Sermons on A Epiphany 8:

Should We Always Forgive? Eight Points Connected With Forgiveness For Our Assurance Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult aspects in Christian living because pride and resentment step in the way. We look at the sadness in Nigeria in 2013 and consider 8 points related to forgiveness and then at what forgiveness is, and is not.

SHOULD WE ALWAYS FORGIVE? EIGHT POINTS CONNECTED WITH FORGIVENESS FOR OUR ASSURANCE INTRODUCTION TO FORGIVENESS To begin, I am going to paste here a parable the Lord gave, all related to forgiveness. There are many deep, essential words that connect us with God, but one, if it did not exist, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35, Exodus 34:6-7, 1 John 1:9, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 4:31-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain & Abel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 11, 2022

We can properly approach God as seen through 1) The Characters (Gen. 4:1-12), 2) The Crime (Gen. 4:3-8) and finally 3) The Consequences (Gen. 4:9-16).

Genesis 4:1-16. [4:1] Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, saying, "I have gotten a man with the help of the LORD." [2] And again, she bore his brother Abel. Now Abel was a keeper of sheep, and Cain a worker of the ground. [3] In the course of time Cain brought to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Other

Sowing And Reaping: Transformed By Truth Galatians 6:7-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 21, 2024

Galatians 6:7-8, explores the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and the consequences they bear.

Sowing and Reaping: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through the transformative words of Galatians 6:7-8, exploring the profound truth of sowing and reaping found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in the choices we make and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 6:7, Romans 8:6, Galatians 6:9, Psalm 37:3-4, Galatians 6:7-9, Galatians 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

An intercessor is therefore one who takes the place of another before God, doing spiritual warfare for someone else. We must work with the Holy Spirit for this to be done. (Romans 8:26) Intercession is not praying for yourselves.

Intercessory Prayer Definition: a) Working with God in prayer by using our authority in this world to bring about His will for us and for others; b) standing in the presence of a king or high authority to obtain grace and the provision for the needs of others. An intercessor is therefore one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Living The Truth: Nurturing Faith In The Next Generation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 5, 2024

Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, and Psalm 119:11. These foundational verses illuminate the path to spiritual growth and steadfast faith.

Living the Truth: Nurturing Faith in the Next Generation Introduction: Today, we delve into the timeless wisdom of Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, and Psalm 119:11. These four foundational verses illuminate the path to spiritual growth and steadfast faith. May God help us to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 119:11, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Powerful Words Of Grace

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 13, 2025

Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.”

Powerful Words of Grace Introduction Ephesians 2:8-9 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast.” Grace is the unearned favor of God. Jesus demonstrated the qualities of grace ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace To The Disturbed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025

'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

"Steadfast Hope" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Free But Constrained Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 20, 2003

1 Corinthians 8 Living in the Light doesn’t mean that we all agree on every little thing. There is a lot of room for differences - as long as we follow some basic guidelines for treating one another rightly.

Free But Constrained "You take a dog, in the city perhaps, but anywhere, and you fence him in a small yard and he barks and barks, pacing back and forth. He jumps at the gate begging to get out. When by chance he gets someone inadvertently lets him out or he escapes, he runs through the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing To Win

Contributed by J Spurling on Jan 29, 2003

People who lose their life for Christ and the gospel will save their lives. How will people save their lives when they lose their lives for Christ and the gospel? People will save their lives as they understand three implications given in Mark 8:35.

Losing to Win! By Pastor J Spurling The Neighborhood Church of Gainesville Introduction: Have you ever had to lose something in order to gain something else? Currently, I’m in the process of losing weight in order that I can gain entrance back into the pants that fit me quite nicely just last ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Will See God

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

My text is taken from the passage we read earlier in Matthew “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 I would like us to look at it in conjunction with one of the Psalms. Psalm 24.

Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 Prayer: Commit meeting to the Lord. Chorus 1: ABBA FATHER LET ME BE – SING TWICE Chorus 2: HE IS LORD, HE IS LORD – SING TWICE Chorus 3: JESUS NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES – SING TWICE Hymn BE STILL FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"On The Glory Road"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 3, 2003

In Roman’s 7 Paul expresses the frustration of what it is to be lost "O wretched mand that I am!" In chapter 8 "We are more than conquerers!" God puts the Christian on the path of glory... "The Glory Road!"

Text: (Rom 8:28) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. 29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. 30 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy Spirit Is The Living Water Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 8 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The Holy Spirit of God is the Living Water which is a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working through and in the maturing Christian’s life.

Picture # 8: The Living Water, The Holy Spirit (John 7:14-39). Key verses: 37-39 This 8th candid snapshot of the maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John is the picture of Jesus as the Living Water. It’s a picture of the Holy Spirit of God working in the believer’s life. Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-39, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Back What The Enemy Has Stolen! Series

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Sep 28, 2001

The first message from the "And You Shall Recover All" series dealing with recovering and restoring what the devil has taken from us as a body of believers. Series based on 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Sep-01 TAKING BACK WHAT THE ENEMY HS STOLEN! 1 SAMUEL 30:1-8 This ministry was founded on what Jesus said is John 10: 10... And because of what the Lord tells us in that scripture, we have adopted a little saying that has come to be known as our motto and our creed... It is something that we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Enemy In The Midst Of The Camp (Are You A Friend Or Foe?)

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 8, 2001

Another message from the "And You Shall Recover All" series dealing with recovering and restoring what the devil has taken from us as a body of believers. Series based on 1 Samuel 30:1-8

AN ENEMY IN THE MIDST OF THE CAMP (ARE YOU A FRIEND OR FOE?) JOSHUA 7:1, 10-13 God already has a plan for us to follow so that we may be victorious. He has already designed and set various strategies in order that we may be able to have dominion over the enemy. Although God has set the course, we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational