Sermons on Annual Feasts:

Every Word That Comes From The Mouth Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2010

Read the Scriptures the way they were meant to be read, and use them to recommit yourself to following the Father.

First Sunday of Lent 21 Feb 2010 Our family has always thought that buying American products is a sensible thing to do, so when Studebaker folded back in the fifties, my dad began buying GM products. After all, GM had been around a long time, was well-managed and looked to be viable for many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - Tithing Without A Gun Held To My Head Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 16, 2010

"Paying tithes? That's UNDER THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW. It just doesn't apply today." Someone draws out Genesis 14:17-24 from it's holster like a Colt Peacemaker six-gun and recites "ABRAHAM PAID TITHES 500 YEARS BEFORE THE LAW!" but was it an imaginary gun?

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - TITHING WITHOUT A GUN HELD TO MY HEAD Most Television Preachers and many well known and Respected Pastors would all agree that TITHING IS FOR TODAY. After all Malachi 3:10 says, "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

What matters is what God says and what God has said, from the Old Testament to the New Testament, is that He desires all mankind to live righteously and holy.

Holy Living 071909 AM Text: 1 Peter 1:14-16 Introduction There was a parade yesterday in San Diego, you may have heard it mentioned on the news last night, one commentator stated that “thousands on thousands” attended. The promoters of this parade say it gathers more spectators than any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Mere Words Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2019

Repentance is a difficult part on our road to salvation in Jesus. It is action, not merely words.

1. Preparation for disaster – nuclear bomb drills in elementary school; GTMO evacuation drills; tornado drills; a. When sin is in our lives disaster is coming. It may be now and it could certainly be forever. b. We don’t always avoid disasters of sin, but we can get back on track through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do We Strive After? - Sermon For Proper 22 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Oct 1, 2020

Paul teaches us about being Christlike, whilst the Gospel teach us about the corruption in Israel. Where do we stand in our faith when we consider the two scriptures?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. I wonder if you have ever set out to do something and whatever distractions and obstacles has been thrown into your path, you have not been dissuaded, and have carried on with an absolute belief that you could accomplish whatever needed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

Unbind Him And Let Him Go (Fifth Sunday Of Lent 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Through the lens of the miracle of Lazarus being raised from the dead, we can see how death can change our circumstances. Not only does death change our circumstances, but it challenges us in our faith.

UNBIND HIM AND LET HIM GO Text: John 11:17 - 45 “A letter came from Health and Human Services to a resident of Greenville County, South Carolina: “Your food stamps will be stopped, effective March 1992, because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-45

Denomination: United Methodist

M.o.m. On Mission

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 6, 2019

Mothers are foundational to the well-being of their families.

1. Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation (her mother’s favorite flower) to each ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Of Baptism

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2017

How can we differentiate between our preferences for baptism and Christ's commands?

Intro The Baptism of Christ was a forerunner to a ceremony which has become the norm for Christians. Baptism is also the subject of some division and much misunderstanding. Goal Let’s explore the mystery of baptism. Plan We will look at Matthew 3:13-17 and Jesus’ baptism. Matthew 3:13 Then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Praying Through The Tabernacle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

A worship outline to use the Tabernacle to stimulate prayers.

1 Song – Surround Us LORD Announcements/Welcome/Psalm 100 Overview of Outer Court – Entering the Presence of God 1) CURTAINS (HANGINGS): • The curtains were made of fine linen, which is symbolic of righteousness. Revelation 19:8 "And it was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary And The Passion Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Simeons prediction that, 'A sword will pierce your own soul too' to Mary was to come true time and time again and how it must of hurt. Mary was there and watch the happy, the terrible and horrific moments of her Son ministry but could do nothing.

Mary and the Passion of Jesus The words of Simeon spoken in the temple to Mary: "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel....and a sword will pierce your own soul too." I wonder what Mary made of this, did she expected it to lead to death on a cross? There she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-35

Palm Sunday 2018

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 26, 2018

God has provided the way for us to escape sin (John 14:6), because He wants us to be with Him and none to perish (2 Peter 3:9). His desire is that we would worship Him and spend eternity with Him.

Palm Sunday - 2018 Luke 19:28-44 Introduction - The Easter story is not just about Easter morning, but a culmination of events -- Each event marches us closer to the promise, that death of a Savior; Christ - As we look to the Savior for a glorious HOPE of resurrection; we have trials -- It is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Last Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 14, 2018

We as God’s community will only know full satisfaction when our wealth is in Christ, when our vision is His vision, when our self-concept is bound up in our identity in Christ, and when our clothing is His righteousness.

Revelation 3 v. 14 To the angel of the church of Laodicea write; These things says the Amen (True), the witness (martyr), the faithful and true, the overarching one of the creation of God. v. 15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot, I wish you were either cold or hot. v. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Wellspring Of Joy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 27, 2015

Reinforce You Joy by Growing In Love, Choosing the Best, Being Devoted to Christ, Doing What is Right

Wellspring of Joy Part 2 The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to us. “Our happiness… (is) an almost adolescent restlessness, an itch to do the Next Big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Be A Member? Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016

There are many opinions about "church membership", but what does Scripture say? If we are to grow in spiritual maturity, we must be connected in a local body of believers.

In our basic training, we have studied salvation, the church, surrender and lordship. Today, we move our study toward the expectations and responsibilities of those who have been saved and are surrendered to the lordship of Jesus Christ. You can get a membership to just about anything if you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Straw The Broke The Camel's Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

By focussing on king Manasseh we realise that there comes a point when God says enough is enough, but that does not mean we are beyond God's grace.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 21:1-18 “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” Picture Focus on the idea of comparing ourselves to others. We feel that others are close in God’s view. While we can feel like a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-18

Denomination: Baptist