Sermons on Alter To God:

The Spirit Of Safety And Health Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2021

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. What is the spirit of safety laws?

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. Whenever you build a new house, you must build a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

David And Goliath
 With Life Applications


Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 23, 2021

The story of David and Goliath. What can we learn from this story? How can we apply it to our own lives?

1 Samuel 17 vs 3 Valley of Elah Goliath - 9 feet tall, coat of mail weighed 120lb, spear head 15lb Vs. 4-7 Goliath’s challenge Vs. 8-10 Choose a man. Let him come down to me. ?If he kills me, the Philistine army will be your servants. If I kill him, the Israelite army will be our servants. King ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Mock Parade Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2018

The political implications of Palm Sunday

Prelude Where does the solution to all our problems, really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11 and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Recognize Categories Of Manifold Wisdom

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 11, 2022

What Paul Really meant at 1 Corinthians 3:1-2 and Hebrews 5:14 / Scripture references from the KJV

When I was about 5 years old a school teacher used Intellectual Wisdom to teach me how to read, write and do arithmetic. This empowered me to obtain the rest of my school education which in due course empowered me to obtain employment after school. My schoolboy literacy also empowered me to read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 1 Corinthians 12:31

Devotional For Seniors

Contributed by Michael Brown on May 30, 2022

This is a devotional I prepared for nursing home residents

There are many things that the very young & the very old have in common. One of those things may be how difficult it is to be patient when we are dependent on others to meet our needs or fulfill our desires. Things we want badly takes forever to happen. (Christmas & birthdays for kids) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11, John 16:22, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Breaks The Letter Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law?

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law? Let’s look at an example using the law of the road? Imagine I come to a cross-road stop-sign way out in the country, and I can see a long way down the road to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 21, 2021

The Lord's Supper is a memorial that we have to commemorate the death of Jesus. We eat the bread in memory of His body and drink the cup in memory of His blood.

As your pastor, your spiritual leader, I must teach and preach as I feel lead of the Lord. I know I do not have all the answers. I make lots of mistakes, but I must respond to what little I do have. The message tonight is my convictions based upon the word of God. A man called me yesterday and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021

In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

How To Relate With Your Haters

Contributed by John Macaulay on Jun 7, 2021

A Christlike approach to dealing with lovers and haters

HOW TO RELATE WITH YOUR HATERS (A Christlike approach) Matthew 10:22-23 NLT And all NATIONS WILL HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FOLLOWERS. But everyone who endures to the end will be saved. When you are persecuted in one town, flee to the next. I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22-23, Luke 6:22

Restoration Or Resurrection?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 11, 2022

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain.

Restoration or Resurrection? By Neal Gracey, Deacon, FBC Three Springs PA 17264 The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are like climbing a mountain. The further you go, the closer you get to the high point. You see, death is a great mystery, and I’ve got some news for us. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 18, 2022

A sermon for Maundy Thursday, Year C

April 14, 2022 Maundy Thursday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:7-23 The Gift of Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you could use only one word to describe Jesus, what word would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-23, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Lutheran

All In For Our Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 21, 2020

Almost certainly in our lifetime we will also have to follow Christ to our own cross. Probably not a bloody martyrdom, but the culture hates the Church and all who follow Christ.

Monday of the 24th and Last Week in Course 2020 Bl. Miguel Agustin Pro Today, in the glaring light of our proclamation on Sunday that Jesus Christ is the King of the Universe, we are invited to consider the virtues of those who will be found worthy to live forever in that marvelous, unimaginably ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Luke 21:1-4, Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation Nine Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 18, 2023

The trumpet judgments bring forth frightening scenes

The fifth trumpet is sounded, and John sees a star that had fallen from the sky to the earth. The star was given the key to the shaft of the Abyss. When the Abyss is opened, the smoke that rose from it was like the smoke from a gigantic furnace. The sun and sky were darkened by the smoke from the ...read more

The Flood Begins (Genesis 7)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 11, 2024

Is there geological evidence for a flood? Let's discuss this in Genesis 7.

Geological evidence for a worldwide flood is ubiquitous. There are sea fossils on the highest mountains. Complete fossils only exist when there is rapid burial. Some sedimentary rock layers cover whole continents. Some of those sediments were carried very long distances. There is no long-term ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Filled (Exodus 31)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 10, 2024

Could someone have been Holy Spirit filled in the Old Testament? What could this mean for tradesmen today? Let's look at Exodus 31.

Could people have been filled with the Holy Spirit in the Old Testament? Could they have been given gifts of the Holy Spirit? Is some kind of Sabbath rest still relevant to Christians? Let’s look at Exodus 31. Who was Bezalel and why was he filled with the Holy Spirit? The Lord said to Moses, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist