Sermons on Armed:

A Comforting Embrace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 8, 2015

Comfort, comfort my people, a voice cries out in the wilderness, make straight the way of the Lord.

“Isaiah 40:1-11 “A Comforting Embrace” INTRODUCTION Pictures of Comfort We all need a hug at some point in our lives. In fact, experts say that we need to experience the touch of another person at least fourteen times a day for us to be able to lower stress, anxiety, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

“a Hill On Which To Die-A Battle Worth Fighting”

Contributed by John Teem Jr. on Jan 1, 2016

The calling of God on our life.

“A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 JOHN TEEM JR – CHAPEL OF REDEMPTION JUNE 29, 2015 INTRODUCTION “A HILL ON WHICH TO DIE-A BATTLE WORTH FIGHTING” (TELL OF MY EXPERIENCE CONCERNING THIS QUOTE) DEUTERONOMY 32:48-50 THE FINAL DAYS OF ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-50

Denomination: *other

The Holy One Of God

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 27, 2018

Another look at the authority of Jesus and the authority of Holy Scripture

Weekend Message/Devotion January 28, 2018 Reading: Mark 1:21-28 The Holy One of God We don’t get very far in this reading until we are met with Jesus;’ encounter with a demon possessed man in the synagogue, there in Capernaum, right along with all the worshippers. Jesus was there teaching. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28, Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Is Fulfilled

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2018

Isn’t it true that when humans fail, sin, even commit the most awful injustices, God’s mercy is ever present, ever able to forgive when we repent?

First Sunday of Lent 2018 We come to Mass on the First Sunday of Lent, full of energy that has not diminished since we crowded the churches on Ash Wednesday. We know that the Word of God on this special Lord’s Day reminds us of the Lord Jesus’s battle with the Enemy of mankind, the one Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-15, Genesis 9:8-15

Denomination: Catholic

Christians Need Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

Jesus tells us that all of us are members of the Body of Christ, also known as the church. We don’t come to church as individual people and then leave. Jesus tells us that we are to be a team of people who work together for Him.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you like to do things for yourselves, such as tying your shoe laces or getting dressed or brushing your teeth? Do you like it when people try to help you when you don’t need their help? Boys and girls, there are some things that we can’t do by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus, The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 20, 2016

Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same Scripture, and preached unto him Jesus (Acts 8:35).

JESUS, THE MAN OF SORROWS. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Fourth Servant Song. 1. The introduction to this prophecy of the Passion of Jesus begins not with His humiliation, but with His exaltation (Isaiah 52:13). The letter to the Hebrews speaks of Jesus, ‘who for the joy that was set before Him endured ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Success Or Failure? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2016

We must realize that the whole of God's plan is greater than the part we play in it.

Thursday of Second Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel Sometimes I think of irony as God’s invention to help us cope with the effects of original sin. Just consider this rich guy, fat and happy, with what he thinks is everything he ever wanted. He dies, and the Douay-Rheims translation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

"Grace Meets Us Where We Are, But Does Not Leave Us There."

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 3, 2016

Grace is there when we want it all, leave it all, and waste it all.

Luke 15:11-24 “Grace meets us where we are, but does not leave us there” I do not understand the mystery of grace -- only that it meets us where we are, but does not leave us where it found us.--Anne Lamott, 1. The Prodigal Son was like the following • I want it all mentality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Methodist

Moses And Joshua

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Moses and Joshua began ministry in God's presence.

A. THEIR SIMILARITIES 1. Began ministry in God’s presence. Moses, “God called out of the midst of the bush” (Ex. 3:4). Joshua, “The Lord spoke unto Joshua . . . arise, go over this Jordan” (Josh. 1:1-2). 2. Both saw a Christophany (appearance of Christ). Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Social Dimension Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2016

"the service of charity is also a constituent element of the Church’s mission and an indispensable expression of her very being."

Thursday of the 29th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel Why did Herod and the Pharisees hate Jesus so much that they endeavored to kill Him, and not only once? And why ultimately did Jesus lay this curse on Jerusalem, or, rather, turn their curse on themselves, so that in 67 AD the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 8, 2017

"Intercession may be defined as holy, believing, persevering prayer whereby someone pleads with God on behalf of another or others who desperately need God's intervention." (Full Life Bible)

Intercessory Prayer Lakewood / Speaker: Pastor Jonathan / 9-7-2014 I. Timothy 2:1-6 Introduction • John G. Lake said, "When you hear the children travail, know Jesus has one foot in the door." • Doug Small reminds us that, “We are not a Church with a Prayer Ministry… We are a Praying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6, 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

How Do You Clean A Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 15, 2017

If the house, once cleaned of this demon, is not filled with goodness, the evil spirit will return with seven more vices and perversions and make our souls even worse, our souls and families even sicker.

Third Sunday of Lent 2017 Extraordinary Form Today we find Christ, speaking through the Church’s liturgical texts, teaching us about the birds and the bees. I say the birds because the Communion verse tells us that the sparrow has found a home and the turtle dove a nest to lay her young near the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

2015 Resolution #1 - Thou Shall Not Compare Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

begin the new year by not comparing yourself to others

It’s hard to believe. . . just last week we were observing Christmas, with feasting and presents and remembering the Christ Child. It was meant to be a time of celebration and joy. The practice of making New Year’s resolutions goes back over 3,000 years to the ancient Babylonians. There is just ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Episcopal

Changing Hearts, Changing Worlds Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016

The Holy Spirit knows well what is needed in every time and place.

Thursday of 11th Week in Course There’s a contrast between our two prophets–Jesus and Elijah–in today’s Scriptures. Elijah’s missionary method was pretty direct. When Israel defected from worshiping the true God, he called down a three-year drought. When he won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

The Duties Of Fatherhood.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 20, 2016

As father's we have a great responsibility to teach our families to love the Lord. God gives us the key ingredients to accomplish this purpose. Intertwined in this is teaching them to love, respect and follow God's Word. Notice three things that are vital to teaching our families to love Him.

THE DUTIES OF FATHERHOOD. Deuteronomy 6 (KJV) 4. Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5. And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 6. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: 7. And thou shalt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9