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Welcoming The Unwelcome Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 20, 2014

Paddington Bear, Nadia Bolz-Webber and an old lady called Betty challenge us on what it means to welcome the unwelcome. Sermon preached at Westminster Abbey December 2014.

Welcoming the unwelcome “He hath put down the mighty from their seats and exalted them of low degree. He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away” The scripture speaks of a God who welcomes the unwelcome. These words are so important that no only do our choirs ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Anglican

Becoming A Caring Family

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

How the church c an be a caring family

"Becoming a Caring Family" Text: Acts 2:42-47 A. Introduction: The early church B. God made us to relate to one another 1. Relating is our greatest need 2. We are commanded to love ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

"What's Love Got To Do With It?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 23, 2014

Everything. Period.

"What's Love Got to Do with It?" Matthew 22:34-40 We live in a very "religious" world, and I suppose that we always have. Most people, even if they don't admit it, believe in God. One snowy day in Syracuse, New York...many, many moons ago...I was driving "a bit" too fast down an icy, curvy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Should We Judge Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014

Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Priorities For The New Year

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2016

Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line.

Priorities for the New Year January 3, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Start the New Year right by getting your Kingdom priorities in line. Focus Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Supplemental Passage: and My people who are called by My name humble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation Requires Truth Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 13, 2016

Inviting others means that we must be willing to tell them the truth. If we aren't willing to tell them about Jesus, how can we ever invite them to experience all that He has for them?

An Invitation Requires Truth Acts 16:25-34 Invitations, Part 6 Introduction - It is important that you and I understand the power of an invitation -- Whether it’s an invitation to a ballgame, to a BBQ, or even to church -- Everything we do starts with an invitation to be a part of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 25, 2015

We are called on to continue Jesus’s work. We are called on to be shepherds, witnesses of God’s love. We are to be there for each other. We are to care for and support one another. We must put ourselves in the path of evil when necessary.

John 10:11-18 is part of a longer discourse in which Jesus tells his disciples and us that he is the way to heaven and eternal life. In this passage he explains this concept by comparing himself to a shepherd. The image of a shepherd was one that was common among members of his audience. Palestine ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Anglican

And One To Grow On Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2015

The key to spiritual maturity is knowing and walking with Jesus.

1. Darwin Awards There is a book of the Darwin Awards. These are awards that are issued every year to the people who do the "stupidest stuff" which results in their own death. In the chapter called, "Macho Men" are three examples: * There was the story about Larry and his friend Joseph who just ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grown Up Thinking And Speaking Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2015

Unity, Truth, Our Speech, Others

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Grown Up Thinking and Speaking Ephesians 4:11-32 (p. 815) May 31, 2015 Introduction: When my brother in law Kevin was about 6 or 7 years old he was at a restaurant with his mom Nancy and her best friend Tina...as they were eating Kevin looked across the table ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is All Relative.

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 25, 2015

How we treat others is relative to how we feel about ourselves. This sermon looks at treating yourself better with the intent if treating others better also.

A Sunday School teacher asked her class if they knew the difference between kindness and loving kindness. One little girl said she knew the difference. She told the teacher that kindness is like when you ask your mother for some toast and she gives it to you, but loving kindness is when you ask ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, Philippians 2:4, Matthew 6:19-20, James 5:9, Nehemiah 4:14, Genesis 23:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015

Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Shelter The Homeless

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 7, 2015

God asks us to give our lives to him and serve him by serving others. We say to them, “God loves you and so do I”. We can reduce poverty. On Judgment Day, we will be judged by how we lived our lives and whether or not we loved others like Christ loves us.

“I was homeless and you took me in…” As the worshipers arrived for church in a small town one Sunday morning, they were met by a rather disturbing sight. An apparently homeless beggar sat on the front steps of the church, wearing tattered clothing, a wool cap pulled down over his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

Go Thy Way-Jesus And The Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 6, 2020

He had all the "right stuff", humanly speaking, but he knew something was wrong. He ran to Jesus, listened to Jesus, but walked away. "Go thy way" wasn't something he wanted to do.

Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Glasgow, MO, 2014 This is not an exact transcription Background: When an event in Scripture is recorded once, it’s clearly important. This event was mentioned in three of the four Gospels! This event took place shortly before the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrating Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2020

Serve one another, even your enemies, and so demonstrate that you follow Jesus.

Robert Holmes, in his book God’s Man, describes a man who went home with his friend for dinner. The man was impressed by the way his friend entered the house, asked his wife how her day went, and told her she looked pretty. Then, after they embraced, she served dinner. After they ate, the husband ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defeating Doubt

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 16, 2020

Everyone has doubts, especially in trying times like these. Thomas shows us to guard in your low times, draw strength from others, and meet the risen Lord.

John 20:19-20, 24-29 Defeating Doubt In this terrible time of pandemic, you might be tempted to think, “Where are you, God? Why don’t you stop this? Are you really there?” Everyone goes through doubts in their faith, even Mother Teresa. She once wrote her spiritual director, “Where I try to raise ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist