Sermons on Wordly Counsel:

Increased All The More In Strength!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2015

Self-pity has sabotaged growth in many lives, many have acted so stupidly in the past that they have failed to manifest their potential to do something useful and wonderful with their lives .

Increased all the more in strength! Acts 9:22 ”Saul increased all the more in strength, and confounded the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus was the Christ.” When Apostle Paul was running from pillar to post and persecuted on all sides, the Bible says he increased all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping The Preacher To Become The Best Version Of Himself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2015

If the Church is a mother, the preacher should put on the mind of a mother when preaching.

Thursday of 16th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel God revealed Himself on Sinai in smoke and clouds, thunder and lightning, and by doing so reminded the Hebrews that He is transcendent–entirely different from us. He needed to do that to get their attention, and show them that the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Catholic

Maundy Thursday And What God Wants Us To Be

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2015

What are the washings that God has as gift for us?

Maundy Thursday 2015 With what are we washed, followers of Christ? The first physical sign of an impending birth is a rushing of waters from the mother’s womb, as the sac that encloses the infant ruptures. That is one reason that water is connected with birth, and why it is most fitting ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Fear Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 17, 2015

The One True Living God is a God of love, indeed, but He is also a fearsome God of Wrath to those who would rebuff Him, and a respect-worthy Father who chastens those whom He calls sons.

The Fear of God February 15, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The One True Living God is a God of love, indeed, but He is also a fearsome God of Wrath to those who would rebuff Him, and a respect-worthy Father who chastens those whom He calls ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2013

Comfort for the bereaved.

THE RETURN OF JESUS. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Jesus taught that the “day and hour” of His return is known only to His Father (Mark 13:32). However, the new believers in Thessalonica seem to have got the impression that His Coming was imminent. As a result of this misunderstanding, a question ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Commands The Morning?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2018

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer?

When bad things happen, and we accuse God of being unjust, are we ready for His answer? Job had suffered terribly and demanded an audience with God to question His fairness. God now begins to challenge Job in Job 38. Let’s listen in. Words without Knowledge Job 38:2 “Who is this that darkens ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Good Men And Women, Full Of Spirit And Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2019

If Christians disagree about strategies and persons to work with, that may just be God working with our weaknesses to write straight with crooked lines.

Tuesday of Pentecost Week 2019 Feast of St. Barnabas I can’t imagine, at the end of one’s life, any better way to be thought of than what we read about the Apostle Barnabas: “he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith.” What more does a man need in life? We’ll come back to the life of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26, Psalm 98:3, Matthew 10:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

They Are Entitled To Live Of The Church

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 18, 2019

Don't condemn the workers of God who live of what God gives them through the Church. Serve with your substance, time and strength

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEY ARE ENTITLED TO LIVE OF THE CHURCH* 1 Corinthians 9:3-14 King James Version (KJV) 3 Mine answer to them that do examine me is this, 4 Have we not power to eat and to drink? 5 Have we not power to lead about a sister, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:3-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Leaders Are Chosen Lesson 38 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019

Purity always brings power and progress.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Growth phases. The new church was growing. (Note the church growth term from arithmetic). 120 – praying in the Upper Room (Acts 1:15) 3000 – baptized (Acts 2:14) 5000 – men added (Acts 4:4) More added. “Believers were increasingly added” (Acts 5:14). Multiplied. “. . . the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of Poverty

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019

In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, John 5:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Better To Be Poor And Honest Than To Be Dishonest And Rich Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor.

1) Worldly rich: The love of money can motivate any evil on this earth. Rich sometimes get rich by oppressing the poor. There are many wicked rich people in this world who have hardened their hearts filled with arrogancy, selfishness, harshness, cold-heartedness throwing rich parties wasting their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:18, Luke 14:12-13

What About It, Daddy?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011

The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promises Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 30, 2011

God never fails us at any time.

THE PROMISES OF OUR GOD Gal.2: 16Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Four Helpful Senses Of Scripture Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 27, 2012

We can see in the writing of the story of Cornelius and Jesus's words about the sheepfold very helpful examples of the literal and spiritual senses of Scripture.

Monday of 4th Week of Easter Verbum Domini The richness of today’s Scripture readings should suggest to us a couple of responses. First, we need several hours of study of the text and its meanings. Second, we should, in worshipful awe, spend a few more hours before the Blessed Sacrament ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Catholic