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The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Walking With God

Contributed by Dale Morgan on Aug 29, 2019

What does it really mean to Walk With God

Walking With God Genesis 5:21-24 21 And Enoch lived sixty and five years, and begat Methuselah: 22 And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23 And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: 24 And Enoch walked with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Thaddaeus: The Misunderstood Disciple Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2023

You never get a second opportunity to make a first good impression. Jude changed his name to be a good testimony.

A. WHY MISUNDERSTOOD 1. The early church father Jerome, called him Trionius, i.e., the man with three names. a. Judas, Lebbaeus, Thaddaeus. b. Judah, Judas, Jude. 2. Name meaning Judas in Hebrew is Judah, i.e., praise. One of twelve sons (tribes) of Jacob. Jesus was from the tribe of Judah ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday - At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 3, 2001

Four women loved Jesus so much that they were willing to risk their own lives to be near Him as He hung there upon the cross.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2017) TEXT: John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:40-42 A. As you know, today is celebrated throughout the Christian world as "Palm Sunday" in remembrance of that day nearly 2,000 years ago when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:40-42, John 19:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The Shepherds And Wise Men

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 7, 2003

A look at the real Christmas as they shepherds and wise men experienced it.

We began the Advent season looking at Christmas through the eyes of the world. Last week we looked at Christmas through the eyes of Mary and Joseph. This week we want to look at Christmas through the eyes of the shepherds and wise men, and on Christmas Sunday we will look at Christmas through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Value Of Baptism

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002

This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

“The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desperate For Love Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 20, 2008

In Mark 5, Jesus meets a woman whose desperate, but determined. After touching his garment she is delivered!

Desperate for Love In Mark 5, we find that Jesus was a man on a mission. A very important mission. In fact, it was literally a matter of life and death. Jesus was on his way home, having just cross back over lake Galilee (this time their trip was apparently much less eventful). As always, a crowd ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Christian Church

The Servant Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 5, 2022

In his closing remarks, we see the heart of Paul. He meets the practical needs of the saints. he plans but submits to God's leading. He cares for those in ministry.

1 Cor 15:1-24 ESV CONCERNING THE COLLECTION FOR THE POOR – Paul Meets the Practical Needs of People 1Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-24, James 2:14-17, James 4:13-16, Romans 15:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Good Came Out Of Nazareth

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on May 6, 2001

NAZARETH WAS A TOWN WITH A LESS THAN HONERABLE REPUTATION. GOD BROUGHT SOMETHING GOOD OUT OF NAZARETH. THERE ARE A LOT OF "NAZARETH" PEOPLE IN THE WORLD. GOD CAN BRING SOMETHING GOOD FROM THEIR LIFE.

SOMETHING GOOD CAME OUT OF NAZARETH JOHN 1:35-46 (46) I. THE BEGINNING A. John Chapter 1 gives us the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and calling of the disciples B. As He called various ones they followed Him without question C. Nathanael’s response is different from the others D. It is not one ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46, John 1:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 7, 2002

Answers from a Great and Generous God

I want to tell you a story this morning - a story that really happened. It happened some time ago, as you`ll come to realise. It happened to a young widow to a young widow called Mary. Mary only had her widow`s pension to live on, plus a little extra for work she do at home whilst she tried ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Creditor

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 5, 2001

We were born into a debt we cannot pay

THE CREDITOR Our text is found in II Kings 4:1. Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha saying; Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear the Lord; and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27-30, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002

1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Difference A "W" Makes

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 28, 2006

Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH.

"What a Difference a "W" MAKES" ISA. 6:1-8 Prov. 29:18 WHERE THERE IS NO VISION THE PEOPLE PERISH. Tell the story of the church that let their "W" fall off. A church in a community brought a piece of property and built a building. They were exciting about serving the Lord. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral - Loving Elderly Lady

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2005

Funeral for Christian lady that was loved by all.

Open and Greeting: Rev. 1 1st Hymn (after Prayer) What a friend we have in Jesus Prayer Rev. 2 Scripture Reading Rev.3 2nd Hymn Rev. 4 – How Great Thou Art Eulogy: Rev. 1 (1 Corinthians 13:1-8) This afternoon we have come together to honor Ophelia Tucker. On February 11th she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Time Factors In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Gives my understanding of the three-and-one half year period.

TIME FACTORS IN THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION I. FACTORS WHlCH MAKE UNDERSTANDlNG DIFFICULT 1. First, we are dealing with visions which are often highly symbolical Let me illustrate. Suppose l have a dream which lasts a total of seven minutes. In the dream I see one week of my life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist