Sermons on Abide In Me:

Try Praise

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 18, 2015

We should praise God in all situations. In difficult times, praise the Lord.

Taken from Classic Sermons on Worship compiled by Warren W. Wiersbe Andrew A. Bonar "Praise" pgs 151 -160 TRY PRAISE Scripture: Psalms 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Praise --> to shine; hence to make a show, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Decisions That Made Christmas

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 21, 2015

A sermon recognizing and honoring the decisions that made Christmas possible.

Title: Decisions that made Christmas. Introduction. In 5 days from now we will celebrate the birth of Christ. Now of course nobody knows for sure what day of the year Jesus was actually born but the bigger point is that we do know he was born and that fact changed everything. The title of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Playing Favorites At Church" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people.

“Playing Favorites at Church” James 2:1-12 Whether you realize it or not all of us have a list of certain people we like to be with and if were honest we have a list of people we don’t like to be with. There are desirable people and there are undesirable people. • Some of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Getting Unstuck"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

If you are stuck and want to move forward this message is for you.

“Getting Unstuck” Mark 1:9-15 Mark 1:9-15 Maybe you have a cousin that you really like. Someone you just really have a great relationship with. I think we sometimes forget or maybe you didn’t know John the Baptist and Jesus are cousins. We forget that this crazy preacher named ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Came For You - Christmas Eve

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016

A Christmas Eve look at why Christ came for us!

Why Christ Came Luke 19:10 December 24, 2015 Have you ever had a neighbor who really lights up the street with their display? Sometimes we compete with our neighbors about who has the best lights around. Well there’s a family in Australia who lights up the neighborhood. They have the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Too Good To Be True

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 18, 2021

Many of the most attractive offers are just too good to be true.

We are bombarded by advertisements, commercials and infomercials. They come by way of mail, newspapers, text messages, email, radio and television. We’ve all heard some pretty fantastic claims made for everything from capsules for memory enhancement, to weight loss drinks, to antiwrinkle cream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Word Concerning Morality Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 20, 2021

The text is a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality among believers.

A Word Concerning Morality Matthew 5: 27-30 Today we come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount, and a distinct biblical doctrine, that is often overlooked and even ignored. In this portion of His message Jesus dealt with the immorality of adultery and emphasized the importance of morality ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 2: Kept By God's Power

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the second study on the book of 1 Peter and covers 1 Peter 1:3-5. This study addresses how believers today should react to persecution.

An Exposition of ! Peter, part 2: Kept By God's Power Introduction In the last study, we covered some of the background issues such as authorship, date, occasion, and recipients of the epistle. Although there is not agreement among scholars, it seemed to me that Peter wrote it between 64-67 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

America’s Present Destination

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 6, 2021

Many are asking, “What happens to America in the latter days?” God gives us clear instructions which give us understanding of America’s Present Destinations

America’s Present Destination Now Is The Time To Repent There is a question asked by born-again Christians: “What will happen to America in the latter days?” That is a good question which must be considered as we see what is happening around us these days. The first consideration to look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Steps To Getting Along

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Church people are more famous for our bickering than our brotherly love--why is that?

Ephesians 4:25-32 25Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, 27and give no opportunity to the devil. 28Let the thief no longer steal, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

In Acts 2, the disciples were baptized by the Holy Spirit. And these are some things that we must know about the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

The Baptism of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 2 Acts 2:1-13 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining things that are related to the work of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Winter Has Gone Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

Song of Songs indicates that while King Solomon reigned in the United Kingdom of Israel, and he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters of He, She, and others.

Text: Songs of Solomon 2:10-13 Theme: Blessing blossoms up Introduction to SS: Song of Songs also known as Song of Solomon indicates that while King Solomon reigned the united Kingdom of Israel approx. 1000 BC, he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Making The Most With Your Opportunity”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 12, 2020

Headline Los Angeles Times: Dylan Floro goes from the “forgotten man to an integral part of the Dodgers’ bullpen. Floro pitched 1.1 innings The parable of the talents is a reminder not to waste opportunities. Dylan Floro did not waste his talent nor his opportunity.

In Jesus Holy Name November 15, 2020 Text: Matthew 25:14-15 “Making the Most with Your Opportunity” Who is that man on the cover our Sunday Bulletin? Why is he there? I’;; answer that in a moment. (cover of the bulletin was the Dodger pitcher Dylan Floro from the World ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15, Luke 19:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Message About Trials Series

Contributed by Gabriel Luigi Bautista on Dec 2, 2020

The new normal due to Covid-19

FACTUAL DATA: ANG PANGALANG “JAMES” AY ISANG COMMON NA PANGALAN. MAYROON 4 NA JAMES NA NAKASULAT SA NEW TESTAMENT. 1. James, the son of Zebedee the brother of John: (Cf. Matt. 4:16—2; Mark 3:17, Luke 9:51—56) First disciple of the Lord. killed in A.D. 44 by Herod. 2. James son of Alphaeus: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8