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Explaining The Tsunami Disaster In The Context Of Christianity

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 2, 2005

How does a Christian respond to the invariable question that is asked when natural disasters occur and hundreds of thousands are killed?

Tsunami Tragedy Can’t let the terrible tragedy of this past week go by without spending some time on it • The question I want to ask today is one that invariably comes up when disasters like the Tsunami occur and that is, “This proves there isn’t a God or else He is a harsh vindictive God only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Advent

Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Dec 5, 2006

Jesus is the light of the world who through his birth brought new hope to the world.

Today is the fourth, and final, Sunday of Advent. Very shortly we will be celebrating Christmas – the festival which bears our Saviour’s name. Each year we seem to move further and further away from the religious ideals of Christmas and nearer and nearer to an orgy of conspicuous consumption. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dads And Discipline

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

God is the best Father there ever was or will be! Yet He too disciplines His children whom He loves. What is this discipline all about from our heavenly Father? we can learn how to respond correctly and grow effectively in our love and respect for Him!

Dads and Discipline Hebrews 12:5-13 5 … you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, 6 because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Healthy Church Starts At Home Series

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Jan 28, 2014

We must focus on reaching and equipping families to pray together for the church, to worship together, to serve together and to fall deeper in love with the church that Christ gave

Introduction: I heard about a pastor who asked a group of children in a Sunday School class the question, "Why do you love God?" He received a variety of answers such as God first loved us and Jesus died for us, but the one that he liked best was, "I guess it just runs in our family." Does loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Fathers Love Jesus And Teach Their Children The Word!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 17, 2015

Having kids does not make a man a father! A real father according to God is one who knows the Bible, one who teaches those precepts to his children, and one who lives by its standards!

Real Fathers Love Jesus and Teach their Children the Word! Kelly Durant 6-29-15 Deuteronomy 11:19 2. In English there is a phrase that appears on bumper stickers, it says, “Real Men Love Jesus”! The truth is a man that does not love Jesus is a man that will not be a good husband ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Confidence In Prayer: Aligning With God's Will 1 John 5:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2024

1 John 5:14 is a powerful reminder that our prayers are not just words spoken into the air but a conversation with a God who hears us.

Confidence in Prayer: Aligning with God's Will 1 John 5:14 Introduction: Today, we delve into a crucial aspect of our Christian life—prayer. Our foundational verse is 1 John 5:14 (NLT), which says, “And we are confident that he hears us whenever we ask for anything that pleases him.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14, Hebrews 4:16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Family

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 26, 2025

This scripture calls us to examine how we view our families. Do we see them as blessings or burdens? Do we pray for them or neglect them? Do we treasure them or postpone them?

THE POWER OF THE FAMILY INTRODUCTION Family is one of God’s greatest gifts to humanity. Before there was a church, a nation, or a government, there was family. God’s first institution was not an altar or a throne, but a household. When God wants to bless, preserve, and multiply His purposes on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding God Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

Breaking our addiction to Sin.

Who is God that man should worship Him? In order for us to gain a complete understanding of who God is, we must see Him as the Word of God describes Him. The book of Genesis begins with a description of God. It says in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. This opening sentence let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: *other

Mending The Mind Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

The Influances upon the Mind You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

"As a man thinks within himself, so he is" Prov 23:7. This proverb is simply stating that what you think you are is what you will be. THE INFLUENCE OF THE MIND How we think affects our attitudes, our hopes and our fears. Our thinking affects our behaviour and how we relate to family, friends and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miles From Home

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some times we are miles from home…miles from where God wants us to be, maybe even miles from Jesus.

Miles From Home Luke 2:41-52 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival. When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual. After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

Respectable Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins."

RESPECTABLE SIN 2 Timothy 4:2 Have you ever heard of "outing?" "Coming out party" Used to mean going out for picnic and a party to celebrate a girl becoming a teenager. Now mean "Corning out of closet" Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Honor Your Mother

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 14, 2013

Whether easy or difficult, we are commanded to honor our mothers.

Honor Your Mother May 12, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Whether easy or difficult, we are called to honor our mothers. Focus Passage: Ephesians 6:1-3 Supplemental Passage: Love is patient, love is kind and is not jealous; love does not brag ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Life Experience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 30, 2013

Jesus comes to us in human form and shines brightly in our world

John 1:1-18 “Life Experiences” INTRODUCTION Humans are social beings. We were created for relationships—relationships with each other and a relationship with our God. Relationships don’t just happen, though. They take a lot of work and even though we may work hard at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 18, 2019

Brothers and sisters, your heavenly Father does not want or desire for you anxiety and depression. With all the chaos in our world and chaos in our country and chaos in our own lives, we must, we must find the path that leads to the calm and peace that God promises.

Celebrate God’s Goodness Philippians 4:4-5 I. Rejoice in the Lord ALWAYS. II. Rejoice in the Lord’s GOODNESS. III. Rejoice in the Lord’s SOVEREIGNTY. According to the New York Times, Americans are among the most anxious people on earth. One study found that Americans were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-5

Denomination: Baptist