Sermons on Anticipation:

The Controversy Of The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

What does the LORD require of you?

THE LORD’S CONTROVERSY. Micah 6:1-8. It is tragic when God has to serve a summons upon His own people. The “prisoner in the dock” is Israel herself, and the LORD is ready to submit His case. The witnesses are the mountains and hills (Micah 6:1), and strong foundations of the earth (Micah 6:2). ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Walking On Water

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

We at times seem like a boat tossing about on the waves of uncertainty and doubt...

THE LORD WALKING ON WATER. John 6:16-21. The sea can be such a frightening, unpredictable element that even hardened sailors find themselves overwhelmed at times. If we enter the darkness without our Lord Jesus, this magnifies our terror. Yet when He draws near this also, inexplicably, gives ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

"These things are written" so that we too "might believe, and receive life through the name of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God."

THE RISEN LORD. John 20:19-31. The first half of this chapter concerned the empty tomb, and its impact upon three individuals. This second half concerns two appearances of the risen Lord to the gathered church, and includes John’s version of the great commission. It also contains the profession ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013

A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Glory

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 22, 2013

Sermon for Palm Sunday, Year C, 2013

Luke 19: 28 – 40 / Glory Intro: One of the items on my “bucket list” is to attend the tournament of roses parade in Pasadena, CA. Many years I’ve watched that parade with the bands, floats, drill teams etc. I can only imagine the sounds and smells of that parade. In a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welcoming The Alternative Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Palm Sunday welcome of the king and an alternative lifestyle is chosen, which is very different from the world’s norm of authority and power.

John 12:12-17 “Welcoming the Alternative” INTRODUCTION Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem has always been called a “triumphal entry.” In many ways it appears to be a comical imitation of a Roman parade. We can see this first Palm Sunday event similar to an army ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Pray " Can We Test God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 19, 2011

How our tithe can unleash a tremendous blessing from God.

Today we are finishing our series on prayer. Next week we will be talking about heaven. We have gone through a number of passages on prayer. But for prayer to be real to you, you have to have a relationship with God. Words will only go so far if you heart is not in it. Our heart is not in prayer ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

What Goals We Have Helps In Knowing What Obstacles We Might Face.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 29, 2011

Apostle Paul often spoke of his Christian life as if running in the Olympic Games. I believe Paul watched those games many times and running was probably the most competitive. What prize was Paul running for? Salvation is not the prize

What goals we have helps in knowing what obstacles we might face. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Ascends To Heaven Lesson 36 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 22, 2017

The Ascension of Jesus

A. SUNDAY, MAY 14 – THE ASCENSION OF JESUS 1. Forty-days. “. . . after His suffering . . .” (Acts 1:3). 2. Doctrine of tarrying. This is historical, not doctrinal. “Tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high” (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Big Empty"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 3, 2017

What we can learn from the Big Empty or tomb that the early followers discovered: the empty tomb speaks to us of an absence, but it also speaks of an presence, the empty tomb gives us hope, the ability to rise above, and it teaches us to overcome.

The Big Empty Mark 16:1-8 1. On the morn of resurrection Mary Madeleine encountered a Massive Void "The Tomb was empty". • Mark 16:88Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Song Of Mary

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

Mary magnifies the Lord.

THE SONG OF MARY. Luke 1:46-55. I) CONTEXT A young woman, betrothed but not married, had a visitation from an angel and was pronounced “blessed amongst women” (Luke 1:28). In what way was Mary blessed? Well, she had “found favour with God” (Luke 1:30): Mary was going to be the mother of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Different Kind Of Messiah Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 22, 2014

Jesus Christ was not the Messiah expected by the Jews, but He was exactly what mankind needs.

Christmas Day Mass 2014 Thirteen Days of Christmas “A child is born for us, and a son is given to us; his scepter of power rests upon his shoulder, and his name will be called Messenger of great counsel.” These words from today’s Introit chant are the keynote for our Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:5-6

Denomination: Catholic

Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013

If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Prayer

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 17, 2019

17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C

I like “how to” videos: How to sew on a button, how to char broccoli, even how to train your dragon. Our Readings this Sunday teaches us how to get out prayer problems. 1). How to pray for the guilty--like Abraham in our First Reading— The general principle is that even one innocent person is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Catholic