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The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hidden Wisdom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 9, 2021

In Corinth, what kind of preaching was Paul inspired to use as the most effective?

In Corinth, what kind of preaching was Paul inspired to use as the most effective? 1 Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. Many would be tempted to try and electrify a new crowd with “lofty ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Has You Covered?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 14, 2016

Many are religious and many claim Christ but will they have the right covering when Jesus arrives?

Isaiah chapter 29 starts with woe, but ends in an awesome WOW! God is speaking to His rebellious children of judgment in the first thirteen verses, but speaks of revival and restoration in the remainder of the chapter. I find it profound that the switch from judgment to blessing starts after verse ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Ask Jesus To Leave?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 23, 2013

When we cling to and refuse to forsake sin, habits, and less than admirable behavior, we are asking Jesus to leave us. Jesus wants to "cast out" those behaviors in our life if we'll let him.

If you are familiar with “The Andy Griffith” show, you may remember the loveable character named Otis. He was well known around town as being “the town drunk.” He was harmless and seemed to be more of a town mascot. However, this was not the case in our story in Luke. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Analysis Of "Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America”, Part 1

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 3, 2025

In Blinded By Might: Can The Religious Right Save America, columnist Cal Thomas and pastor Ed Dobson examine what they believe to be the reasons resulting in the disparities between theory and practice in regards to this particular socio-political movement.

One of the inevitable lessons of history is that political plans and agendas are seldom implemented as initially conceived irrespective of the nobility of intention or even piety motivating such aspirations. Evangelical conservatism, also commonly referred to as “The Religious Right”, would prove ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dysfunctional Families All Over The Place

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 26, 2025

By seeking the Lord, we will find Him, in word and sacrament, each week as we gather here. By His power our sins are forgiven, and we are filled with His grace, His very life. We can smile always because of God’s deliverance.

Fourth Sunday of Lent 2025 Forty years did the people of Israel travel here and there through the southern desert. That was time enough for their nation to become the butt of jokes for all the people around them. It’s true that when Joshua took command from Moses, now taken to God, the Lord dried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Psalm 34:2-7, Joshua 5:9, Joshua 5:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

You Can Choose To Go Home Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

There are so many things that just won't get you home, but there is one thing that will always get you home, and that is choosing to go home. He chose to get up, and he chose to start walking, and he chose to continue walking, and he chose to walk all the way home.

Did you ever run away from home? I did once, and sat out in a field, and nobody came after me. Life gets boring fast alone in a field of weeds, and I was getting hungry so I decided to go home, and that is how most people get home. How did the Prodigal son ever get back home? The father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Standing In Awe

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 28, 2022

A sermon for Transfiguration of Our Lord, Year C

February 27, 2022 The Transfiguration of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36 Standing in Awe Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Every year in February, there’s an amazing natural phenomenon occurring at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Parables Of The Father's Love Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus tells three parables illustrating what it means to be lost, heaven¡¦s joy when the lost are found and how the loving Father looks to save people.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 41 ¡§Parables of the Father¡¦s Love¡¨ Luke 15:1-32 As we open our study of Chapter fifteen, the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling again. ¡§Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Wild Man Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jul 16, 2003

This is a message in a series I preached on Witnesses of Jesus Christ. Each message is preceded by a dramatic monologue, which is included.

Demoniac (Adapted from a drama originally performed by Curt Cloninger) “You go way from me. You go way from me. I know who you are, Jesus; I know who you are! You a holy man; You a holy man Don’t come up here by me; don’t come up here by me! No! No no no no no! Don’t come up here; don’t come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do When You Mess Up Bad! - Parable Of The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 13, 2004

Jesus uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to teach us some important things about God the Father.

“The Stories that Jesus Told” Sermon # 1 “What To Do When We Mess up Bad” or The Parable of the Loving Father Luke 15:11-32 It has always troubled me that you as a congregation seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Like Witnessing

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 28, 2005

There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. This message gives you Biblical truths to sharing about God’s gift of Salvation

Turn your Bibles to John 4:13-14 Title: Christ-like Witnessing Theme: Following the Lord’s Example in Witnessing Introduction: There is no greater honor than to be a part God’s work which is telling others about Jesus Christ. In John chapter four Jesus is passing through Samaria. When He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 2, 2004

Jesus tells of God’s wonderful grace and His all-encompassing love by relating the three experiences of the wasteful son: Rebellion, Repentance, and Rejoicing!

The Prodigal Son by Scott R. Bayles (after Warren Wiersbe) Church of Christ Several years back, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated, what--if any--belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time, until C.S. Lewis wandered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 3

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

We need to unwrap the errors of the Quran and expose the so called "Satanic Verses" Muhammad wrote while he was under the power of Satan.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 3 8. We Must Unwrap The Satanic Verses In The Quran. a. The Evidence Presented. Muslims frequently use the phrase "bring forth the proof". Well as we sometimes say, “Here’s the beef!”… · Four early biographical writers of Muhammad’s life document this event. Muslim ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Ptifall: How We Get Into And Out Of Sinful States

Contributed by Justin Hatfield on Aug 8, 2001

Luke 15:11-16:1 By looking at the story of the prodigal son, we can see how we fall into sinful states, what it means to be in a siful state, and how we get out of the sinful states we are in.

“Playing Pitfall” “How we get into and out of sinful states.” When I was younger my family owned an “Atari,” how many of you remember those? It was great state of the art technology! You had this joystick and just one little button to mash. I thought it was great. Even ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ