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Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 29, 2010

God surprises us and show up at the most unexpected times.

FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT NOVEMBER 28, 2010 Matthew 24:36-44 “Living In Expectation INTRODUCTION Living in expectation is a natural experience in life. It is also an important part of life, because it brings with it hope and excitement. Millions of people have been living in expectation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Of Jealousy.

Contributed by Drexwell Seymour on Sep 7, 2018

The Spirit of Jealousy is a sin and can even lead to Murder. Recognize this Spirit and Do not Get Trapped with It.

Introduction Many of us are so preoccupy or consume with the things that other people have until it reaches a point that the spirit of jealousy is activated. I believe at some point in our lives, all of us were faced with the spirit of Jealousy. However, some are mild while others are very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

I Know The Lord Will Make A Way For Me

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2018

A New Year sermon to point out that God is at work in our lives to do NEW things in our lives.

1. Roman god, Janus (from whom we get January) was their god of beginnings, transition, passages, and endings. He is depicted with a face looking forward and a face looking back. 2. New Year Customs • Those inventive people, the Italians, have a custom. As midnight on New Year’s Eve approaches, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan Is Best Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015

Like the eunuch from Ethiopia, we must be open to God's plan in Christ.

Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Father was surely drawing this Ethiopian to Jesus, and–not by luck–deacon Phillip was on the same road as the African’s chariot. The eunuch had been in Jerusalem to pray and study, so he was either a Jew or an admirer of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Catholic

Be Imitators Of Christ During Covid-19

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 26, 2020

Being the children of light we become the presence of our Human Saviour and we express Humanity in action like Christ Jesus to all people, at all times and in all seasons in our lives during COVID-19 and beyond

Be Imitators of Christ During COVID-19 Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “Jesus was teaching in a synagogue on the sabbath. And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Acts 7:47-50, Ephesians 4:32, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 28:20, Ephesians 5:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 6, 2016

Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit. To walk in the Spirit is to be "in step" with the Spirit. Life in the Spirit means to follow His lead and remain in His control. It is life governed by the S

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

Today’s text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit.

God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Here Come Da’ Judge Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the fourth in a 7-part series on The Apostles Creed. I used this as a way to give folks in my new churches an understanding of my beliefs and our common ground as Believers.

Sermon Series “Belief and Faith Coming Together” Week Three – “Here Come da’ Judge” Pastor John Bright – delivered 8/04/19 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: 2 Preach the word! Be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Hebrews 13:8, John 5:30, 2 Timothy 4:8, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 7:13-14, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Rachel's Sorrow

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 6, 2016

However crafty, however ruthless Herod might have been, he could be no more successful than his evil superior Satan. The Redeemer would come just as was planned, would live just as planned, and would die just as planned.

Matthew 2:13-18 Rachel’s Sorrow 12/15/02 D. Marion Clark Introduction I do like our Live Nativity we put on at our church. We show the manger scene; we have a full inn, a market square retail booth, angels singing to shepherds, and a tax collector at his booth. We even have the three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Different Kinds Of Love Series

Contributed by Dr. Travis Shipley on Feb 10, 2013

The world teaches us there are many kinds of love. The world has a different view than we are supposed to have. Contrasting the different this sermon teaches the world versus a CP or (Christian Perspective). Youtube - thecrosswalkworship

Knowing Different Kinds of Love Once again I want to let people know that this message applies to everyone. In order to love the way we should we need to know what love is. I want to teach you a little this morning. Are there different kinds of love? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:4-8

Denomination: *other

Paul: From Persecutor To Preacher

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2007

What an amazing man Paul was! He is still impacting the lives of millions today for Christ. After Saul saw Jesus, we can see Jesus in Saul (Paul).

There are three major characters whose names are used more than any others by far in the New Testament. Do you know who they are? First, of course, is Jesus. His name occurs 1275 times, and the name Christ, 530 times. The word “God” which is not a name, occurs 1253 times, Spirit, 338 occurrences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Closer To God- What To Avoid Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2023

This is the 160th sermon in the series Action". This is the 6th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#160] GET CLOSER TO GOD- WHAT TO AVOID Colossians 2:16-23 Introduction: After telling the Colossians about their freedom from sin, Paul warns them to not go back. They had been bound by traditions and sin; but now they were set free in Christ. Paul shows us what to avoid so ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Relating To Beauty Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018

Wisdom in Relating to Beauty Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 5, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Many describe our current culture as awash in knowledge but lost for wisdom. That is… we have access now to an overload of information… but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Apocalypse Now

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Jan 30, 2006

Instead of worrying so much about the future, we should concentrate on living a life in Christ that begins with what we believe.

Theme: Paul reminds the congregation of what God has done for them through Jesus Christ and urges the people to put both their present and future hope, despite death, in an eternal future with Christ. As he exhorts them to comfort one another with this hope using apocalyptic imagery, one is left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Watching And Waiting Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2006

Jesus told us to be ready no matter when His return will occur.

Watching and Waiting Text: Mk. 13:28-37 Introduction 1. Read Mk. 13:28-37 2. Illustration: After 14 years of studying the Bible, William Miller became convinced that Christ would return in 1843. When Miller announced April 3 as the day, some disciples went to mountaintops, hoping for a head ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Methodist