Sermons on A Helping Hand:

The Upper Room (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 11, 2018

Imagine the shock of the disciples when Jesus declared that one of them would betray Him into the hands of sinful men. With that, they began to question - Lord, is it I? Could I possibly do such a thing? We often boast of our faith, but I fear we are unaware of what the flesh is capable of.

The Last Supper (Part 2) Mark 14: 12-26 In our last study we began to look at this beautiful passage dealing with the Last Supper in the Upper Room. Jesus had met with His disciples as they prepared to eat the Passover meal. This was a feast the Jews had celebrated for centuries as they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"He Came…to Destroy The Works Of The Devil”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 29, 2025

Jesus empowers us to stop the works of the devil. 1) temptation rejected by quoting scripture 2) Jesus is our "Advocate" as He sits at the Father's right hand to intercede 3) He has defeated Satan's grip of the fear of death by His resurrection

In Jesus Holy Name February 9, 2025 Luke 4:33-34 “He Came…To Destroy the Works of the Devil” The title of our sermon begs for a question: What are the “works of the devil” that Jesus came to destroy? We know that Satan brings into our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:33-44, Luke 4:41

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting The Right Perspective On Facing The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Another message on the end times as we work our way through the 24th chapter of Matthew. This is is meant to help us face the end times by hearing Jesus’ words to not be deceived and not be alarmed.

Getting the Right Perspective on Facing the End Times Matthew 24:1-8 March 8, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the issues that comes up when discussing the end times – those times that are coming to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ministry Of A Child Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2008

The purpose of this message is to help us understand that the church is to minister to all walks of life and all kinds of people as God gives us the opportunity and to encourage us to reach out to the needy in our communities.

THE MINISTRY OF A CHILD OF GOD Acts 9:32-43 INTRODUCTION: A. The summer Olympics ended this past week in Beijing, China. 1. And it is natural for the games to be nationalistic – we each root for those who are of our own nation taking pride in those who win a. Who could not shout when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going Up Or Down?

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 19, 2015

The rich man's sin was not his wealth, but his hard heart. Those who are rich have an obligation to help the poor. How we use what we have leads to God's judgment.

The Pope, Billy Graham and Oral Roberts all died on the same day and arrived at the Pearly Gates at the same time. St. Peter said to them, "I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that we are full right now and I am going to have to send the three of you down to the devil. The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

One Baptism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week six: One Baptism.

ONE BAPTISM Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/11/2018 If you’re just joining us, we’ve spent the last six weeks exploring the often elusive ideal of Christian unity. As I’ve said every week throughout this series, Jesus passionately prayed that his church—everyone who would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Ii: A Caregiver Who Took The Initiative Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

Caregivers must be sensitive to the needs of the recipient of their caregiving, and take the initiative to meet those needs to the best of their ability. God knows our needs and brings others into our lives to help us in time of need.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON II: A CAREGIVER WHO TOOK THE INITIATIVE Ruth 2:2-7 Ruth has been considered through the centuries as one of the greatest women of devotion ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:2-7

A Sabbath Parable Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

God’s commandments aren’t to be a burden to us; they are principles help us enjoy life. And when we trust His Word, we experience His life-changing power.

INTRODUCTION For the past year we’ve been studying the Parables and Miracles of Jesus in the Gospel According to Matthew. In this passage today, we are going to consider a Sabbath parable and in the next message we’ll consider the Sabbath miracle. Many people are confused about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Understanding How God Works In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 15, 2004

This sermon helps us to understand how God works in our lives and highlights the following 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS

7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR LIVES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLEASURE 3.PROMISE 4.PATTERN 5.POWER 6.PURITY 7.PROGRESS THE MESSAGE 7 KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING HOW GOD WORKS IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Smackdown! The Trickster Vs. The Hipster Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 14, 2006

In this strange wrestling match between Jacob and God, friends struggle with one another and the weaker overcomes the stronger. Find out how God used this wrestling match to help Jacob mature in his faith.

Although I don’t watch pro-wrestling (my parents didn’t allow it lest I practice “piledrivers” on my little sister), I do get a kick out of the wrestlers’ names. There’s Junkyard Dog, Johnny Nitro, The Boogeyman, and The Big Show just to name a few. On our final episode of “Jake TV,” we’ll witness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jan 15, 2016

This is a biblically based wedding ceremony. It points people to the true meaning of marriage and how it is possible to live together in one accord. It should be very helpful to anyone desiring to conduct a wedding ceremony that honors God.

Wedding Ceremony Dr. Lewis Gregory Prelude/Processional *Music *Minister & Groom walk in together *Groomsmen make their entrance on side *Grandparents Seated *Parents seated *Bridesmaids, then maid of honor *Ring bearer & flower girl enter Bride’s Entrance/Giving Away of the Bride Ladies ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jews, The Law And God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2002

Jews have an advantage in that they have God’s law in written form and were the first to receive God’s grace but it doesn’t help since they’re unable to keep the law.

There is no doubt in Paul’s mind as he writes to the Church at Rome, that the Jews are pre-eminent in God’s sight. He makes it clear in 1:16 that the gospel is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. Mind you he uses the same hierarchy in ch ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Entertaining Angels

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 4, 2016

Angels sometimes come in the guise of needy persons to test our compassion, greed, selfishness, and obedience to help the poor. We should be diligent to minister to those less fortunate: they might even be angels.

ENTERTAINING ANGELS Heb. 13:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: AN EMAIL FROM GOD 1. One day God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the evil that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So he called one of His best angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2020

This is eulogy for a woman who was Christian, had many trials in her life, and remained faithful to God to the end. She was greatly loved by her family and she had the gifts of help, hospitality and service.

Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley Wednesday 9-2-2020 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-39 Let me ask you two questions. “How Do You Feel About Your Upcoming Death?” Since you know it’s coming, are you fully prepared for its arrival?” Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed