World..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 13, 2005

The right man is the one who seizes the moment. Even the Angels of Heaven know this. A lot can be learned from the Angels. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction I’ve asked this question in the previous messages (Strangers Unaware Series) relating to Angels, I’ll ask it again, do you ever feel like someone or something is watching you? Looking over your shoulder, observing your every move? If you say yes, you have the right to. There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Philip: Preacher On The Run"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2004

Our opportunity for service may be in sight in a moment, and bypass us in another if we’re not ready to run to obedience. Philip ran to do God’s bidding.

Following the Acts record it would appear that the newborn church had been pretty cozy and comfortable, up until the martyrdom of Stephen. It had begun with a very public demonstration of God’s power in the coming of the Holy Spirit, Peter and the others had boldly proclaimed their risen Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Orthodox

Carpe Diem Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Oct 11, 2010

Paul writes to his beloved church to express to them that our time is short and we ought to capturing every moment for the cause of Christ and advancement of His Kingdom!

“CARPE DIEM” 10/10/10 New Liberty Christian Church, Veedersburg, IN. Rich McQuinn, Pastor TEXT: PHILIPPIANS 3:1-21 A new movie was released to the theaters Friday, October 8, 2010. The title of the movie is called “Secretariat”. It is a neat movie about a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Devil And His Demons

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 28, 2014

We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh and bones. Our flesh took on the lust of sin; it pulls against us every moment of our lives.

Hebrews 2:14Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, We are created by God almighty! We are created by God almighty. Our design is that of flesh ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Living Water Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 4, 2022

The priest would dip the water and pour it out before the altar, and Jesus choose this moment to deliver a wonderful discourse about living water and extends this great invitation.

Sermon - The Promise of Living Water Scripture Lesson: John 7: 37-39 “On the last day, the climax of the festival, Jesus stood and shouted to the crowds, “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! 38 Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 55:1-3, Acts 1:4-8, Ephesians 3:14-21, John 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Wearing Shoes Or Are You Barefoot? Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016

Is peace as Lloyd Cory once said, that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading? Can we find and share real peace?

Disclaimer: Not necessarily all original material. Some material contained in my sermons may be gleaned from other sermons. Are you wearing shoes or are you barefoot? Eph 6:15 "I arrived in the city of EVERYWHERE early one morning. It was cold, and there were flurries of snow on the ground. As I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

"why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment.

“Why do bad things happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. A question people around the world are asking right at this moment. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist