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It's Almost Here!!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Power Of Persistence

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on May 18, 2020

Persistence is the ability to maintain action regardless of your feelings; it is the ability to continue even when you feel like quitting.

21 Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” 23 Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope And Confidence

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 18, 2019

We live in a world that is filled with crime; slider crimes, drive-by’s, and various ‘get rich quick schemes.’ No wonder there’s so much confusion, despair, and hopelessness in the world.

The Bible tells us in Hebrews 11:1-3: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Philippians 3:4-16, Exodus 1:15-22, Exodus 2:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 17, 2005

To be like Christ is to be a servant !

To Be Like Christ Mark 10:42-45 These words of Jesus are spoken in response to a request made by James & John. I. The Ambitious Request. V.35-37 And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, come unto him, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Baptist

New Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 11, 2003

The Christian life is a life of subission to each other

What’s Church all about? Ephesians Series EPHESIANS 5:21-6:9 NEW RELATIONSHIPS Paul has gone from what the church is to what we should be. In the church, our relationships should be greatly different than they were before we met Jesus. Verse 21: Submit to one another Submission is a bad word in ...read more

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Overcoming The Critic

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007

About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring For Oneanother

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 17, 2007

Christ followers are to care for each others needs in the body of Christ.

Caring for Oneanother Gal 6:1-5 Peanuts- Lucy asks Charlie Brown “Why are we here on earth?” Charlie Brown, “To make others happy.” Lucy -“Then why are others here?” Most Americans would answer, “To make me happy!” You don’t think so? So why are so many upset with others when they don’t make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

Sorting through the idea of faith versus works

WWJBD Part 2 – “Faith That Works” James 2:14-26 I could tell you countless stories of growing up with 2 brothers. But the one that sticks out in my mind as most traumatic was the time we were living in a small rental house while my dad was building the house they live in now. I had just gotten ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worth Of Worship (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

How we worship shows how much worth we give God.

May I ask all the fathers to please stand up? Happy Father’s Day! Let me pray for you… Have you ever wondered, “What’s the difference between father’s day and mother’s day?” A boy answered, “Well, Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day… only you don’t spend so much on Father’s Day.” That’s why ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherd The Flock Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 21, 2008

When serving God’s people is no longer viewed as a privilege, man has a tendency to corrupt spiritual leadership.

1. Spiritual leadership is NOT something one takes upon himself. a. It’s a privilege, a stewardship God entrusts to men & women in overseeing the ministry of His flock. 1 Peter 4:10 As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quest For Beautiful Feet

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008

Our commission is to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world.

Title: The Quest For Beautiful Feet Text: Romans 10:13-15 Theme: Our commission is to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to a lost and dying world. Introduction Illustration: Unnecessarily Blind A woman named Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. "I just can’t believe it!" she gasped as the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Always Be Ready Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 6, 2017

Christ's Lordship, Readiness to Witness, Hope, Respect

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Always Be Ready 1 Peter 3:15 (p. 851) February 12, 2017 Introduction: A few years ago I was walking out of one of our worship services after it was over and I walked past a staff member who was having an animated conversation with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tales Of Vomit, Tanin, Poop And Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 13, 2017

It’s like looking at Jesus on the cross. We can look at him on the cross and see how much he loves us. But it’s too big. How are we meant to copy that? So Jesus shows us something we can copy. He kneels down and washes his followers feet.

The Cup - well I am hoping they are just tannin stains on the inside. Looking round at the flat I am guessing they are worse than that. Some houses are untidy. My house is untidy. This house wasn’t untidy. It was filthy. Dirt. Crumbs. Mouldy bits of food. Wrappers and scraps of packaging. Dust. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

How Will They Know God Loves Them? Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Feb 13, 2019

How do people know that you are a Christian? What it is about you and your life when they look at you that says, "They're one of them Christ followers"? And what is your life telling them about Christianity and Christ?

INTRO: How do people know that you are a Christian? Is it by the way you live? Is it because you don’t do certain things that they do? You don’t say the same words that they do or watch the same filth or hang out with the same people? Is it because they know that you go to church on Sundays? ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ