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The Kingdom Is Like A Mustard Seed

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Sep 5, 2019

Jesus spoke of many parables regarding the Kingdom. Jesus in His earthly mission inaugurates the Kingdom. As King He is the embodiment of it. In power He demonstrates it and in truth proclaims it. He breaks through fear bringing freedom and healing.

Jesus spoke of many parables regarding the Kingdom. Jesus in His earthly mission inaugurates the Kingdom. As King He is the embodiment of it. In power He demonstrates it and in truth proclaims it. He breaks through fear bringing freedom and healing. Today let us look at the Kingdom as a mustard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:1-3, Luke 24:33, Acts 13:44-49, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Lead Us Not

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 9, 2019

Take time to grasp the heart of what Jesus was teaching when he said, "Lead us not into temptation."

Lead Us Not Enjoying the Protection of A Disciple’s Prayer There is a danger in Christendom. There is a movement of making changes to the Word of God which appear to be good ones. Here is one of the latest: A respected religious leader changed the phrase in Matthew 6:13 from, “lead us not into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dawning Of A New Day Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THIS IS THE FINAL IN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON A JOURNEY TO THE CROSS FOR EASTER THROUGH THE BOOK OF MATTHEW.

THE DAWNING OF A NEW DAY MATTHEW 28:1-20 THE PASSAGE THAT WE ARE ABOUT TO LOOK AT, MARKS THE CLIMAX OF THE ENTIRE GOSPEL. IF THERE IS NO RESURRECTION, THEN THE ENTIRETY OF CHRISTIANITY IS A HOAX AND WE WHO BELIEVE ARE TO BE PITIED MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE. PAUL TEACHES: 1 CORINTHIANS 15:19: IF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Witness To The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 12, 2020

We must illumine the darkness of the world by bearing witness to the light of Jesus so that others may come to faith.

AMERICANS SEEM TO BE FASICNATED WITH LAW AND JUSTICE. ONE ONLY NEEDS TO LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF DETECTIVE AND COURT-ROOM PROGRAMS ON TELEVISION TO SEE WE ENJOY THE SUSPENSE OF SEEING THE TRUTH FINALLY REVEALED. WE FOLLOW THE STORYLINES OF OUR FAVORITE PROGRAMS AS EVIDENCE IS PRESENTED, TESTIMONIES ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, John 1:19-28, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Timothy 4:2, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

The Blessings and Privileges of the Born Again Christian

1. You have been filled with the love of God 2. You now have God’s love pouring into your heart at all times, no matter where you are or what you are doing. "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5, Galatians 4:6, Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022

We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Boundless Church

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 14, 2022

The church was given to us by the mighty hands of the Father in heaven, and as we navigated through the scriptures we see the glorious unlimited grace poured out from generation to generation to perfect the people of God through the Father's mercy and unmerited favor.

SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 KJV I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.3 And, behold, the angel ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is An Evangelist? Series

Contributed by Romesh Daniels on Jan 26, 2021

Who is an Evangelist? What are they called to do? What does scripture say about who an evangelist is and what his/her calling is?

Friends, when I say ‘evangelist’, what is the image that appears in your mind? How would you describe an evangelist? What words would you use to describe an evangelist? Well, I would like you to take a moment and write down what comes to your mind first for the above questions before reading the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Unity: The Countdown To Pentecost - 13 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

We have been pointing toward Pentecost! We want to know what it means to be awakened by God's Spirit!

May 24, 1998 John 17:20-26 THERE WAS A BIG HOLE IN THE SKY. A loud silence! Jesus was gone! They stood there with their faces turned up and their mouths open. Two shining beings brought them confirmation of what somehow they already knew: they knew this was a forever kind of change. Things were ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Nazarene

God Travels With Us Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021

We are privileged to have our God with us and who promised that he travels with us in all our life journey from the day we have committed to him. Read and enjoy and share with others.

Theme: He travels with us Text: Isaiah 41:1-24 Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever!! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Our Annual theme, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

We Act With Great Boldness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

We act with great boldness because Christ removes the veil. We act with great boldness because the Holy Spirit gives us freedom. "So do not be ashamed about the testimony of our Lord" 1 TIMOTHY 1:8a

“WE ACT WITH GREAT BOLDNESS” (Outline) September 4, 2022 – Pentecost 13 – 2 CORINTHIANS 3:12-18 INTRO: The first verse in our text today reminds us we can act with great boldness as Christ followers. Yes, bold actions. Even though we confess that we are humble sinners. We do not deserve any of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Called To Be A Covenant People (2017)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022

…. one of the four Servant songs. The message seems to be about the nation of Israel at face value. However, the message can be applied to when Jesus came in the first advent. Jesus literally embodied what this text meant as a prophecy that was fulfilled through Him.

Isaiah 42:1-9 1. "Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and he will bring justice to the nations. 2. He will not shout or cry out, or raise his voice in the streets. 3. A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church Scatters Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023

Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Acts 26:9-11, Acts 11:19, Acts 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Does It Mean To Be Commissioned?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 6, 2023

Isaiah’s perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God’s significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

Isaiah 6:1-13 The image of absolution that Isaiah gives advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Plans For His Church

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 28, 2022

A sermon to promote participation in a church-wide prayer emphasis to seek God''s direction.

In Isaiah 55:8-9 (NIV), we are told: “‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.’” Often times, we think we know how to go about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist