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Why Should We ‘raise Holy Hands In Prayer’? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 17, 2015

What do we do with Paul's instructions for us to "raise holy hands in prayer"? Why would he ask us to do that?

WE'RE SUPPOSED TO DO WHAT? Paul commands us to lift holy hands in prayer. - 1 Timothy 2:8. WHY DO THAT? We can use our body’s position to focus our heart’s direction. SOME "HOLY HANDS" EXAMPLES: 1. Hands lifted skyward is an expression of surrender. 2. Hands cupped before you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection A.3 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Should Grieve

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Scripture calls us to 'weep with those who weep’. We grieve over suffering. We should also grieve over sin.

In my first two Reflections I considered prayer. Our first response to coronavirus, as a church and as a nation, should be to pray. Another response we must make is to grieve. Paul wrote in Romans 12:15, ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep’. Some weeks ago I travelled up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:15

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Series

Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015

Is there a Jezebel spirit in your church? We've allow things to go on in the church on behalf of Jezebel and have not put it out from the church.

The Church on Trial Pt. 4 When the Church Put Up With What It Should Have Put Out Revelation 2:18-23 18) To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like blazing fire and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 19) I know your deeds, your love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Should We Respond To God's Amazing Love? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 13, 2020

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? 1. God wants us to appreciate His love (vs. 9,13). 2. God wants us to abide in His love (vs. 9-11). 3. God wants us to apply His love (vs. 12-16).

How Should We Respond to God's Amazing Love? The Gospel of John John 15:9-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 13, 2020) BACKGROUND: *For many weeks now, we have been studying the night before Jesus died on the cross for our sins. That's because God's Word puts a great emphasis ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Love Our Enemies, What’s In It For Us?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 24, 2019

Maybe we should ask, what harm can be caused by not loving our enemies; does it really work against us, does it do us that much harm.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th February 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 45:3-11, 15 1 Corinthians 15:35-38,42-50 Luke 6:27-38 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27, Genesis 45:3

Denomination: Episcopal

Seven Hebrew Words Every Christian Should Know- Tohu- Worthless Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 2, 2017

TOHU is not a word we would want associated with our spiritual life.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope you have enjoyed our journey through the 7 Hebrew words every Christian should know. • As we live life we have to make a major decision, that decision is HOW AM I GOING TO LIVE MY LIFE? • Put another way, one of the gifts we all have is time; however, the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Asked "should We Pay Our Taxes?"

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 1, 2020

Jesus is in a Catch 22 position when he is asked "should we pay taxes to Caesar or not", See how he deals with it and what effect this can have on our lives

Sermon: Story: A man came to an Anglican Church and asked to see the Vicar. “Vicar,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Vicar said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Anglicans don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try the Baptist church down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

"9 Unimaginable Words That Should Guide Every Prayer"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jul 24, 2021

This is a sermon I preached on the great prayers of the Bible.

Title: “9 Unimaginable Words that Should Guide Every Prayer” Script: Mt. 26:36-46 Type: Series Where: GNBC 7-26-21 Intro: Shortly before his death as a martyr at the command of Spain’s Phillip II, the principal author of the Belgic Confession, Guido de Brès, wrote from prison the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Need To Make Time For What Should Be First In Our Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2021

God ought to have preeminence in my life. And I can check to see if that is the case by what I talk about with others.

INTRODUCTION We only have one life to live, and we can either waste it or we can invest it. You cannot do both; you are either going to waste your life or invest your life, but you cannot do a little of each. Jesus tells us that in His Sermon on the Mount. He says: you cannot serve two masters. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Which One Should We Prioritize,physical Fitness Or Spiritual Fitness? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2024

In today's world, physical fitness has become a top priority for many people.

We spend hours at the gym, running, and engaging in various physical activities to maintain a healthy body. However, as Christians, we must remember that our spiritual fitness is equally, if not more, important. LET US explore the importance of both physical and spiritual fitness, and why we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 12:1-3

The Wonder Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2013

David said, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” What makes forgiveness such an incredibly valuable thing? Where does it originate? What are 3 wonderful effects of being forgiven?

THE WONDER OF FORGIVENESS Ps. 32:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013

No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others!

Forgiveness June 2, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter the offense against you, if you are forgiven by God, then you CAN forgive others! Focus Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Supplemental Passage: "Therefore if you are presenting your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Response To Sin

Contributed by David Hersey on Feb 7, 2023

What is a Christian's response to sin? How is it overcome? How are we forgiven?

Responding to our own sin. 1 John 1:5-2:6 5 This is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you, that God is Light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Road To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011

Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gamble That Paid-Off" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 25, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the Roman Soldiers displayed circumstantial ignorance and was forgiven.

25 November 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Roman Soldiers were forgiven for executing the death sentence and gambling for Jesus’ garments. REFERENCES: Psalm 22:18-23 (NIV); Luke 23:33-43 (NIV); John 19:23-25 NIV (Power only through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Pentecostal