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  • Usury & Extortion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2024
     | 999 views

    Why do western banks engage in usury and extortion? Why do Christians go along with it without trying to change this practice?

    One of the earliest principles of money lending is a law against usury. If you lend money to any of My people who are poor among you, you shall not be like a moneylender to him; you shall not charge him interest. (Exodus 22:25 NKJV) This is the exact opposite of how western banks operate today. ...read more

  • Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- B. 27th Sunday-- Divorce And Remarriage

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 1, 2021
     | 1,507 views

    The Catechism teaches that the spouses are ministers of the sacrament of Matrimony by expressing their consent before the Church. They confer Christ’s grace upon each other (no. 1623).

    Today’s readings bring before us some fundamental teachings on marriage. Marriage requires a couple to prepare 4 types of "RINGS”: - The Engagement Ring - The Wedding Ring - The Suffer-Ring - The Endue-Ring 1) One highlight on marriage from Saint Pope John Paul II-- Is on what he calls ...read more

  • Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: How To Catch A Fish

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 18, 2023
     | 1,145 views

    Cast, get a bite, and try to hook it; loose it; say something emotional, sit and cry. And repeat.

    How to catch a fish. Cast, get a bite, and try to hook it; loose it; say something emotional, sit and cry. And repeat. James Merritt has come to the conclusion that there are basically four reasons why people do not catch fish: (1) Some people are using the wrong bait. (2) Some people are ...read more

  • God With Us

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,425 views

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

    The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

  • When God Is Silent

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,985 views

    Silence has a language all its own. Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses how to process the "silent times" in our lives.

    Job 23:8-12, 16; Genesis 16 & Genesis 21 Introduction: • Silence has a language all its own. • Some of the hardest things to handle are the times in our lives when God seems like He is a million miles away and is not answering our prayers. • God promised in His Word to always be there, but ...read more

  • Never Alone: God Hears Your Call SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,089 views

    Explore Psalm 61 and discover that no matter how distant God may seem, He is always within earshot of your call. This sermon reassures us of God's constant presence and unwavering support.

    There was once a little boy who deeply missed his father, who was away on military duty. To find comfort, the boy would look at a picture of his dad on his nightstand and imagine that his father was watching over him. However, one night, this didn't bring him solace. His mother, hearing his cries, ...read more

  • Living With Integrity SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,363 views

    Integrity is not a spiritual gift but the result of self-discipline and our decision to act in obedience to God's Word and mandates to our life in all situations. Do not take shortcuts to see the dream fulfilled

    Integrity is a valuable character trait that reflects the alignment between our words and actions. It is not a spiritual gift, but rather the result of self-discipline and our decision to obey God's Word in all situations. Taking shortcuts to achieve our dreams may seem tempting, but true integrity ...read more

  • Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025
     | 134 views

    The imperative is to get people to follow Jesus.

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

  • Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 187 views

    Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

  • Our Place In God's House The Church

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025
     | 144 views

    God has called each one of us to have a role in the church and he calls us to carry it out lovingly

    How does serving God become a part of our salvation story? Before you accuse me of being a heretic, I believe that salvation has all been completed once for all upon the Cross And there is nothing for us to do other than we receive Jesus’ gift of salvation. It is a once for all gift we receive ...read more

  • The Politics Of Prayer: Interceding For Those In Power

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 18, 2025
     | 165 views

    The Apostle Paul, in this passage, emphasizes the importance of approaching our leaders and the challenges we face through a lens of faith and supplication.

    In moments of political tension and societal unrest, we are called not to retreat into division or despair, but to rise with purpose and unity. 1 Timothy 2:1–7 urges us to lead with prayer, an act of strength, not passivity. It reminds us that our greatest influence begins not in the halls of ...read more

  • What Did Joseph Know Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 22, 2025
     | 183 views

    Call His name Jesus ... this fulfills the prediction of Isaiah.

    A. WHAT DID JOSEPH KNOW? MATTHEW 1:18-19 “These are the circumstances surrounding the birth of Jesus. His mother Mary was legally engaged to Joseph before they came together. But Joseph found out she was pregnant. Being a good man, he decided to break the engagement privately, not publicly” ...read more

  • Looking At The Church Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 23, 2025
     | 173 views

    Jesus: "I will build My church."

    A. WHAT FUTURE DID JESUS SEE? “I will build My church” (Matt. 16:18). 1. An entity, He begins – “I will.” 2. Didn’t exist then or in Old Testament. 3. Continuous development – “Be building.” 4. Uniquely Jesus’ possession – “My.” 5. He would gather them into an assembly. 6. Victory “all the ...read more

  • The Manifest Presence Of God

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025
     | 513 views

    The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable experience of His glory.

    THE MANIFEST PRESENCE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:14–16, Psalm 16:11, Acts 2:1-4, Isaiah 64:1-2, John 14:21 INTRODUCTION: The manifest presence of God is not merely the awareness of His omnipresence, but the tangible, undeniable ...read more

  • Don’t Trade Your Destiny For Momentary Pleasure Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 28, 2025
     | 273 views

    Spiritual destiny is like a birthright—it is precious, divinely assigned, and full of blessings. However, when we lack discipline and foresight, we risk trading that destiny for fleeting satisfaction.

    DON’T TRADE YOUR DESTINY FOR MOMENTARY PLEASURE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:16-17 Supporting Texts: Genesis 25:29-34, Genesis 49:3-4, Galatians 5:16-17, Proverbs 14:12, 1 John 2:15-17 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of decisions, and some of the most dangerous choices are those made ...read more