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Nothing Ordinary About Our Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2022

Our evangelical mission is anything but ordinary.

This Sunday is best called the “3rd Sunday after Pentecost.” I say it is best called that because it reminds us that Christ’s Catholic Church is Pentecostal–evangelical in the original sense. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit, working in us individually, as families, and as community to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-18, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

Doing Battle In Charity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 12, 2021

Scripture reminds us to contend with others, Christian or not, with charity as our rule of engagement.

Homily for Monday of 11th week in Course 2 Cor 6: 1-10; Mt 5:38-42 There’s an old story that after the battle of Waterloo, someone was speaking to Lord Wellington about the superior courage of his soldiers. He is supposed to have said “our men were not braver than the enemy. They were brave five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10, Matthew 5:38-41, Psalm 98:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

Prescriptions From The Great Physician

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 1, 2024

The consistent theme throughout Psalm 37 is the assurance that evildoers are temporary and will be dealt with by God, and provides multiple ‘prescriptive pathways to promise’ as we walk with God.

Rx Great Physician The consistent theme throughout Psalm 37 is the assurance that evildoers are temporary and will be dealt with by God, and provides multiple ‘prescriptive pathways to promise’ as we walk with God. I. Prescriptions A. Prescriptions are only effective if they are taken as ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Use The Faith That You Have!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 12, 2024

God gives every believer a measure of faith. Little faith can do great things.

USE THE FAITH THAT YOU HAVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) Faith is mentioned over 336 times in the KJV, 458 in the NIV. FAITH DOES NOT MAKE LIFE EASY. FAITH MAKES LIFE POSSIBLE. WITHOUT FAITH ONE CAN NEVER PLEASE GOD… Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Luke 17:6, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Nov 4, 2024

A very important directive is found in Proverbs which has whole-life importance: "Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life." ~ Proverbs 4:23

Guard your heart - Watching & Guarding Above all else, guard your heart, for out of it spring the issues of life. ~ Proverbs 4:23 A. Biblically, the heart (our inner being) is the center of our affections, emotions and values. Above all else… the most important thing… is to guard you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Foursquare

Prepare His Kingdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 14, 2018

To "Prepare His Kingdom" John the Baptist inquiries about Jesus' Kingship through 1) The Request (Matthew 11:2-3), 2) The Reply (Matthew 11:4-6), and 3) The Recognition (Matthew 11:7-11)

Matthew 11:2-11 [2] Now when John heard in prison about the deeds of the Christ, he sent word by his disciples [3]and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or shall we look for another?" [4] And Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: [5] the blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Other

Never A Man Spake Like This Man

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 3, 2002

When the rulers sent deputies to arrest Jesus they returned without him saying "Never a man spake like this man".

Never a Man Spake John 7:37-44 Intro: Jesus had been speaking in Jerusalem -He had caused quite stir. John 7:37-44 -Some believed vs.41 (this is the Christ) -Some doubted. (It can’t be) vs 41-42 -There was great division. Vs. 43 -Some wanted Him dead. Vs 44 -The Pharisees had send ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Called Job

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 2, 2002

Biblical Character Study

INTRO: We have all known men or heard stories of men who have had a great tragedy befall them. But none of these men have lost all of their possessions, their family, and their health. Today, we want to look at a man who lost all of these things, and who still put all his faith and trust in ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Worship God Seeks

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 18, 2004

This message examines the worship and worshipers that God is seeking.

Worship That God Seeks John 4:19-24 I. God Is Seeking Worship Focused on Him (v. 23b) A. Some Focus on Other People 1. Due to Unresolved Conflict (Matt. 5:23-24) - If we are at odds with another brother or sister in Christ then we need to go to them and try and settle the matter. - Until we deal ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Sabbath

Contributed by Pete Nachtigall on Aug 23, 2003

A mandate that truly benefits the Church

The Sabbath The Sabbath is first mentioned in Genesis 2:1-3. God rested from His work. Was God tired? I don’t believe that He was tired. He made a conscious decision to cease His labor. So why did He institute this? The Law, OT, and the Sabbath Exodus 20:8-11 The big ten. Vs 8 – “Sabbath” means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

The Benefits Of Serving God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

There are many benefits to serving the Lord.

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org The Benefits of Serving God Psalms 103:1-5 Intro: The Psalmist in his quiet time of prayer is considering the great mercies of the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-3, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist

Easy Yokes And Light Loads

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 3, 2008

Through his life, his teachings and his presence, Christ Jesus has given us the right tools to handle with ease every burden life can throw at us.

Matthew 11: 16 – 19; 25 – 30 / Easy Yokes and Light Loads Intro: We live in a fast, instant kind of society. We want what we want and we want it right now! We have microwaves, drive-through fast food, pizza delivery, drive-up banking, drive-through car washes, e-mail and “instant messaging.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disorderly! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2013

Friends, after receiving the Gospel and accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, we have to whittle our lives and live a disciplined life; we have no excuse to live a disorderly life!

Disorderly! 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ‘But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.’ Life is an embarrassing mess today! There is an aggressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 16:19 – Part 1 - How To Un-Immobile The Ignition Of Your Faith

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Nov 19, 2013

What is Jesus talking about here when He speaks of the Keys of the Kingdom? Why would He give them to Peter? Acts 2:14-41 partly answers these questions.

Matthew 16:19 – Part 1 - HOW TO UN-IMMOBILE THE IGNITION OF YOUR FAITH Such a small and frustrating devise! How can my day be determined by something so insignificant? Yet when it has no life, I am stranded! I discovered this yesterday, and also that the shop over the road does not stock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Too Sensitive!!

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 10, 2013

Christians are too fast to get hurt feelings and then allow their hurt to cost them their souls.

TOO SENSITIVE!! Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction: A. In every community with the church, scores of unfaithful members. Make survey, shocked large number unfaithfulness due to hurt feelings. 1. Some have gone into complete apostasy 2. Others attend services but no longer active B. No doubt they feel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ