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Mary Worshipped

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

When we read of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing Jesus with that alabaster jar of nard we often focus on who she was, the worth of the perfume, what the disciples said, etc. But we often overlook what Mary was actually doing.

Matthew 26:6-16 (Please open your Bibles so that you can follow along) Two weeks ago we have took a look at Jesus clearing the temple of the livestock marketplace and currency exchange bank that had been set up in the temple in order to profit from the sacrifices and offerings which would be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Day Dawning Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 16, 2021

God is always at work, and His plans are always fulfilled according to His desire. We can take comfort in that truth. Our Lord never changes. There is hope and security in Christ.

A New Day Dawning Esther 8: 1-8 Take a moment to consider the range of emotion Esther and Mordecai have experienced up to this point in their lives. They were living with the other Jews, captive in Persia. Life may not have been terrible, but they were not free citizens of the kingdom. Esther is ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Copy Cat Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2014

A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 18

Revelation 13: 1 – 18 Copy Cat 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Seasoned Christian

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 25, 2021

Salt sustains life. It signifies faithfulness. Likewise, Jesus Christ represents salt: He preserves life, sustains life, and is faithful to His promises to us.

A Seasoned Christian Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another. - Mark 9:50 There are many Christians in our world today. And as Christians, we are called to show compassion, kindness, and love. We are to find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 29, 2014

Luke presents this "Gift of Hope" in Christ through: 1) The Divine Messenger (Luke 1:26), 2) The Divine Choice (Luke 1:27), 3)The Divine Blessing (Luke 1:28–30), and 4) The Divine Child (Luke 1:31-33).

Through the Advent season, the celebration of Christmas is arguably the most widely celebrated of all the world’s holidays, involving more people and nations than any other. But at the same time, it is perhaps the most misunderstood of all the major holidays. Other holidays honor famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Other

God Of Impossibilities - Luke 1:26-38 Series

Contributed by Maureen Hull on Nov 17, 2025

Title: God of Impossibilities - Luke 1:26-38 Speaker: Ralph Hull Series: Luke Date: November 16, 2025 Bible: Luke 1:26-38 An exposition of Luke 1:26-38

Luke is coming to his account number two, and we're so glad to have visitors today. We have been going through the gospel of Luke. The Lord is helping us as we traverse at a quite steady pace, taking large sections. I'm much more comfortable with a verse or half a verse, but I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Love Without Limits Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 19, 2008

God showed how much He loves us when He gave His Son to die for us.

The Cost of Showing You Care Despite the sluggish U.S. economy, this year lovebirds still planned to shell out an average of $123 each on Valentine’s Day, up from $120 last year and eclipsing the $101 of 2006. The total estimated cost for the U.S.: $17 billion, according to estimates by the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love: The Prerequisite To A Life Changing Experience Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

John paints a beautiful picture of God and the life of believers. He says that love is the preeminent attribute of God and this is seen in the cross. Christian love doesn’t happen by self-determination, it happens because of the abiding presence of Holy Spirit.

G.A. Studdert-Kennedy, the English chaplain poet, found himself alone one dark night on the cliffs of Dover, peering sightlessly into the darkness across the English Channel. His thoughts led him to wonder what kind of force lingered in the darkness. As he thought about who may be lingering in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Falling In Love With Jesus Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Nov 20, 2004

Two surprising announcements. How would you react?

Falling in love with Jesus Luke 1:1-4 Part II Based on the book by the same name by: Rubel Shelly The nature of the Gospels is summed up best by John; “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you may ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Gratitude Glossary

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 24, 2020

What languages around the world can teach us about biblical thanksgiving.

The Gratitude Glossary Genesis 6-9 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis chapter 6. This morning’s message is called “The Gratitude Glossary.” You guys know what a glossary is, right? It’s basically a list of words that are relevant to a particular subject or hobby. Every hobby or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 28, 2013

A look at the life of Joseph - how God used his circumstances to provide an example of "How to forgive one another"

After 36 years of life, I have come to the conclusion of the following: if we as Christians would forgive one another as Christ Jesus has forgiven each one of us, the Body of Christ could move forward as a mighty army - and not limp in neutral as a wounded/divided militia! Forgiveness is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

..but God Meant It For Good Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 26, 2019

God works behind the scenes to accomplish His will

But God part 5 ...but God Meant It For Good Genesis 50:20 1. Joseph’s Troubles (Genesis 37-40) ? Beloved of his father. (Genesis 37:1-11) Genesis 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. ? Betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Was The Early Church Socialist, Even Communist? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2021

Some commentators and politicians who belong to the Superficialist School of Bible Interpretation really mess up when they say Christians should be socialists because the early Church was.

Jesus told His disciples, "Blessed are you poor" as Luke records it, and Matthew writes "Blessed are the poor in spirit." Filled with the Holy Spirit, the early Christians, or many of them, decided to take Jesus literally. They pooled their resources, as Luke records in the Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35, Acts 5:1-11, Romans 15:25-26, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Luke 6:20, 1 Timothy 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic