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Everyone Who Asks Receives? Really? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2021

“We should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s a demand .

Monday of Epiphany Week 2020 It’s a good idea to read St. John’s words in this first letter perhaps every week of our lives, because in it we find the key to happiness and fulfillment. John says “we receive from [God] whatever we ask.” Hmm, that’s interesting. And we recall that Jesus Himself said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle B; 4th Sunday, Year B.-- Deliverance Ministry

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2021

It’s powered by the love flowing from Christ’s wounded side on the Cross; it’s the Power-source of deliverance and healing ministry.

“He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.” Jesus spoke in the imperative when he said, “Quiet! Come out of him!” 1.Authority is internal—in the Greek it means "out of (one's) essence"—essential. Like Jesus, whatever we do should be a demonstration, not of external ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Do Holy Things And Become Holy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2021

Do you ever get really fed up and frustrated with anyone?

Monday of the 6th Week in Course 2021 The adversaries of Jesus in the Jewish community, the Pharisees, vexed Him continuously. But why was that? The Pharisees vexed Jesus because they “majored in minors.” For whatever reason they used the Law of Moses, Torah, to beat less rigorous people rather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-13, Genesis 4:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

"and Yet" Fathers Day Sermon

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jun 20, 2021

This year for Father’s Day we need to acknowledge the messy world in which we live. And Yet Jesus is capable of stilling the Storms in our relationships. Jesus says Peace Be still!

This year for Father’s Day we need to acknowledge the messy world in which we live. People are struggling; people are hurting; our brothers and sisters of color are dealing with systemic racism and the economic effects of white privilege. The pandemic still has our economy reeling and many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

From Cheers To Jeers

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 29, 2021

A sermon for Palm Sunday, Year B

March 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 11:1-11; Mark 15:1-47; Philippians 2:5-11 From Cheers to Jeers Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fads come and go. They’re here today and gone tomorrow. Their memory ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Mark 15:1-47, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Opportunities!

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Aug 17, 2021

Whatever occupies our attention is taking our time. We need to use our time wisely.

Opportunities! 2021 Summer Series / Ephesians 5:15–20   • “Screen Time.” App to track how much time you spend on on your smartphone . • The average time spent staring at our phones is 4-5 hours/day. • there’s a new metric that measures our “check-ins.” How often we just pick up the phone to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Burden Loader And The Burden Bearer

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 26, 2022

Satan is an unforgiving taskmaster. He loads his subjects with heavy yokes and sits on top them. Jesus is a burden bearer. He takes away the burden of his children and carries and cares for them.

TEXT: Isaiah 46:1-2 "Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Find God In His Secret Place Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Where is God? He is waiting to meet you in your private (secret) place. You can find God’s presence when you seek Him.

“When you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing … your Father who sees in secret.” Matthew 6:3-4, NLT “When you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place.” Matthew 6:6, NKJV “When you fast ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:3-4, Matthew 6:6, Matthew 6:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Easiest Command

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2023

We have so much trouble with the other commands because we do not do the easiest one.

Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I have known pastors to go to great lengths to get people to come to church. They send cards to those absent. Have people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For Soul Winners

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 14, 2025

This message outlines four essential qualities of prayer that empower soul winners and open doors for the Gospel.

Text: Colossians 4:2–3 (KJV) Theme: The vital partnership between the prayer warrior and the soul winner. INTRODUCTION Every great movement of evangelism in Scripture was born in prayer. Before Pentecost, the disciples were praying. Before Paul and Barnabas were sent out, the church was praying. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Quiet Reign In Our Digital Age Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 17, 2025

Christ is the king who washes feet.

Title: Christ’s Quiet Reign in Our Digital Age Intro: Christ is the king who washes feet. Scripture: Luke 23:35-43 Reflection Dear Friends, In a world increasingly dominated by noise, by endless scrolling, loud opinions, and digital clutter, it feels almost radical to imagine Christ the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Other

The Promise

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

Objective: To explore the promised Savior as foretold in Isaiah 9, understand its significance for the people then, and examine the implications of not having the promise in our postmodern world

Introduction • Begin by painting the picture of darkness and despair in Isaiah 8:19-22, where the people sought answers in all the wrong places. • Introduce Isaiah 9 as a message of hope, a promise of light breaking through the darkness. • Historical Context: Around 733 B.C., the northern kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Someone's Getting A Letter!

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Jan 14, 2025

If the Apostle Paul were to write a letter to our church today, what would it say? Would it be filled with praise for our faithfulness, or would it include a call to repent and refocus on Christ’s mission

Someone's Getting a Letter! If the Apostle Paul were on a missionary journey in America today, it's sobering to consider whether our church would receive a letter, and what that letter might say. Paul’s epistles were a mixture of encouragement, correction, and instruction tailored to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Builds Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 20, 2025

This sermon explores how Noah’s faith, acting on God’s unseen warning with reverent obedience, led him to build an ark that saved his family, condemned the world, and secured his inheritance of righteousness.

Introduction Imagine God gives you a command that, to everyone around you, sounds completely insane. Imagine He tells you to build a massive, three-story wooden boat—not by the sea, but in your own backyard. There isn't a cloud in the sky. Your neighbors mock you. Day after day, for decades, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Favoritism

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. This is where favoritism, the act of unfairly preferring one person or thing over others, comes into the picture.

Greetings to all. Let's ponder on something: each day, we make 35,000 decisions! They can be trivial, like selecting socks, or monumental, like deciding how to allocate our time and energy in relationships. When faced with choosing between friends or family members, the dilemma intensifies. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist