Sermons on Allegiance Devout Faith:

The Place Of God's Presence: The Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2016

The Holy of Holies was the place where God's Presence dwelt in the Tabernacle. The symbolism of this Most Holy Place represented the character of God and the only way to approach Him.

“The Place of God’s Presence: The Holy of Holies” Hebrews 9:1-14: Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lampstand, the table, and the showbread, which is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Adam James on Nov 15, 2016

A sermon on the power of the Holy Spirit.

Life can get really busy, can’t it? I think that with every passing year, the pace of life increases, and we have quickly found ourselves in a culture where being busy is normal. A young doctor had just opened office and felt really excited. His secretary told him a man was here to see him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Acts 11:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Great Commandments, Love Your God And Love Your Neighbour. How Exactly?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 30, 2016

How do you love God and you love your neighbour as yourself, neighbours you cannot stand. That is a hard question to answer, but that is what we are commanded to do.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th November 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Ruth 1:1-18 Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14 Mark 12:28-34 Our text for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Episcopal

Unprofitable Servant

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 7, 2016

Are you Mikey Mediocre or Marvin Marvelous? Both are needed in the Kingdom, but both are unprofitable servants.

Luke 17:7 But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say unto him by and by, when he is come from the field, Go and sit down to meat? 8 And will not rather say unto him, Make ready wherewith I may sup, and gird thyself, and serve me, till I have eaten and drunken; and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gold For A King Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Focuses on the gold that the wise men brought to see what was kingly about Jesus.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 1 GOLD FOR A KING MATTHEW 2:1-12 NOVEMBER 27, 2016 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. There is so much I love about Christmas. I guess it would be easier to talk about what I don’t like about Christmas. Uhhh, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Frankincense For A Holy Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 22, 2016

Uses the frankincense that the wise men brought to point out some of the sacrifices that Jesus made in coming to earth.

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM, PART 2 FRANKINCENSE FOR A HOLY SACRIFICE MATTHEW 2:1-12 DECEMBER 4, 2016 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT, YEAR C FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Dave Barry, the well-known humorist, has this take on the wise men and Christmas: “Although this is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

If My People . . . (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2017

Call to Revival, Recipe for Revival

OPENING STORY: In 1904 a young ministerial student named Evan Roberts, began to feel that God was sending an urgent message that He was going to pour out a mighty spirit of revival on Wales, which is now a part of Great Britain. Roberts began attending various revival meetings and during one he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

From Harmony To Hypocrisy In The Church Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Harmony to Hypocrisy in the Church pt. 2 Acts 5:1-11 Last week we began looking at Acts chapter 5 and how the church, quickly, went from Harmony to Hypocrisy. We looked at #1. The problem in the church and discovered that if Satan cannot conquer the church, externally, he’ll try to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Four Myths About The Church

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing. It has been a blessing as well as a great help as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“Four Myths about the Church” Math16: 18 The church is THE vehicle that God uses to push back the darkness and change our world. I think we need a reminder, today, that there was a group of men and women who have gone before us, here at EBC, who boldly proclaimed the gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Peace Offering

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that JESUS is both the sin offering and peace offering and as an added bonus He is also the Prince of Peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you need two to save you from sin and acquire peace? No. Only JESUS CHRIST is needed. 2 Peter 3:14 (Amplified Bible) So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, ree from ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Go Christmas Shopping!

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2015

A fabulous message by Jon Earls pointing out 4 characteristics of God's gift that we can emulate as we go out looking for gifts for others. God gave us the unspeakable gift of Jesus!

LET’S GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Refugee

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 26, 2015

Christmas message based on Matthew 2 where Herod tries to kill Jesus

“Jesus The Refugee” Introduction: Washington Post article (Dec 24, 2015) - Infertility, divorce, shame, mass murder, astrologers, injustice and doubt: these are a few of the topics that appear in the birth narratives of Matthew and Luke, but it is unlikely that they will feature in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 2, 2016

We are often disappointed with new beginnings, especially with our resolutions to change in the coming year. The reason might be that we are looking to change the wrong things. We look at circumstances instead of looking at who we are within.

Happy New Year! Some have heard me say before that this is my favorite time of year. It is … it feels sorta like we can start over … doesn’t it? In some ways we feel like we are starting fresh and because of this everything is possible. We haven’t done anything or failed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Bible Church

A God-S-Eye View Of Election Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 3, 2016

Paul teaches us how the doctrine of election gives us confidence for the present and the future.

Among the tech gadgets that sold well this Christmas were drones. Serious photographers and movie makers are snatching up these remote-controlled flying machines because they are a relatively inexpensive way to get a bird’s-eye view of things. I don’t suppose many of you received a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Daily Tasks Of A King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD requires us kings to read His WORDS on a daily basis so that we can be doers and not hearers only. James 1:22 (Amplified Bible) But be doers of the Word [obey the message], and not merely listeners to it, betraying yourselves [into dece

I. EXORDIUM: Do you read the WORD of GOD on a daily basis? Yes. day and night we meditate it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD requires us kings to read His WORDS on a daily basis so that we can be doers and not hearers only. James 1:22 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:19

Denomination: Pentecostal