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  • A Child Asked For

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,707 views

    As his name seems to suggest, Samuel was a child asked for. The destiny of the faithful was wrapped up in the birth of this child.

    A CHILD ASKED FOR. 1 Samuel 1:4-20. It was still the days of the judges, and still everyone did what they thought was right in their own eyes (Judges 21:25). Yet the LORD was at work, shaping man’s destiny according to His plan. The ‘man according to His own heart’ (Acts 13:22) had not yet ...read more

  • Spiritual Fitness

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    In chapter 9, we explore having the Lord as your avocation – finding the best fit for you, fitting in with others, and becoming fit to excel in His service.

    Do you have an avocation? I don’t mean a hobby you play at – or a job you work at – but something that really interests you – something you’ll spend hours and hours working on, even when you don’t have to? For some people its fishing – they not only have specific flies to catch specific fish in ...read more

  • Speaking Truth And Confronting Sinners In Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 223 views

    As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh.

    As believers, we are not immune to the temptations and desires of the flesh. However, those who are born of God and controlled by the Holy Spirit are empowered to overcome sinful desires and live a godly lifestyle. To rebuke those who sin, one should ideally be holy and have a strong moral ...read more

  • A Doctor You've Never Heard Of

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,628 views

    The sixteenth century saw so much heretical scriptural writing that we usually write it off. But good Catholic scholarship was going on in that century, and John of Avila was one of the brightest lights.

    Thursday of the 13th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution The vocation to be a prophet is not for the faint-hearted. We see in this reading from the Book of Amos that the poor fellow was a migrant shepherd and tree-dresser, but he heard the voice of God and responded “yes.” And then God told ...read more

  • Third Sunday Of Easter- Life Changing Breakfast

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 18, 2022
     | 1,335 views

    Jesus is the cook

    The famous English author G. K. Chesterton’s shortest essay was the following: The London Times asked various writers for essays on the topic “What’s Wrong with the World?” Chesterton replied, Dear Sirs: I am. Sincerely yours, G. K. Chesterton Something was wrong with the disciples. They ...read more

  • Heartily And Orderly

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,572 views

    Take your ministry seriously. Do it heartily and orderly

    Heartily and Orderly Grady (Doc) Henley 4 Jan. 2002 INTRODUCTION: Prov. 10:26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Have you ever worked with or attempted to work an employee that was a sluggard by nature? Such a soul will indeed set your ...read more

  • Called To Bless Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,825 views

    When we serve others we find satisfaction, significance and succession

    CALLED TO BLESS Many years ago there lay a large boulder in the middle of a well travelled roadway. Traveler after traveler walked past the boulder, veering off the side of the road to get around it. All the while, they were shaking their head and muttering, "Can you believe that? Someone should ...read more

  • Want To Be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude!

    Contributed by Philip Gill on Oct 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,060 views

    To give thanks, to show gratitude is crucial for our wellbeing and our proper relationship with each other, with nature and with God.

    Want to be Truly Healed? Include Gratitude. This morning’s gospel story presents us with two basic needs that can sometimes be in competition. One is that we need to be satisfied with our lot if we are to be in the least bit ‘happy’. The other need is to be able to look beyond that same situation ...read more

  • Becoming A Pro Dad

    Contributed by Terry Jones on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,956 views

    Exploring three Keys to becoming a Pro Dad.

    So tell me men, what’s your profession? That thing that you are “proficient” at, that you went to college for, trained for, worked hard to achieve, have dedicated your vocational life to? Perhaps you do not consider your vocation to have much of a professional status, but I encourage you to look ...read more

  • "What To Do About The Devil"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 9,013 views

    A sermon on making choices.

    Luke 4:1-13 “What to do About the Devil” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Right before Jesus goes into the desert Jesus was baptized and “heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form like a dove. ...read more

  • Persecution Is Easier To Relate To Today Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2018
     | 2,182 views

    We in the Church are under constant assault by politicians, so-called comedians and the mass media. Today we quite easily relate to the readings from the Lectionary. God almighty, come to our aid!

    Thursday after Christ the King 2018 There was a time in my on life that Fr. Richard Neuhaus called “the Catholic moment,” a time when being Catholic seemed to be the best thing in the world. We had a Catholic president, a pope, now a saint, who had called a Council at the Vatican with the task of ...read more

  • The Worthy Walk

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 30, 2025
     | 100 views

    This sermon challenges believers to live a life worthy of their calling by cultivating the humble graces required to diligently guard the precious unity of the Spirit.

    Introduction: The "Therefore" of Our Walk My beloved brethren, this very morning, as the sun rises over our city, we open the Word of God to a pivotal moment. For three magnificent chapters, the Apostle Paul has been a master architect, laying a deep and unshakable foundation of ...read more

  • "A Godly Mother"

    Contributed by Monte Mcelfresh on May 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,677 views

    Encouragement to mothers and "mother-like" women in facing the challenges of life.

    “A Godly Mother” Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Today we honor and recognize our mothers. There is no greater vocation nor honor than being a mother. It is a great privilege that is not bestowed upon everyone. One of the greatest mothers who ever lived was a young, poor, virgin maid named Mary. Her ...read more

  • A Call To Serve

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 28, 2013
     | 12,167 views

    Samuel is called by God and responds in faith, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”

    1 Samuel 3:1-21 “A Call to Serve” INTRODUCTION One of the most difficult theological concepts to comprehend, I believe, is that of call—that the Lord calls us to a specific vocation. Most Christians can accept the idea that pastors and other church professionals have ...read more

  • Sodom, Gomorrah, Lot And St Otto Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 29, 2019
     | 3,349 views

    Our prayer, “Save us, Lord, for we are perishing,” will always elicit a positive response from Our Savior. God never changes His mind.

    Tuesday of the 13th Week in Course Many years ago–well before I was ordained--a parishioner came to me with a sad tale about her brother. He had been raised Catholic in a strong Catholic family but had fallen away from the faith. She was very despondent about the situation, so I reminded her about ...read more