Sermons on Affirmations:

Jesus Greater Than Abraham.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 21, 2022

Before Abraham was, I am.

JESUS GREATER THAN ABRAHAM. John 8:48-59. In talking to some Jews in Jerusalem who had professed belief in Jesus, the Lord warned them, ‘He that is of God heareth God’s words: ye therefore hear them not, because ye are not of God’ (John 8:47). JOHN 8:48. They accused Him of being a Samaritan ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called Into The Fellowship Of His Son

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2022

Set apart for the service of God.

CALLED INTO THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SON. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Paul identifies himself as a “called Apostle” (1 Corinthians 1:1). The Apostle addresses “the church of God which is at Corinth” as those who were “called saints” (1 Corinthians 1:2). The verb “to be” does not appear in the original ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Intro A. This is another of Paul’s “prison epistles,” written from the barracks in Rome (as he did with his letter to the Philippians) and in the company of Timothy B. Points out Epaphras (not Epaphroditus, a messenger for the Philippians), likely founder and pastor C. He expressed ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, Romans 11:33, Philippians 1:27, Philippians 4:14-17, 2 Peter 2:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Ephesians 3:16-20, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:12, Revelation 2:10, Romans 8:17, Psalm 103:12  (view more)  (view less)

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

Dear Hyper-Charismatics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 26, 2021

They call us holy rollers, but some need to slow their roll.

Dear Hyper-Charismatics, please scan the Word and see that in nearly six thousand years of man's existence God has never rained down gold dust, angel feathers never fell, jewels never magically appeared, orbs never appear, worshipers never clucked, barked or contorted, gold teeth never appear, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hold Firm Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Proverbs 5:21, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Less Respect Than A Dog Gets Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 5, 2017

The abortion supporter treats the unborn child with less respect than they would demand for a puppy.

Thursday of Fifth Week in Course Joy of the Gospel This Gospel is one for the thoughtless atheist to seize and wring out for every drop of abuse of the Catholic truth. It looks on the surface like Jesus sinning. He is verbally abusing this poor pagan woman, whose only offense is to ask for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Discipline Of Change

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message helps listeners realize that the discipline of change is a concept ordained by God.

I. "BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO CHANGE, THEREFORE THEY FEAR NOT GOD" A. The Psalmist saw much wickedness in his life 1. He noticed their prosperity - Ps 73:3; 92:7 2. They were not in trouble as those who fear the Lord B. His continued trials and perplexities caused him to wonder just why is there such ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:4, John 15:5, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, Daniel 5:1-30, Luke 12:16-20, Amos 6:1, Hebrews 12:6, Hebrews 12:8, Isaiah 51:13, Psalm 73:14, Psalm 92:7, Psalm 73:3, Luke 14:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Blood Of Sprinkling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019

Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Book Of Remembrance

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jul 30, 2018

When God opens a book of remembrance for His own, all things begin to work together for their good. Haman meant evil for Mordecai but it worked together for Mordecai because a book of remembrance had already been opened unto him

Scripture: Esther 6:1-end Usually when we think of a king, we think of wealth, power, decorations, big edifice, authority, glamour, etc., but God has it such that in the life a king there is everything else. In fact, there is bad dream or sleepless night – as in the case of this king in Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Hard After God, Even In The Midst Of Trouble.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 10, 2019

His right hand upholds us.

FOLLOWING HARD AFTER GOD, EVEN IN THE MIDST OF TROUBLE. Psalm 63:1-11. As we enter into Psalm 63, there is both an intimacy with God, and a yearning after God. It was as if David was saying, ‘I know thee, but would know thee more.’ The Psalmist is not just on the fringes of faith, like the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Be The Church Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful.

THE CALL TO BE THE CHURCH I CORINTHIANS 16:1-24 INTRODUCTION: Want an overall outline? Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Function as a family. Factor in your future. Now just be found faithful. Because Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Truckloads Of Mercy And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2021

Our forgiveness invites God and other people to forgive us.

Monday of the 2nd Week in Lent 2021 The prophet Daniel was exiled to Babylon with many leading Israelites by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. At the time of this writing the Persians, who had conquered Babylon, are led by King Darius. Daniel has just realized that the time of Israel’s exile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38, Deuteronomy 11:26-32, Daniel 9:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

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