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Silent Night, Holy Night

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 24, 2008

The difficult times, the pain, the suffering, the prayers that seemed to go unanswered, none of that meant that God had left them out in the cold and none of those things mean that God has left you out in the cold.

There we were, literally halfway around the world, standing on the edge of a very steep hill, really, almost a cliff, and we were overlooking an expanse of well manicured fields. It was a great spot. We could see every corner of the wide canyon in front of us. We stood on one of the many rocky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Servant-Leader

Contributed by Gina Krause on Jan 12, 2026

David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel,

1 Samuel 16 : 14-23 part 2 Building a Servant-Leader David’s story begins in 1 Samuel 16, where we read that God sent Samuel to anoint David as the next king of Israel (16:1-13). When Samuel anointed David as the next king over Israel, PHOTO David was just a young boy, perhaps as young as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Ephesians 4:29, 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Wrong About Judgement

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 7, 2024

Christ is the Righteous Judge of all mankind. Ultimately, we shall appear before the Judgement Seat of Christ, or we must appear before the Great White Throne. It is Christ Who will judge in either case.

“I can do nothing on my own. As I hear, I judge, and my judgment is just, because I seek not my own will but the will of him who sent me.” Serious questions concerning the administration of justice have been raised by rulings and charges brought against people in Canada and the United States. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Feed An Angry Man Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Feb 20, 2007

Severe Anger is a form of Temporary Insanity! How to diffuse a short-fused man!

How to Feed an Angry Man Romans 12:20, 21 Romans 12:20-21 20 On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV) Anger is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Church Of God

9th Sunday After Pentecost. August 10th, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 1, 2022

Year C, Proper 14.

Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40 A). A REASONABLE OFFER. Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20. The opening of this wonderful Book of Isaiah introduces us to a Ministry which, on a conservative ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1, Isaiah 1:10-20, Psalm 50:1-8, Psalm 50:22-23, Genesis 15:1-6, Psalm 33:12-22, Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:32-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011

Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Holy Hands"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

We are called to be the Holy Hands of Christ.

Mark 1:40-42 “Holy Hands” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist, Newport News, VA Jesus’ hands were holy hands. Hebrews chapter 4 tells us that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin.” But the religious people of Jesus’ day certainly didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: United Methodist

There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Feb 5, 2006

As a believer, I have Jesus Christ the King on the inside of me. Therefore, there is more to me than the eye can see.

THE BELIEVER’S TRAINING HANDBOOK (part 4) There Is More To Me Than The Eye Can See! 1Sa 16:1-13 And the LORD said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Christmas Love

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 15, 2009

We must look through all the Christmas distractions and focus our attention on the love that highlights this season.

CHRISTMAS LOVE ILLUSTRATION My son raises pigs. It is a hobby that is growing out of being a hobby. I myself like pigs, as long as the pigs belong to someone else. Actually, I grew up on a farm and I found the pig to consistently be the easiest of the farm animals to deal with. Pigs are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ The King

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 21, 2002

Jesus knows us by how we love those in need around us.

Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 24 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “The West Wing” is a popular television program that documents the life in the White House. All of the intrigue and events of the day are reflected in the weekly episode. This past week begins with the president faced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

My What A Coincidence

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 16: 1 – 23

1 Samuel 16: 1 – 23 My what a coincidence 16 Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.” 2 And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Who Is Christ?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2020

Let’s look at a number of common questions about Jesus Christ. Is He real history? Can we have faith in Him? What is Christ’s Work? Who was He really? Was He really God in the flesh?

Let’s look at a number of common questions about Jesus Christ. Is He real history? Can we have faith in Him? What is Christ’s Work? Who was He really? Was He really God in the flesh? Christ is from Greek, meaning the same as Messiah from Hebrew, the Savior of all humanity. Studying Christ is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Lawless

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 6, 2001

Jesus said we’d know false prophets by their fruit. Do you know what that fruit is?

My sermon to you from these verse may seem at first to be rather dark in focus and content, but the message from our Lord’s own mouth in these verses is a dark one, for those who practice lawlessness. Let’s read them first, and keep them before our eyes and our minds as we study them. “Beware ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Marks Of False Teachers" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

Sermon 19 in a study in the Sermon on the Mount

My sermon to you from these verses may seem at first to be rather dark in focus and content, but the message from our Lord’s own mouth in these verses is a dark one, for those who teach falsely and practice lawlessness. Let’s read them first, and keep them before our eyes and our minds as we study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed