Sermons on Actuality:

Two Revealing Prayers Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 28, 2022

This passage records two prayers, in which are shown two kinds of hearts, whose contrast is not only seen in the way they make their requests, but also in the way they approach God. Some people trust in themselves; others trust in God.

This evening’s sermon is entitled “Two Revealing Prayers,” and it’s taken from what is commonly called “The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.” Darrell Bock, in The NIV Application Commentary, says, “This parable is really the parable of the two prayers. In those prayers appear two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Effectual Fervent Prayer

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022

Our prayers are often ineffective. Scripture reveals principles of effective prayer, principles we will want to observe.

A movie by the title of The In-Laws came out in 1979. There was a re-make of it in 2003, but my favorite version is still the original one. It featured Alan Arkin as a conventional dentist and Peter Falk as a manic character who claims to be a government agent. Their kids are about to be married, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32, 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Washing Feet And A Kingdom Of Power Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 22, 2021

This passage gives us the dynamic example of Jesus washing feet. How can Jesus lay aside the traditional power structures to be able to live like that? The answer is in this passage.

PETER'S EMPHATIC "NO": Peter was deeply offended by Christ’s offer because he was still thinking of a traditional power structure. - John 13:6-10a. - The disciples were still expecting the inaugural of a traditional kingdom. - Rome was going to be overthrown, the Jewish nation was ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Find Satisfaction: Romans 12:1-8

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

Adapted from a sermon by Brian Atwood. Even with their limitations, Rhinos live a pretty satisfied life. We don’t have to know the future. Who cares that we can see only thirty feet ahead? Whatever’s at thirty-one feet needs to care that we’re coming.

Have you ever thought about rhinos and their limitations. You see, rhinos can run thirty miles an hour, which is pretty fast when you consider how much weight they’re pulling. They’re actually faster than squirrels, which can run up to twenty-six miles an hour. And even then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Commitment Issues" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 1, 2015

Our failures are not final. Jesus looked at Peter and saw his future, not his failures.

NOBODY BUT JESUS “Commitment Issues” John 18:15-18; 25-27 All of us have at least one. All of us have at least one sound that we really hate to hear. For some it’s the sound of the dentist drilling inside your mouth---for others it may be the sound of screeching tires on ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity 2015

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 2, 2015

The mystery of the Trinity of old and revealed in Jesus and the Holy Spirit. How do you explain this unfathomable, paradoxical truth that will not make your head spin?

The church has made up a calendar of events. The ones we recognize most are Christmas and Resurrection Sunday. Now, of course we don’t know the actual day or month of the year these events took place so the church decided to choose dates that were approximately where we thought they should be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Do Everything In Love: Despite The Pain!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 6, 2015

Love sometimes includes pain, but if it is God’s love, it comes from the sincere good intentions of the heart and the effect is good fruit & healing! But sometimes as humans we fail and to do all things “ in love”.

Do Everything in Love: Despite the pain! Kelly Durant 2-21-10 1 Cor 16:14 14 Do everything in love. Not often do I preach with a verse that has only 4 words, but actually this verse says it all? Recall we are continuing with what does love imply that we do? God does everything in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Embrace The Process

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Sep 22, 2014

A Man of God is made in the process, not by the Title... Definition of process - a series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Going through the Process Genesis 37:5 Today I would like to look at the process of a dreamer. Somebody say Process… I want to get you to dream, because someone is waiting to be blessed and healed on the other side of your dream. Josephs dream not only impacted him, but it also impacted his whole ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letters To The Seven Churches - No 5 Sardis Series

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014

These are the words of him who holds the seven spirits[b]of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead

The letter to Sardis Rev:3:1-6 Sardis was probably the oldest of the seven cities, probably being founded at the very beginning of the Iron Age, possibly as early as 1000 BC. In it's past it had been the capital of the Kingdom of Lydia and it had become very rich and prosperous. It was also ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Injustice In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Why is the Church so guilty of injustice and does it rule out faith in God as a valid life choice?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I’m going to begin today with a short ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

We all "know" there’s a God, but how can we come to know him.

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. I want to suggest that we all “know” there’s a God. Even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-23

Denomination: Anglican

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

How many of you are planning to watch the Super Bowl this evening? Now for the real test - everyone who’s rooting for the Giants, please raise your hands. Okay, hands down. Now, who’s for the Ravens? Who doesn’t much care one way or another? By the end of the day, half of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Texting Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 26, 2015

The message Jesus committed to his disciples never changes, though the method of communication must always be subject to change.

The world's first text message was sent from a computer to a cellphone by British engineer, Neil Papworth. As reported by CTV News, Papworth sent the text message to his boss on December 03, 1992. It read: "Merry Christmas" and this single text message revolutionized the way we communicate. Since ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Even If He Don't Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 11, 2015

Trust that God will rescue you, but even if He doesn’t believe in Him and His ways! Trust that God’s will is absolutely the best path for you! When life that is burns down around us, maintain our absolute faith in God!

“Even If He Don’t” Daniel 3:16-18 READ TOGETHER DANIEL 3:16-18 (NIV 1984) “Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego replied to the king, "O Nebuchadnezzar, we do not need to defend ourselves before you in this matter. 17 If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer Can Break The Chains In Your Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken?

Each of us have some kind of chain in our life that binds us, the chain can be physical, habitual or spiritual. The question: What chain or chains are their in your life that need to be broken? Have you prayed about it? Have you asked other to pray about it? The key to every chain that can bind ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal