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My Flag Is Still Standing

Contributed by Roosevelt Wright on Jun 28, 2019

If you could write an anthem for your life's journey, what would it be?

   SCRIPTURE" Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 Introduction If you could pick a song that represents your life's journey, what would it be? If you had to write a song ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Elements Of Advent

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Dec 8, 2020

This message helps to explain three of the four elements of ADVENT: Love, Joy, and Hope. The final element of Peace will be the topic for the following Sunday.

As I sat down to put together my thoughts for this sermon, and after praying about it, I looked at the calendar and realized that this is one of those years that there are only 4 Sundays of Advent between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Sometimes there are 5 Sundays but then there are years like 2020 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49, Luke 2:10-12, Daniel 9:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Kevin Mayberry on Apr 17, 2002

Prayer is essential to Christian life

Síocháin agus Dia Dhuit,God to you and peace, In the Catechism,2774,the Church tells us that: prayer is a vital necessity.Proof from the contrary is no less convincing:if we do not allow the Spirit to lead us,we fall back into the slavery of sin. Gal.5:16-18,NAB I say,then:live by the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

If You're In Love, Show Me

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 4, 2007

The only command that Jesus gave directly to his followers was to love one another as He had loved them. Do we dare disobey?

If You’re In Love, Show Me – John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: (Woman’s letter from Sermon Central – Love One Another by Joel Vincente) “Dearest, darling Jimmy, No words can ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. I miss you so. No one could ever take your place in my ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The One True God

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

The One True God has revealed Himself as the eternally self-existent “I AM”, the Creator of heaven & earth & the Redeemer of mankind. He has further revealed Himself as embodying the principles of relationship & association as Father, Son and Holy Ghost.”

The One True God Intro.: There are a lot of people that say they know who God is… 1. The Muslims call him “Allah” 2. Witches call it “nature” 3. New Agers say it’s “themselves” 4. I can’t name the Hindu gods because there are over 8 million of them 5. And the Bible names at least 18 false ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:35-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Fish Guts And Infamy Series

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why are missions important? Look at Jonah and Isaiah to see

Fish Guts and Infamy You are the heart of the church series 11-27-05 Intro: Our favorite verse is John 3:16. Can you recite that with me? The key words in that first phrase are God, Loved, World. Last week we talked about God’s love being the Tiger in our Tank! It is His love that motivates ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God's People Are Afflicted Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

A Godly leader must have a heart for the work of God. When God’s work is suffering reproach, it directly reflects upon God’s reputation.

When God’s People Are Afflicted Nehemiah 1:1-11 Preached Wednesday, November 27, 2002 Introduction: When God’s people suffer affliction and reproach by the hand of Satan, it is God Himself whose reputation is smudged. The elect of God are called to victory over dark forces. They have been ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians.

Thesis: The Lord's Supper honors Christ and benefits Christians. Intro.: 1. It is difficult to overestimate the importance and significance of the Lord's Supper for Christians: a. Oscar Cullman--LS "basis and goal of every gathering" of 1st Christians. b. John Calvin considered LS the highest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Rebuilding Jericho

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

The curse on Jericho, and the consequence of rebuilding.

REBUILDING JERICHO. 1 Kings 16:34. In the recitation of the ten commandments we read that the LORD our God “visits the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generation.” It is important that we keep a balanced view of Scripture because the passage goes on, “but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:34, Joshua 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tragedy Of Tolerance Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 4 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Thyatira.

Longest of 7 letters... written to church in smallest & prob least imp town. READ TEXT OPENING: What do you value? Americans values... individual freedom... a choice in education... the family... privacy... different in other cultures... INTRODUCTION: The values of GOD are not the values of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Gestures Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011

Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - My Kingdom For A Gps! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 27, 2010

DIVORCE is never pleasant, especially when children are involved, but Abraham doesn’t count on them getting lost. Most people don’t stop to think about the consequences of divorce or how much it will effect the next generations.

Part 3 - Genesis 21:14-21 - MY KINGDOM FOR A GPS! When we left to Pastor a Church in the Whitsundays we left our children, Ben and Rachel, behind in Sydney. Rachel was still in her late teens, but both of them were already involved in Hillsong Church and did not want to leave. We remember the pain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things That Dads Do

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Jun 18, 2010

Dads are not always recognized for their roles but their sacrifical and unsung lifestyle can be easily recognized in the things they do.

The things Dads do When children are born one of the first word they say is dad... It starts out as Da, Da and soon they can pronounce the word Dad or Daddy easily. Somehow the people in a home have overwhelming confidence in Dad’s ability to take care of business. Dad gets the honor of being ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeds, Part I Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2013

Jesus was the seed that died so that we might live; we too are called to die to self so that others may live.

Monday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 1 Two of the privileges given to deacons in this diocese is the ability to preside at baptisms and wake services. What is striking to me every time is the use of this psalm 27, this psalm which begins this first day of three at the head of Holy Week. “I ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-24

Denomination: Catholic

How To Participate In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 1, 2013

The witness of the apostles to the Resurrection challenges us to face the mystery of our own existence and life, and adopt a way of life that would inspire others at our own funerals.

Monday of Easter Week Gaudium et Spes Fifty-one days. What a difference fifty-one days can make, if Jesus Christ and the Spirit of Jesus Christ permeates those days. Look at the followers of Jesus in the wake of His arrest, torture and execution. They were cowering in a little upper room in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:8-15

Denomination: Catholic