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Let Us Astonish Like Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2015

The teachings of Jesus were radical and astonishing; if we are to convert the world, especially Islamic adherents, we must be both loving and astonishing in our witness.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Today’s communion verse, which is taken from the Gospel lines just preceding these two healing stories from St. Matthew, are as follows: “the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Goalkeeper Scores A Goal !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 11, 2014

A message on "God's unlimited prowess in accepting a rueful sinner" wrapping up the same around a red hot current topic "Football World Cup, 2014 in Brazil (from June 12th to July 13th)" to ensure better connectivity with the man in the pew.

WHEN THE GOALKEEPER SCORES A GOAL… Action: Presentation of a video clip on a goalkeeper scoring a goal... Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise many eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Jesus Proposes. How Do You Respond? Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jun 26, 2014

How do you respond to the sacrifice of Jesus? Do you ignore him? Do you try to live with him but justify your sin at the same time? Or are you a disciple of Jesus?

For the last few Sundays we've been walking through the book of First John. We imagined a courtroom scene and the apostle John is on the witness stand under oath. He's the last apostle of Jesus alive and he was the best friend of Jesus, too. He knows Jesus better than anyone, so who better to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2012

We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.”

Responding to God May 6, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.” Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Supplemental Passage: What is man that You take thought of him, And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Great I Will Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 21, 2012

In order to activate the promises of God we have to respond to His challenge.

The Great I Will Text: Gen. 12:1-9 Introduction 1. We are going to begin a study of the life of Abraham. 2. Who was Abraham? a. Abraham was a native of Chaldea, and descendant in the ninth generation from Shem, the son of Noah. His father’s name was Terah, and he was born in Ur, 2161 B.C. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

For 3000 years, the 100th Psalm has inspired people to sing praise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise A Sermon Based on the 100th Psalm November 20, 2011 Rev Mark A, Barber The psalm we read this morning is one of the 150 (or 151) psalms recorded in the Book of Psalms which functions in much the same way our United Methodist Hymnal functions for us today. These Psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created Like God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013

Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

“Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Responding To An All-Knowing God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 7, 2012

Jesus tells us how to live on earth with the truth that God knows everything about us.

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke chapter 12….. Last week we talked about Jesus’ warnings at the end of Luke 11. The beginning of Luke 12 continues with the warning but Jesus explains why we are to do the right things. Let us pray our commitment to God’s Word before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Knock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 8, 2011

The sermon portrays Joseph knocking on the door and the Inn Keeper said, "there is no room." Also let us consider our response as Jesus is knocking on our hearts door and who will get the door.

“The Knock” Luke 2: 1-7 Dr. Bill Wilson was preaching a sermon explaining how the inn keeper just simply had no room for Jesus in the inn; as a result the Savior had to be born in meager circumstances in a manger for cattle. Explaining how God is calmly knocking on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Free To Fall Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2011

God has given us the freedom to fall and grace to catch us when we do.

Title: Free to Fall Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-9 Thesis: God has given us the freedom to fall and grace to catch us when we do. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, repenting of our sin and returning to God. During Lent we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013

Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Look For In Jesus Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Dec 1, 2014

simply challenging our thinking as to what we look for in certain things; how we approach and look at certain topics

What do you look for in Jesus? What do you see? Text: Mt. 16:13 Intro: 1. In the region of Caesarea Phillippi, Jesus asked his disciples: Who do people say the Son of Man is? 2. While this is an identity question, their answer also indicates just what it is they look for. I. PEOPLE RESPONDED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Begins

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 17, 2023

How did Jesus prepare for and begin His ministry? Let's find out in Matthew 4.

Jesus prepared for His ministry by fasting. He battled temptations and won. Let’s look at Matthew 4:1-11. Was Jesus thirsty or only hungry after fasting? The Holy Spirit led Jesus into the desert, so that the devil could test him. After Jesus had gone without eating for 40 days and nights, he was ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible