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Are You A Branded Person?

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Apr 18, 2016

A short Devotional to encourage those who have been put down by others and to help them understand the value that God places on them.

Are You A Branded Person? When they let me out of prison, I held my head up high Determined i would rise above the shame But no matter where I'm living, the black mark follows me I'm branded with a number on my name I’d like to hold my head up and be proud of who I am But they won’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Priorities For A New Year

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 2, 2011

A few short thoughts from Matt. 6 that will help us make important changes with God’s help in the coming year.

Life Priorities for the Coming Year Matthew 6:25-34 25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Trusting Prayer In A Time Of Need

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 12, 2011

This is a short devotional outline looking at the 27th psalm and the thoughts David had concerning God and his protection from his enemies.

A TRUSTING PRAYER IN A TIME OF NEED PSALM 27:1-4 I. A SURE DEFENSE – 1-3 a. GOD IS MY LIGHT i. SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION ii. SOURCE OF UNDERSTANDING b. GOD IS MY SALVATION i. MY STRONG FORTIFIED PLACE ii. A PLACE THAT REMOVES MY FEAR c. GOD IS MY STRONGHOLD i. MY DEFENSE ii. THE STRENGTH OF MY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Easter Means To Me

Contributed by Gerald Manning on Apr 4, 2012

"What Easter Means to Me" is a short from the heart sharing that covers six points: Excitement, anticipation, Surprise, Theology, Expectation, and Renewal.

WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME 4-4-12 Bluefield VA UMC Lenten Service 1. Easter means EXCITEMENT about an EMPTY TOMB! I don't know about how it was for you, but when I was a very young fellow, Easter was a very important holiday. Now, I didn't know about the crucifixion, or the resurrection. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus At The Temple

Contributed by Rich Cook on Apr 25, 2012

A short outline about what Jesus did in the Temple during Holy Week, and also what he does in our hearts today.

Jesus and the Temple Seeds: Bible app study note 1. Matthew 21:12-17. 2. I love when the bad guys get what’s coming to them. In the movies or on a TV show, it’s almost “therapeutic” to see the bad guys get theirs. 3. That’s what we feel most often when we read these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Return Of The Seventy-Two Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 11, 2014

The return of the seventy-two disciples from their short-term missions trip in Luke 10:17-24 shows us the reasons for their joy.

Scripture After Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, which lasted perhaps for as long as two years, “he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51). Jesus continued to teach while on his journey to Jerusalem. He also sent seventy-two disciples in pairs on a short-term missions trip. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stars Of Heaven Falling (A Brief Observation With Profound Revelation)

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 21, 2012

Sermon Central. This short message produces profound thought in light of recent events in Israel and correlation with Revelation. Please comment with your thoughts.

STARS FALLING FROM HEAVEN By William Akehurst, HSWC Somewhere on a back country road along the Maryland/Pennsylvania state lines. Friday night, around 10pm, I was traveling down a lonesome country road with a great view of the star studded sky that night. I took notice when in the sky before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Love Jerusalem Like The Messiah Loves Her?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 20, 2013

A short talk challenging us to start to love Zion, to love Jerusalem with the love that the Messiah has for her; and also to pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

In Luke’s Gospel after Jesus was baptised (3:21) he was led by the Holy Spirit into the desert where he was tempted by the devil for forty days (4:1-2). After resisting the devil Jesus returned to his home town of Nazareth in Galilee. He went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

The Truth Hurts, But Here's Help Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

John describes the universal lost condition of humankind and its cure in six short verses, what Paul in Romans takes chapters to develop

The Truth Hurts, But There's Help I John 1:5-10 Introduction Last week, we saw the importance of grounding our faith in Jesus who is both God and human. John wanted us to know that he witnessed with his eyes, ears, and hand the earthly Jesus. This experience had forever changed John, and now he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happened To The Power?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 26, 2014

God is not short on power, so why is it that we do not have all of it that we should? Let us search for some possible answers.

What Happened to the Power? Mt. 17:14-21 14 ¶ And when they were come to the multitude, there came to him a certain man, kneeling down to him, and saying, 15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. 16 And I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - A Call Back To The Secret Place With God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 10, 2013

An outline of a short talk plus video link given at our Come Together informal worship service on Sunday 10 March 2013

Bishop Tom Wright’s translation of Matthew 6 verses 5 to 8 goes like this: Jesus said, “When you pray, you mustn’t be like the play actors. They love to pray standing on street corners so that people will notice them. I tell you the truth: they have received their reward in full. No: when you pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Faithful Sayings In The Pastoral Epistles

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013

The "faithful sayings" are short succinct statements of belief, worthy of full acceptance by all. They are a trademark of the letters of Paul to Timothy and Titus.

THE FAITHFUL SAYINGS IN THE PASTORAL EPISTLES. The hymn book of the New Testament church was no doubt the Book of Psalms, thus establishing the continuity of worship from synagogue to church. However, there are hints in Paul’s writings of other formulae which may have been used in public ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, 1 Timothy 4:8-9, 1 Timothy 3:1, 1 Timothy 1:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer - The Disciples' Prayer

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 14, 2013

A short talk, second in a series on prayer, in which I look at aspects of the Disciples' Prayer also known as the Lord's Prayer, or the Kingdom Prayer

Do you ever feel as if life is just too busy? Would you like to be able to slow down, focus on what’s important in life, and consider some of life’s big questions? Upon retirement I don’t think there are many people who say, “If only I’d spent more time at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is The Door To Salvation Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Jesus said, “I AM the Door”! Not that I am like a door or one of many doors – it is short and clear – I AM the Door!

Please turn to John 10:1-10. There are many diamonds to mine in this passage. Come and see. I. Significance of the sheep pen 1“Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. Most villages had a common ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist