Sermons on A B C Ash Wednesday:

The Trials Of Job

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 21, 2013

A God's-eye view on the struggles of life.

THE TRIALS OF JOB. Job 1:1; Job 2:1-10. Job was an upright man. There was none so righteous in the entire East. No doubt, like Lot, he vexed his righteous soul with the wickedness of those around him. He worried lest his sons might not follow him in his righteousness: lest perhaps they might ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10, Job 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal God And The Brevity Of Life

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

A prayer of Moses the man of God.

THE ETERNAL GOD AND THE BREVITY OF LIFE. Psalm 90. Psalm 90:1. It is remarkable that the children of Israel survived 400 years in Egypt, and for some of that time under unspeakable oppression. Yet despite their hard labour and sorrow, the LORD had been their dwelling place “from generation to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Workmanship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

We were dead in trespasses and sins - "But God..."! The gift of faith, and the works we are called to do.

GOD’S WORKMANSHIP. Ephesians 2:1-10. 1. SIN. Speaking to the Christians in Ephesus, the Apostle Paul said: “You - who were dead in your sins” (Ephesians 2:1). Sin is any disobedience to, or breaking of, the law of God. By nature, since the fall of Adam, man is disobedient to God’s law. Man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of Trouble As The Door Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

From our many backslidings, to "you shall know the LORD."

THE VALLEY OF TROUBLE AS THE DOOR OF HOPE. Hosea 2:14-20. Hosea’s own rocky marriage stands as a metaphor for the troubled relationship between the LORD and Israel. Just as Gomer was unfaithful to Hosea, so Israel broke covenant with the LORD (Hosea 1:2). One harbinger of hope is discovered - ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service. Yet it is a route which leads to a crown of glory for ALL who follow Jesus.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. Mark 10:32-45. The disciples of Jesus were amazed that Jesus had ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). They were beginning to have the clear apprehension that such a route would lead to their Master’s premature death, and that the promises of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mystery Unfolded

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

The manifestation of this revelation is according to a commandment of the everlasting God.

A MYSTERY UNFOLDED. Romans 16:25-27. The Apostle Paul was a master of the long sentence, and the doxology of his letter to the Romans is a classic example. In these three verses Paul echoes the introduction (Romans 1:1-5), and gathers up some of the themes that have occupied his attention ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

O Children Hither Do Ye Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caring Prayer And Praying Care

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Holistic Healing within the Church.

CARING PRAYER AND PRAYING CARE. James 5:13-20. In the previous verses (James 5:7-12), James exhorted us to patience. The writer mentioned the sufferings of the prophets as an example of endurance (James 5:10). However, patience need not be passive: it will also see us engaged in prayer. AN ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Christ!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2019

The way into the Holiest.

BUT CHRIST! Hebrews 9:1-14. We have been comparing and contrasting the new covenant with the old, the heavenly tabernacle with the earthly; the substance with its shadow (cf. Hebrews 8:1-13). Also the ministry of Jesus with that of Aaron (cf. Hebrews 5:1-10). In this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yea And Amen In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2020

The integrity of God. The integrity of the preached message. The commonality of Christian community.

YEA AND AMEN IN CHRIST JESUS. 2 Corinthians 1:18-22. On account of his decision to postpone his planned second visit to Corinth, the Apostle Paul was facing the accusation of vacillating. Is it ‘yes, he’s coming’ or ‘no, he’s not coming’? wondered his opponents. Paul is quite clear: ‘I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Firm In Christian Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 4, 2006

Pentecost 4 (C) Stand firm in Christian freedom. Believers have been set free from the slavery of sinning and have been set free for loving service to others.

STAND FIRM IN CHRISTIAN FREEDOM July 2, 2006 - PENTECOST 4 - Galatians 5:1,13-25 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: This time of year we all are excited to celebrate freedom. Our freedoms in these blessed United States of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:11-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Garder Nos Pensées Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jul 3, 2019

La pensée c'est ce qui se passe au niveau du cerveau, de l'intelli-gence.

Garder nos Pensées Proverbes 4:18-27 (SG21) 18 Le sentier des justes ressemble à la lumière de l'aube : son éclat grandit jusqu'au milieu du jour. 19 La voie des méchants ressemble aux ténèbres: ils n'aperçoivent pas ce qui les fera ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28 - 3:21) Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall complete our survey of Joel by reading 2:28-3:21... a. With attention to the prophetic element of this passage b. Offering comments concerning its interpretation

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28-3:21) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on Joel, we saw that... a. Joel’s prophecy was occasioned by a plague of locusts - 1:2-4 b. He proclaimed the plague as a warning from God - 1:15-16 1) If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other