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Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

"Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-5, Nehemiah 4:14, Nehemiah 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare Ye The Way.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2023

The ministry of John, pointing to Jesus.

PREPARE YE THE WAY. Mark 1:1-8. MARK 1:1. Mark entitles his account: “The gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” The word “gospel” means ‘good news.’ This is the good news concerning the Anointed Saviour of the world. He is no mere man: He is the Son of God. He is God become man in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2023

The Baptism, Temptation, and Preaching of Jesus.

THE BEGINNING OF JESUS’ MINISTRY. Mark 1:9-15. MARK 1:9-11. The Baptism of Jesus. Jesus came to John to be baptised in the River Jordan. Jesus did not have any personal sin to repent of, but His washing with water may have signified the ritual washing of a priest when he is first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resisting The Roaring Lion Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 25, 2023

This is not a toothless lion. This lion described by Peter can devour us. The good news is that we do not have to wrestle or fight this lion, just resist it!

Resisting the Roaring Lion 1 Peter 5:1-9 NIV “To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ's sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: 2 Be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care, serving as overseers — not because you must, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-9, Matthew 26:31, Matthew 26:33-34, 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are The People Of God And How To Join Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2023

Here comes this hick-town Galilean carpenter and His gang to try to turn things upside down.

Saturday of the 30th week in course 2023 Our first reading begins with a question about whether, “then,” God has rejected His people, the Jews of St. Paul’s day. But we must, to have any understanding of these words, look back at the previous chapter, which ends, “But of Israel he [God] says, ‘All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:11-29

Denomination: Catholic

Blemish People Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

Jude now shares five analogies of what these false workers are like who sneak into the church. Hidden reefs, waterless clouds, twice-dead trees, raging waves, and wandering stars.

Jude 1:12-13 - Blemish People “These are hidden reefs in your feasts of love. They feast with you without fear. They are shepherds feeding themselves. They are waterless clouds, swept along by winds. They are fruitless autumn trees, uprooted and twice dead. They are waves of the wild sea, casting ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:12-13

Denomination: Methodist

A Christians Checkbook- Manage Your Riches Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 4, 2023

This is the 174th sermon in the series Action". This is the 11th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#174] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- MANAGE YOUR RICHES Ephesians 4:1-6 Introduction: Today, we begin the 2nd half of Ephesians. The 1st 3 chapters are about belief- The last 3 chapters are about behavior. How you live as a Christian is crucial. What you believe is important; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Unsurpassed In Distress

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 13, 2024

If we are not very careful, we could see today’s readings from God’s Word as panic-inducing warnings causing fear and hatred

Thirty-Third Sunday in Course 2024 When I see the dread words about “a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time,” there comes to mind from my own family’s history several events that were so advertised before they happened. In fact, we just completed an election cycle that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-32, Hebrews 10:18, Hebrews 10:11-14, Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Catholic

God Wants You Well Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 30, 2024

God wants us to experience wholeness and wellness in every area of our lives.

As believers, we often face challenges and struggles that can affect our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. However, the Bible teaches us that God wants us to experience wholeness and wellness in every area of our lives. The Biblical Foundation for Healing In Exodus 15:26, God says, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Jeremiah 33:6, Mark 11:22-24

Peace Of Righteousness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2024

When the people turn to God in praise and right living, in true justice, they will know the fullness of peace, and God will be in their midst to console and empower them.

Second Sunday of Advent 2024 The prophet Baruch was assistant to the prophet Jeremiah. His mentor is associated mostly with the final days of the Kingdom of Judah, and his prophecies were generally so dire that we now call such language a “jeremiad.” Wow. Imagine several hundred years from now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-6, Philippians 1:8-11, Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

There Is Death, But There Is Forgiveness And Healing

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2024

God’s Word is more powerful than anything the profiteers of death can throw at us.

December 28 Holy Innocents 2024 Voters in the state of Florida awoke on November 5 of 2024 to discover that their fellow Floridian Donald J. Trump had defeated his opponent not only in their state but popularly in the entire country, and decisively by electoral vote count. They also found that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18, Psalm 124:2-8

Denomination: Catholic

Knowing Him, Not Just His Hymns Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the importance of knowing God, not just His hymns.

As Christians, we often find comfort and solace in the hymns and songs of our faith. The powerful lyrics and soaring melodies can lift our spirits and bring us closer to God. However, it's possible to become so familiar with the hymns that we forget the One they're about. In this sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

The Grace Of Submission.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2025

"But He giveth more grace" (James 4:6).

THE GRACE OF SUBMISSION. James 4:1-10. James has been contrasting the ‘earthly, sensual, devilish’ wisdom that engenders ‘envying and strife’ (cf. James 3:14-16) with the ‘peaceable’ wisdom of God (cf. James 3:17-18). JAMES 4:1. With a startling suddenness, James asks, “From whence come wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellent Behavior Among The Gentiles

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 23, 2024

Let this testimony encourage you to serve the Lord with passion and compassion! Share Jesus with this lost world and also live as a testimony so that they glorify God.

Excellent behavior among the Gentiles 1 Peter 2:12”Keep your behavior excellent among the Gentiles, so that in the thing in which they slander you as evildoers, they may because of your good deeds, as they observe them, glorify God in the day of visitation.” Early morning the lady staying bang ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come To A Lonely Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2024

We tend in our enthusiasm to forget that WE are not the saviors of the world. The world already has one of those, and He is unmatchable.

Saturday of the Fourth Week in Course 2024 Today St. Mark’s Gospel interjects a short story about Jesus counseling His disciples how to be effective missionaries. ‘And he said to them, "Come away by yourselves to a lonely place, and rest a while."’ The great saints advise similar rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:4-13, Psalm 119:9-14, Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Catholic