Sermons on Anointing At Bethany:

Taste And Know The Goodness Of The Lord

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2006

Taste and know the goodness of the Lord

Greetings and blessings in the name of Jesus Christ, How wonderful it is to come together under the banner of the name of Jesus Christ. Today while I was praying the Lord laid it upon my heart to begin writing this message to you. It is not by power or might that this message is brought but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Nativity Story: The Love Of God

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 27, 2006

The most perfect love gift ever given was the gift God gave at Christmas – the gift of His Son. To help us appreciate that gift, think for a moment of the Nativity scenes you have probably seen all around at Christmas. They usually feature shepherds and W

THE LOVE OF GOD The Stable In Bethlehem Tells Us Of The Love Of God The Infant In The Manger Tells Us Of The Love Of God INTRODUCTION Pastor: Choose an introduction that illustrates from your life the fact that we seek out gifts that say “I love you.” Shopping for a Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Jan 15, 2007

The Magi - their openness and responsiveness to God’s leading is an example for us today.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, don’t you think? The lights, the songs, the decorations… they all seem to add so much. And there are a lot of traditions and a lot of other things that have become a part of the whole Christmas experience. And there’s always such a build-up toward the big day, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Mark

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

Endtimes

The Mark Revelation 14:1-20 I’ve done many teachings from the Book of Revelation. I can’t tell you how many times I have been told, by Christians, that they don’t like studying, or even reading, the Book of Revelation because it scares them. I have always tried to tell everybody that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Andrew: The Determined Disciple

Contributed by Marvin Patterson on Feb 2, 2007

This sermone gives three principles for winning our loved ones to Christ.

Andrew: The Determined Disciple John 1:35-42 Lyman Beecher was a great theologian and scholar. In his day, he was considered to be one of the greatest thinkers and minds in the world. Someone asked Lyman Beecher one time, “Mr. Beecher, what is the greatest thing anyone could do on this earth. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overflow In Rich Generosity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 20, 2007

The way the churches in Macedonia responded to helping the Christians in Jerusalem is a guide for the living and giving of all Christians. Paul’s instruction to the Christians in Corinth can be our guide to “Overflowing in Rich Generosity.”

How to Overflow in Rich Generosity -Discover the Grace of Giving- II Corinthians 8:1-7 I want you to turn to the person sitting next to you and say one word, “Stewardship.” Ask each other what the first word is that comes to your mind. A steward is a “guardian,” “manager,” “provider,” II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Decision And The Promise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2006

Four truths about Abraham’s faith and how they relate to our commitment to giving our offering to God.

OPEN: Several years back a woman wrote this letter to Ann Landers “Dear Ann Landers: The letter from the woman married to the tightwad …reminded me of my wonderful aunt. Aunt "Emma" was married to a tightwad who was also a little strange. He made a good salary, but they lived frugally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Following Jesus Into Holiness Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Seventh in the Following Jesus series.

Following Jesus into Holiness Nov. 6, 2005 Various These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some deciphering ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

A plea for expository preaching.

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching To say that there is a great division in the church today over styles of preaching may be somewhat of an understatement. Among Fundamentalists, there is almost an all out war. The battle tends to lie mainly in the heat of the emotions rather than facts. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Church Leadership Training #1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Revealed Series

Contributed by Clint Meade on Jun 24, 2007

An exposition of Colossians 1:24-29.

Colossians 1:24-29 There are two kinds of books that always sell well……mysteries and love stories. The gospel is both. It is a mystery,…. long hidden,… at last revealed. It is also a love story in the finest sense of that word. It unveils God’s love for the world and for us. The whole theme ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007

We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given.

The truth is that nowadays we can’t watch television or listen to the radio without hearing mention of distant wars and disasters. We are living in difficult times; we are living in prophetic times. All we have to do is examine the word of God and realize the signs are being given. As I said, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Hope

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 19, 2007

A lesson from the life of Job about keeping our hope in the idst of seemingly hopeless situations.

I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand upon the earth. And after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God;–Job 19:25, 26 THE JOY OF HOPE A good definition of hope is, “The feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Creating A Loving Community For The New Millennium

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010

Thinking about what the church must be in the future raises four questions: who are we, who gets in, who leads, and where are we going?

First Baptist Church (New Hampshire Ave), Washington, DC May 31, 1998 Can you believe that it won't be long until we cross over into the third millennium, a full two thousand years after the birth of Christ? Can you believe that we are still here to see it? Why, it seems like it was only ...read more

Denomination: Baptist