Sermons on Anna Bar Phanuel:

On What Rock?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

It is important to people to get in. They wait in lines all the time to get into a favorite restaurant, or into a movie, or some sporting event. Nobody wants to be left out, and everybody wants to get in somewhere.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-27

"God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022

The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We Going To Live In Fear Or Faith?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jun 20, 2021

When we are in storms, we can either fear or have faith in Jesus

Mark 4:35-41 God, Be in our heads, Be in our hearts, Be in our understanding, Be in the words heard and the words spoken. Amen. I have a guilty habit to share: I enjoy reading adventure novels: Jason Bourne, Dirk Pitt, Jack Ryan — I buy them in paperback and usually read them in a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:26

Denomination: Episcopal

Getting In Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

So often we hear stories about dying and coming to the golden gate and dickering with Peter whether we should be allowed in or not. This would be a tragic mistake to wait until you die to find out if you can get in.

Everybody wants to get in on the action. Back in 1982 a crowd began to form one Monday afternoon in December at the River Front Coliseum in Cincinnati. By the time the police arrived at 3:00 P.M., hundreds of fans had gathered at the doors, even though they would not open until 7:00 P.M. The rock ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020

God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Breaks Every Fetter

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 16, 2020

Let us understand the role of the shofar in the day of atonement. Jesus desires to set us free, free indeed.

JESUS BREAKS EVERY FETTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) Song: “JESUS BREAKS EVERY FETTER” Text: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Leviticus 25:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost: The Fulfillment Of Joel 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2017

The Spirit also filled the believers and empowered them for witness. He gave Peter insight into the Word and the ability to show men Christ in the Word. The Spirit used the witness of the church to convict the lost, just as Jesus said He would do

July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Pentecost: The Fulfillment of Joel 2 Acts 2.14-21 (KJV) 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What I Learned From Jesus' Mothers

Contributed by Don Hawks on May 8, 2002

Today’s lesson for this Mothers day worship service is "What I Learned from Jesus’ Mothers"—yes that’s right Jesus had more than one mother.

(Powerpoint presentation and audience outline accompanies this message). Slide 1 Happy Mothers Day to you from BUMC. If you are a mother or have been like a mother to someone please stand so we can recognize you. Today’s lesson for this worship service is What I Learned from Jesus’ mothers—yes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-5, Matthew 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

R.e.l.a.t.e. Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Using that acrostic, RELATE, we deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships.

R.E.L.A.T.E.[1] Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationship #1 Col. 3:12-15[2] 1-30-05 Intro On your table this morning is an outline of our message entitled simply, RELATE. Using that acrostic we are going to deal with six essential actions for establishing and maintaining healthy relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-15, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Charismatic

The Presence Of Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015

What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Nazarene

What Happens When A Person Dies? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

What will we be like for eternity?

INTRODUCTION This is the second message in the series, “Heaven: An insider’s guide.” Last week I invited you to email me your questions about heaven and I’ve received several dozen good questions. I was surprised to learn the most popular question asked is, “Will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

New Game Just Out – ‘kill The King’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 13, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 19: 1 – 16

John 19: 1 – 16 New Game Just Out – ‘Kill The King’ 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands.4 Pilate then ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Este Podría Ser Tu Día

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 1, 2021

Esta es una continuación combinada del mensaje de Navidad y Año Nuevo. Al observar las vidas de David y Simeón, vemos cómo Dios obra a través de eventos comunes de la vida para cumplir sus promesas en nuestras vidas. Tenemos que seguir la guía del Espíritu Santo.

Este podría ser tu día 3 de enero de 2021 1 Samuel 17: 12-22 Lucas 2: 21-40 Si eres un creyente, habrá situaciones en las que orarás para que suceda algo, y tendrás la seguridad de que Dios ha dicho que sí, o tal vez escuches a Dios decirte que Dios va a hacer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-22, Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed