Sermons on The Communion:

Kneeling In Awe Before The Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2011

We kneel in worship as Stephen did, in union with the prayer of Jesus in the garden.

Independence Day July 4, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The intersection of American Independence Day, these texts, and our continuing study of the Spirit of the Liturgy is providential, I believe. Our Scripture today, as every day, is directed to all humans, not just Americans. Our psalm reminds us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

Heart Seekers

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010

God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Blood?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

Why is the blood so important in the Christian belief?

Scripture But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. Ephesians 2:13 Let’s take a look at life! Us! The way God created us! God created us for fellowship and the free will to worship him. The Bible says that we are uniquely designed. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

A New Creation

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

If you are disappointed to have lived the life which you lived, the answer: try to be born again!

Une Nouvelle Créature Lecture : 2 Cor 5/16-21 et part. 17 : ASi quelqu’un est en Christ, il est une nouvelle créature. Les choses anciennes sont passées; voici, toutes choses sont devenues nouvelles.@ C=est important de comprendre ce qu=est un chrétien, pas simplement ce qu=il devrait tre, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation Is By Faith In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2007

We are called to pass on the baton of our faith as we received it. This sermon reminds us that salvation is by faith in Jesus and nothing else.

Sports days are upon us once again at our local schools and I had a sense of “been here before” when I was watching my son Matthew practising his sprinting and his baton changing in the relay races at the Junior School this week. Some of the baton changes were smooth and effective, others were slow ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Why Should We Praise The Lord?partiii Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • Praise is a natural response to the love of God

III- Praise is a natural response to the love of God God, our Heavenly Father loves us. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paradise Lost?

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 11, 2007

Jesus came to this earth to save us but while he was here he was looking for his one. Who would be the one that would truly believe in him just because of who he is not be cause of how he blesses us?

Paradise Lost? Luke 23:32-43 Pastor Ryan Akers Me- What is your greatest fear? Different for us at most stages in life. Children fear dark, bullies, monsters, youth fear rejection, not making the team, not getting into the college they want, adults fear losing a job, not getting a promotion, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Flourishing Church In Acts

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 2, 2015

How did the church grow? By what means did the church grow?

Change the packaging and people will come (Bassed On A John MacArthur Message) The new packaging is all about replacement True Or False - Do we need a:. • A ‘stage’ with a moveable acrylic glass lectern replaces the old wooden pulpit. • PowerPoint graphics replace the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Sheep Found Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 5, 2012

We are to allow Jesus Christ carry us, without resistance, now and till we are home forever with God.

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15. We noted previously from Luke 14 that large crowds were following Jesus Christ as He walked the earth about 2000 years ago. We noted from the “Great Banquet” in Luke 14 that God loves every person. Here in the beginning of Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

4 Ways To O-P-E-N The Gate Of The Promised Kingdom!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 6, 2012

Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke 4:18, using KJV, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To PREACH the GOSPEL to the POOR; He has sent Me to HEAL the BROKENHEARTED, To proclaim LIBERTY to th

O – Overview of CHRIST’s AUTHORITY! P – Preparation for the CONQUEST! E – Edification & Strengthening for the BATTLE! N – Navigation towards the PROMISED KINGDOM! INTRODUCTION: Jesus CHRIST fulfilled the Prophecy of Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2), in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:30, Leviticus 13:25-32

Denomination: *other

The Veil Removed

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

When we turn to Jesus, the veil is removed and we are free to see and experience God

The Veil Removed Ex 34 and 2 Cor 3 September 23, 2012 Intro: Have you ever had someone prescribe your response? It happens all the time – “you’ve GOT to see this movie, you are going to love it!” “I read the greatest book and you have to read it too, your life ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Lifted Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 1, 2012

The Council envisioned a humanity integrated, not split apart, and entirely in the image of Christ

Monday of First Week in Advent 2012 Gaudium et Spes When Roman general Titus stood on Mount Scopus in March of the year 70 AD, and looked toward the rebel city of Jerusalem, he learned by experience what many before him had known. Like Sennacherib and Nebuchadnezzar, Antiochus and Herod, he saw ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Like Lightning Lighting Up The Sky Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2013

In the Christian life, with suffering, God gives us wordless and imageless insights that strengthen and confirm faith.

Thursday of 32nd Week in Course Lumen Fidei To get a clearer understanding of today’s Gospel, we have to take it in context. First, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who wanted to know when the kingdom of God would come. Remember that this sect–really a kind of political party as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Unruly Freedom Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 11, 2014

God's plan is truly a surprise, but it is always directed toward our salvation and the spread of the Gospel.

Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2014 Joy of the Gospel The Holy Father’s letter on the Joy of the Gospel tells us: “God’s word is unpredictable in its power. The Gospel speaks of a seed which, once sown, grows by itself, even as the farmer sleeps (Mk 4:26-29). The Church has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:47-54

Denomination: Catholic