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Jesus Is God And The Crowd Doesn't Like That Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2025

Jesus has just declared that the Father and He are one, one in intention and one in mind and heart. The Jerusalem crowd that Jesus has been preaching to heard His words as blasphemy, and that offense carried the death penalty.

Friday of the Fifth Week in Lent 2025 Today’s Gospel reading from St. John continues the narrative we heard yesterday from an earlier chapter. You may recall that incident. Jesus declared that Abraham rejoiced to see the day of Jesus. Almost certainly that means the birth of Isaac and perhaps even ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Psalm 18:2-7, John 10:31-42

Denomination: Catholic

Are You Living An Easu Lifestyle?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 6, 2007

What are your values and priorities? Do they lead you to be blessed by God in an abundant way or a rather skimpy way?

April, 2007 “Are You Living an Esau Lifestyle?” Genesis 25:27-34 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever wondered why children in the same family who were brought up in the same way can turn out so differently? Maybe one becomes successful in school and the other drops out. Maybe one obeys the laws of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Clock Is Ticking . . . But Is Anyone Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Sep 9, 2017

On January 26, 2017 the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” 30 seconds closer to midnight – EXTINCTION!

The clock has already been set for us. On January 26, 2017, the board members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” ahead 30 seconds to two and a half minutes to midnight. For these scientists, who’ve kept watch on the probability of humanity’s extinction since the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Story: Magnificat Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 7, 2014

Mary, a young virgin girl, is pregnant. Though the pregnancy is of divine action she is still in danger of human repercussions. Yet in the midst of what could be a tumultuous time for this young girl she chooses to focus on God and make Him bigger.

(ME) Good morning Odessa First! Merry Christmas! We are so blessed with all the Christmas decorations – it just looks beautiful around here. I guess you could say, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!” First Time Guests – Introduction Christmas is my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hurting People Are In The Crowd Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 31, 2017

Ministry, Love, Others

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Hurting People are in the Crowd Mark 5:21-34 (p. 702) February 5, 2017 Introduction: I saw this meme on my Facebook page that said, “Be kind for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about.” SHOW ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 28, 2019

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people....

In the 1600s, the brilliant French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian, Blaise Pascal, wrote, “Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness." An article I read listed seven habits of chronically unhappy people. *A default belief that life is hard. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge To Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 10, 2024

The challenge to love is always present in the church. The differences among us can be a source of struggle, whether backgrounds, ideas, convictions, attitudes, and actions.

- Facing the Challenges - THE CHALLENGE TO LOVE 1 Corinthians 12-14 Introduction There are many challenges to living the Jesus Life. Paul’s letter to the Corinthians reminds us that we serve a living Savior but we also have our human brokenness to deal with. This can bring many challenges. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belonging Following Sharing

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:15-17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Study Of The Letter Of First John –the Testimony Of God Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

When John writes of the “love of God” he is literally referring to one’s “love for God. “Love for God” is expressed when one keeps God’s commands.

1 John 5:1-12 A police officer pulled over a driver and informed him that he was speeding. Just then, his wife, who was seated next to him, said, “I told you; you have to drive slowly until you get a license!” The policeman, surprised, exclaimed, “Were you driving without a license?” His ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Snake In The Grass Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

a look at the Fall and the ongoing efforts of Satan to delude the world

Beginnings # 2 I invite you back to the Book of Beginnings this morning! I’ll be speaking to you from Genesis 3 today. The Snake in the Grass - Speaking the Lies We Want to Believe A friend picked up his 3 yr. old son from Christian Preschool. As they rode in the car, the Dad was talking about ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sacrificial Act

Contributed by Lynell Friesen on May 24, 2001

We have life because the grave could not contain it’s prey. Paul told us that Christ conquered even the last enemy - death.

On Good Friday we spoke on Isaiah 53: 4-6 discussing the Universal Depravity of man and the Universal Sufficiency of Christ. Sometimes Christians find that concept hard to grasp. Dr. Barnhouse used this illustration to portray this simple truth to his congregation and I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elohim – The God We Can Trust Series

Contributed by Jerry Qualls on Oct 28, 2000

Getting to know God by His name Elohim

Those Who Know God Best Worship God Best – Part 1 “Elohim – The God We Can Trust” (Laura’s part of the sermon) Intro - Hebrew greeting: Barach Hashem! (Blessed be the Name) My husband has used the following phrase: Those who know God Best worship Him Best. STORY: About 20 yrs. ago – ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 1 Essential Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Son And His Unshakable Kingdom Series

Contributed by Jay Yousling on Jul 17, 2020

This sermon correlates Psalm 110 and the Book of Hebrews. Pulling the two together can see into the heart God.

God’s Son and His Unshakable Kingdom A 14 Day/Week Study: Correlating Psalm 110 and The Book of Hebrews 0. Introduction a. Psalm 110 is quoted by Jesus in Matthew 22:41-46. Most quoted Psalm. The preacher in Hebrews quotes it often. Peter preached on the day of Pentecost and quoted the first verse ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:21, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 12:28, Hebrews 10:19-20, Hebrews 10:19, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 10:20, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 110:2, Psalm 110:3, Psalm 110:4, Psalm 110:5, Psalm 110:6, Hebrews 13:20-21, Psalm 110:7, Hebrews 1:1, Hebrews 1:1-2, Psalm 110:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

The Holiness Of God / Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Michael Grant on Jun 21, 2018

In this sermon from Isaiah chapter 6 we explore the subject of the holiness of God and how it should impact our lives.

Isaiah 6 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one cried to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational