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The Wages Of Sin Are Death, But After Saturday Comes Sunday

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 3, 2018

But the fruits of vice are vicious. Sin appeals to our basest passions.

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost 2018 Extraordinary Form Let’s take an imaginary journey in space and time. Let’s go back to the first day after the execution of Jesus of Nazareth. This was the first Holy Saturday, but it felt anything but holy to the disciples of the murdered Messiah. They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23, Matthew 7:15-21

Denomination: Catholic

The Sovereignty Of God And Human Responsibility. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2023

The true Wisdom is revealed to the children of God.

THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD AND HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY. Abridged. Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30 I). Matthew 11:16-19. The children were out playing on the streets. ‘Let’s play weddings,’ suggested the girls: but the boys would not. ‘Let’s play funerals,’ countered the boys: but the girls ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Between Life And Death

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

The choice of life and death is in your hands. Nobody can make that decision for you. Your lifestyle on earth determines where you will spend eternity.

“Now listen! Today I am giving you a choice between life and death, between prosperity and disaster...Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. Now I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, so that you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021

By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Moment To Decide

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2024

Every generation has a defining moral question, often between life and death, but always between good and evil. In the nineteenth century, it was for the right to choose ownership of other humans, or against the exploitation of slaves.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Course 2024 Today’s Gospel hits the lukewarm Christian right in the gut, if it first has an encounter with his head. Christ’s disciples have asked Him if there will be only a few humans saved. Jesus jumps right to the main point, telling them something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Lord Is My Salvation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2024

The name Jesus means 'The LORD is salvation.' It is He who has saved me!

THE LORD MY SALVATION. Psalm 118:14-21. This Psalm is the last of the processional Psalms which were sung by pilgrims on their way up to Jerusalem for the great Jewish feasts. There are echoes of the Passover, and anticipations of the death and resurrection of Jesus. PSALM 118:14 takes us back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Father

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Aug 26, 2024

We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God.

“The Heart of the Father” Luke 15:11-32 We can learn much from the parable of the ‘prodigal son.’ We learn from the ‘prodigal,’ the elder brother, and about the heart of Father God. 1. Things we know about the heart of Father God • "I will seek what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Foursquare

The Blood Of The Covenant.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 26, 2025

The ratification of the Book of the Covenant: 'not without blood.'

THE BLOOD OF THE COVENANT. Exodus 24:4-8. This short passage informs us of the writing (EXODUS 24:4a) and ratification of the “Book of the Covenant” (EXODUS 24:7a). This book consists of the case laws and moral exhortations of Exodus chapters 21 to 23. Moses appears to have written these down ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Distinction Between Forgiveness, Reconciliation, And Forgetting Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and it's often misunderstood as being synonymous with reconciliation and forgetting.

Forgiveness is a fundamental aspect of the Christian faith, and it's often misunderstood as being synonymous with reconciliation and forgetting. However, the Bible teaches that these three concepts are distinct and should not be conflated. Forgiveness: Letting Go of the Debt Forgiveness is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:25, Matthew 6:12

Jehu's Rebuke (2 Chronicles 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 16, 2025

Do we receive God's rebuke?

Would many national leaders listen to the rebuke of a modern day man of God? Let’s look at 2 Chronicles 19. Did Jehu the seer chastise Jehoshaphat for collaboration with a wicked king? Should we choose alliances carefully? Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned in safety to his house in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Performance Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Communication, Trust, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Health

Who Is Jesus? -- A Palm Sunday Lesson

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 20, 2002

Biblical claims about Jesus are presented to refute popular myths about JESUS.

(Power point and outline available) Begin message by inviting children to platform: Have on hand a bucket full of rocks and stones. Read scripture passage and direct children to spread palms and join in the shouting of the crowds in v. 38. After saying these things, Jesus headed straight up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

Shackles Of A Saved Soul Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 2, 2018

For the woman who has a husband is bound by the Law to her husband as long as he lives.

Shackles of a Saved Soul Romans 7:1–14 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Get Dressed! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Sometimes people are so content they get into a spiritual rut where nothing ever changes. Part of the problem is with us preachers. There is so much Sermonic Sominex dispensed in churches today, it lulls people to sleep.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 13, verse 11. Today I want to talk to you about “Wake Up and Get Dressed!” So you won’t have to keep looking at your watch, I’m putting a clock up here for you. I know for some of you, when you come to church and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Shed Blood [part 2] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 2, 2020

For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh. How much more shall the blood of Christ,

14. How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? How much more shall the blood of Christ, Since the blood of Jesus is infinitely more precious than the blood of an animal ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13-22

Denomination: Baptist