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Reflection C.4 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Destruction Of Jerusalem By The Romans – Still Relevant To Us

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2020

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Jesus' prophecy regarding the abomination of desolation relates to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans. However that event is still relevant to our enquiry about 'End Times'.

We have two more Reflections to do on Matthew 24. Today, we look at verses 15-22. So when you see the abomination of desolation spoken of by the prophet Daniel, standing in the holy place (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains. Let the one who is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection D.2 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Revelation. Checking Our Orientation; The Court Sits.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 5, 2020

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There are four main ways people approach Revelation. We need to get our initial orientation right. The start of the process to bring in Jesus' kingdom - the court sits.

When I was in my twenties I worked as an engineer on power station construction projects. On one occasion a colleague was overseeing the construction of a concrete foundation for a very large fan. The foundation was many metres long and approximately rectangular. Unfortunately, after pouring the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:26, Luke 19:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of Jesus

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 20, 2005

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This is a sermon on how we as christians are to reflect or protray Jesus in our lives. The truth is we may be the only picture of Jesus that someone may see.

The Portrait of a Christian 1Peter 1:13-23 Prayer Everyone who are Christians looking at this picture of Jesus will have a similar picture form in their minds. We see a Jesus who loved, had compassion, brought mercy and grace. We see a Jesus who loved us so much that He willingly went to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Emptiness Of The Potterworld & The Abundance Of Cana

Contributed by Sahaya Selvam on Sep 21, 2002

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The sermon is a reflection to a European audience on John 2:1-11. The sermon makes a contrast between the emptiness of the contemporary world and the fullness of the presence of Jesus.

THE EMPTINESS OF THE POTTERWORLD & THE ABUNDANCE OF CANA St. Margaret’s Church Moshi, Tanzania 27.01.2002 Readings: 1Kings 17: 8-16 & John 2:1-11 Emptiness Of The Potterworld One of my New Year resolutions was to read Harry Potter - Book 1. I am proud to say that iit didn’t take me too long ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Palms Of Hope

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 20, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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This is an original story sermon, inspired by the "news from Lake Wobegon", with some serious reflection about what Palm Sunday meant for Jesus and for us.

The Palms of Hope…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Michael Harris was the long-time pastor of Hope Community Church, a modest congregation in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, in the small town of Paradise. It hadn’t looked much like Paradise for a very ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Congregational

Why Did Jesus Come? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 29, 2001

based on 7 ratings

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What’s this season all about anyway? Consider what it would be if Jesus had not come. Even our Calendars reflect the coming of the Christ.

Charles Broadrick sent me this list of things that feel good to experience or just think about: Laughing so hard your face hurts. No lines at the Super Walmart. Getting mail from a friend. Taking a drive on a pretty road. Hearing your favorite song on the radio. Lying in bed listening to the rain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hospitality Toward One Another

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006

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Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

For The Love Of God

Contributed by Richard Sharp on Mar 29, 2007

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We think of Feburary as the Love Month as a result of Valentines Day. This Sermon Reflects God’s Love to Us and It’s outpouring to Others.

For The Love Of God I John 4:7-12 Feb. Is LOVE month Valentines Day - What If Everyday was Valentines Day, what would the world be like Years ago, Back in the 70’s Coke had a tv commercial with a bunch of people holding candles swaying back and forth to a song whose lyrics are true today as it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Me Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 16, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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Easter Reflection series: How Peter is like us, and what we can learn about ourselves and Easter’s application to our complexity

Will the Real Me stand Up? Matthew 26:31-35 Easter reflection series. A. People: Are we mixed up or what? A Mexican bandit made a specialty of crossing the Rio Grande from time to time and robbing banks in Texas. Finally, a reward was offered for his capture, and an enterprising Texas Ranger ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"What Are You Praying For?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Mar 18, 2002

based on 15 ratings

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When faced with a challenge does your prayer reflect your faith? This message looks at the prayer life of the early beievers as they faced a threatening challenge

"WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR?" Acts 4: 23-31 PREPARATION: Read and be familiar with the book "Who Moved My Cheese" I) Intro A) Zig Ziglar story of boy that went with his mother to the old general store. He liked to sneak away from his mother and when no one was looking he would dip his finger into ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

A Neglected Command

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 10, 2008

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How odd that Christians should be commanded to be thankful. However, upon reflection, we discover that we truly need such commands if we will honour God.

A NEGLECTED COMMAND COLOSSIANS 3:15b “And be thankful.” Only three words comprise our English text; but the text is assuredly appropriate on this Sunday before our national day of Thanksgiving. It serves to remind us of one of the essential characteristics marking the person who knows the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

based on 59 ratings

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A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sin, Saliva And Sight Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus healing of the man blind since birth.

I’ve got some bad news for you today. As we look at our next miracle, one of seven, around which the Gospel of John is focused, we find ourselves coming upon some tough teaching. If you are looking for three points and a poem today, the news is not good. Not only are there six points. . .but ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

based on 84 ratings

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A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who We Are In Christ As Church Member

Contributed by Thomas Perdana on Aug 8, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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When we become a christian we have new identity in Christ, and our view toward each other in the church must reflect that fact.

Here is the text from our Bible today: 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

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