Sermons on Actual:

Doubting Ahaz Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

The problem is not that God will not give a sign, but that we are afraid of seeing one. The implications for how we have been living and how we must live are too unnerving.

Isaiah 7:1-12 Doubting Ahaz 12/3/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction We are in one of the rare sections of Isaiah that is an actual historical recount. Most of the book is made up of Isaiah’s actual prophecy. It takes a bit of study to figure out the context of much of the prophecy. It is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Goodness Leads Us To Repentance

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 19, 2016

To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD good? Yes, all the time. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is good and His goodness to a wicked person causes that wicked person to come to the LORD JESUS, like what have happened to me. IV. TEXT: Romans 2:4 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Revival Or Corporate Revival

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Apr 26, 2015

We will study the sequencing of Jesus' message to the seven churches viz; commend, comfort, point of failures and reward. WE will also study the 3Rs of revival Viz; Repent, Return and Recover

Church Revival/ Corporate Revival (Main reference Rev 2:8-11) Do you know the definition of a good sermon? It should have a good beginning, it should have a good ending, and they should be as close as possible. So let us see how good my sermon is going to be today. We are meditating on the topic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Leviticus 7:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 4, 2017

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome, we must approach this battle from a biblical approach. (A continuation of previous study)

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 2) Philippians 4: 4-9 We began to consider these powerful verses in our last study, and I hope to conclude them today. Paul was well aware of the various struggles the church faced. Society presented particular challenges and there were disagreements and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of God

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 15, 2017

God's good news comes from God and is about God the Son.

The Gospel of God Romans 1:2-7 In the introduction to this series, we saw three ways which Paul introduces himself and his call to the Roman congregation. He called himself “a slave of Jesus Christ”, a “called apostle,” and “separated unto the Gospel of God. Today we will zero in on what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-7, Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jehovah - I Am Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Jan 11, 2015

Yes, God has names. Specific, beautiful, matchless names. We start the series with the name He uses to introduce Himself -- "I AM".

The Names of God: Jehovah, the “I AM” I have many names. The name I was born with is Paul Michael Basehore Junior. As a child I was called “PJ”, for “Paul Junior”. In high school, my physics teacher called me “Basehore, Long Island”. In college I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-15, John 8:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do I Do When God’s Leading Doesn’t Add Up? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2013

A look at the fact that the Magi did not come to Bethlehem but to Nazareth. The sermon uses that truth to talk about following God's direction instead of the man's leading.

STAR OF BETHLEHEM MYTH: The star led the Magi to Bethlehem. - We’ve all seen this in a hundred Christmas plays. - Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen to be the way that the Bible actually says the story happened. - This morning I want to talk about the way the Bible says the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

O’ Little Town Of Bethlehem Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 7, 2013

This is the third message in a series based on some of the most popular Christmas hymns.

On December 24, 1865 at the age of thirty Phillips Brooks’ life would be changed forever by a Christmas Eve service that lasted nearly five hours. The service took place at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Brooks wrote, “I remember standing in the old church in Bethlehem close ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inheritance Factor Pt 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

19th in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of heaven as our inheritance.

“The Reward & Inheritance Factor -- Heaven” Pt 5 (The Fatherhood of God Message 19) X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor We inherit our Dad’s riches and resources A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21, Revelation 2:26-29, Isaiah 55:12-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lesson 51: Preach Impromptu Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 13, 2018

Occasionally a preacher is required to give a sermon with only a few minutes notice and completely without preparation. Here's how to do it.

Lesson Goal Learn how to preach without notice. Lesson Intro 2 Timothy 4:2 tells preachers to always be ready to give a sermon. There comes a time when you will show up at a church service only to be asked to pinch hit for someone else who had been scheduled to speak. Perhaps you are on vacation ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Covenant With Abraham

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

God's promises don’t rest on your faith. They rest on his faithfulness. But how can you not have faith in One so faithful?

TODAY I WANT TO TALK WITH YOU about faithfulness—not yours, but God’s God is a promise-making God, but he is also a promise-keeping God. He is faithful in keeping his Word. Now, admittedly, it is sometimes hard to believe that. Our faith falters when it looks like God has forgotten what he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace For The Despised

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on May 27, 2017

True grace goes much deeper than we tend to think it does. We tend to reserve it for those who are already followers of Christ, however, Christ exercised grace, mercy, and love even to the most despised of sinners.

Introduction: I’m sure most of you are familiar with the biblical account of a tiny little guy by the name of Zacchaeus. Well, far from just an entertaining story popular among Sunday School children, the incident with Zacchaeus gives us an incredible example of God’s grace and love. We see in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And It Shall Come To Pass Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 18, 2017

Nothing is random to God. There are no accidents with God. He is sovereignly in control, at all times and in all ways.

Going against God’s warning, Ahab decides to retake Ramoth-gilead. READ 1 Kings 22:29-38. Ahab has a battle plan - disguise himself. No one will be able to identify him, if they are out to kill him. • It’s strange. He did not believe prophet Micaiah’s words and yet somehow feared that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:29-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reflections Of A Saviour

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 2, 2018

This message looks at what was meant when Joseph was told that Jesus would save his people from their sins.

Reflections of a Saviour If I was to ask you to name a story that began on Christmas Eve (without the obvious spiritual answer), some people would answer with “A Visit from Saint Nick”, and that would be a good answer. “T’was the night before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 27, 2015

How did the cross become a symbol of love and hope from a tool for excruciating death?

Power of the Cross We are in the Lent season. Since we are not in the mainline, or traditional congregation, this fact might be overlooked and forgotten by many of us. Parishioners in the mainline churches take Lent very seriously. I was reminded about this when I opened the news paper last ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational