Sermons on Ascension:

How Do We Understand St Marks Cliffhanger?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Apr 2, 2021

St Marks Gospel just ends - it leaves many questions unanswered, this sermon looks to help us understand how we deal with this

In the name of our risen saviour. Amen. Imagine it if you will, Jesus is dead, the disciples and his closets followers are devastated, this man who was supposed to be the Messiah, the saviour of Israel allowed himself to be crucified on a cross and killed by the very people that he came to save. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Not Of This World

Contributed by Ian Bullock on May 11, 2021

What does it mean to live 'not of this world' whilst living in the midst of so much pain. This sermon challenges us to think about the importance of our relationship with God, and to ask the difficult questions that at times we are too afraid to ask.

In the name of the living God Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Thirty people dead as Netanyahu vows to intensify Gaza attacks Seven children and a teacher killed in school shooting in Russia Scores of bodies found floating in India’s Ganges River Asian American father randomly punched to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Anglican

Chronos: James #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Perseverance in one’s beliefs always generates a positive outcome

We start a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking through the books ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jonah's Descent

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

JONAH'S DESCENT

JONAH 1:17-2:10 I. JONAH'S DESCENT 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Ephesians 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

With Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 24, 2015

This is the final lesson from the Behold the Man series. We have looked at how some have seen him, including the Father's view as His Son, the Anointed One. This lesson looks at Jesus as he sees himself -- as having all authority in heaven and on earth.

1. Review: The last few weeks have been a series on "Behold the Man" -- words that Pilate spoke as he presented Jesus to the people. * We have seen our need to see him for who he is. * Last week we looked at him from the Father's perspective as He declared of Jesus, "This is my beloved son in whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tarry Until Ye Be Endued

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 11, 2017

We can recalculate as many times as we want but there is no alternate routes (The church must be empowered) again.

Lu 24:49 Tarry Until Ye Be Endued You and I will never mature spiritually until God's words to us are taken personally as they are written. It seems that we all have this ability to take God's word and sift it until all that is left is what we like. What is comfortable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49, Luke 1:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Dec 28, 2016

How to answer the question, "What did you get for Christmas"!

What Did You Get For Christmas? The Indescribable Gift ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Noise In My Belly

Contributed by Bishop Malcolm Coby, Ph. D. on Aug 20, 2016

There is a weapon in you that you must neither take for granted nor neglect. It is positioned to be released on the enemy of your soul. That weapon is a Noise in your Belly that will silence the devil and give God the glory. It is your praise to God.

I. Introduction 1. The Text: John 7:37-38 2. The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated with certain festival rituals. 3. One was a solemn procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring. 4. A priest filled a gold pitcher with water while the choir sang Isaiah 12:3. –Therefore with ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: *other

Signs Of The End (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return!

Signs of the End (Part 1) Matthew 24: 3-14 Today I want to begin a study on what is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke these words in His last days prior to the crucifixion in response to the disciples’ questions regarding His return and the end of the age. These verses have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Translated And Glorified (Vs 11-14) Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

Translation and glorification of the Two Witnesses

Translated and Glorified, Revelation 11:11-14 I think we have all heard the term "victory snatched from the jaws of defeat". History is replete with such stories, ranging from the realm of sports to the theater of combat, from the world of politics to the history of business. Of all of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Righteousness, Hope, A Savior, Promises Fulfilled

The Promise December 18, 2022 Luke 2:22-35 Introduction: Hope is defined as: “The expectation of something happening.” It’s very different from wishing or dreaming…because with “hope” there is a true belief that what you’re hoping for will really happen. Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 1, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 8:31-38 The Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Most public places have a lost and found. Schools, churches, grocery stores, bus stations. Somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Back To Basics: To The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 4, 2020

The Cross is NOT just a symbol but a REALITY.

Back to Basic:To The Cross Matthew 27:32-44 By the help of the Holy Spirit, we are going start in the beginning. Where is the beginning? The beginning of eternal life starts at the Cross. The Cross is the beginning of ALL things that concerns you. If haven’t been for the Cross, all of this that’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Iii. The Protection By God (Vs. 7) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. What kind of Power do the Angels possess?

III. The Protection by God (vs. 7) So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. (People say when someone dies -- they become an Angel, or I have my guardian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43, Genesis 22:12, Matthew 23:37, Psalm 91:4, Judges 2:1, Hebrews 13:2, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:52-53, Psalm 34:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational