Sermons on Astonishment:

The Rest Of The Story Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 13, 2020

Mark’s account of the resurrection feels abrupt. Like it’s not finished yet. There’s a reason for that. We are the rest of the story.

The Rest of the Story 1 Corinthians 15:3-10; Mark 15:21-16:8 He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed. It is such a blessing to be with you on this Easter Sunday Morning. Please take your Bibles and turn to Mark 15. But I also would like you to put a bookmark in 1 Corinthians 15, because we are going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Great Commission And Mission Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020

The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Is A Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2020

A disciple imitates the example of Jesus and follows the instructions of Jesus regardless of the interruptions from the world.

What is a disciple, Part One Mark 6:1-43 If nothing else, this has been a season where we’ve had to learn some new definitions. There are words and phrases that were absolutely meaningless two months ago, and now they are part of our everyday vocabulary. For example: social distancing. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

John-Son Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 18, 2021

When John wrote his Gospel the other three were already written and well known. They are so negative on John that he probably thought there was little he could add, so he ignores himself all together in his own Gospel.

A farmer in Georgia was sitting on the porch of his tumble-down shack. He was ragged and barefoot when a stranger stopped for a drink of water. Wishing to be agreeable, the stranger said, "How was your cotton coming on?" "Ain't got none," replied the farmer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-56

Is This All There Is To Life?

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Mar 18, 2021

Abraham discovered that real LIFE is about walking with God! Getting to know God! And in the text Paul tells us that God still wants people to walk with Him by faith.

March 7, 1993 Romans 4:1 "What shall we say that Abraham ... has found?" The question of our text, "What has Abraham discovered?" comes between two Bible stories in our lesson for today; one from the Old Testament, one from the New. Both of these stories touch on the profound ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1

Denomination: Nazarene

The Truth Shines Through: Debunking Lies Of The Culture

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free.

Let's talk about the truth. It's out there, I promise you. The bad news is that it tends to be hidden behind a phalanx of lies. The good news is the truth tends to break free. All the lies, all the revisionist history, and all the smear campaigns cannot withstand the breakout power of the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Does God Exist? Sex Scandals, Scientific Inquiry, And The Search For True Fulfillment

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I was bell ringing yesterday, for the Salvation Army, at the red kettle, and a guy walked past me and said, "Who wrote the Bible?"

“Has anyone provided proof of God’s inexistence? Not even close. Has quantum cosmology explained the emergence of the universe or why it is here? Not even close. Have our sciences explained why our universe seems to be fine-tuned to allow for the existence of life? Not even close. Are physicists ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Purpose Of The Parables Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 11, 2020

Jesus uses parables to either reveal callous hearts where the word is being taken away, or reveal receptive hearts which have an increasing harvest.

Message Matthew 13:10-17 “The Purpose of the Parables” Today we are starting a series of sermons which will look at the Parables of Jesus. “Parable” is the English translation of a Greek word which literally means “to place alongside”. From this literal meaning we get the idea that a parable is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

"It’s All About Jesus”

Contributed by Austin Calder on Sep 21, 2020

I want us to realize and know that it is not if, but when opposition from the enemy will come.

Acts Ch. 4 The Early Church started out strong. Things were exciting and thousands of people were following Jesus. There were mighty signs, wonders, healing, etc.… going on all the time. The Church was experiencing phenomenal growth; but all of a sudden, things began to change dramatically. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"what's It All About?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2020

A sermon about the Law of Love.

Matthew 22:34-40 “What’s It All About?” How can a person legitimately look into the face of an enemy and feel unqualified love? It is nearly impossible, is it not? And yet, Jesus tells us that this is what it means to be a Christ-follower. I’d say we live in a very "religious" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Giants Do Fall

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 28, 2021

When the enemy comes in the Lord will lift up a standard.

I am always struck; seized and captured by the language of the bible, and by the people in the bible, but I’m even more amazed, astonished, and astounded by God’s performances in the bible. Even when life seems to be so serene and the perfect ideal, quiet, calm, under control and you might even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Step Cycle Of The Body Of Christ's Growth In Acts

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The mysterious Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity. After Jesus rose from the dead, and spent time with his disciples and others in the city, he told them that though he was leaving, he would send the Holy Spirit to lead them and guide them in their mission.

After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-5, Acts 1:8-11, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Name Of God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Some reason that if the death of Jesus is the atonement for the sins of the whole world, why is everyone’s sins still not forgiven? The Lord Jesus has completed all that needs to be done for our salvation, however, it is up to each one of us to accept this free gift of salvation.

We read in Psalm 91:14,“Because he holds fast to me in love, I will deliver him; I will protect him, because he knows my name.” (ESV) As we continue this series of studies on Psalm 91, from verse 14 on wards are the words of assurance from God Himself. To those who have known that mighty name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:14

Denomination: Other

And Now What? (A Funeral Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 7, 2021

We all have been in this place in our life that we ask ourselves…AND NOW WHAT?

The reason we ask ourselves this question is because someone very important in our life has been removed. Today we mourn the death of ________________Not because he/she has gone to a better place, but because we no longer will be able to enjoy his/her presence. If we had a choice in the matter ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's One Foundation

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

John 17

THE CHURCH’S ONE FOUNDATION (JOHN 17:1-26) My wife Doris had three sisters and a brother and all their kids are overseas now. Her nephew was the last to leave Hong Kong and lived us two years in the 1990s when he went over for college. The first major split in the Family chat group was on the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible