Sermons on Opulent Adoration:

Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: John 6:66: Satan’s Six Pack.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 20, 2024

These disciples refused to sign-on to Jesus’ Eucharistic teaching that Eucharist not a symbol.

Marriott's Fairfield Inn's require guests at certain times of the year to sign No Party Agreements. The actual document reads as follows: We understand that hotels are the ideal place to celebrate new adventures; however, problems occur when the celebration becomes a disturbance to our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: The Rock Of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

The foundational truth of God as our Rock of salvation, urging believers to anchor their faith in Him and proclaim His praise to the world. The application and call to action encourage a life marked by steadfast devotion and evangelistic zeal.

Transformed by Truth: The Rock of Salvation 2 Samuel 22:47 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful imagery of God as our rock and salvation, drawing insights from 2 Samuel 22:47. This verse encapsulates the profound truth that our God is worthy of praise and adoration, and through Him, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47, Psalm 42:2, Acts 17:28, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 62:2, Psalm 18:46, Isaiah 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023

The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

What Is The Significance Of The Three Trees?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 11, 2023

Long ago there were three trees. One was a fig tree, one was a sycamore tree, and the last tree we know not what type it was. Regardless of what the last tree was made of, we want to look at the significance of the three trees.

John 1:45-51 – One Man Under A Tree Nathanael – Under Condemnation Nazareth was scorned by the Jews due to the Roman army that was stationed there. Nathanael's remark undoubtedly mirrored the public view. Philip found Nathanael and said that they had found Jesus of Nazareth, the one Moses ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51, Luke 19:1-10, Luke 23:40-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Being Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 10, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Paul is writing to the Philippians, instructing them to be humble like Christ. How humble are we?

These verses are presumably from a psalm sung by the early Christian church. The passage holds many equals to the prediction of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. As a song, it was not intended to be a finished assertion about the nature and work of Christ. Notwithstanding, a few vital attributes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023

John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On A Mother's Special Day

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 24, 2023

Mothering Sunday, more commonly known as Mother’s Day is a day when most offspring will give thanks and show appreciation for all the efforts and love given over many years from a very special person.

William Makepeace Thackeray, a British journalist and novelist once remarked: “Mother is the name for God in the lips and hearts of little children.” Proverbs 31:25-29 confirms: Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Isaiah 66:13, Psalm 127:3, Isaiah 49:15

Step Eleven: Prayer And Meditation Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

This step and all the steps are based on the fact that God is alive and capable of revealing himself as he truly is through a personal relationship with Him and others in a group of people or a community of faith.

Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, as we understood Him, praying only for the knowledge of His Will for us and the power to carry that out. Scripture: Col 3:16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2, Colossians 3:16, Matthew 6:14-15, 1 John 3:21-22, James 4:2-3, Matthew 7:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of The Gifts Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 10, 2017

The Old and New Testament Scriptures hold truths about the birth of Jesus Christ. The truths regarding the gifts offered by the Magi are worthy of consideration if we desire to give Christ the honor He deserves.

The Significance of the Gifts Ingredients For Christmas Worship Matthew 2:8-11 says, "He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and make a careful search for the child. As soon as you find Him, report to me, so that I too may go and worship Him.' After they had heard the king, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God For All

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus was born into a Jewish family as God's chosen Messiah for the Jews. The feast of the Epiphany when we celebrate to revealing of Jesus to the gentiles clearly shows that Jesus was born for everyone and is reaching out to YOU.

God for ALL Matt 2:1-12 Today we have the readings for the feast of the Epiphany and from the early days of the Church, this feast has been considered in some ways more important than Christmas. Epiphany recalls the arrival of the magi to Bethlehem in search of the King of the Jews and 'epiphany' ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

A Study Of Psalm 40 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 26, 2018

If we are testifying of God's greatness to others, why not continue to go to him? Why would we not want to experience more of what God offers? God has no limit … David encourages us to CALL to Him daily!

A Study of Psalm 40 Psalm 40 Introduction - Wed night format; opportunity to study together from our homes -- Re: Invite someone else to join in - not an exclusive study for "just LFC" - Psalms are songs of praise and words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Blindness - Physically And Spiritually

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 28, 2018

Can we see truth within and beyond God's Word?

Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 10:46-52 October 28, 2018 Overcoming Blindness – Physically and Spiritually Today’s gospel reading is Mark’s account of Jesus restoring the sight of blind Bartimaeus. This account provides us with the importance of being persistent in prayer; holding on to our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46, Mark 8:22, Matthew 21:14, Matthew 20:30, John 9:1, Matthew 9:27, Mark 10:46-52, Luke 7:21, Matthew 12:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 10, 2019

There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up."

PENTECOST intro to Penitential rite— The Spirit sanctifies. There is a saying: If you have the Word without the Spirit, you dry up." If we don’t let air in or fan the embers or charcoal until they glow, no BBQ. 2 Timothy, Chapter 1 Verse 6 mentions: “That is why I am reminding you now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

This: A Very Personal Statement Of What I Believe

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 6, 2018

1 Peter 3:15 "Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope you have within you"

........ I believe that you are of immense and infinite value. God made you in his own image and he adores you. Even though, like me and everyone else, there will be parts of your life you have made a mess of, God doesn’t leave you there. I believe God will lead you to become the you you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

The Testimony Of John The Baptist

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 21, 2021

John the Baptist is presented in the prologue of John's gospel as the prophesied forerunner to the arrival of God's Messiah. He prepared the people of Israel for the Messiah by preaching repentance and obedience. Repentance was needed then, and in these last days as well.

So far in John's prologue to his magnificent account of the person and work of the Lord Jesus Christ, we were introduced to the person and ministry of John the Baptist, described as "a man sent from God" (1:6) and who was to "bear witness of the Light" (1:7-8). He bore ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34, Luke 3:15, Malachi 4:5, Isaiah 40:1-3, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Isaiah 53:4-7, 1 Corinthians 15:3, 1 Peter 2:24, 1 John 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist