Sermons on Augustine Of Canterbury:

"How Happy You Make Me”

Contributed by James Snyder on Dec 6, 2016

The groom’s happiness is focused on the bride. The bride has his full attention.

Introduction… A very interesting Scripture introducing to us this person by the name Lucifer, son of the morning, gives us insight into the person behind all of our problems and troubles. Isaiah 14:12-14 Compare this to what we read in…Genesis 1:26-27 Here is the reason why Lucifer, or the devil, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 7:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Life Of Joseph - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.

Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Investing In God's Program

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 18, 2010

God expects believers to give in support of his kingdom work, but we must examine our motives for doing so.

Investing in God’s Program Matthew 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. Most significant event of the late 19th century. 1. Urban and city growth (immigrants and those from rural areas began to pour in). 2. Better education, culture could be enjoyed (theaters, museums, art galleries). 3. An exciting time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 6, 2016

The seven things God hates.

Series: Seven Week: 1 Passage: Proverbs 6:16-19 Title: The Eyes Interesting Statement: “The face is the mirror of the mind, and eyes without speaking confess the secrets of the heart.” Jerome Introduction: The writer of Proverbs chapter six outlines a “six/seven” pattern ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stand When Life Knocks You Down

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2016

How to stand when life knocks you down ... what God is doing to help us regain position when events of life make us wonder if we're going to make it. Romans 5:1-5

HOW TO STAND WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN Romans 5:1-5 Introduction: No matter how strong or independent we think we are, there are times when things in life knock us down. Things that happen to us - out of our control. Things that others do to us - out of hatred or fear. Troubles that we make for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Union With Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 2, 2020

Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of. Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century.

“Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of” (Kevin DeYoung). Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century. It’s been said that “Once you have your eyes opened to this concept of union ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

What Matters Most Sermon I: Uppermost In In The Minds Of Most Christians Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

Meaning in life is found by mature Christians not in possessions or pleasure but in obedience to God's Will.

UPPERMOST IN THE MINDS OF MOST MATURE CHRISTIANS IS “WHAT MATTERS MOST” Mother Teresa was born in 1910 in Macedonia. At a young age, she felt called to be a nun and help the poor. At the age of 18, she was trained for missionary service in India. At first she ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Nick At Night (March 12, 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

The late Steve McQueen sought an opportunity to speak with Billy Graham about his struggle that God gives us eternal life through Jesus Christ. Nicodemus had a similar meeting when he spoke with Jesus about being born again.

NICK AT NIGHT Text: John 3:1-17 A famous actor by the name of Steve McQueen was much like the characters that he portrayed on screen. He was successful until alcohol and a failed marriage left him empty and broken. He attended a crusade led by one of Billy Graham’s ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Hints Of God

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021

Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Anglican

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Visionary View Of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 16, 2023

On this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ - let's embark on a visionary journey into the heart of Christmas, seeking a deeper understanding of the divine significance of this remarkable day.

"A Visionary View of Christmas Day: Unveiling Divine Mysteries" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters, as we gather on this Christmas Day, our hearts resonate with the joyous celebration of the birth of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, let's embark on a visionary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Luke 2:10-11, John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

Christ is the cornerstone of how we make sense of the world in which we live.

Today we continue our series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last week, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:8, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:2-7, John 16:11, Genesis 3:15, Romans 4:25, John 16:7, John 12:31, Hebrews 2:14, 1 John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2025

Why we have to worship him, there are three good reasons: HE is great, HE is majestic, and He is the judge.

Text: Psalm 96 Theme: “Worship the Lord with the beauty of Holiness” (96:9). Illustration (Adopted): A mother went to wake her son for church one Sunday morning. When she knocked on his door, he said, “I’m not going!” “Why not?” asked his mother. He replied to his mother, “I’ll give you two good ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Comforter Has Come—five Truths About The Holy Spirt.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 24, 2021

The first question that should be answered is, Who is the Holy Spirit, and what use is He in my daily affairs?

The Comforter Has Come—Five Truths About The Holy Spirt. John 14:16-17KJV A group travelers were being made to wait on their airplane, which was late due to another flight being canceled. The crowd looked horrible and impatient as the time went on and on, finally an angry passenger pushed his way ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17, John 14:26

Denomination: Pentecostal