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Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time; 29th Sunday B -- Can You Drink The Cup?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 18, 2021

For training purposes, the supervisor suddenly handed the nurse a wine glass that happened to be on a nearby shelf. The "director" asked the nurse to "lose" her thumbs by tucking them into her palms. It was uncomfortable and difficult to hold the glass.

Jesus asked James and John, “Can you drink the cup that I drink?” To answer, One can use Theology as Drama. e.g. A supervisor and a nurse did a re-enactment when a patient was going to have an operation on her thumbs the following day. The nurse asked, "Why? What's the matter with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Catholic

Strength Tested

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2021

First Sunday in Lent, Series B

February 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:9-15 Strength Tested Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The gospel of Mark is the shortest of all four gospels. Mark writes his stories very tersely. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 10, 2021

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them.

Jesus is speaking to His disciples trying to encourage them. Jesus knows these men are about to face the darkest night of their soul. These men had been in many difficult situations before. Their leader was always there to guide and encourage them. But now, Jesus is about to leave them, they will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Should I Tithe 10% To My Church?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us holy.

Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce Let's talk about tithing! In my view, tithing is very important. God gives us Jesus, he gives us life, he transforms us, and makes us new in Jesus. He sends His Holy Spirit to live in us and make us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Proverbs 11:24, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

"I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21, Leviticus 19:15, Exodus 18:21, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your Time To Finish Well Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 1, 2023

Don't count time - make time count.

A. MEASURING TIME TO FINISH WELL 1. What is involved in finishing well? a. On time. b. Excellence. c. Cover all details. d. Includes all people involved. 2. You are registered for the race of life, and you are running. 3. You have been given gifts: a. Like money, spend it well. b. Like stocks and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14, Psalm 90:5-6, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

When Facing Midnight Danger Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Your fasting bridges the gap between your pain and God’s provision.

“But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” Acts 16:25-26 “At ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26, Matthew 25:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are We To Be Prepared To Face Doom Or Deliverance?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 11, 2024

In this passage of Scripture, God is placing judgment on a sinful world. Assyria had been a powerful nation. They were proud of themselves at how they conquered the various lands and its people.

The Patience and Power of God: Like Jonah, Nahum was a prophet to the capital of the Assyrian Empire, Nineveh, and he prophesied somewhere in the range of 663 and 654 B.C. Jonah had seen the city atone a century sooner, however it had fallen once more into devilishness. Assyria was controlling the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Sure Things In A World Filled With Maybes

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jun 16, 2001

In a world filled with uncertainties, there are three things we can be sure of - A salvation Sermon

Three Sure Things in A World Filled with Maybes Hebrews 9:27-28 Illustration: A bank in Binghamton, New York, had some flowers sent to a competitor who had recently moved into a new building. There was a mix up at the flower shop, and the card sent with the arrangement read, "With our deepest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Brent Ham on Oct 18, 2000

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit.

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, in the power of the Holy Spirit." (Vs. 13) Week after week Father Harris and I stand in this pulpit and do our very best to preach the word of God with love and faithfulness. In doing so we sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Isaiah 11:1-10

Some Things Never Change Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: 6 CONSTANTS IN THE EQUATION FOR DIVINE DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Clearly a Messianic Psalm I. (:1-3) PATIENCE IS STILL A VIRTUE ANSWERING THE COMPLAINT OF THE IMPATIENT DESPERADO Key = we need to "Wait patiently for the Lord" A. (:1) The Lord has Forgotten Me = I am all Alone "He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready & Faithful Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to remain faithful and prepared for the return of Christ, trusting in His role as a good shepherd and His promise of coming back, even though the exact time is unknown.

How many of you here today like to be prepared and ready for things? You’re the type of person that’s packed and ready for a trip a full week before you’re supposed to leave. You’ve got your meals all planned out and your groceries ordered up. Your linen closet is stocked and ready to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Faithfulness, Preparedness, Second Coming

Faith For Tomorrow

Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003

How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A God-Honoring Offering

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 19, 2004

A God-honoring offering

A God-honoring offering John 12:1-8 What constitutes a God-honoring offering? The text unfolds at a private dinner party in a home in Bethany a few days before Golgotha. The Lord Jesus is seated at the table with Lazarus and several close friends. Into the room walks a woman with an alabaster box. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Pays To Go Street Preaching: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Jul 18, 2003

Jesus said, " Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men"; testimony is given of how the Lord lead us into street preaching.

"And He saith unto them, Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men."- Matthew 4:19 Spurgeon (1) wrote, " I think I may say to every person whom I am addressing -If you are yourself saved, the work is but half done until you are employed to bring others to Christ. You are as yet but half ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational