Sermons on Among:

Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2007

Realizing that Jesus stands among us can cause us to rejoice or recoil in fear.

Luke 7:7 – 11 Among Us Intro: One of my favorite TV programs is “Ghost Whisperer.” A young woman named Melinda Gordan can see spirits of dead people. The “spirits” are trapped here because they have some unresolved issue. I find fascinating the various reactions of people when Melinda tells ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 4, 2021

The Jesus that we’re about to encounter is the Lion of Judah! The Eternal, Almighty, Self-Existent God of the Universe who has eyes that burn and pierce into your very soul … the judge before whom all of us will one day have to stand.

Jesus … What do you picture when I say that blessed and beautiful name? Do you picture the classic portraits and descriptions of “Jesus, Meek and Mild”? Maybe you picture a deified Mr. Rogers with a beard? Do you picture a carpenter from Nazareth? A rabbi wandering around the Galilean ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Among The Beloved PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon encourages us to seek God's love, live as His children, and strive for righteousness, embodying these principles in our daily lives as a community.

Good morning, dear friends. Let's gather our hearts together. We're here to seek. To seek love. To seek light. To seek truth. We're here to live. To live as loved ones. To live as children. To live as saints. We're here to strive. To strive for goodness. To strive for holiness. To strive for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Topics: All Saints

Among The Lampstands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 3, 2022

Where is the Lord in the midst of the chaos and struggles of life? John reminds that He is and always has been intimately engaged with His church.

*Neighbor’s ring doorbell. Going off all the time. Means somebody just got their picture taken. * Caught on camera - most folks think it’s just a few times a day. * Depending on where you live/work/shop, it could be about 70x/day. * That number is going up with every Ring doorbell cam that folks ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20, Daniel 7:13, Exodus 28:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Angels, Angels Everywhere!

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Dec 23, 2022

There’s no end to the variety of ways we depict angels. But what do we really know about them, from a biblical perspective? Let’s go back to the source material – let’s look at what the scriptures have to say about angels.

As you may have noticed, today’s theme is all about angels. I want to thank Elsie for the wonderful work she did in gathering all that angel artwork for the bulletin. And I also want to thank everyone who brought in angels to grace the fellowship hall. The angel spirit is alive & well at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:53, Job 38:4-7

Righteous Among The Wicked

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Righteous among the Wicked

In the temple of Nob – Ahimelek the Priest helps David who entered the temple as he was hiding from Saul. Gave him food, sword of Goliath etc. Doveg went and told Saul; Saul killed 85 people including Ahimelek and destroyed the city (1st Sam 22) David angry at Doveg 1- 7 is self-lamentation; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wolves Among The Flock

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Under the New Covenant, modern day prophets do not lead, guide, or direct people’s lives. Seeking prophets for guidance brings massive confusion into a Christian’s life. We are to be led by the "Sure Word of God" (2Pet.1:19) and the "Spirit of God" (Rom.

WOLVES AMONG THE FLOCK TEXT: 2 Pet 1:16-19 INTRODUCTION: 2Pet 1:19 says we have a "more sure word of prophecy." It is more sure than "cleverly devised fables." It is more sure than an "eye-witness" account. It is more sure than a "voice" from the heavens. It is the Bible! I. DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-19

Hiding Among The Baggage

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

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Introduction 1. All of the people of Israel were gathered together. This was an important occasion. They had demanded that God set a king over them. And on this day their king would be chosen from amongst them. Whose tribe would he be from? Whose family? Some may even have wondered if they were to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9-26, 1 Samuel 10:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Among The Magi

Contributed by Marvin Penner on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the obsticals that the Magi overcame to worship Jesus used to help us overcome the same obsticales

Are You among the Magi? Meeting Creek Christmas Banquet Dec. 1/00 Objective: To tear down the barriers to worshipping Jesus. Read Matthew 2: 1-12 Are you among the Magi? - this Christmas will you worship Jesus? - worship it is a simple attitude of willing service five obstacles the Magi had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Dove Among Hawks Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Place Among The Great Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#13 in Proverbs & Parables series (#12 unavailable) From the Parable of the Banquet in Luke 14 - a look at humility and greatness using Proverbs

A Place Among the Great Proverbs 25-26 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 14:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Many of us have seen the movie THE PASSION. For 2 hours we watched the suffering Jesus endured during the last hours of his life. We know that Jesus humbled himself to the point of torture and death. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:4-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Angels Among Us

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

I believe with all my heart that millions of angels are at God’s command and at our service. The hosts of Heaven stand at attention ready to do God’s will at any moment of any hour of any day.

Don, Tim and Jim were college students from the Midwestern United States and they all attended the same university in Connecticut. It was Christmas break time, 1983, and they were all looking forward to going home for the holidays. One came from Fort Wayne, Indiana while the other two were from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Hebrews 1:14, Hebrews 1:1, Colossians 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Among The Barbarians

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Feb 6, 2005

Every new Godly spiritual experience seems to have its counter-balance in suffering.

PAUL AMONG THE BARBARIANS Text: Acts 28:1-10 Introduction: "They all [276 souls] escaped to land." Again Paul suffers shipwreak. He is now a prisoner on his way to Rome because He had appealed to Caesar. Theme: Few have had such glimpses of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Angels Among Us Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2006

Twelve Biblical Facts about Angels that help us to be more aware of the unseen spirit world around us, and the even greater power of the ONE who created them! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Angels Among Us Last time: 4 reasons why the world is enamored with angels: • Spirit of hopelessness—people are looking for answers and for something to fill their empty spirit. • Spirit of selfishness—Christians are called to be servants, but our society would rather be served than to serve. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11

Denomination: Baptist