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Take A Chance

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 16, 2023

Our parable today encourages each of us to take a chance two of the talents given each f those went and gained because they used their talents. As a result, they did something where the one who hid his talent had no gains excepts lost.

Matthew 25:14-30 “Take A Chance” 1. The Bible tells us Once again the parable is representing the end time, end of life, the end ends with judgment for all people. • The Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a man or master who set out on a journey • He called His slave sin one he gave 5 talent, one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday Ordinary Time, C-- Get Out Of The "Christian Bubble” For Blessings And Thanksgiving

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 12, 2022

Of the ten healed, only one came back and gave thanks to Jesus. A Samaritan, who had imperfect faith and belief.

“Where are the other nine?” Jesus asks. I read that nine out of ten husbands agreed that their wives are always right. The tenth one hasn’t been seen since the study was conducted. Luke 17:11 says that Jesus “traveled through Samaria and Galilee.” Jesus grew up in Nazareth, which was around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Kings 5:14-17

Denomination: Catholic

Good News Bad News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 21, 2022

I can’t see your brain; but, I do believe that every one of you has one. The good news is that Jesus IS here and you DO have a brain. The bad news is that you may not use that good news or your brain by loving one another as Jesus loves to reveal that love to the world.

Good News / Bad News John 20: 19 - 30 Intro: My first year in college was really difficult for me. I was living away from home with a group of strangers, eating in a dining hall, attending some of the largest classes I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, C--The Sadducees

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 12, 2022

I believe the question I would have asked the Sadducees would be, “Was this woman taking out life insurance policies on all these husbands?”

One of my seminary professors said that it’s easy to remember who the Sadducees were because since they denied that there is a resurrection, they were “so sad you see.” The Sadducees were the ancient version of modern liberal theologians. They were anti-supernaturalistic. They only accepted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C-- The Perfect Thank You Has Four Parts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 10, 2025

Start with “thank you;” Recognize the Gift; Why you’re grateful, Tell that person what they mean to you.

John Kralik, a lawyer, found his life at a terrible, frightening low at age 53. He was twice-divorced, out of shape, had money troubles, and he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter. But during his tough circumstances, an idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2024

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who truly cares.

John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd 1. The shepherd of the 23 Psalm • He is responsible for giving water, food and protection to his flock. • But then he goes further than we would expect by saying, “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (v. 11). • How many shepherds would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

How Can I Believe In God And Science? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 21, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018

How Can I Believe in God and Science? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – May 20, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled: How Can I Believe? We are engaging the questions that can arise in the process of believing in Christ. So in the recent past weeks we have engaged the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Go In The Strength You Have" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

God equips us with the power to do the jobs he has called us to do.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches June 23, 2002 “Go in the Strength You Have” Judges 6:12-24 INTRODUCTION: Gideon lived during a terror-filled time when the Midionites did everything they could to steal or to destroy the crops and the animals of the Israelites. the Midianites were Bedouin who ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

First Christian Church Has A Fantastic Future

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

Utilizing Jesus’ words following the Good Confession, we study the whys and hows of being a great church. Material in the first section comes from a sermon by Darryl Dash.

TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-19 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE!” INTRODUCTION: A. Human beings are not very good at predicting the future --Just listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Change

Contributed by Mark Evans on Jan 7, 2004

A NEW YEARS Sermon. As Christians the Lord wants to set us apart for His Holiness and Divne puposes. We need to make certain we have a Godly Christian "Perspective","Purpose" and "Priorities" so that He can work and will" in our lives according to his goo

A Time to Change Date: Jan. 4, 2004 Eccl. 3:1-8 Intro Now, this is the time of the year when people begin to attempt to fulfill their “New Year” resolutions. And to do that we must be willing and ready to accept change. We’ve been talking about worship over the period of ‘two’ messages – How to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

The Life-Changing Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Brandon Park on Apr 24, 2003

How your life can be changed through the power of the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: ILLUS: Harry Houdini - Have you ever heard of a man named Harry Houdini? - He died in October of 1926…but Harry Houdini’s claim to fame was that he was a magician and an excellent escape artist. - As a matter of fact, he was said to have laughed at locks and sneered at fetters. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22, John 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel chapter 2 where we examine some of the Christian myths about Daniel’s propechies, learn that God is in control and that God answers prayer.

In a cartoon, a man was phoning his pastor during a crisis. With a fraught look, the man asks the minister: "My wife has left me, my kids are on drugs, and my life is falling apart. Can you explain to me the difference between amillennialism, postmillennialism, and premillennialism?" We have and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49

Denomination: Holiness

How To Cork A Good Whine

Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002

How to deal with the whiner and complainers of life

Intro: Eph 4:29-32 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers. 30 And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 31 Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Without Love Is Litter

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 25, 2001

First sermon in a series on 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 2/1/98 I Corinthians 13:1-3 To Love is To Live HoHum: A. The sappy songs of the 80’s. We need more love. Misunderstandings about love. We love our parents, we love our dog, we love sports, we love music, we love baseball, we love apple pie, we love Chevrolet. B. The four loves - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love - And Our Response Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 18, 2000

The priests and people of Judah had grown slack and queried God’s love and how they had Despised God’s Name, Defiled God’s Altar and Defrauded God’s Treasury.

GOD’S LOVE - AND OUR RESPONSE Some people are never happier than when they’re having an argument - especially over religion! The people that Malachi was addressing fell into that category. The prophet had found it necessary to take issue with the people of Israel. He’d been inspired by the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist