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The Worship Of The Wise Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Dec 22, 2001

An important lesson from the Magi.

THE WORSHIP OF THE WISE Matthew 2:1-12 Introduction: During the Christmas Season, we naturally shift our focus toward the birth of Jesus. Today we will discuss the 3 Wise Men. There are many important points that can be made about their visit, but I want to discuss one of the most important: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lenten Breakfast: Discernment

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 3, 2004

A short devotional for Lent Breakfasts. 10 minutes

LENT BREAKFAST MARCH 3, 2004 “Lent is a season of intense prayer, fasting and concern for those in need. It offers all Christians an opportunity to prepare for Easter by serious discernment about their lives, with particular attention to the word of God which enlightens the daily journey of all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason We're Here In Church

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

A call to worship for believers

THE REASON WE’RE HERE IN CHURCH Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: Story of woman shelling peas in church. Do you know why you’re here? Do you worry with others behavior? Dress? Presence? Today we’ll seek to answer why you’re here. Clear your mind. Focus only on God and let His Holy Spirit speak to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowed Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

We must make the most for God with out of our time on earth.

Focus Passage: James 4:13-17 Supplemental Passage: There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven-- A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. A time to kill and a time to heal; A time to tear down and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Centrality Of The Human Person In Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

We cannot ever forget that when we are planning any project, large or small, for development, that the whole person's development is the target.

February 22, 2010 Chair of St Peter Caritas in Veritate When Pope John XXIII released his encyclical Mater et Magistra, a letter that critiqued both socialism and unfettered capitalism, the late William Buckley, who rejected much of the Church’s social doctrine, famously wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Every Economic Decision Has Moral Consequences Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2010

Our history shows the truth of the statement, every economic decision has moral consequences

January 4 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Elizabeth Ann Seton Yes, things are pretty bad today. But they could get worse, and today’s celebration and readings remind us that they have been worse. Jesus knew, with the arrest of John the Baptist, that time was short. He began urgently to preach the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All People

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

The beautiful face of Jesus Christ is hidden from us or is extremely dim.

He Will Destroy The Veil That Veils All Peoples "On this mountain the LORD of hosts will provide for all peoples. A feast of rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the veil that veils all peoples, The web that is woven over all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:7

Denomination: Catholic

Selfie Or Selfish?

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Sep 12, 2015

What does God say about Selfie?

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT "SELFIES" Regarding narcissistic photographic self-absorption, the Supreme Being might say: Think before you click, click, click. I believe the Selfie Generation could be getting a heads-up from God. The basic message might be summed up in four words: "REPENT! TRY SOME ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Beauty And The Beast Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

There will be a day as we are beginning to see when politics and religion will join hands in a false political and religious system.

Beauty and the Beast Rev. 17:1-6 The developments in the Vatican the past couple of weeks has a lot to do with the future events of a one world order. The worldwide attention of the electing of a new Pope gives you the feel for how popular that position has become. See: Rev. 17:3 And I saw a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Labor In God's Work Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2017

Especially in difficult times, God raises up leaders to keep us on track.

Thursday of 25th Week in Course 2017 Reformation and Revolution St. Luke’s Gospel relies on information that we have from nobody else. For instance, it is fairly certain that he had a “mole” in the palace of the Herods, because we have in the Gospel and Acts stories that could only come from an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Nature Of The Resurrected Body

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 1, 2018

The Bible tells us that when Jesus returns to earth, he will physically raise all those who have died, giving them back the bodies they lost at death.

Easter 3B The Gospel today makes us ask ourselves one fundamental question, an essential question in the Easter Season: how would you react if Jesus appeared to you? Would you recognize him? In the First Reading, Saint Peter tells the Jews that they didn’t recognize the author of life, their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-48

Denomination: Catholic

Triumphing In The Perfect Moral Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2021

Why do we see the signs of Christ’s presence and refuse to believe in Him? He is the Son of God. What does He want to do in us today?

Monday of 18th week in course Gospel of Life Poor Hananiah the prophet. He was completely clueless about the mission of a prophet. He believed–and I think it was a core belief–that prophets are called by God to make people feel better. So when Jeremiah, miming his prophecy of disaster for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

Organizing A Community As Jesus Would Have It

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2023

Paul is telling us what every community needs to order itself around in order to give effective witness, both to itself and to the world.

Homily Col 3 (Found in the Office of readings, Wednesday 2nd week of Christmas) Reading the clear command: “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” gives us the opportunity to take a short cut. Make the sign of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17-25, Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Catholic

No "pay For Play" In God's Economy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2023

God Does Not Need Anything from Us. It's the Other Way around.

Twelfth Sunday in Course 2023 The words of Jeremiah today sound very much like a political candidate’s lament over the words of an enemy: Here’s what my opponent is plotting: “Denounce him. . .perhaps he can be deceived, then we can overcome him. . .” But really, those of us who have been around ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:10-13, Romans 5:12-15, Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ