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The Weight Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 12, 2017

Re-examining the great weight of following the Lord

Matthew 27:32-33 (NIV2011) 32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). Matthew 16:24 (NIV2011) 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-33, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Edgar Hull

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2013

Funeral service for a great Christian man.

Edgar prior to being admitted in the Greenbrier Manor as he would leave the church Edgar would shake my hand and always say, “Yes” and go on home him and Virginia. I do not to this day know what Edgar meant or maybe I do .“Jesus is the Yes - the divine Yes. A great many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Mardi Gras Or Shrove Tuesday?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2020

The season we begin tomorrow is a time to draw near to God so that He can draw near to us.

Tuesday of the 7th Week in Course Mardi Gras Passions. We don’t hear much about that plural noun lately. Oh, the word “passion” turns up in seamy novels and videos, I suppose. And those of us for whom the Catholic religion, the word “passion” stirs up thoughts of the torture Jesus had to undergo ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, James 4:1-10, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Catholic

How Will You Die? Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2020

I don’t mean by what means will you die, like an accident, heart attack, or cancer. But by what spiritual state will your life be in when you die. In the bible, many have died in many different conditions.

I don’t mean by what means will you die, like an accident, heart attack, or cancer. But by what spiritual state will your life be in when you die. In the bible, many have died in many different conditions. 1. Rich man died unprepared. Luke 16 2. Ananias died unclean. Acts 5 3. Stephen died ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

"They Have Taken Him” Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2020

Through her tears she saw angels asking her “why are you crying?” What kind of idiot question is that? “The so-and-so’s who murdered Him now have stolen His body and I don’t know where He is.”

Tuesday of Easter Week 2020 “They Have Taken Him” There are very few Gospel scenes more touching than the one we just heard. Mary Magdalene–from whom Jesus had cast multiple demons–owed everything to Jesus. But she had stood with His Mother, Mary, and the disciple John, and had watched the Romans ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, John 20:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

A Participant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2019

The Lord's Supper reminds us that we participate with God through Jesus in our Christian walk but also with our fellow Christians.

1. Justin Martyr (early 2C) recorded the actions of the early community of God when they came together: “On the day called “Sun Day” believers gathered in one place; writings of apostles or prophets are read; then when reader has ceased, the President instructs to imitation of these good things; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moments Of Personal Transfiguration

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

The words of Mary in John’s Gospel are a clear call: “do whatever Jesus tells you.” But to know what that is, we must really listen.

Feast of the Transfiguration 2019 The visions of the prophet Daniel pertain to a community under persecution by a vicious, almost atheistic state. To encourage and console that community, Daniel pulls the curtain on what is really happening, to show the divine power and judgement on those ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Luke 9:28-36, John 2:5, 1 Kings 19:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Easter Wisdom - April 1st

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 2, 2018

Easter Day and April 1st doesn't coincide very often but it has a valuable lesson for us in that God's wisdom in raising Jesus from the dead corrects forever the foolishness of mankind.

EASTER Wisdom - April 1st!? 'Who says God doesn't have a sense of humour!' Twitter erupts with hilarious posts about the fact that Easter Day falls on the same day as April Fool's day - while Ash Wednesday is on Valentine's Day. But we all like a joke, a laugh - life would be very boring if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25, 1 Peter 1:3-13

Vigilance Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2018

God keeps vigil on us and we are to honor Him!

In our study of the Book of Exodus, we are now at the point when the Israelites are actually being allowed to leave Egypt as free people. Before we read our passage this morning, let us remind ourselves in general of what had happened so far. How did the Israelites end up in Egypt?? Because Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:28-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on May 25, 2018

The words of Jesus found in Acts 1:4 intrigued me “Of which [He said] you have heard Me speak.” Are you interested to find out what Jesus said to His disciples?

THE RUACH HA-KODESH (HOLY SPIRIT) It has been 50 days since resurrection Sunday, culminating the 50th day for the Jews as Chag HaShavuot (Feast of Weeks) (Exodus 34:22). For the Christians, this is the day of the indwelling of the Ruach Ha-Kodesh (HOLY SPIRIT) on the first disciples. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-5

Denomination: *other

Healing At Pool Of Bethesda Lesson 14

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2018

Healing at Pool of Bethesda

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 5:1-18 1. Springtime and Passover. “There was a feast of the Jews and Jesus went up” (John 5:1). 2. John’s purpose is belief. “These things (signs) are written that ye might believe” (20:31). 3. This miracle happened on a Sabbath. “On the same day was the Sabbath” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Cliffhanger

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 1, 2018

It appears that the end is near with the Red Sea in front of them and the Egyptian Army fast approaching from the rear. At the last moment God acts and the sea parts.

Exodus 14:5-7, 10-14, 21-29 “A Cliffhanger” INTRODUCTION Our journeys of faith have many aspects to them. • God’s declaration of steadfast love and our experience of God’s overwhelming grace and unconditional forgiveness. • God’s presence, comfort, strength and hope in our times of trials ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Narcissus Who Gave Us Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2019

Those who do not know the Resurrected Christ either have to attain some kind of Buddhist impassivity or despair of any relief.

Tuesday of the 30th Week in Course 2019 Saint Narcissus Today St. Paul contrasts our life in this world with our hope to live eternally in the arms of the Blessed Trinity. His reflections are particularly apt for Catholics today. Because of the evil done by a small minority of priests and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus And Women Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

Doubting Disciples

Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020

As Christians we have our doubts and we have Jesus. We doubt our doubts and we believe Him.

John 20:19-31 Easter 2 April 19, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. “Doubting Disciples” They were in the Upper Room. The same ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran