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You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2015

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light! It does not state you could be the Salt or the light. It does not say you should be the salt and the light. It says you "are". It is a promise!

Our reading from Matthew .....is near the beginning .....of Jesus' most famous..... sermon,...... "The Sermon on the Mount." In our text, .....Jesus called his followers then...as well as us this day.....to the highest standards .....of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us .....to "turn the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

Rich! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2015

The Bible tells us a lot about being rich. Jesus, James and Paul all taught on this subject.

Luke 16:9-13 James 5:1-6, 1:9-11; 2:5-7; 1 Timothy 6:9-12, 17-19. Read all texts first. Jesus, James and Paul address one of the easiest traps to fall into here. It is so easy to be enamored by wealth and intimidated by the wealthy. Dreaming about and desiring to be rich are as common as human ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Runs

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 6, 2014

A perspective on Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32. The loving father does he wait for a lengthy and rehearsed apology from his returning son. He sees him coming in the distance and with joy runs out to greet him. In this way he brings honour again to his son.

Luke 15: 1-3, 11b-32 The God Who Runs God loves to have a party. He has been known to host the best and biggest celebrations in heaven whenever a sinner turns around from following their own desires and decides to come home to God. Everyone is invited to celebrate. Our parable today is not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Justified By His Grace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 8, 2013

To show that we are justified by His Grace.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we justified by His Grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are justified by His Grace. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 [And He did it in order] that we might be justified by His grace (by His favor, wholly undeserved), [that we ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Together

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 12, 2013

Why did God create us? Why does He call us together in Christ? We all know we are saved through Jesus Christ, but for what purpose? God answers that clearly in Ephesians 4:11-16. From creation to Christ we are called together to serve.

The text for our topic of today (we begin our relationship with each other) is from Genesis 2:18 (And Ephesians 4:11-16) The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone, I will make a helper suitable for him.” God had created everything in order and after each creation ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Not Ashamed?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 15, 2015

When most hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the declaration by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ." In this study, we focus on two lesser known passages that speak of another person who has said they are “not ashamed”.

When most students of the New Testament hear the phrase “not ashamed”, their minds think of the famous pronouncement by the Apostle Paul - “I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believes; to the Jew first and also to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Circle Of Love

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 12, 2013

Exposition of John

Text: John 15:12-17, Title: Circle of Love, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/11/13, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: You know it, but I probably should repeat it by now. Jesus, again repeating himself, saying that he loves them, and they should love each other like that. He told them ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Witness And Prayer

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 10, 2023

Prayer is essential to witnessing. Only God can change other people's hearts. Only God can give us the strength and courage we need.

This was a fairly short talk in the context of a family service Back in March I got an email through our church website. It was from an American called Tagg Wolverton. He works for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Tagg Wolverton explained that Billy Graham’s son Franklin would be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:41, Acts 1:14, Ezekiel 37:1-10, Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon’s Answer To "hope So" Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2021

Simeon says, "My eyes have seen your salvation." Could that be true today too?

A COMMON ANSWER ABOUT BEING SAVED: “I hope so.” - Often when you ask someone if they are going to heaven, they will answer, “I hope so.” - Or you might ask someone if they’re saved and they’ll reply, “I think so.” - [Maybe share those two as more developed stories.] - Maybe you’re in that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Feels Good Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 13, 2022

What's our motivation to be generous?

  • The author of Hebrews instructs us to: Hebrews 13:16 NLT 16 And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God. • The Proverbs remind us: Proverbs 11:24 NLT 24 Give freely and become more wealthy; be stingy and lose everything. And in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 8:8, 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stronger Together

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life.

My knowledge is limited in the area of trees, but I did I little bit of reading into the root system of trees. Why the roots? Because I wanted to know how is it that trees grow, how they are fed, and what allows a tree to remain healthy in order to compare it to the Christian life. The roots of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Elizabeth Encouraged Mary Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 23, 2020

Mary has just received overwhelming news. To whom does she look? Elizabeth is the only one in the world that she knows of also dealing with a miraculous birth, so she quickly turns to her. How can we encourage others like Elizabeth encouraged Mary?

SOMEONE ELSE: Mary was encouraged by what God was doing in Elizabeth’s life. - Luke 1:36, 39. - Mary had gotten mind-blowing news. Why did the angel mention Elizabeth? Because Elizabeth had gone through something similar. Certainly it was not a virgin pregnancy, but it nonetheless was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Prayer In The Church

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 27, 2020

A midweek service sermon that focuses on the strength that prayer brings to us in the Church.

THE PLACE OF PRAYER IN THE CHURCH FBCF – 4/15/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels INTRO – Many of us use the YouVersion app on our phones for Bible reading, devotional plans, & sharing Scriptures w/ others. I’m kind of old school when it comes to readin the Bible – like having an actual Bible in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Laying up treasures in heaven

An Introduction: 1. In Ec 5:10-16, Solomon described the problem with earthly treasures... a. Money and abundance do not truly satisfy b. The abundance of the rich prevent good sleep, and often hurts the owner c. Riches perish through misfortune, and cannot be taken with us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tresure, Pearls And Nets Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

A relationship with God, His Son Jesus and His Holy Spirit is the most valuable aspect of life.

This week we begin a summer series entitled, Tell Me A Story. “Tell me a Story” is a simple way to reference Jesus' use of parables to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. I think my favorite stories come from ordinary people who stumble across something valuable. Like the woman who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational