Sermons on Appointed:

Accept No Substitute: The Incomparable Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 31, 2016

Accept no substitute. Jesus Christ has no equal

In the last few weeks, people searched for the perfect Christmas gift, hunted for bargains, decorated their homes, burned candles, over-ate, wrapped some packages and tore others open; and by tomorrow morning stores will fill again, as the gift return season begins. Sad, isn’t it? It is so easy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12

Denomination: Other

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 23, 2017

“For nothing will be impossible with God”. And Mary said, “Behold I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word”. (Luke 1:37-38)

Introduction: The spirit of Christmas is all around us. You can hardly go out these days unless you are prepared to spend a lot of time in both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. There are decorations on some streets and in most homes. Most people claim there is no money in the system but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Battlefield Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 7, 2014

The ability to effectively use the Armor of God comes through prayer. This is the force behind the armor, and the key preparation for battle. This critical component of prayer is how we utilize our spiritual resources.

On January 17th, 1991, I was leading an outdoor worship service in the desert of Saudi Arabia for the 28th Combat Support Hospital. Our service was interrupted by a messenger from Colonel Mike Ball, our XO: “Fall in! The ground war is about to begin!” This was the moment we’d ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Hyperbole

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Aug 31, 2020

Jesus gets the people's attention by exaggerating his statements.

Personal Illustration: I had to have a tooth removed last Thursday. It took me FOREVER to get an appointment. Once I got there and got back in the room where they were going to extract my tooth I felt like I was in an operating room not a dentist office. I remember back in the ‘80’s when I got ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33, 1 John 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Judge Not

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2013

Don't judge me! Who are you to judge me? Popular ideas in today's culture need biblical guidance. Let's look a bit at what this is all about and how God wants us to understand and act regarding judging others.

Matthew 7 Jesus' words: do not judge, are perhaps the most popular words of our culture today. How do you judge not? Particularly, how do you judge not as Jesus taught us? This command in the sermon on the mount is couched in front of another command that seems very much like a judgment call. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am’s Of Christ In The Gospel Of John!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 12, 2022

In this sermon outline we point out some of what Jesus is to us. We find Moses was told by God that He was the great I AM IN Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you. 1

I AM’S OF CHRIST IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN! In this sermon outline we point out some of what Jesus is to us. We find Moses was told by God that He was the great I AM IN Exodus 3:14 And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, John 6:35, John 10:36

Under The Wings Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 14, 2022

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent, Year C

March 13, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 13:31-35 Under the Wings of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “How often I have desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Learning Prayer From The Early Church Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

The Focus of Prayer

A. WHAT WAS THE FOCUS OF PRAYER? 1. We should pray for leadership. “O Lord . . . You know every heart. Show us which . . . You have chosen to replace Judas” (Acts 1:24, NLT). 2. That the Holy Spirit will minister among us. “They prayed for the new Christians to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doing What Jesus Said

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 22, 2023

It is important to learn how to live from Jesus.

Doing What Jesus Said John 15:12-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 “This is My commandment, that you love one another, just as I have loved you. 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. 14 “You are My friends if you do what I command you. 15 “No longer do ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Trust The Process

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 11, 2025

Habakkuk is a heartbroken prophet who has seen God's Plans and sits confused and in tears. Join us as we dig into Habakkuk 1, as Habakkuk learns to Trust God's Process of Sanctification of His People.

Good Morning. This morning we are looking at the frustrations we may have with the world around us, but Trusting God’s Process as we minister in this world. There is a tendency to place figures in the Bible on a pedestal, just because they are in the Bible. But the Bible records truth, and other ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

An Outline Of Acts 28:17-31

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 16, 2024

These last verses of Acts describe Paul's ministry to the Jews of Rome and their reaction. Luke gives a summary of what he did for two years. May we always be faithful even as Paul was!

The Dialogues: Paul’s Messages to the People His Meeting with the Chief of the Jews Text, Acts 28:17-31, KJV: 17 And it came to pass, that after three days Paul called the chief of the Jews together: and when they were come together, he said unto them, Men and brethren, though I have committed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Business Prosperity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 28, 2024

This article aims at helping the business people to prosper with these secrets. Those who are going to give attention to these counsels of God, they won’t fall but will progress in the days to come.

Prosper the work of our hands (Psalm 90:17). The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to share with you three things to prosper in your business: Count the cost Evaluate your would be partner Careful about surety. Psalms 90:17. And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:17

Denomination: Methodist

Power To Crush The Yoke Of Delay

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 25, 2025

God is the author of divine acceleration, and He can restore wasted years and bring long-awaited promises to fulfillment in record time.

POWER TO CRUSH THE YOKE OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 – “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27, Habakkuk 2:3, Daniel 10:12-13, Exodus 12:40-41, Genesis 18:14, Psalm 102:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set Your Hope In God

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 28, 2025

The responsibility of each parent is that our kids and grandchildren know God’s Word, that they understand that the key to success is to know the Lord, to love Him, and to be obedient to Him.

Psalms 78:1-7 (NKJV) “Set Your Hope in God” March 2, 2025 I. A Word - "our fathers have told us" Psalm 78 is a Maschil (a teaching psalm). The Minister of Music, Asaph, reminds us to teach our children, to teach the next generation. The responsibility of each parent is that our kids and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Jeroboam had the opportunity to establish a great dynasty, but he chose fear over faith, idolatry over righteousness, and political survival over spiritual truth. His life is a cautionary tale of how leadership can be misused when one does not trust in God.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEROBOAM – FIRST KING OF NORTHERN ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:25 "Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the mountains of Ephraim, and dwelt there. Also, he went out from there and built Penuel. Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 12-14, 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God