Sermons on 21st Century:

Joy Comes From The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014

One of the reasons we lose joy is because we lose focus. This sermon looks at keep our focus so we keep our joy!

JOY COMES FROM THE RIGHT FOCUS PHILIPPIANS 1:12-14 NOW I WANT YOU TO KNOW, BRETHREN, THAT MY CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE TURNED OUT FOR THE GREATER PROGRESS OF THE GOSPEL, 13  SO THAT MY IMPRISONMENT IN THE CAUSE OF CHRIST HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE WHOLE PRAETORIAN GUARD AND TO EVERYONE ELSE, 14 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of Worship Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 20, 2015

Jesus shows us clearly the result of forgiveness is love and worship. The woman who anointed Him anointed him with her future and her singleness. Ask yourself what is your fragrant oil.

Intro: If you remember from last week Jesus went to place He shouldn’t be to talk to a woman He shouldn’t talk to. He used that woman to teach us what true worship is. Here we go again! It seems like Jesus is completely happy to tear down our ideas and presumptions about who should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

"Tetelastai - The Only Word We Will Ever Need" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 21, 2014

Too many denominations creates too much chase - let stet back to The Cross

The Ultimate DecisionTetelestaiItIsFinished.gif July 21, 2014 “Coming Home” has many different emotions to all people. But the root of the idea of coming home brings a sense of contentment. In some way we think that by coming home we can reset the chaos of our lives and ease our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

"But You, Bethlehem..."

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2015

A humble village, through its association with Christ, became one of the most famous places on Earth. Christ can take our inconspicuous lives and get great glory through them, if we will only yield them to Him!

“BUT YOU, BETHLEHEM…” Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Towering Above Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015

God intentionally worked out his plan for the birth of Jesus in the city of Bethlehem. To emphasize his providence, he used the symbolism of shepherding; and not just any shepherding, that of the fields around Bethlehem.

1. Jesus Doll Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged in straw with a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who?

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on May 26, 2013

Use of Jeremiah, John, and Luke, to bring out three persons of the Trinity, and an analogy with TV programme Dr Who - different faces and mystery.

Luke 19:1-10 Jeremiah 32:21-25 John 20:19-23 As a child, I always enjoyed Dr Who on a Saturday teatime. For me, Tom Baker was the doctor - the others who came after weren’t quite the same. Perhaps, for you it was Jon Pertwee who was the doctor, or Patrick Troughton, or William Hartnell; or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Purity In A Culture Of Idolatry Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 4, 2015

Daniels wisdom and prophecies are not given to satisfy our curiosity. They are shared with us to fortify our faith. Learn from this series to Look forward to the end with confidence and commitment.

Intro: What do you think of next when I say Daniel (Let audience fill in) in the Lions Den Shadrach, Meshach and (Let audience fill in) ____________ in the __________ So much has been written, spoken and filmed about the end of time. Theories, ideas and opinions about Zombie Apocalypse, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017

Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 18:31-33, Matthew 16:21-28, John 12:21-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Lord Hath Heard The Voice Of My Weeping

Contributed by Mark Roper on Aug 1, 2013

Growth & maturity come through stress & strain & struggle as we endeavor to live the Christian life.

THE LORD HATH HEARD THE VOICE OF MY WEEPING. 8/4/2013 PAIN PASSES, BUT BEAUTY REMAINS Pierre Auguste Renoir is a famous French artist who lived in the late 19th century to the early 20th century. He was known for his paintings, mostly depicting family life. But there was one disease that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Word In Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do they see you or do they see the WORD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we can be like CHRIST because CHRIST is in us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:7-8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition)

I. EXORDIUM: Do they see you or do they see the WORD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove we can be like CHRIST because CHRIST is in us. IV. TEXT: Psalms 78:7-8 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So each generation should set its hope anew on God, not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Good!

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 4, 2017

I think when you look at this text in the Prophet Micah what is going on he is preaching against the reality of business as normal. The Is a sermon that challenges the idea that the beliver can be faithful to God and not do the work of Justice

Do Good, Micah 6 Micah was one of those eighth-century prophets (along with First Isaiah, Amos, and Hosea) who had the unhappy call "to declare to Jacob his transgression, and to Israel his sin" (Micah 3:8). The problem, in Micah's view (not to mention God's) was the failure of God's people to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Ascension-The Forgotten Festival

Contributed by John Pingel on May 20, 2020

Ascension Day ought to be remembered--for a number of reasons

The Forgotten Festival Acts 1, Luke 24 We pause to observe what many refer to as the FORGOTTEN FESTIVAL of the Christian Calendar. There are FIVE MAIN FESTIVAL DAYS observed by Christians around the world. By “Festival Days” I mean chief holidays on the liturgical calendar. What are the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The "end Times"

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

A sermon designed to lessen anxiety over the "end times" and redirect attentiveness to more immediate concerns and responsibilities.

(If you found this sermon to be helpful please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) While the sections of the Gospel that deal with the end times, the culminating battle between good and evil, clearly instruct the Christian to watch and be ready, there is a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Peace A Chance

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

During Christmas in 1914 the German and Western armies made an unofficial cease fire unsanctioned by the command staff of the armies.

During Christmas in 1914 the German and Western armies made an unofficial cease fire unsanctioned by the command staff of the armies. This came about because of a request from Pope Benedict XV who earlier suggested a ceasing of warfare during Christmas. The move Joyeux Noel or Merry Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 27, 2021

A look at the most popular prayer in the world and how the Believer can apply it to their lives.

Today, I want us to look at what is perhaps the most popular prayer in the Christian faith. We learn it at an early age and it is easy to remember. It can be prayed at almost any occasion. I have heard it prayed over meals, at weddings, at funerals, even in times of worry and fear. Ills: Flying for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:25-34, Romans 3:10

Denomination: Nazarene