Sermons on A Certain Rich Man:

Suffering For Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 26, 2020

Dealing with trials and adversity are a part of everyone's life - some more than others. We don't enjoy suffering, and yet the Word of God teaches us that we are to rejoice in them and even be happy as we suffer reproach. Peter explains this difficult doctrine in our text.

Suffering for Righteousness 1 Peter 4: 12-16 Peter had spent considerable time in the preceding verses dealing with Christian character and conduct in the midst of a fallen world. He was well aware of the struggles and persecution many within the church faced. Although they were forced to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Expressions Of Love

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2020

Let’s apply these principles in 2 Corinthians 6:3-13 of expressing love in a practical way to our love for others (adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, the chapter on genuine expressions of love)

HoHum: No point in going to see the person dying, will not even know I am there. Hold their hand- “they probably will not know it is me”- is that really the point?- just to have someone there- they’ll know we are Christians by our love- behold how they love one another WBTU: We normally think of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 15, 2020

The one and only source of living water

Message/Devotion March 15, 2020 John 4:5-42 Living Water The Reading 5 So He came to a city of Samaria which is called Sychar, near the plot of ground that Jacob gave to his son Joseph. 6 Now Jacob’s well was there. Jesus, therefore, being wearied from His journey, sat thus by the well. It ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corona Virus And A Faith Based Approach

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 23, 2020

We are officially in the middle or a Pandemic called COVID19. There is no dearth of advice for us believers about how to deal with this situation. Let us look at it from a mindset point of view.

Christianity and Adversity: Corona Virus and a Faith Based approach One Sunday, the preacher went on for a little longer than normal. After the service, people went by the preacher, tired and exhausted. One of them went up to him and told him. “Your sermon reminded me about Peace of God and Love ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, Luke 10:18-20, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Awake!

Contributed by David Mende on Mar 24, 2020

This sermon motivates, encourages, and challenges God's people to prepare for the second coming of Christ.

Introduction A man by the name Harold Camping who was the president of the Family Radio Christian network claimed that the rapture and judgment day would take place on May 21, 2011. Further, he stated that the world would end five months later on October 21, 2011. His supporters claimed that more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:28-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Christ In A Manger

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We have heard the story so often that it seems obvious that Christ was born in a manger. But that would have been shocking to the world of that day.

I always enjoy the chance to meet people from different cultures and learn how 2 people from 2 different cultures can look at the same event and see it differently. Years ago, we lived in New Delhi India. Kathy and I had to take a bus to a shop in the old city, so I brought my Bible along to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12

Philippians And Stress 1: Making The Best Of Stress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Make stress a learning experience. Make stress a growing experience. Make stress a fruitful experience. Introduction to the book of Philippians and the series

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: MAKING THE BEST OF IT--Philippians 1:1-11 ***We are beginning today a series on stress. Before we begin, I want to give you a stress test, developed by the American Institute of Stress. On the screen, we are going to project a picture of two dolphins jumping out of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Father's Business

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 26, 2020

Even for Mary, Joseph and Jesus there were some messy family days. But that may be a necessary, healthy part of letting our teens grow up.

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where someone really impresses you, and you ask yourself, “I wonder what that person was like as a child?” You might be impressed with them for good things, or bad things. But you wonder about their childhood. For centuries Jesus has impressed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Easter Sunday - Matthew 28

Contributed by Matt Stone on Apr 6, 2020

At Easter, God transforms fear to peace, disciples to brothers, worship to mission and grief to joy.

The Natural History Museum in London used to have an earthquake simulator. You’d stand in the middle of a pretend Japanese supermarket and the floor would move, literally, under your feet. You’d get jolted back and forth. It always felt a little bit tame – I suspect they didn’t want anyone to hurt ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palms Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 22, 2020

Palm Sunday Message

Introduction- Good morning, Thank you for letting me into your home as we try to find what the new normal is for our lives right now. Excited to see what the Lord can do with some willing hearts and His anointing. Can I just say God’s has got this! For all the hearts that are restless, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

John The Baptist: Challenge For A Deeper Life

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

John the Baptist didn't follow in his father's footsteps as a priest in the temple. He challenged people to break out of normality and live radically new lives.

(John, entering from the back, in costume, down the center aisle.) Wake up, everybody! God’s Messiah is coming! That’s really good news! Get ready! Things have got to change around here! God’s blessings are coming for you! But you have to be ready! Clean it up, folks! (John standing in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Point Them To Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 22, 2020

Churches easily get struck in a rut and decline. John the Baptist serves as a model for vital ministry: focus on Jesus above all else.

Last week we started looking at the ministry of John the Baptist. He was a prophet. He cared for the spiritual health of his nation with all of his heart. He saw clearly what needed to be done and he spoke out what people needed to hear, boldly, without any sugar coating. His boldness was what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Church Life: Leadership, Unity, Gossip, & Rebellion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved.

Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved. And he was part of a small church that met in a high school auditorium every Sunday. As the months went by he became more and more involved in the church, serving in various ministries, helping ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

"wave Walkers" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 4, 2021

This message deals with the account of Jesus and Peter as they walked on the water

THE WAVE WALKERS (Message 15 Gospel of John 2021) John 6:16-21 (also Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:47-53) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 2, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/pv4KeckAs7w INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we looked at the feeding of the 5,000, and the events of that the next ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-33, Mark 6:47-53, Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love: The Foundation For Pentecost

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on May 6, 2021

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another."

May 27, 1990 AM  Lesson (I John 4:7-21) Text- John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another. INTRODUCTION 1. This is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34

Denomination: Nazarene