Sermons on Abode Of God:

Joshua 13: Well Begun, But Not All Done Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 13, 2024

The initial campaigns to reclaim Canaan for Israel were over. Joshua, though, was old and there was still a lot of land unclaimed. Israel had begun well but had not yet finished all of the Lord's commands. What now?

Introduction: Israel, under Joshua’s leadership, had conquered a great deal of Canaan, the Promised Land. Several years had gone by, and Joshua was nearing the end of his earthly journey. Israel, though, was not nearly done with reclaiming the land so the LORD commanded Joshua to divide the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B--Letting Your Soul Catch Up.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2024

“Would the person who brought Senator X into this room as their personal guest please take him out?"

In the deep jungles of Africa a traveler was making a long trek. He had hired some local people to help carry some of his camp gear. The first day they made good time and they went very far, much farther than he anticipated. This traveler had high hopes that the journey could be completed quicker ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31

Denomination: Catholic

Gather Up The Fragments

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 29, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Series B, Lectionary 17

July 28, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 3:14-21; John 6:1-21 Gather up the Fragments Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Gather up the fragments left over, so that nothing may be lost.” Leftovers. I’m a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Verify The Experts

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 8, 2022

Jesus was questioned about what he was saying. We need to do the same thing about preachers, teachers, and internet writers.

Verify the Experts John 7:24-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz New American Standard 1995 John 7:14 But when it was now the midst of the feast Jesus went up into the temple, and began to teach. 15 the Jews then were astonished, saying, “How has this man become learned, having never been educated?” ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: United Methodist

David And Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 18, 2022

In this story we see the unmistakable contrast between Saul's choices and David's choices.

November 19, 2022 After David defeated Goliath, Saul did not allow David to return home – because David did not swear loyalty to him. Even so, there’s no doubt that Saul felt some gratitude toward David. After all, David was Saul’s favorite musician and he had taken care of the “Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Trouble With Isolation Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 26, 2025

This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome.

Session 4 - The Trouble with Isolation This is the fourth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priests (Exodus 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2024

How did the priests picture Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 28.

Were the priests to wear dignified clothing or any old thing? Did Jesus criticize religious leaders for wearing long robes on the street or their selfish attitudes? Are modern pastors Aaronic priests or overseers, elders and teachers? Is any of this relevant to how church leaders dressed in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Way Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the challenging journey of faith, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a Christ-like heart and persevering in righteousness, as Jesus reinterprets primary teachings from the Rabbis of His time.

How important are the true motives of the heart? And how important is it that your actions align with your motives, values, etc…? To some, the discrepancy between the two may be seen as hypocrisy. The idea of saying one thing and doing another. Have you ever done anything like that? The truth is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Topics: Heart Posture, Holiness, Perseverance

Bound Or Broken

Contributed by Jeff Poms on Jan 23, 2007

Freedom and Victory How to get it.

Bound Receiving your Deliverance Bound: To be limited, Restrained, Restricted, Temporarily/Permanently unable to perform one’s best due to “outside” forces. Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free,* and do not be entangled again with a yoke of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Vineyard

The Genius Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Looking at fellowship and how we overlook so much of what it means to us as Christians, but really Christianity offers something no other "religion" does, true fellowship.

The Genius of Christianity! Story of Linda and Whitehorse Community is the genius of Christianity -having areas of interest in common, sharing things Acts 2:42 Koinonia- sharing, participation, contribution Let’s study this more! Acts 2:44-47 Where is the community in this passage? V. 44- in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse.

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 6, 2006

This is a sermon from Colossians Bible Study.

Paul’s Praising In His Letter To The Church At Colosse. Text: Colossians 1:15-29 Introduction: A church that is void of praise is a dying church. Paul praises three things in this section. He praises the Creator, the cross, and the church. I. Paul praises the work of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Touching The Untouchables

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 8, 2006

Jesus touches those whom society has abandoned. No one is beyond the reach of Christ; and no one should be beyond the reach of the church either.

In our text, Jesus meets a man with leprosy. This man had been abandoned by society. According to the laws and traditions of the day, leprosy reduced a man to nothing. Everywhere he went, he had to declare his uncleanness. No one would dare get close to him. Touching him was not even considered. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do We Need The Gift Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

The Holy Spirit is essential for service to Christ.

Acts 1:8 "Do We Need The Gift of Pentecost?" Today there is a trend among Christians to rely on experience, reason, and self. However, there was a gift given to those on Pentecost that overwhelmed their self control. And through this gift those Christians experienced the harvest. This scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Contrast Of Barnimas And Zaccheas

Contributed by Doug Blackmon on May 30, 2002

There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zaccheas.

There is a striking contrast between Bartimas and Zacchaes while they were both named Jerico they were two extremes. -one sitting by the way side one in a tree -one was poor one was rich -one needed mercy one needed sight -one had to get up to be saved one had to get down Christ is able to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist