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Fragility And Fortitude

Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 30, 2012

Light is always brighter than the darkness, life stronger than death, and what resides in our broken bodies is the glory of a resurrection waiting to burst forth.

There is a distinguished British gentleman by the name of Sir Oliver Franks. He had been a professor of philosophy at Oxford, and president of a couple of different colleges during the turbulent years of the 1960s and following. He had also been the chairmen of a major bank. As if this resume was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Judging

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 7, 2014

The people of the world are often quick to paraphrase a portion of the Word of God regarding judging one another. However, are they correct? Should we judge them and each other? Well ... it all depends on what you mean by the word ...

The people of the world have some favorite Bible verses, or at least portions of Bible verses … One is that Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, “Neither do I condemn you.” What Jesus actually said was, “Neither do I condemn you. Go now and leave your life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Welcome King Jesus!

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 19, 2016

King Jesus was welcomed at the Triumphal Entry. He alone saw something everyone else missed.

Welcome King Jesus! Luke 19-28-44 There are many protocols for welcoming royalty / celebrities. At the Oscars there is the Red Carpet. When the President emerges, “Hail to the Chief”. Many parades have a celebrity float / Parade Marshall. What kind of welcome would be appropriate for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Journey Of A Dead Fish?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 6, 2016

We must learn to thrive on the battle field... Even a dead fish can swim down stream. Arise and dream.

THE JOURNEY OF A DEAD FISH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ARE WE READY? DIFFICULT? PERILOUS TIMES ARE COMING? WHAT ARE WE READY FOR...? DO WE RELEAS THE WAR FARE WE ARE FACING? JESUS SETS THE BOYS DOWN AT THE MOUNT OF OLIVES OVER LOOKING THE TEMPLE... AND SOMEONE ASKS THE ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being On The Same Page?the Annoying Face Of Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 18, 2019

I love the word: WITH. I really love GOD WITH US! Are we on the same page with our family? Our church? What annoys you? Does your pastor annoy you. Set yourself free from the prison of being annoyed all the time. Come, let us get on the same page.

BEING ON THE SAME PAGE? THE ANNOYING FACE OF LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mary delivered a baby that baby DELIVERED ME. **Annoying: irritate, to make a little angry, pest. Why do we allow daily life and people to become annoying? Have we not learned FAITH WINS! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1, Proverbs 21:9, Romans 13:11, James 2:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Bitterness Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 15, 2019

We are going to look at how we can become bitter over time

The Road To Bitterness James 3:14-16 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find ...read more

Scripture: James 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"you Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet!" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus often utilized shock therapy to get His followers attention then drive home a pungent point. Signs of the times in this the 21st Century ought to shock Christians into getting ready with a watchful eye.

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Triumphal Entry A Misnomer For Palm Sunday? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2021

The same crowd in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday 2000 years ago cried "Hosanna, Hosanna" to Jesus Christ cried out 5 days later "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

We will start today with a new Message Series on the Letters to Timothy. But today is also celebrated as Palm Sunday. Let’s take a look at the actual event about 2000 years ago of what led to Palm Sunday Celebrations! Let us note that before Palm Sunday, Jesus already had been teaching and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44, 1 Timothy 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus' Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2021

Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27:32-56 teaches us what his death accomplished for sinners.

Scripture After Jesus’ last Passover, which became the institution of the Lord’s Supper, Jesus and his disciples went to the Mount of Olives. Jesus then took Peter, James, and John to Gethsemane, a garden area where oil from the olives was pressed, to pray. Eventually, Judas arrived and betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Sundays To Easter: Behold, Your King Comes To You! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 4, 2021

Just a few days before Passover, our Lord rode into Jerusalem riding a donkey. The people with Him knew exactly what was going on but some of the people in Jerusalem asked, "Who is this?"

Introduction: This event, the “triumphal entry”, is recorded in all four of the Gospels. Each author has similar but not identical information; among other things this proves they didn’t get together to create some “talking points” or too-close-to-be-a-coincidence narrative. Matthew and John were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing The Kidron Valley

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Sep 7, 2020

David’s heart was broken as a result betrayal. As he ran out of Jerusalem, he walked across the Kidron valley. Have you been betrayed? How do you move forward after a betrayal?

CROSSING THE KIDRON VALLEY "13 Now a messenger came to David, saying, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” 14 So David said to all his servants who were with him at Jerusalem, “Arise, and let us flee, or we shall not escape from Absalom. Make haste to depart, lest he overtake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:23, John 18:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2018

The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

-Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:19-26, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Noah's Ark

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 5, 2019

This sermon looks at the story of Noah's Ark, but takes us into a deeper level, by understanding the types and biblical numerology. By doing so we gain an awe of the depth of God's Word. in it's finished form. It contrasts the rest of God as opposed to the work of man.

ASCENDING TO THE HEAVENS Genesis 5:29 And he called his name Noah, saying, “This one will comfort us concerning our work and the toil of our hands, because of the ground which the LORD has cursed.” Noah = nuah, which means to cease or to rest. Hebrews 4:1-13 Therefore, since a promise remains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:29, Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017

It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper

It Is God's Will For His People To Prosper 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I pray to God, above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Genesis 2:10-12 And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became into four heads. 11 ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Foursquare

"Although....yet I Will”

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 15, 2008

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no mo

Habakkuk sees the invasion of the Babylonian army. He sees the 70 years of Babylonian captivity, He sees the total, utter and complete devastation in the land of Judah. He sees a time when there will be no more figs, no more fruit, no more fields, no more flock, no more flesh, and no more ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist