Sermons on Ashes:

Gift Of Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Oct 6, 2015

The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, earnestly seek the gift of discerning of spirits so that we will not fall into the wiles of the enemy.

We are living in the last days. The Lord’s coming is getting closer with each passing day. Even as the end time prophecies of the Bible are unfolding themselves, it is essential to remember the caution that Jesus gave us. “Watch out that no one deceives you” (Matthew 24:4) and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

What Can We Learn From A "Boring" Genealogy

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 6, 2001

Distinguishing marks of those who are Adam’s line

Islington Baptist Church March 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 5-6:8 What can we learn from a “boring” genealogy For the most part the Bible’s genealogies are viewed by Christians to be something of a nuisance, something to be quickly brushed over. In essence, the Bible’s genealogies are widely ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In Isaiah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Jesus in Isaiah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Isaiah chapter 61 verses 1-11 This chapter starts off with two starkly contrasting truths: • Both truths are found in verse 2: • (1st). “The year of the LORD's favour”. (2nd). “The day of vengeance of our God” Both come out of the previous chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

"send The Mesage"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2019

This new year as Isaiah was called to send the message we t o each day are called to send the message of hope, peace, love, and joy. Let this be our goal for the New year!

“Send the Message” Isaiah 61:1-10 1. I have been called to send the message • Isaiah says, “The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, God says, Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I HAVE PUT MY SPIRIT UPON HIM." God has sent me to bring a message. • Note ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What's So Bad About Pharisees Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2025

Ask yourself which of the Lenten practices holds the lowest place in your priorities. Prayer, fasting, almsgiving: surely one of these is least attractive to you. Focus your prayer this Lent on that facet,

Ash Wednesday 2025 What was the “leaven of the Pharisees”? What led Jesus, when discussing self-discipline, to call these self-described “separate ones” hypocrites when they prayed, fasted, and gave alms to the poor? They were not hypocrites because they followed the Law, Torah. What they wore on ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 16:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

My Glory And The Lifter Of My Head Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 27, 2001

FROM HIS EXALTED POSITION OF SUPREME GLORY, THE LORD CAN RAISE UP THE POOREST SOUL TO THE PLACE OF BLESSING AND HONOR

BIG IDEA: FROM HIS EXALTED POSITION OF SUPREME GLORY, THE LORD CAN RAISE UP THE POOREST SOUL TO THE PLACE OF BLESSING AND HONOR Remember Psalm 3:3 "My glory, and the One who lifts my head" (Psalm 27:6) 1 Peter 5:6 "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Body Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

A funeral sermon on the hope we have - found in 1 Cor. 15. "A New Body"

I Corinthians 15 The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised imperishable: It is sown in dishonor, it is raised in glory; It is sown in weakness, it is raised in power: It is sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual body. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coping With The Holidays

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 19, 2016

This information was put together for a workshop on "Coping with the Holidays" (Adapted from the book, "The Empty Chair: Handling Grief on Holidays and Special Occasions" by Susan J. Zonnebelt-Smeenge and Robert C. De Vries)

HoHum: Start with some family information: I grew up in a tight knit family spending my Sunday afternoons after church with all my extended family at my grandparent’s house. I am the eldest grandchild and my grandfather spent a lot of time with me growing up. I had trouble reading so before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Testament Animal's Blood Purifies The Unclean

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 18, 2014

To show that no more rituals and sacrifices needed in the New testament because JESUS had done it already all for us by His crucifixion and all we have to do is believe Him and accept the LORD as LORD and SAVIOR.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you purified and made holy in CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that no more rituals and sacrifices needed in the New testament because JESUS had done it already all for us by His crucifixion and all we have to do is believe Him and accept the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"are We Listening?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 21, 2022

A Transfiguration Sunday Sermon on listening to Jesus.

“Are We Listening?” Luke 9:28-36 “Are you listening?” a mother asks her child. She knows the child’s hearing is fine, but the kid is playing on their phone or watching t-v and she wonders if the sounds she made were absorbed and attended to by him or her. So, she says, “Timmy, were you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: United Methodist

The Service Of The Seventy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2017

Jesus was a trainer of men. The Lord sent out seventy disciples who were to prepare the way for the ministry of Jesus. He gave these seventy men a burden for the souls of men. He told them that the harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.

Probably Judea Lesson: The Service of the Seventy Luke 10:1-24 Luke recorded several events from Jesus’ life that are not included in the other Gospels. The commissioning of the seventy is one of those events unique to Luke’s Gospel. (Luke 10:1-2) After these things the Lord appointed other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Satan's Plan For Mankind: Curse God And Die

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 23, 2025

The answer to the taunt of Satan to curse God and die is to bless God and live.

Satan's Plan for Mankind: Curse God and Die Job 2:7–10 NKJV bb So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with painful boils from the sole of his foot to the crown of his head. And he took for himself a potsherd with which to scrape himself while he sat in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know The Man Jesus - Palm Sunday Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 21, 2008

Why did Jesus have to come down to earth and suffer a death just like any other human being? The Book of Hebrews offers some interesting answers

Today is celebrated as Palm Sunday in traditional Churches. BBF (www.bangalorebiblefellowship.in )is not a traditional Church, and hence we do not specifically celebrate Palm Sunday. Most of us know what happens during Palm Sunday. The celebration is to remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Glad Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The book of Esther explains the origin of the Feast of Purim and ensures that it would be observed by all future generations of the Jewish people (Esther 9:28). It reveals Divine providence to save the Jews, explains Human responsibility, and absurdity of wickedness.

Theme: A glad Light Text: Esther 8:15-17 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction: The name Esther means ‘Star.’ The Persian word “star” refers to the Babylonian love goddess, Ishtar. The Hebrew name “Hadassah” (Esther 2:7) means “myrtle” (John MacArthur). The book ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Easter Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 11, 2011

What is at the Heart of Easter? What is it that we need the most in our lives? A relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Creator of the universe and the One who created you in their image.

A man was driving southbound on the freeway last Wednesday afternoon. His cell phone rang and he answered it. His wife’s urgent voice said, "Dear, I just heard on the news that there’s a car going the wrong way on the same freeway you’re on!. Be careful!" "The man replied, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church