Sermons on Open Theism:

How God Sees Our Prayers Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 2, 2012

God will certainly answer our prayer requests, but we need to consider the 3 ways God answers prayers.

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chap. 11… In the beginning of Luke 11Jesus taught His disciples how to pray. This prayer is also in Matthew 6 and is popularly known as the Lord’s Prayer. It really should be called The Disciple’s Prayer; maybe this is one reason why many people just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prayer In The Midnight Hour

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Mar 24, 2020

A right revelation of prayer in the midnight hour will revolutionize the way you pray!

PRAYER IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR Acts 16:25-26 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of Choices

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 30, 2020

The choices they made had serious consequences, some good and others not so good. Although we have the power of choice, we are not free to choose the consequences.

Learning to Make the Right Choices The Psalmist poses a thought-provoking question in Psalms 25:12. “What man is he that feareth the Lord?” Ponder his question for a moment…Then ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Third Sunday Of Easter - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 6, 2020

The first stage of the Emmaus story is the broken dream.

One Sunday a parochial vicar was doing a children's talk, using a telephone to illustrate the idea of prayer. "You talk to people on the telephone but you don't see them on the other end of the line, do you?” he began. The children shook their heads in agreement. "Well, talking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Catholic

Responding To "the Gift" Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 23, 2019

How do people respond to a gift given is similar to how people will respond to God's gift of Jesus Christ!

show picture…. It is Christmas time; many people will be getting gifts! How do people respond to a gift given?? Yes, first of all, in order for it to be a real gift, we must accept and receive the gift! Now, can a person refuse a gift?? If a person refuses a gift, is it still a gift?? If a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens When Faith Comes From Within

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2018

The obverse side of the previous conversation: what comes out of the mouth when the heart is full of faith.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FAITH COMES FROM WITHIN. Mark 7:24-37. In the earlier part of this chapter Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within (Mark 7:1-23). It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daniel – Key Of Time

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Daniel was ahead of time and ahead of his time. Daniel was ahead of time because he got a future understanding and knowledge about God and presented this to people in his own generation.

Daniel was ahead of time and ahead of his time. Daniel was ahead of time because he got a future understanding and knowledge about God and presented this to people in his own generation. Daniel was ahead of his time means he had a better understanding and knowledge about God than people in his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:21

No Appearance, No Experience Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2023

The Fourth Sunday of the Lent

No Appearance, No Experience Scripture 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today’s gospel centres on the analogy and distinction between physical and spiritual blindness. The early Christians saw physical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, 1 Samuel 16:10-13, Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Know Him?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 16, 2023

Would we know Jesus if He came up and sat down beside us?

Would you know Him? Luke 24:13-32 The journey to Emmaus tells the story of two disciples walking seven miles from Jerusalem to their village of Emmaus, after the crucifixion of Jesus and on the evening of His resurrection. But it also reminds us of the journey we all take from not recognizing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

Today, we reflect on the Parable of the Sower, a powerful story Jesus shared to teach us about the condition of our hearts and how we receive God’s Word.

In this parable, Jesus describes a farmer scattering seeds on different soils. The seeds represent God’s Word, and the soils represent our hearts. Some seeds fall on hard soil, representing those who hear the Word but reject it. The seeds that fall on rocky soil represent those who receive the Word ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11, Luke 12:5, Luke 21:34

Have You Seen God Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Apr 6, 2024

To understand our relationship with God and Jesus, we need to also understand who the Devil is and how he works,

People question every day about what God is doing Some even say that God is no longer alive for lack of words But let me tell you this one thing that I am sure of and that Not only is God alive he is also real but so is the Devil. So to understand the importance of this day we have to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mottos For Our Military

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023

Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

“Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Ministry Of Reconcillation

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 22, 2023

“A house divided against itself cannot stand.”¹ On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln spoke those words to his Republican colleagues in the Springfield, Illinois statehouse.

2 Cor 5:11-21 Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences. For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communion, Symbol Or Sacrament

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2022

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter?

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter? Symbol The argument begins with a simple word, “is.” Those who remember the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal may remember that famous line, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist