Sermons about Prudent Reflection

Visionary View: Seeing Through A Glass Darkly Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

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The concept of seeing through a glass darkly reminds us that our understanding is limited, but God's wisdom is infinite.

Visionary View: Seeing Through a Glass Darkly Good day, dear congregation. Today, we gather to explore the concept of seeing through a glass darkly, a phrase found in the Bible, which holds profound meaning for our spiritual journey. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflect The Purposes Of Christmas #1 - "To Preach Good News To The Poor" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 9, 2002

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First in a series designed to help us get past the glitter of the holidays by focusing on the "mission statement" of Jesus in Luke 4:18-19.

Reflect the Purposes of Christmas #1 – “To Preach Good News to the Poor” December 1, 2002 Introduction Are you ready for the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmas? You know, the crowded malls, the friendly sales clerks and not-so friendly clerks, the long drive around the parking lot trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reflection A.1 / Coronavirus - First Response / Go To God First

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

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In Isaiah 22, Isaiah imagines Jerusalem's response to a crisis - an enemy attack. The city prepares - but forgets God.

This is an approximately daily reflection in response to coronavirus. As of 9th May, the number of people infected has passed four million and the number of deaths is 275,000. In the UK, we've passed the peak. But around the world the graph of infections against time is showing little sign ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection A.3 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Should Grieve

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

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Scripture calls us to 'weep with those who weep’. We grieve over suffering. We should also grieve over sin.

In my first two Reflections I considered prayer. Our first response to coronavirus, as a church and as a nation, should be to pray. Another response we must make is to grieve. Paul wrote in Romans 12:15, ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep’. Some weeks ago I travelled up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Waves?!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

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Matthew, Mark and Luke have a lot in common. But only Luke mentions waves in connection with 'End Times'. It sounds strange. But perhaps it isn't.

Luke 21:25 says the following: And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves… The first part of the verse has a parallel in Matthew and Mark: ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020

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Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Have No Fear (Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time - Only The Gospel Reflection)

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 21, 2020

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Jesus instructs us that we need not have fear of anything and anyone, including us.

Reflection Matthew 10:26-33 Have No Fear Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 10 verses from 26-33, says to the disciples that have no fear on this earth. Who are these disciples? The disciples, who follow Jesus and who are sent out for their missionary journey. At this juncture, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Other

Make A Difference, Reflect And Correct. God Works A New Thing In You

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

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Each and every day we should look back and reflect on where we've come from, and look toward where we are going. What changes do you need to make in your life today? I'm not talking your professional life, I'm talking your spiritual life.

2015.01.04.sermon. MAKE A DIFFERENCE, REFLECT AND CORRECT. GOD WORKS A NEW THING IN 2015 William Akehurst, HSWC Isaiah 43:18-21 Philippians 3:13-14 As we entered into the new year, it is only natural for us to review the year in the past to see what was accomplished. This is true in my ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As A Reflection Of God's Future Kingdom/ Part 3 Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

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Reflecting God's Future Kingdom

Living as a Reflection of God's Future Kingdom Matthew 18:2-3; Acts 17:6; Matthew 18:22 We're going to continue this morning in part three of Identity Check as we travel through the book of 1 Peter. I hope you have been reading that book, and I hope that book has been reading you. As always, one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-3, Acts 17:6, Matthew 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love In A Harsh World" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 18, 2025

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To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens." — F. Scott Fitzgerald

"The Power of Kindness: Reflecting Christ’s Love in a Harsh World" Text: Gal. 5:22 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Importance Of Women

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

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Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways

Importance of women 1. Ruth 1:16-22 2. Esther 4.1-17 Ps.127 Proverbs 14:1 Every wise woman buildeth her house, Not only by her fruitfulness, as Leah and Rachel built up the house of Israel; but by her good housewifery, prudent economy; looking well to the ways of her household; guiding the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-22, Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving On The Edge

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

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An exhoratation revealing the absolute necessity of having Jesus as Lord as revealed thru the ideal of Christian giving.

GIVING ON THE EDGE—Luke 6:27-38 OR God’s Plan for Our Enemies Billy Bob goes to a diner for breakfast, buys a coffee a sits down to drink it. He looks on the side of his cup & finds a peel off prize. He pulls off the tab & yells, "I WON! I WON! I WON a motor home, I WON a motor home!" The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

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"How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from the end of the OT. And in chapter 2, vs's 3-7 the prophet Haggai is delivering a message from God to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

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This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Wolrd Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 19, 2012

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All too often people are judging Jesus by the cover and not the content. We make up that cover and so sometimes people get the wrong impression of who Jesus is.

A world waiting for Jesus Isaiah 51:1-18 – Matthew 16:1-12 An honest man is being tailgated by a stressed-out woman on a busy boulevard. Suddenly, the light turns yellow, just in front of him. He does the honest thing, and stops at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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