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Teach Me To Pray

Contributed by Kerry Dunn on Feb 26, 2011

we need to know how Jesus would have us to pray

Teach me to pray scripture;Luke11:1-4 At this time the disciples have been with Jesus quite some time.They have observed him as he gos and prays often. 1.If you observe someone long enough you will find the source of their strenth. 2.How they over come weakness. 3.If you see one Strong in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Service With Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022

That more excellent way is the exercise of the gifts in agapē.

St John Chrysostom Jesus seems to have had a special place in His Sacred Heart for widows and orphans. That goes back, of course, to the OT, where, over and over, the solicitude of the God of Israel for the poor and the stranger is made tangible. Of course, it is clear that by the time Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Sharing A Meal With Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

We are invited to share a meal with Christ, symbolizing our communion with Him.

In 1 Corinthians 10:16, the apostle Paul wrote, "Is not the cup of thanksgiving for which we give thanks a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?" Imagine a beautiful scene with me. The King of heaven and earth has prepared a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Topics: Communion, Lord's Supper

A Son's Mistake Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Aug 22, 2023

Nebuchadnezzar's son disrespect brings about disaster

When King Nebuchadnezzar died, his son Belshazzar took his place. Like his father was in the beginning, he had a lot of pride and worshipped other gods. But he went too far when during a feast decided to use the gold and silver cups Nebuchadnezzar had taken from the temple of Jerusalem. Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:7

Various Exhortations.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2024

Manifesting Christian ethics in our daily walk.

VARIOUS EXHORTATIONS. Hebrews 13:1-6. I. PRACTICAL LOVE (Hebrews 13:1-3). 1. “Brotherly love” (Hebrews 13:1). Jesus is ‘not ashamed’ to call us brethren (cf. Hebrews 2:11-12). The readers of Hebrews are viewed as ‘holy brethren’ (cf. Hebrews 3:1). This section begins abruptly: literally, “The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 12:9-13

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 27, 2025

This sermon dives into how Christians are to treat and love one another

Let me ask you a question: Would you agree that the word love is an overused word in our language I love my car, I love my job, I love this song I love my wife ( I want what’s best for her) I love pizza (I just want to eat the pizza (IDC what’s best for it) Each statement says the same thing but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Other

Purposeful Living For Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Because the end is near… pray, love, and serve.

Honestly, many of us are little afraid of closely examining the Bible’s message on the future. If we focus on the end times too long, we are afraid of turning into a guy walking around the city with a sandwich board yelling about judgment and the end of time. We easily get confused when reading ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Luke 21:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Fratricide Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 18, 2020

Anger against fellow Christians destroys the Faithful, and especially does it destroy the one harbouring the hatred.

“Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, ‘I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD.’ And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. In the course of time Cain brought to the LORD an offering of the fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Some People Have Entertained Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 29, 2021

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life.

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Hebrews 13:2

Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024

Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 30, 2025

1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST

THE DAY OF PENTECOST OUTLINE 1. FEAST OF PASSOVER 2. THE LAW WAS GIVEN ON MOUNT SINAI ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST 3. FEAST OF PENTECOST 4. PROPHECY OF JOEL 5. CRUCIFIXION AT PASSOVER 6. RESURRECTION AT FIRST FRUIT OFFERING 7. THE HOLY SPIRIT WAS GIVEN ON THE DAY OF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Purpose For The Family

Contributed by Tim Smith on Nov 3, 2013

This morning I want to ask somes question: What is the purpose of a family? What is the purpose of your family? And are you working toward trying to fulfill a clearly defined purpose for your family? Are you seeking God’s purpose for your family?

God's Purpose for the Family Malachi 2:13-16 In 1955, the norm for the American family was a husband and wife and 2.2 kids. No longer. Today, the American Family is being totally redefined. Family can mean almost anything and include any number of configurations. It can mean one man and one woman, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Baby Is Coming!

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009

Has God changed your plans lately? Did you fully expect one thing to happen only to find your plans were changed by circumstances beyond your control? It just might be that God is orchestrating your life the same way he did in the lives of Joseph and Mar

The Baby is coming! Luke 2:1-5 It was October 1, 1984 I was sound asleep when suddenly I awoke at 3:00am to the sound of running water. I was 27 years old at the time and my wife Fran was just 21. We were expecting our first child and our due date was October 3rd 1984. We had taken prenatal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Care Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 1, 2014

God’s people build community as they show their care for others.

Title: Who Cares? Text: 1 Peter 4:9-10; 1 Thessalonians 5:15; John 4:9-14; Philippians 2:25-30 Truth: God’s people build community as they show their care for others. Aim: To encourage showing care for others. Life Question: How can I help build a caring community? INTRODUCTION Robert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Empathic Compassion: Experiencing Your Pain In My Heart

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 18, 2021

When I think of Jesus I think of empathy and compassion; they are embedded Jesus' salvific mission. Too often clergy and Christians take a propositional approach to the Gospel. Loving and caring for people according to the example Jesus set requires us to demonstrate empathy and compassion.

I carefully watched him as he walked down the hall; he was dressed in a long flowing white coat. His head hung unpersuasively from his shoulders. The doctor's demeanor suggested he was intensely contemplating what he would say to us, or he was envisioning another appointment. Halfway down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13, Isaiah 63:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational