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  • Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

    Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,853 views

    A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

    Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

  • Reflection B.3 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Pestilence Is One Of God’s ‘standard’ Ways Of Judging

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 1,782 views

    We are asking if God might be behind coronavirus. Is sending a plague the kind of thing God might do? Yes, it is.

    Before him went pestilence, and plague followed at his heels – Habakkuk 3:5, speaking of God We’re looking at three questions. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? And, what does the Bible say about COVID-19? These are hard questions! Today I will think about ...read more

  • Too Silly For A Funeral; Too Serious For A Party

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,821 views

    Christians must be aware of becoming hypercritical of divine work and of other believers, ascribing what is done as unworthy of Christ. To explore this situation, the message is a study of Jesus' censure of the generation in which He then lived.

    “Truly, I say to you, among those born of women there has arisen no one greater than John the Baptist. Yet the one who is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. ...read more

  • Christmas Daydreams Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 22, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,563 views

    People spend their time thinking of many things when their time is their own with no distractions. They may stare at a fire, the stars, or out a window, and there is as much variety in those things we think about as there are ways to do it. We think abo

    December 10, 1995 -- AM: The Dreams of Christmas, Part II CHRISTMAS DAYDREAMS Luke 2:8-19 INTRODUCTION: From the closing words of Charles Dickens’ Hard Times, come these insights to the ponderings of the human heart: Here was Louisa on the night of the same day, watching the fire as in days ...read more

  • Thankful Prayer

    Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018
     | 5,871 views

    Thankful prayer brings divine peace, guards our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus, and brings right thinking…biblical thinking.

    Introduction Fear is a human emotion that is triggered by a perceived threat. Fear is a basic survival mechanism that signals our bodies to respond to danger with a fight or flight response. As such, it is an essential part of keeping us safe. However, when people live in constant fear, whether ...read more

  • Reflection B.6 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Isaiah’s Oracles Or ‘burdens’, Fulfilled Or Could Be Fulfilled

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020
     | 916 views

    Events that may be indicative of 'End Times' in Isaiah 13-22; reasons for God's judgement

    In chapters 13-23 Isaiah pronounces a series of ‘oracles’ regarding eleven neighbouring nations. This part of Isaiah is often referred to as ‘the oracles against the nations.’ But Isaiah doesn’t introduce his oracles as ‘against’; he uses the phrase ‘an oracle concerning…’ Oracles don’t have to ...read more

  • "Heavenly Thoughts"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    Thinking of a heavenly country.

    Heavenly Thoughts Hebrews 11:8-16 “By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in ...read more

  • What A Gift!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,631 views

    A Christmas Eve sermon reflecting on the greatest gift given to humanity.

    A re-writing of I Corinthians 13 from a Christmas perspective (source: online) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strings of twinkling lights, and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I am just another decorator? If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of Christmas ...read more

  • Great Are The Works Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,327 views

    WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS!

    BIG IDEA: WORSHIP REFLECTS ON THE CHARACTER OF GOD DISPLAYED IN HIS AWESOME WORKS! INTRODUCTION: Alphabetic Psalm = each verse starts with a different letter of the Hebrew alphabet (cf. Story told by daughter just starting at Univ. of Richmond: fellow student commented: Isn’t Rousseau French? But ...read more

  • New Exodus And Human Tears

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,301 views

    Reflection is on human exodus that happened during this pandemic, COVID-19.

    Reflection New Exodus and Human Tears Exodus 3:1-12 We are aware of the Exodus experience of Israelite. We come across that there are so many exodus experiences of people in their life. Moses was sent to rescue the suffering and oppressed. We, as Christians, are called to be prophets of ...read more

  • Covid-19 And Acceptance

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,650 views

    Reflection is: How do I accept the plan of God?

    Reflection Covid-19 and Acceptance Matthew 12:14-16 “The Pharisees went out and took counsel against him to put him to death. When Jesus realized this, he withdrew from that place. Many [people] followed him, and he cured them all, but he warned them not to make him known.” Dear sisters and ...read more

  • Cowboys Versus Farmers?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,552 views

    It is our attitude, not our sacrifices, that reflects the nature of the man within.

    COWBOYS VERSUS FARMERS? Genesis 4:1-8. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that “almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission” (Hebrews ...read more

  • Jesus: The Bread Of Life, The True Vine! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,769 views

    Cameo sermon used at the start of a reflective evening on the last supper!

    Jesus: The Bread of Life, The True Vine! The book of Exodus tells us that the people of Israel were to commemorate the festival of unleavened bread. We find that in the New Testament Jesus is with his disciples celebrating this festival, eating bread – discussing Jesus immediate future ...read more

  • The Attributes Of Mercy

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    A look at the Mercies of God and how we should reflect them

    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

  • A Fool Says There Is No god. Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,272 views

    Let us reflect on the reality of God's existence.

    The Bible warns us about the foolishness of denying God's existence. In Psalm 14:1, it says, "The fool says in his heart, 'There is no God.'" This verse reminds us that a life without God is a life built on shaky ground. Throughout the Bible, we see evidence of God's ...read more