Sermons on A Table:

What Exactly Are You Doing In The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Anyway?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is not saying to us. To understand, we need now to go through some highs and some lows, especially the valley of the shadow of death to appreciate what a loving God we have. Read on.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 15th May 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Sometimes we do not hear what God is saying to us unless we hear what he is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

Those Who Are Forgiven Much

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

Church life can become awful conventional, safe and predictable. One day Jesus met a woman who blew all of that away.

Our text for this morning is a surprising story of the reaction that different people had when they met Jesus. It is Luke 7:36-50. I encourage you to open your Bible so you can see it for yourself. In the pew Bibles it is on page 66 of the New Testament section. And please stand for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

The Good Stuff Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2019

What is the one thing that makes us holy before God. There's lots of things holy people do and don't do... but there's one thing that we MUST do. Do you know what that is?

OPEN: A new preacher had just come to town and was visiting one of the Nursing Homes in the area. Thinking to introduce himself to one of the church members who lived there he leaned over her and gently asked “Do you know who I am?” She smiled sweetly and replied: “No, but if you go the front ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Final Hours

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 20, 2016

Considers 4 major events from upper room to empty tomb

“Jesus’ Final Hours” Mark 14:17 - 16:7 David P. Nolte The last hours of Jesus’ earth life were fading fast away. His appointment with death was imminent. Before His work would be totally complete and successful there were significant events that had to take place. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonders Of His Grace

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 25, 2016

We cannot be saved without God’s wondrous grace. All that is expected of us is to accept in faith what the Lord is offering us. It is completely beyond the ability of man to save himself

THE WONDERS OF HIS GRACE Study Text: Ephesians 2: 8 – 9 Introduction: - When we think of the grace of God, our minds are generally drawn to the great passage in Ephesians 2:8-9: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2019

Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after that, His disciples argued over which of them is the greatest.

Author: Tom Lowe Date: 11/25/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS Point in Time: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Upper Room (18)Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Scripture: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16, 24-30 Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Matthew 26:20, Luke 22:24-30, Mark 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Waiting Room

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 3, 2022

Simeon and Anna are great examples of how God works when we faithfully wait on Him. Waiting does not mean stagnation but following the leading of the Word and SPIRIT as we patiently hope for God's fulfilled promise.

God's Waiting Room I. TEXT: Luke 2:1-38 (NRSV) KEY VERSES: Luke 2:25-38 (NRSV) II. Introduction: Waiting room: a room provided for the use of people waiting to be seen by a doctor or dentist or waiting in a station for a bus or train. Doctors' waiting rooms are often filled with sick ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invitation To The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2024

A parable about redemption of the lowest and the greatest invitation we can ever receive

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 12 He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you give a dinner or a banquet, do not invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors, lest they also invite you in return and you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Brethren

Spirit Filled Freedom

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 7, 2025

Sometimes the things that have a hold on us aren’t so harmless. Sometimes we’re carrying things—wounds, habits, lies—that quietly shape our lives without us even realizing it.

Sermon Title: “Spirit-Filled Freedom” Texts: Acts 2:1–4; Galatians 4:1–7 [5:16–26] INTRODUCTION: “What’s Got a Hold on You?” Let me ask you something this morning: What’s got a hold on you? I’m not talking about what you like. I’m talking about the thing that pulls at you—that has a little more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

This Do In Remembrance Of Me: A Sermon For Maundy Thursday

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2024

Why do we come to church this Thursday night? What are we to remember?

This Do in Remembrance of Me Luke 22:1–20 NKJV Now the Feast of Unleavened Bread drew near, which is called Passover. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might kill Him, for they feared the people. Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations – Practical Examination And Suggestions – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 21, 2024

Some important things here. Firstly, the church business meetings! The trouble these have caused. We look at Pastors’ and elders’ wives and behaviour. What about the leaders’ kids running around unsupervised? All dealings must be impartial. Must teach on Christian responsibility.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 5 This is the final part in the series. This next subject is near the end in the collection I had, but for some churches it can be a nightmare. I am going to share some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:10-11, Titus 2:2-3, John 21:20, Matthew 5:46-47, Revelation 2:4-5, Ephesians 4:25, Ephesians 4:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Epistles

Contributed by Larry Holbrook on Nov 18, 2002

We are God’s letters to the world, the testimony of His great love for man.

LIVING EPISTLES II Corinthians 3:1-3 As the apostle Paul would write letters to the churches, God would write letters to a world He loves. Not in tables of stone, but in fleshly tables of the heart. (I) World Ignorant of God. (A) John 1:10,( He was in the world, and the world was made by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Provision In The Wilderness

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

GOD WILL MAKE SUPERNATURAL PROVISION IN OUR LIVES TO ENSURE WE SURVIVE IN THE WILDERNESS

GOD’S PROVISION IN THE WILDERNESS PSALM 23:1-6 (5) I. PALM 23 A. David seems to be drawing from various experiences in life and reflecting on God’s faithfulness B. This psalm recognizes the fact that sheep weren’t always in fenced areas of safety and protection C. Sheep spent much of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Renewed People

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

transforming power of the gospel

Intro: two words have been repeated to me by many I have talked to coming back from vacation. The hope that Lauri and me were refreshed and renewed on our trip. Both of these are powerful words, for we all need to be refreshed and we all need to be renewed. Tonight, I would like to take the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vessels For God's Use

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind.

VESSELS FOR GOD’S USE 2 Timothy 2:19-21 INTRO: All of God’s people are a vessel of some kind. We are either a vessel that brings honor to Him, or we are a vessel that dishonors His name. Which kind of vessel are you? Paul teaches us what God expects of each of us in his instructions to Timothy, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 2 Timothy 2:19-26, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist