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Fifth Sunday Of Lent, Year A- "Lazarus, Come Out!”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 16, 2023

We have a part to play in our coming out of the tomb

Reader’s Digest has printed many quirky items from the daily lives of ordinary people. Many of these items are quite amusing. For example, Jennifer Pace wrote a few years ago to tell about a billboard she passed while driving through Texas. The billboard read: “Stand Up and Be Counted for the 2000 ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45, Ezekiel 37:12-14

Denomination: Catholic

Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Pointing Out The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 15, 2023

The suggested response for how to process that and thank him is simply to be his friend.

In all the artwork that portrays our Gospel scene today, the artists show John the Baptist pointing at Jesus, often with his whole arm extended, saying, "Behold, the Lamb of God." The only people who are allowed to point at others, and even yell, are Drill Sergeants! John was not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis' Crreation

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 18, 2002

Working out conflict between science and Genesis Creation account.

Many people now believe the creation account in Genesis is a charming myth with no evidence for validation. However, I think we can look at Genesis in a reasonable and logical manner, seeing that it actually does support scientific research. The origin of the universe and especially of human life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Catholic

Who Are The Great Ones? Who Deserve The Awards?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2009

Saints are counter-cultural; saints are ordinary people doing extraordinary things that most people find crazy.

October 11, 2009 28th Sunday in Course Perhaps some of you were as puzzled and shocked as I was last week when a prestigious, high-profile international award was announced, and the winner was something of a surprise. Just a short time on the job, doing something entirely new, with the usual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Catholic

Fourth Sunday Of Easter, Year B- We Are All Sheep And Some Of Us Are Shepherds

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 22, 2024

There are problems with sheep too

Problems and challenges for shepherds and sheep-- Timothy Laniak in 2007 tells the story of a Bedouin Arab and an American scholar sitting under a tent discussing what it takes to be a true shepherd. The Jordanian shepherd insisted that the heart is the most important thing. He lamented, “My ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Be Great In Little Things

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 4, 2001

Christian responsibility of leaders

Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In Paul’s day it was neither large nor important. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Our Message Series

Contributed by Bill Lyle on Sep 13, 2006

A study in First Peter

1st Peter 1:22-25 Suffering from Happiness: Our Message Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Little Things Great

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

Introdcution to Colossians

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Pastor's Responsibility

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 27, 2005

Introduction to Colossians with respect to a pastor’s calling

Wycliffe Hall 2001 Do little things as if they were great, because of the majesty of the Lord Jesus Christ (Blaise Pascal) Background to the Book of Colossians: Colossae is a town in modern-day Turkey on the banks of the river Lycus, not all that far from Ephesus. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-16, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Anglican

What Does It Mean To Be "Perfect?"

Contributed by James Cloud on Dec 21, 2007

Exploring the principles that make us more Christlike.

What Does It Mean To Be Perfect? Illustration: (There was a young boy who had been writing God a note on how good he had been throughout the past year. He began by writing, “Dear God, I have been good for six months now and I think I deserve a good gift for Christmas.” Upon thinking about it he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Anglican

Following In The Steps Of James

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 21, 2021

A Patronal festival sermon that looks at some of the qualities of James, and how we can be inspired to seek out own gifts (illustration found on http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/e/evangelism.htm)

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), the world-famous violinist, earned a fortune with his concerts and compositions, but he generously gave most of it away. So, when he discovered an exquisite violin on one of his trips, he wasn't able to buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Anglican

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

"Godly Advice From A Godly Mother" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018

Most moms, I believe, can really identify with what I am describing here. USA Today wrote recently that “while 84% of moms today believe the stereotype of the “perfect mom” is outdated, 90% of moms still feel pressured to be perfect”

“Godly Advice from a Godly Mother” John 2:1-11 So it probably dates me a bit but these were the kinds of TV shows I grew up with: • Brady Bunch • Father knows best • Andy Griffith show • Leave it to Beaver And I will admit they helped shape my idea of what a family should look like ……. and to me ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011

The world's narrative about God is that God is an "Angry God" seeking to destroy us if we get out of line. But Jesus tells us that God is good and just. When we see the final picture, we will be amazed at how good and just God is.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Good” John 9:1-6 January 23rd, 2011 "Neither this man nor his parents sinned," said Jesus, "but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life.  As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Seeking Peace In The Spirit

Contributed by Tellison A Glover on Jun 13, 2011

This sermon is for Pentecost Sunday.

WHY WE SHOULD SEEK PEACE IN THE SPIRIT - PENTECOST 1 John 20:47-52 1. The Disciples Holy Spirit encounter o Today we celebrate Pentecost * Pentecost is a Greek word meaning 50th day * It symbolizes the days that we have journeyed from Easter * For Christian Pentecost recalls the descending of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:47-52

Denomination: Anglican