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The Parable Of The Two Sons

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Sep 23, 2005

With God it is better late than never.

The parable Jesus shares in today’s Gospel lesson proves the old adage better late than never We find Jesus once again in a debate with the Pharisees over Christ’s authority For centuries the Pharisees ran the Church as an elites social organization rather than the loving body ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Bible: Pick It Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 1, 2017

To be authentic we need a guide -- the word of God.

1. We are seeking authenticity – last week we considered the danger of hypocrisy. How are we to be real? 2. A Bible Like Mom’s In her book Parenting with Scripture, Kara Durbin wrote, “When I was little, I wanted a Bible just like my mom’s, and I was thrilled when I received one as a present. As I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is The Real Jesus And What Did He Mean? Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding our historical faith

There are Two Extremes in the consideration of who Jesus is... One extreme in this debate is a radical skepticism. Ever since the publication of the writings of H. S. Reimarus in 1778, the belief of the church that Jesus was and is the Christ, the divine Son of God, born of a virgin, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Possible That Christians Are Not Sinners Saved By Grace - Part 1? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 15, 2018

This is the first of three messages that will ultimately answer the question "Now that we are born again with God's life and nature and no longer have a sin nature why do we sin?"

Fifteen years ago I learned a simple truth from scripture. It’s a truth that explains why Christians commit sin after they are born again. It’s a truth that disagrees with a teaching that goes virtually unchallenged in the Body of Christ. The teaching I’m talking about is “I am a sinner saved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 2:13-15, Romans 3:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:10-11, Romans 5:12-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Centrality Of The Cross

Contributed by Bob Myers on Mar 15, 2001

The Cross is the Central Message of Christianity.

The Centrality of the Cross Galatians 6:14 In the Cross Christianity lays claim to having the most universally recognized symbol in all of world history. The Cross is more recognizable than a Coca-Cola can, CNN, or any nation’s flag. And the centrality of the Cross has even become part of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Regrets Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Oct 13, 2006

Sermon tells the believer about how regrets take away your joy.

Overcoming Regrets 1st Thessalonians 5:12-22 February 26, 2006 1st Thessalonians 5:12ff 12 Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22

Denomination: Methodist

Paul’s List Of Thanks

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 21, 2023

There are at least 5 areas that Paul thanked God about in his letters. Those are: salvation, Pentecost, power to overcome, believers, and the Lord’s Supper. Let's thank God for these!

PAUL’S LIST OF THANKS 1 Thess. 5:18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the Redneck who called Butterball’s Thanksgiving Turkey Talk-Line to tell the operator he’d cut his turkey in half with a chain saw and wanted to know if the oil from the chain would adversely affect the turkey. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Privileges Lost PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024

This sermon encourages us to appreciate God's miracles in our lives and respond with repentance and faith, rather than taking His grace for granted.

Welcome, beloved family, to this blessed gathering. We are here once again, united in spirit and truth, standing at the foot of the cross and the edge of eternity. We gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His love as we navigate through this world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Topics: Reflection

Jesus: Our Focus For Real Life Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Sep 22, 2009

Any hope of transformation requires us to focus on Jesus: see only him, hear only him. The disciples learned on the Mount of Transfiguration that there is only one Lord, and he required their complete attention. His presence and our obedience will bring

I have a hope and a dream. I have an ideal of myself, my life, my family In that dream, I am a dad who does not get angry or blow his cool. I am a father who is gentle under all kinds of pressure with his children. I am caring and spend many hours laughing, playing, being carefree with them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Gift/ Your Present Or His Presence?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 27, 2026

The best gift is Jesus

The greatest Gift/ your present or His Presence Sunday Morning John 1:1-1:14 Greeting We are glad that you have joined us this morning- Prayer- This has been quite a year hasn’t it? The times we are a living in are changing. What was normal has become abnormal and what was not heard of has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Readiness For Pentecost

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost

READINESS FOR PENTECOST ACTS 1:12-26 Three things we can do to be ready for Pentecost Vs. 12-14 First two were taking place as the disciples left the Mount of Olives and made their way to the Upper Room, a room above a street in Jerusalem that now had become very special to them because of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Now That We Are Revived PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 29, 2024

This sermon explores how to cultivate unwavering faith, stand firm amidst life's storms, and maintain spiritual momentum through reliance on the Holy Spirit.

Good morning, dear family of God. It's such a joy to see all of you gathered here today, united in faith and love, eager to receive the word of God. We are all here because we believe in the power of the Gospel, the transformative power of the Holy Spirit, and the redemptive love of our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:10

Topics: Spirit, Lead, Firm Footing

Christ's Message To His Churches Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2016

The analysis of the vision of Christ as set forth in Revelation 1:12-20 teaches us about the glorified Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. Previously, we looked at the prologue of Christ’s revelation, Christ’s greeting to his churches, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Homosexuality: When Our Natural Desires Aren't Natural

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 6, 2004

Searching for a Biblical understanding of the basics of sexual morality based.

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become as politically charged as any in recent years. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational