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Compassion Changes Conditions

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Aug 26, 2019

A sermon on how compassion changed the woman with the crooked spine, and how the synagogue ruler's religiosity resisted kindness. Compassion should always win.

Compassion Changes Conditions I cried when I read the hunchback of Notre Dame. Victor Hugo’s novel is one that stays with you your whole life because we see pieces of each character in ourselves. In the beginning, we meet Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. It is the Festival of Fools in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Episcopal

No Other Doctrine-Intro To I Tim Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is just a good principle of biblical interpretation to keep in mind that nothing ought to be accepted as Christian doctrine if it contradicts what is taught by Paul.

The Apostle Paul has always been one of the most loved and most hated of men. Thousands of books have been written about him, and many of them seek to blacken his name and cause men to despise him. For many he is too stern and narrow minded. He tries to pressure people into his own mold. He tells ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1

Remember Who He Is And What He Does

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 23, 2020

God has always loves His children. God has always kept His promises. This is just as evidenced in our lives today as it was the Children of Israel years ago

Remember Who He Is and What He’s Done By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Bible is a book of Gems 1. I am not one to purposely watch a movie 14 times. 2. Some people read novels multiple times; I don’t think I’ve ever read the same book twice. 3. The Bible is a book that never gets ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6, Deuteronomy 8:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vaccination Application 4.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

To guard against the encroaching effects of the sin in the world, we must truly learn about the nature of God so we can emulate Him.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Transformation

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 3, 2021

Like turning water into wine, Jesus came to us to transform our hard, selfish hearts into something extraordinary, lives worthy of God’s power and glory, stamped with the likeness of his Son.

Divine Transformation John 2: 1-11 The classic novel, “Gone With the Wind,” was based on real people who lived pretty much the lives described in the book--although Rhett Butler's actual surname was Turnipseed, and Scarlett O’Hara was really Emelyn Louise Hannon. But Rhett did, in fact, walk ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

The Lost Tomb Of Jesus

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

What’s all the buzz about the Lost Tomb of Jesus. Is it real? Was the body of Jesus really buried in a family tomb outside of Jerusalem? In this compelling message, Pastor Terry will look at the facts presented in this nationwide documentary in compari

The Lost Tomb of Jesus Resurrection Sunday 2007 Text: John 20:1-10 Last year the sensation of the Da Vinci Code thundered throughout the world as a fictional novel as some new revelation hidden by the Church for the last 2000 years. Now, the world is in awe of the “lost tomb of Jesus”. To the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Under The Law, But Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 27, 2009

Just as Israel was saved from slavery in Egypt and Saved into the Promised Land, so we are saved from our sin and saved into the life of the Spirit

Rules and Relationship January 25, 2009 Galatians 5:16-26 Not under the law, but led by the Spirit Recap - Series because of some passages in the novel, “The Shack” that speak about rules verses relationship. Young gets something, but it needs further investigation Galatians – convinced that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: *other

Trusting God In Everything We Do Part 1

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. God will exchange His power for our weakness and His strength for our weariness.

The prophet Isaiah was born several hundred years before the birth of Christ. His name means “the Lord is Salvation” and it is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha and Jesus. Isaiah is quoted directly in the New Testament over 65 times, far more than any other Old Testament prophet and mentioned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Passionate About Holiness Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To be Holy is to be set apart. Not “Holier than Thou”, not religious, but Holy in God’s sight. Are we set apart? To be set apart is to be a Christ-like example to those around us.

What do we mean when we say something is Holy? Look at your Bible. It says “Holy Bible.” What makes it Holy? The land of Israel is called “The Holy Land.” The city of Jerusalem is called “The Holy City.” Why? There is a quality about all three that they share in common, They all belong to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Overcomers Sermon I: Overcomingthe Past With A New Perspective Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 20, 2020

To overcome troubles as did Joseph and Jesus, we rise above the negative effects of our past by seeing all that happened from a new perspective that sees God working in and through it all to bring about that which is good.

BE OVERCOMERS, NOT SUCCUMBERS . . . Overcome Negative Effects from the Past by Seeing Them from a New Perspective One day a Christian missionary walked into a Belgian village and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:19-28

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everyone Loves A Love Story

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 2, 2005

The focus of this message is the great love of God as illustrated in the life of the Prophet Hosea and his wife Gomer.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace Vinton, LA Email: cholt@gt.rr.com EVERYONE LOVES A LOVE STORY Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (Jn. 15:13). Scripture text: Hosea 1:2,3 and 3:1-3 Perhaps one of the most famous love poems every penned was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3, Hosea 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obey God Rather Than Man

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

We must obey God rather than men.

Acts 5:29 PROPOSITION: We must obey God rather than men. OBJECTIVE: To lead in obedience to God. This past Sunday, we celebrated Easter. We discussed this past Wednesday that of all the religious organizations in the world, only Christianity celebrates Easter. It is only the Christian that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Jesus Completely Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

This examination of the trial of Jesus challenges us to consider our our faith.

BELIEVING JESUS COMPLETELY MARK 14:53-65 Are you a believer? If you are what difference is it making in your life? A man who was an avowed atheist was enjoying a swim in the ocean when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, headed right for him. He began to swim wildly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Rescue!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 27, 2003

Pentecost 16: We find ourselves on the short end of a spiritual battle. But our help comes from God. He changes the tide of the battle and wins the victory for us through Jesus’ Cross.

The most scared that I can ever remember being happened when I was about 4 years old. My dad had taken me with him to the Mexican border city of Reynosa. He had gone there to make a purchase. I remember him parking in front of a store that seemed very busy. He needed to go inside and so he asked me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran