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The Parable Of The Weeds Among The Wheat: A Lesson In Spiritual Growth By Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Feb 25, 2024

However, there will come a day of reckoning, a time of harvest when the separation between the righteous and the wicked will occur. The harvesters will gather the weeds and throw them into the fire, while the wheat will be brought into the owner’s barn.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Today, let us delve into the profound teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ as recounted in the Gospel of Matthew, specifically in the passage from Matthew 13:24–43. In this passage, Jesus shares with us the parable of the weeds among the wheat, revealing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Battered, Wounded, But Complete Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 29, 2021

Scripture doesn’t record all Christ's wonderful takings on of our burdens, but I bet He even helped put out neighborhood fires and built some barns.

Twenty-Seventh Sunday in Course The readings today revolve so much around the Divine gift of marriage that we cannot ignore that teaching of Jesus. Marriage is a divine gift to bring together in an enduring bond what the devil and sin tried to separate not long after the creation of humans. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Hebrews 2:9-11, Genesis 2:18-24, Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Catholic

Reviving Our Faith: A Lesson From Elijah SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A critical examination of many churches today shows signs of weakness, lethargy, and decline. The once vibrant fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been obstructed by sin, personal desires, and evil forces.

The state of many churches today reveals weakness, apathy, and decline. The fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been hindered by sin, worldly influences, and spiritual opposition. To bring about a change, we must repair the altar of the Lord. The altar serves as a meeting place between the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Topics: Faith, Revival, Elijah

The 12 Apostles: James Son Of Zebedee

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 5, 2015

James had character flaws like being brash, bragging who'd be the greatest, wanting to call down fire on people and asking to sit on a throne next to Jesus. But he became an Apostle of love and became the first apostle to be martyred.

THE 12 APOSTLES: JAMES SON OF ZEBEDEE Mk. 3:17 INTRODUCTION A. HELL’S ANGELS 1. I was running a service station outside of Springfield Missouri one time. I had 16 pumps. It was a large station and along a major highway. 2. There were two men on the pay phones. I was outside taking money ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church Of Acts

Contributed by Tr Precht on Sep 14, 2006

Who was the Church of Acts? Who Are We Tody? We Must Strive to be The same church that was birthed on Pentecost

The Church of Acts “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Apostolic

Gosssip! Series

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Jun 27, 2005

Psithuristis is the Greek word for gossip. It has a hissing,snake-like,venomous sound to it. What does God’ Word say about gossip and how can we keep the eighth commandment?

Three pastors from a small community began getting together to form a kind of support group. After several weeks of building trust in one another, they began to share some of their darkest secrets. The Roman Catholic priest confessed to his problem with gambling and how he would sometimes lose his ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001

Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10, Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Cussing

Contributed by Gary Martin on Jul 19, 2018

"What Does The Bible Says About "Swearing, Dirty Words and By-Words”

Christian Cussing "What Does The Bible Says About "Swearing, Dirty Words and By-Words” What someone said: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-4

Denomination: Apostolic

Spiritual Discipline Of Silence And Solitude Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2021

A continuing look at spiritual disciplines to help us grow more like Christ.

Spiritual Discipline: Silence and Solitude August 1, 2021 I don’t think I need to tell you how crazy life is. We all have pressures and demands. They come in all different shapes, directions and sizes. Some are the result of our jobs, or are due to family situations or obligations. They come ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-37, Matthew 14:22-23, James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Words Are Necessary

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009

We’ve all heard the quote falsely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the gospel at all times. use words if necessary;" words are necessary and this message encourages believers to speak boldly.

MEN’S RETREAT – NOV 3, 2007 Speaking in the Fight Col.4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 1. Why speaking is a fight: hard to take a stand, etc. a. Speaking is difficult. i. We’re scared to speak! 1. It’s been said ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost

Contributed by Anthony Stander on May 22, 2021

Act 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

PENTECOST 2021 Act 19:1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, Act 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-2, Acts 1:8

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 29, 2007

The 7th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthews Gospel. This one centers around the power of words and how they can be misused Taken from Matt. 12:36-37, and Matt. 16:16-19

Matthew’s Unique Message #7 The Power of Words Matthew 12:36-37; Matthew 16:16-19 CHCC: Preached on July 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This month we celebrated Independence Day --- the day our Nation was born. The good old US of A is far from perfect, but no one can deny that we are a nation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Chocolate, Cake And Candy Business

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 19, 2010

The title is slightly tongue in cheek, but essentially this is an all-age talk given at a Baptism service where we had an extra 100 guests, many of whom were seekers, sceptics, and not-yet-Christians. The point of the talk was to tell people that being a

If we were going to start up a new business selling sweets, cakes and chocolates – really yummy, tasty, delicious chocolates and sweets; and if there were no advertising rules – what would we do to get people to buy them? What would we say? What colours would we use for the wrapper? What video ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Anglican

Explore The Earth, But Think Heaven.

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Jun 19, 2023

LUKE 16:24 "And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame."

EXPLORE THE EARTH, BUT THINK HEAVEN. LUKE 16:24 "And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame." COLLOSIANS 1:28 "Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying The Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2023

To conclude this study of the Beatitudes, the text in Matthew 5:3-10 is used as a TEMPLATE for prayer. Praying Scripture is a powerful way to apply truths to our own lives and reinforce our understanding of the passage.

PRAYING SCRIPTURE To complete our study of the Beatitudes, we will now use this portion of Scripture as a template for prayer. Learning to pray Scripture will strengthen your prayer life significantly. Some of you may have already learned to use the Lord’s Prayer in this way. That is the most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, John 15:5, Micah 6:8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:29, Romans 12:2, Psalm 121:1-4, Philippians 3:1-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic