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Reluctant Recruits

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 1, 2018

Jesus did not present a rosy, unrealistic picture of the Christian life. In Luke 9 we encounter 3 potential recruits. Jesus appraises their resolve, exposes their excuses, and urges them to consider the cost of discipleship

It’s Career Day at the high school and a small crowd is gathered at the Army’s booth. A Recruiter tells the students about field duty in the winter, eating MRE’s, family separations, grueling physical exercise, frequent moves, and the likelihood of war…and pretty soon he’s standing alone. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational

Dependence Day

Contributed by James Price Jr on Jul 2, 2018

We like to think of ourselves as "independent." We should never want or desire independence from God. Even in our independence, we must rely on Him for many things.

DEPENDENCE DAY (Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:5-10) Each year, on July 4th, America celebrates its “birthday.” On the 4th of July in the year 1776 – some 242 years ago, a group of colonists (who were technically Englishmen themselves) drafted a document called the Declaration of Independence – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adoption By The Spirit, Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 7, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Adoption by the Spirit, part 3 Romans 8:14-17 David Taylor February 5, 2017 We are in our third week of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. My desire is that we gain a biblical understanding of life in the Spirit and our radical need ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Suffering - Reacting Or Responding Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 2, 2020

1 Peter talks a lot about Suffering. How should we act and react as Christians on this subject

1 Peter 2:21-25 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm 23 Our primary passage today is the one from 1 Peter, and I confess, none of us like what he has to say. I added the Matthew 5 passage, because sometimes it is easier to hear if we know it came directly from Jesus. Both passages are addressing the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Matthew 5:38-48, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Handle Confrontation

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 12, 2018

Paul is instructing Timothy how to handle the confrontation of sin in the family

Text: 1 Tim 5:1-2, Title: How to Handle Confrontation, Date/Place: WHBC, 8.19.18, AM A. Opening illustration: The bad news is ------the church is like a family. If any athlete was known for focus, it was Michael Jordan. In Jordan’s book, Driven from Within, Fred Whitfield, president and chief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022

The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Catholic

Divine Transformation

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Mar 3, 2021

Like turning water into wine, Jesus came to us to transform our hard, selfish hearts into something extraordinary, lives worthy of God’s power and glory, stamped with the likeness of his Son.

Divine Transformation John 2: 1-11 The classic novel, “Gone With the Wind,” was based on real people who lived pretty much the lives described in the book--although Rhett Butler's actual surname was Turnipseed, and Scarlett O’Hara was really Emelyn Louise Hannon. But Rhett did, in fact, walk ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Adopt A New Attitude - Adopt The Same Attitude As That Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

Our mindset can be a positive or negative influence on our behaviors and feelings toward others. By changing our mindset, we can change the way we see others, their behavior and the hope we have in our future relationships.

Sermon 3 Adopt the Same Attitude as That of Jesus Christ Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5 “Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Who Makes You Holy Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 11, 2022

The holiness of God is a vital part of our study on the character of God. Holiness of God is used as a prefix more than any other prefix describing God. He is Holy God. The name we will study Jehovah-M’kaddesh occurs in Leviticus 20:7-8.

The Lord who makes you Holy Leviticus 20:7-8 The holiness of God is a deep theological subject. That does not mean we need to use deep theological language. For the holiness of God we need to use the Albert Einstein rule of simplicity. Everything must be as simple as possible and no simpler. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Those Summary Attributes Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 25, 2022

When we ponder God in light of the Scriptures, we are overwhelmed with Who He is. Some of His attributes are lesser known than others, including what we call “summary attributes.”

Those Summary Attributes 1. There is a joke that is so old some of you may never have heard it. I don’t think I’ve told it – at least during a sermon – for twenty years. 2. In the foyer of a church, a young boy was looking at a plaque with names of men and women.. He asked the pastor, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 11:30, 1 Samuel 15:9-23, Psalm 18:30, Deuteronomy 32:4, Psalm 27:4, Philippians 4:8-9, Psalm 73:25, Hebrews 1:3, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pagyakap Sa Kapangyarihang Nagbabago Ng Pagtuturo Ni Jesus: Mga Insight Mula Sa Capernaum Series

Contributed by Dr. John Singarayar on Feb 3, 2024

Pagyakap sa Kapangyarihang Nagbabago ng Pagtuturo ni Jesus: Mga Insight mula sa Capernaum

Pagyakap sa Kapangyarihang Nagbabago ng Pagtuturo ni Jesus: Mga Insight mula sa Capernaum Banal na Kasulatan: Marcos 1:21-28 Pagninilay Sa sinaunang sinagoga ng Capernaum, na matatagpuan sa baybayin ng Dagat ng Galilea, ang hangin ay umuugong nang may pag-asa tuwing Sabbath habang nagtitipon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Other

Trusting God When Fear Strikes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2024

Fear is something that each of us faces at different times in our lives. Sometimes, it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear of danger, or fear of losing control. But God, in His love and wisdom, has given us promises that provide comfort, peace, and strength when fear strikes.

Trusting God When Fear Strikes Introduction: Today, we will consider two powerful verses of Scripture that speak to the core of our human experience—fear and trust. Fear is something that each of us faces at different times in our lives. Sometimes, it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failure, fear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3, Isaiah 41:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watchman What Of The Night

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 17, 2024

Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all.

Watchman What of the Night By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Dark times have always been a part of history. There have been wars, famines, uprising, persecutions, tribulations, and trying times. The Bible reads with many of them and how God delivers His people through them all. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:11-12

Denomination: Apostolic

By Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2023

DO I TRUST GOD? I can't see? I can't feel? WHAT IS FAITH? Do I trust this bad stuff can bring good stuff?

BY FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I AGAIN FIND MY SELF SEARCHING: DO I TRUST GOD? DO I REALLY TRUST GOD? OFTEN FAITH DIES IN NEGATIVE, REACTIVE AND PASSIVE SOIL… QUE SERA SERA: WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. FAITH MUST STAY POSITIVE AND BE PRO-ACTIVE. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-19, Job 19:25-26, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Reaps Fruit - The Year Of The Lord’s Favour

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

We are called to be disciples who carry out Jesus’ great commission. The Bible is essential to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it’s important, with that knowledge, for Christians to look at the fruit Godly character needs to produce in our lives.

CHARACTER REAPS FRUIT - THE YEAR OF THE LORD’S FAVOUR We are called to be disciples who are to carry out the great commission that Jesus gave to His church. Knowing the Bible is very important to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it is also important, with that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God