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Re-Crucifixion: The Response Of Love

Contributed by Robert Henrich on Mar 30, 2013

The Christian is called to respond to the world's increasing contempt, animosity and persecution not in kind, but in love, as Jesus taught and as Jesus did.

Remembering is a far richer reality for us than it is for the world. Coming together this Good Friday evening to remember Jesus’ act of supreme sacrifice, offered out of intense love for us, is more than just bringing it back to mind: here in the presence of our God, where we encounter the ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Divinely Organized Parade

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 26, 2011

When God puts on a parade, we need to pay attention.

Passage: Matthew 21:1-11 Intro: So it’s Thanksgiving week, so what are we doing with the Triumphal Entry? 1. well, what was revealed in that unusual parade is the basis for true thanksgiving. 2. want to be really thankful this season? 3. then let’s stand alongside this parade ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genesis 11 – Part 1 - Does God Approve Of Racism? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 11, 2010

God divided the languages and scattered them all over the world. Now why did the Lord do this? Does God approve of racism? It seems God wanted racial separation, not based on skin colour but on language? Why? God is not a racist! So what is happening here

Genesis 11 – Part 1 - DOES GOD APPROVE OF RACISM? Sydney has major shopping malls. I mean big and crowded with people. I couldn’t help thinking that as I looked down the floor of Westmead Shopping Centre in Sydney, there within a short space, were over 300 people walking towards me. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Profile: Recipient Of Mercy Series

Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Jul 6, 2015

This series entitled "PROFILE", meaning our profile in the eyes of the Living God.

9 But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Correctly Understanding Spiritual Leadership At Home Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

Spiritual leadership in the home is one of our primary environments of leadership and by far the most challenging.

The Challenge of leading at Home Spiritual leadership in the home is one of our primary environments of leadership and by far the most challenging. It’s often a hard topic for men to even talk about because they don’t know what to do or how to do it, have failed in attempts, or just lacked a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Love Expression

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrection: A Love Expression Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Everyone has been created by God to be the master of creation. Although he/she meets with difficulties in achieving this objective, he/she has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other

The Insidious And The Godly Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 28, 2021

God’s providence can take us down winding paths, paths that involve dealing with insidious people, yet still accomplishing His will.

The Insidious and the Godly (Acts 25:1-26:32) 1. Have you ever gotten a call from someone claiming to be from windows? Or how about a call saying it was the IRS and you faced going to jail if you didn’t make a payment? These scams, along with Ponzi schemes and other cons, can be described as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Lord Who Heals You

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 4, 2021

God is called Jehovah Rapha becase He has the ability to heal and make whole. He heals spiritually, physically and emotionally.

TEXT: Exodus 15:26 (NLT) "He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of the lord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the lord who heals ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, James 5:14-15, Matthew 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Quit- Promised To Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 18, 2022

This is the 116th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 18th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#116] DON’T QUIT- PROMISED TO JESUS 2 Corinthians 11:1-15 Introduction: I have performed many weddings through the years, including some for family members; but the toughest thing I have ever done was to give Kaitlyn away. This June, I had the honor of performing Zant and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

John The Baptist Fades Into The Background.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus revealed to John the Baptist. Two of John's disciples follow Jesus.

JOHN THE BAPTIST FADES INTO THE BACKGROUND. John 1:29-42. 1. The Lamb of God (John 1:29-34). As if to underline John the Baptist’s testimony that he was not the Messiah, “The next day he saw Jesus coming unto him, and saith, ‘Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world’” ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Passover Reward 9/11 And The Passover

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 9, 2023

Let's see how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to the Bible's Passover in Exodus.

10 September 2023. The Journey Begins FIFTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR A God’s Passover Reward 9/11 and the Passover Today, I want to delve into a comparison that may seem unusual at first glance. Still, it carries a profound message for us all: how America's 9/11 tragedy compares to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christian And The Occult Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017

The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proof Sodom And Gomorrah Existed And Were Judged Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2017

Astounding Archaeological facts unique to our planet establish that the Bible account of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is true. You have to see this. It's amazing!

PROOF SODOM AND GOMORRAH EXISTED AND WERE JUDGED Gen. 19:23-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. B. TEXT “By the time Lot reached Zoar, the sun had risen over the land. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Finds A New Audience Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016

Philip is interrupted by an angel and goes to the desert. An Ethiopian is converted and carries to Gospel home.

SERIES: Adventures in Acts 009 TITLE: The Gospel Finds a New Audience TEXT: Acts 8:26-40 INTRO: Jesus had commanded the Disciples to take the Gospel to the world. (Act 1:8) But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist