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Take Heart. It Is I

Contributed by Nathan Webb on Aug 16, 2023

A sermon for the Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost (Proper 14.) A look at the gravity of Jesus' appearance on the water in the midst of the storm.

“Take heart, it is I.” Jesus has just fed more than five thousand people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. The disciples are picking up twelve baskets of leftovers. Each one of them packs a basket with their travelling gear. It’s getting late and Jesus has told them, “It’s time to head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Faith Preserves Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 22, 2023

Jospeh preserved the entire Israelite nation as a result faith.

Faith Preserves Gen 45:1-15 1. Joseph put God first in his life this is why he is mentioned in the Faith Chapter as a hero of faith • Noah, by faith in building the ark (Ge 6:14-22; Heb 11:7). • Abraham, in forsaking the land of his birth at the command of God (Ge 12:1-4; Heb 11:8), • Joseph, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Sad Polygamy (Genesis 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 8, 2024

Were the patriarchs and matriarchs of our common faith filled with great imperfections and a great faith? Are we in the Church still so very imperfect, but also filled with a great faith? Let's look at Genesis 29.

Were God’s patriarchs and matriarchs very imperfect? Yet, were they also people of great faith? Is the same true of many church members today? After he left home to escape his brother’s threats, how did Jacob meet Rachel? Then Jacob went on his journey, and came to the land of the children of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Holds The Key To Human Happiness? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2024

We are shocked and horrified, but we are no longer surprised.

Palm Sunday 1964 Growing up in the 1950s and sixties, and going to Catholic schools, our Boomer generation hardly ever heard of things that are common today, and nobody knew that the Rockefeller foundation was funding researchers to reduce the Catholic population by finding a “Catholic ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-7, Philippians 2:6-11, Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Title: The Significance Of The Death Of Jesus: Good Friday Reflections By Pastor Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 26, 2024

As we reflect on the significance of Jesus' death on this Good Friday, may we be reminded of the immeasurable love and grace that He has lavished upon us. Let us respond with hearts full of gratitude and devotion, surrendering our lives to the One who willingly gave His life for our redemption.

Introduction: Dear beloved congregation, as we gather on this solemn occasion of Good Friday, we are called to reflect deeply on the profound significance of the death of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a time of somber remembrance, yet also a time of hope and redemption as we contemplate the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2024

The Church will go through many changes in Mark Jesus says the Temple will tumble and other issues will happen such deceivers will come, persecution will come, wars will happen, nation will rise against nation, earthquakes, famine and these are beginning of birth pains.

Mark 13:1-8 The Church The church Jesus says its future is Remarkable, but yet it will be challenging • The Church needs to watch, out Deceivers will come Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, `I am he,' and will deceive many. • The Church will go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Private Jets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2024

If Jesus rode in a "tube of demons" they would be cast out and people saved. You can fly economy and witness.

The topic was should pastors have private jets? My thoughts. Brother, the average Christian is not drawing negative attention to them buying a car. All I ever heard when I first got saved was that all preachers are in it for the money. I have striven to never have that said of me. I have most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:8-13, Romans 14:21-23, Romans 15:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

In The Garden Of Surrender: Jesus' Despair And His Acceptance Of God's Will

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 11, 2024

In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the desire for a different path. Yet, in this same moment, we also see the ultimate example of surrender and faith as Jesus submits to His Father’s will.

Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on one of the most poignant and human moments in the life of our Savior: His time of despair in the Garden of Gethsemane. In this moment, we see a side of Jesus that resonates with all of us—the side that feels pain, fear, and even the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Blessings Of The Blood Of Jesus

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 10, 2023

There are several blessings made available through the precious blood of Jesus Christ that was shed on the cross of Calvary.

The Blessings of the Blood of Jesus Study Text: Hebrews 10:16 - 22. Introduction: - In ancient times, the crucifixion was one of the most brutal punishments that Romans imposed on criminals. The victim was severely tortured and ultimately nailed to a wooden cross. -. This was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Everyone Needs At This Point Is … A Bar Of Toberlone.

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 14, 2023

On Good Friday all the churches in our area of all the different denominations go on a Walk of Witness - ending at the top of Northala Hill - the huge steep artificial hill built out of the rubble of the original Wembley station. This sermon was preached there.

What everyone needs at this point is … a bar of Toberlone. Toblerone is of course famous for its picture of the Matterhorn on the packet . (although as you may have seen in the news, they are about to change the picture. Perhaps they are about to replace it with a picture of Northalla Hills - after ...read more

Scripture: John 3:13-15, John 12:27-32

Denomination: Anglican

How To Experience The Meaning Of Holy Week--A Palm Sunday Message

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 18, 2002

A Palm Sunday message to prepare people for the Holy Week.

THE MEANING OF HOLY WEEK About 2000 years ago an event occurred in the Middle East that changed the world permanently. We’ll never be the same again. In fact, we date our calendars by this event. Every time you write a date, you’re using the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as the focal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:59-68

Denomination: Methodist

The Tomb Is Still Empty

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

Are there good reasons to believe that Jesus was raised from the dead? In this sermon I use Lee Stobel’s three "E"s to give proof of the resurrection.

Introduction: A. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone! Hope you are encouraged and uplifted by today’s worship! B. I thought we might start on the light side, with a little Easter humor. 1. What does the Easter bunny get for making baskets? 2 or 3 points, just like everyone else. (That’s a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Exists!

Contributed by Michael Westacott on Sep 28, 2002

This sermon is based on my outline "Is there really a God?" which presents 8 arguments for God’s existence.

Throughout the centuries mankind has always had some innate sense that there is a divine being. Today, scientists, philosophers and other academics discuss, debate and ponder over his existence. Is there really a God? Today we are going to look at the evidence that God does in fact exist. 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Adventist

Smyrna: Unto Death Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 17, 2021

Whatever the Christians were going through in Smyrna … whatever we are going through in our lives right now … Jesus not only knows what we are going through, He’s experienced it Himself.

Imagine having to hide to do what we’re doing right now because if we get caught, we would be arrested and tortured and made to renounce our faith publicly … or be executed. That was the situation and daily reality for the little church in the beautiful city of Smyrna. Smyrna is located 35 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Army Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016

The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ