Sermons on Affirmation:

Easter Is An Appeal To Grateful Living

Contributed by Emil Boniog on May 1, 2006

Easter is firs, an ACT OF GOD; second, an APPROPRIATION OF GRACE; and third, an APPEAL TO GRATEFUL LIVING.

INTRODUCTION A wedding was being videotaped. The video was shot from the back of the church looking up the aisle toward the bride and groom. Because of the camera angle, you could see several members of the congregation. Suddenly, during the giving of vows, a man jumped up from his pew and yelled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 2, 2006

The Spirit is the presence of Jesus lived through us to others.

Seeing Is Not Believing – John 16: 4b - 15 Intro: When we leave for an extended vacation we usually give instructions to those staying behind as to what will happen in our absence. Things like: The garbage man picks up trash early on Thursday morning, so you have to put the trash cans at the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—3 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

This is the third part in this series of encouragement to keep on keeping on until we arrive at the place apportioned us by God in the face of many challenges.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—3. Josh. 1:1-9 The death of Moses and the subsequent call of Joshua signified a closure to the past and the take-off of a new beginning—the divine assignment for Joshua “Now therefore arise …” is an emphatic and specific instruction to Joshua not so much as it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Is Alive!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 18, 2006

God’s word is indeed alive! This short sermon focuses on God’s word which tells us of our sin and also tells us that there is somewhere we can go to find grace and mercy.

The words we have just heard from ‘Hebrews’ are important words for us. They were originally written to Jews who had become Christians; and the book as a whole affirms the authority of scripture, emphasising that the gospel of Jesus Christ brings the Old Testament to completion. They are important ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Anglican

A Word Of Praise

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

Psalm 150 answers four basic questions about praise: where, why, how and who.

The predominant note in the book of Psalms is praise. In one form or another, the word "praise" appears in the book of Psalms 164 times, 13 times in our text for today. Each of the five books into which the Psalms has been divided ends with a doxology of praise (41:13; 72:19-20; 89:52; 106:48; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - Laughing At God! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 20, 2010

It seems Isaac was laughed at in one way or another all his life. Isaac means "laughter". What an appropriate name. A river of LAUGHTER runs through the entire story of the birth of Isaac.

Part 1 - Genesis 21:1-7 - LAUGHING AT GOD! As he was born my heart was bursting with JOY. I held my son Ben up to the Lord and dedicated him then and there. I was so grateful for the gift of a child. I remember driving home at the beginning of that day laughing and honking the horn so everyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Opens The Book Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Malachi Series - 6 of 6.

WHEN GOD OPENS THE BOOK Malachi 3:16-4:5 INTRO: Tom Dooley, the American physician who became famous as the jungle doctor of Laos, was once asked how he overcame disappointments and setbacks caused by uncaring people. “I simply remind myself of who is really keeping score,” he said. No Christian ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Hope - A Good Friday! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 16, 2009

God, through Jesus Christ, has done everything for us to have peace, to be thankful, and to have joy; so always return to Jesus Christ!

The Bible is very clear and it is very important to note that history books affirm much about Jesus Christ: • who is God, became a human being • became a man fully obedient to God • performed many miracles • taught about God and eternal life • was crucified, died, and was buried • rose from the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Thanksgiving View

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 30, 2009

v.1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Six QUESTIONS ❶ Who, ❷ What, ❸ Whom, ❹ When, ❺ How, ❻ Why

Definition:- Thanksgiving — To make acknowledgment with praise - Praise found nearly 200x in the Psalms Psalm 69:30KJV I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 147:7KJV Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Being Grateful

Contributed by John Ong on Jun 2, 2015

What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer?

“Always give thank to God the father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." Ephesians 5:20 What is the formula for genuine happiness? If happiness is the question, what is the answer? The answer is simple: GRATEFULNESS. It will probably take a lot of experience to master ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Physical Versus Spiritual Needs Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 14, 2016

God cares about our physical needs BUT our spirituality is a priority to God!

We are here to worship God who is One but exists in 3 Persons. Although God is all around us and is involved in our lives, God knows we will be blinded with just the physical and so God gave us His Words. How does one worship someone?? If we are to worship God properly, we need to be at awe with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Epicurus And Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 11, 2017

Renaissance atheists ate, drank and were merry and ignored God’s teaching, because they thought of the Christian God as just another non-existent being who wanted to keep them from enjoying themselves.

Thursday of the 32nd Week in Course Reformation/Revolution The Pharisees were religious leaders in Israel at the time of Christ, and, like all pious Jews, they believed that God would send a Messiah to inaugurate the Kingdom of God. But most Jews thought that the kingdom would be brought by force, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Creation And Chaos Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 1, 2016

God questions Jobs ability to question the Creator of the Universe.

Job 38:25-27, 41:1-8, 42:1-6 “Creation and Chaos” INTRODUCTION How do you build trust? Job had lost his trust in God. God had let him down. God had allowed these terrible things to happen to him and to his family. God was faced with the challenge of rebuilding Job’s trust ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission To All

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2018

Jesus the only Savior belongs to the whole world. All the 195 countries and all the 7106 languages needs Jesus. No one is excluded from the Good News. Jesus was born for all, died for all and rose again for all, exists for all. Let us share with all.

Gospel to All Mathew 28:18-20 Introduction The Gospel writer St. Mathew was very parochial when he commenced to write down the History of Jesus Christ. He was affirming that Jesus came to this world as a leader to the Jewish community. He was concerned about the messiah fulfilling the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Fresh Start With Church Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

Church commitment isn't about checking a box. We need to be truly connected!

Hebrews 10:19–25 19And so, dear brothers and sisters [fellow believers], we can boldly enter heaven’s Most Holy Place because of the blood of Jesus. 20By His death, Jesus opened a new and life-giving way through the curtain into the Most Holy Place. 21And since we have a great High Priest who ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed