Sermons on Association:

'twas The Night Before Christ - The Real Story

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 14, 2023

used at an outreach event on Christmas Eve to bring the understanding to the Savior's birth in an informal way

'Twas the Night Before Christmas: The REAL story 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. It's a poem by Clement Clarke Moore that tells us about how Santa Claus visits our homes to bring us gifts. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Doxology Of Jude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

A benediction flows from God to His people. It’s God announcing a blessing over His people. A Doxology moves in the opposite direction; it’s the people of God blessing Him as they worship, adore and exalt His name. Doxology is a praise; it’s adoration; it’s exalting God.

Jude 1:24-25 Doxology “Now to Him who is able to protect you from harm and to place you before His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord is glory, majesty, might, and authority from every age and now and into all ages. Amen.” Introduction: A ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Celebrate With The Church~ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 25, 2023

Based on Acts 2:42-47 - Challenges the hearers to realize what Jesus' advent means for the Church.

“CELEBRATE WITH THE CHURCH” Acts 2:42-47 FBCF – 12/24/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Churches get a lot of airtime this time of year. - Christmas cantatas – “Carols by Candlelight” at FBCJ - Kids’ programs w/ shepherds & angels & Mary & Joseph - Live nativity scenes - Christmas Eve services ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Alone

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2023

A sermon for Christmas Eve

December 24, 2023 Christmas Eve Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 We Are Not Alone Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This Christmas season lasts but a brief 12 days. It’s a very short time to fit in so much! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Love The Bible More

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Jan 16, 2024

Grow in your love of God's Word

Please rate! Thank You! How Do We Love the Bible? (Part 2) 1. We _trust_ The Bible . Proverbs 28:26 26 hose who trust in themselves are fools, but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe. A. It is encouraging that archeology _supports_ the Bible. • Noah’s Flood is the most common ancient ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:26

Denomination: Bible Church

The 7 Churches + Ephesus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 19, 2024

Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the positions of the Lampstands.

January 20, 2024 In the 1st chapter of Revelation, the focus of the vision was entirely on the Being walking in the midst of the Lampstands and not on the Lampstands themselves. Chapters 2 and 3 focus on the Lampstands concerning “what is now” (1:19). Each church represents one of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Ephesians 1:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Smyrna And Pergmos Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 26, 2024

To the angel at the church in Smyrna write.....

January 27, 2024 Today we will discuss churches 2 and 3 – Smyrna and Pergamos Smyrna (2:8-11 - shortest message) Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey) was a Greek city located about 35 miles northwest of Ephesus on a narrow isthmus on the Aegean coast. The City • Had a major seaport and was an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How Are We To Be Servant Leaders?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 21, 2023

Jesus teaches about serving others. We are not to think too highly of ourselves in the service of the Lord.

In this passage of Scripture, Mark is telling us what Jesus teaches about serving others. This concurs with the story in Matthew 20:20-28. Mark records that John and James went to Jesus with their appeal; in Matthew, their mother likewise made the petition. There is no logical inconsistency in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek Things From Above Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

“Seek” implies striving, and “Set your mind” implies concentration. “Mind” includes understanding, attitude, and will. It means to employ one’s faculty for thoughtful planning, emphasizing the underlying disposition.

Text: Colossians 3:2 Theme: Seek things from above KJV: Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. CSB: Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things. Lightfoot: All your thoughts must abide in heaven, not on the earth. Phillips: Give your heart to the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Methodist

Do We Submit Ourselves As We Should So That We Can Have A Healthy Christian Relationship?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 2, 2023

Submission is a frequently abused word, but it does not mean turning oneself into a doormat. Unfortunately, many do not see it that way.

Submission is a frequently abused word. It does not mean turning into a doormat. Christ, at whose name "every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth" (Philippians 2:10), presented His will to the Father, and we honor Christ by following his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Great Commission Today

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 9, 2023

In this message, Dr. Vorce addresses the validity of The Great Commission in today's modern ministry climate. While methods may change, the message, and the mission remain the same.

TEXT: Matthew 28:19-20 I. Defining the Great Commission (Three parts) A. Winning the Lost Through the Preaching of the Cross • 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. • Acts 4:12 Neither is there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Setting Our Minds On Divine Things

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 12, 2024

Jesus taught his disciples to set their minds on divine things such as denying themselves and taking up their crosses to follow him. He added to that statements about "losing" our lives and to not be ashamed of the Gospel. What does all this mean?

THERE ARE PASSAGES IN THE BIBLE THAT CAN CREATE FEAR AND POSSIBLY DISTRESS DUE TO THEIR BLUNT, BUT HIDDEN MEANING. IN LUKE 14:26, WE ARE TOLD THAT “IF ANYONE COMES TO ME AND DOES NOT HATE FATHER AND MOTHER, WIFE AND CHILDREN, BROTHERS AND SISTERS—YES, EVEN THEIR OWN LIFE—SUCH A PERSON CANNOT BE MY ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, 1 Corinthians 1:18, John 14:6, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Does The Bible Say About Sowing Bad Seeds? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 15, 2024

Have we become mingled with the world? If so, have we darkened the light of Christ so that the world cannot see Him? Have we become rotten as Christians?

Let us begin by turning to Leviticus 19:1-37 and reading about The Mingled Seed. The online free dictionary defines the word mingle as – to mix or bring together in combination, to be or become mixed or united, to associate or take part with others. The past tense form is mingled, which means the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-37, Joel 1:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year C: A Straight, Immovable Section.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 17, 2024

That dangerous S-curve was removed in 1981 and replaced by a straight, immovable section.

A man named John Hakel says his three-year-old daughter looked at a calendar and asked him, "Daddy, how many BE GOOD days until Christmas?"1 On the Second Sunday of Advent, we meet John the Baptist in the Desert: Luke 3:2: “the word of God came to John the son of Zechariah in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Near To The Kingdom But Lost

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will examine the dangers of being close to salvation but not fully embracing it and how to ensure we enter the kingdom of God.

NEAR TO THE KINGDOM BUT LOST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12 Supporting Texts: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28 INTRODUCTION There is a great tragedy in being close to salvation but still missing it. Many people attend church, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-12, Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 13:24-27, John 3:3-5, Acts 26:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God