Sermons on Appearing:

Choosing The Way Of Christ Over Worldly Goods.

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2022

The challenge of our Christian calling is to recognize the goodness of creation without building wealth, power and honor into a false god that lures us into worship.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s difficult for most folks in North America, especially those who aren’t fluent in several languages, to understand the full intent of the first word of our first reading today. The English has “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those who feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Psalm 146:7-10, Amos 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

God In The Likeness Of Man Seated On The Throne

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Micaiah, Isaiah, John, Daniel, and Ezekiel saw God seated on the throne. Only Ezekiel, out of all these prophets, saw God seated on the throne in the likeness of man.

Micaiah, Isaiah, John, Daniel, and Ezekiel saw God seated on the throne. Only Ezekiel, out of all these prophets, saw God seated on the throne in the likeness of man. All the other prophets saw the throne’s surroundings, such as a rainbow, a council, and splendor, but not the appearance of the ...read more

Lessons From The Seven Churches

Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022

Revelation was written to seven specific churches at a specific time in a specific place for a specific reason. However, what lessons can we learn from this valuable book of the bible?

1. Ephesus: The Ephesian church is commended for its works—the preaching, perseverance and serving by the early disciples (Revelation 2:1–3). Even they had to discern between false teachers and teachers of the Truth. However, the church was told that "you have left your first love" ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Unity In The Church )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 30, 2022

THE 133 # OF PSALMS IS A SHORT BEAUTIFUL GEM WITHIN TREASURY OF GOD`S ETERNAL WORD

VERY BRIEFLY IN THE WORDS OF THE LATE REVEREND DR LEROY BULLOCK ON MY WAY TO MY SEAT I WOULD LIKE TO INVITE YOUR ATTENTION THE 5TH DIVISION OF PSALMS THE 133 # FOR YOUR READING I WILL LIFT UP VERSES 1-3 Psalm 133:1-3 (KJV) 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Enigma Or Contradiction?

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2022

According to the dictionary, the words Enigma and Contradiction are said to be semantically related.

Andrea Louise Riseborough, an English actress and producer once remarked: “People are fascinating. They're so unique and I think what's more fascinating is the reason behind the physical characteristic, the enigma, that's where the gold dust is.” Proverbs 1:2-7 reminds us: “To know ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Timothy 1:15

About One Year Before Jesus Was Born - Christmas 2012

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 9, 2019

Ten Things The Angel Told About Jesus The Son

A. WHAT ZECHARIAH KNEW: LUKE 1:5-10 “Zechariah an elderly priest was finally chosen by lots to offer prayer in the Holy Room in the Tabernacle. It was right before he retired. He and his wife Elizabeth had no children, even though they were devoted to God and lived blamelessly. There was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 7, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the foundation of our faith.

The Truth about Easter April 4, 2020 Easter Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the foundation of our faith. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Supplemental Passage: But tell me this—since we preach that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Confess And Receive Liberty

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 7, 2019

Liberation is a kingdom mandate given to us through Jesus Christ, "to set the captives free" - Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18.

CONFESS AND RECEIVE LIBERTY TEXT : 2 CORINTHIANS 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Liberty is the condition of being free from imprisonment, slavery or forced labor. It is also the condition of being free to act, believe or express ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God’s Plan

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out.

Knowing God’s Plan 1. Acts: 9: 1-6 2. Isaiah 55:8 Plans are important! Look at this building. This is a beautiful place. Somewhere before every stone and wire and window and wall, there was a plan. Everything here reflects the plans that someone thoughtfully worked through and laid out. Others ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-8, Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We May Ask, Are Our Sacrifices Too Great For The Lord?

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 24, 2020

Do we feel that the sacrifices that we made are too great? Do we feel weary and stress in our walk as a believer? We have been challenged to the extreme due to the storms that come our way. May this message bring comfort, faith and strength to you.

Today’s devotion is taken from Mark 14:3-9: “And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Philippians 2:6-8, Romans 8:32

Denomination: Charismatic

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Mountain Glory & Valley Failure

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 22, 2022

Why was there glory on a mountaintop and failure in a valley? Let’s look at the transfiguration in Luke 9:28-42.

Prelude Why was there glory on a mountaintop and failure in a valley? Let’s look at the transfiguration in Luke 9:28-42. 1. Prayer “Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As He prayed, the appearance of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Leads To The Glory Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2022

The Second Week of Lent 2022

The Passion Leads to the Glory of the Resurrection Scripture Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Philippians 3:17-21, Philippians 4:1, Luke 9:28-36. Dear sisters and brothers, Now, let us listen to the gospel according to Saint Luke (Luke 9:28-36): “Jesus took Peter, John, and James and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5-12, Genesis 15:17-18, Philippians 3:17-21, Philippians 4:1, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Five Stones Of David

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jul 5, 2020

David brought five stones and a sling to confront Goliath. What do you bring when you are faced with your own Goliath?

Dear brothers and sisters, Thank you for joining us for today’s devotion. We will look at the story of David and Goliath. Let me first explain that the real hero in this story is God and the Goliath represents the challenges and struggles we face in life. Sometimes the challenges and struggles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-50, Luke 10:19, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Charismatic