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The Blessings Of Our Eucharist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2011

Our innate destiny is union with God, and it is celebrated and effected in Eucharist, during which we bless each other many times.

5th Sunday of Lent 2011 The Spirit of the Liturgy The great Christian author, C.S. Lewis, wrote an appendix to his masterful little book Screwtape Letters. In his moral tale, Screwtape is the name given to a kind of middle-management demon, who is responsible for training and supervising the evil ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Catholic

Our Father In Heaven

Contributed by Yuen Woh Voon on Aug 8, 2002

This sermon describes the responsibilities and the honour of fathers using ideas developed from the Lord’s prayer.

Our Father in Heaven Matthew 6:9-15 9 "This, then, is how you should pray: "’Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace To Face The Past Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 22, 2013

God gives the grace to face the issues and problems of the past

We all have regrets, according to Dr. Richard Kinnier of Arizona State Univ. The most common regret was not being a better student, not studying more. Other common regrets include not being more assertive, not having more self-discipline, not taking more risks, not spending quality time with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Love? Turn Right Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

As we grow in love for each other in a Church, we learn more and more about each other, discovering more reasons to not like each other. This passage teaches the importance to choose love, unconditionally and depend upon Christ for His righteousness and l

Why Love? 1 John 3”10-18 Ill. What is love? It is silence--when your words would hurt. It is patience--when your neighbor's curt. It is deafness--when a scandal flows. It is thoughtfulness--for other's woes. It is promptness--when stern duty calls. It is courage--when misfortune falls. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 3 - Hardwired To Haywired Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 20, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 3 – Hardwired to Haywired I. Introduction We are examining the beginning. Lessons that will enable us to begin this new year off right. I have challenged you to put God in the right order. He is before all things and all others. What visible indicators let people know that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Thankful Prayer Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2006

It used to be said that Christians looked like they’d been weaned on sour pickles and raised on prune juice. But that should never be so. We ought always to be thank filled people. Find out why.

OPEN: A farmer was sitting down to breakfast at local restaurant and bowed his head in prayer. A couple of young men at the next table thought that was a bit odd and they made fun of him quietly as he prayed. When he finished his prayer, they chided him: “Hey old man, does everybody pray over their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are Our Children?

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004

To challenge each family to evaluate where the children are in the matter of spirituality.

PP2010 WHERE ARE OUR CHILDREN? Proverbs 30:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Do you know where your children are tonight? Do you know what they are doing? Do you know what their plans are for life? We live in an age when more children are attending Christian schools than ever before. In Florida more than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Weight Of Judgment: How It Affects Our Relationship

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Sep 13, 2023

Embracing Matthew 7:1-5, we explore 'The Weight of Judgment' and its profound effects on our relationships. Prepare to uncover transformative insights for richer, more meaningful connections.

I. Introduction Recently I read “The One Year Love Language Minute Devotional by Gary Chapman” He wrote about his counseling experience, he explains, “When couples come to me for counseling, I often give each individual a sheet of paper and ask them to list their spouse’s faults. They will write ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, Romans 2:1, Luke 6:45, 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 16:18, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Christ Our Passover!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

A comparison of Scriptures that shows Jesus Christ as our Passover and a fulfillment of the prophetic type of the Exodus Passover.

Exodus 12:1-14 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month shall be unto you the beginning of months: it shall be the first month of the year to you. 3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do Accusers Try To Discredit The People Of God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas.

1. Accusers find pleasure in trying to find fault with someone or their ideas. In this passage we read about men who tried to discredit Peter and the apostles who had just received the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Peter said, "These men are not drunk as you suppose." (Acts 2:15) Ignorant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Our Problem?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007

This is our second study in this series. God describes our problem, how we got there and what it does to us. Once we begin to understand the problem and how devastating it is, perhaps we will begin to appreciate the solution.

We came from God. We were made to be like God. (As we studied last week). So, what is the problem? Genesis, again, holds the answer. Chapter 3 tells the story. Everything God made was good, very good. But then things change. There was this tree and this serpent. God had put Adam and Eve in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchoring The Heart

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 22, 2014

Four Questions On Hope 1. What Is My Hope? 2. What Is the Value of My Hope? 3. What Is Foundation of the Christian's Hope? 4. Who Do Not Have Such Hope?

Kedging A kedge anchor is used when a ship is grounded - Sailors will row the kedge anchor as far as they can from the ship they wish to move. - They drop the kedge anchor into the sea. - Sailors on board begin to operate the winch and pull their way towards the anchor. - This is know as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Joy - Sermon Outline For Teen Talk Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

A short outline for a talk on the topic of Joy for a teenage service

Can anyone tell me what joy is? In life we have good days and bad days. We can have happy days and sad days. Joy is very different from happiness. As Christians the Holy Spirit works inside us and He can fill us with joy. Even if we feel sad, we can choose to have joy and praise God, saying ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace..."God's Second Chance"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 7, 2016

If someone was willing to give you a second chance wouldn’t you want to know about it? If someone was willing to forgive you wouldn’t you want to hear about it? If somebody loved you so much that they were willing to die for you, wouldn’t you....

Grace..."God's Second Chance" Oops... Illus. From sermon central staff Bill, Jim and Scott were at a convention together and were sharing a large suite on the top of a 75-story skyscraper. After a long day of meetings, they were shocked to hear that the elevators in their hotel were broken and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers, & God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

What kind of witness are we giving to lost people by our attitudes and words? Do we portray a Gospel that looks like something that unbelievers would want to have? Let's get a positive, joyful spirit!

GRAPES, GIANTS, GRASSHOPPERS, & GOD Num. 13:26-14:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom Eppler and his wife were reminiscing about their dating days when he mentioned how she used to have a “coke-bottle” figure. She said, “I still have a “coke-bottle” figure, only now ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God