Sermons on Azusa Street:

Celebrating The Future - The Passover Dimension Of The Last Supper

Contributed by Paul Sandford on Mar 11, 2016

The Last Supper was a Passover meal which points us to the future dimension of our celebrations of the Eucharist.

I wonder how many of us will join in with street parties on or around 14th May this year, to celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday. Celebrations such as birthdays and Christmas and family achievements and national events can be wonderful and meaningful opportunities to get together. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Anglican

One Cul-De-Sac After Another Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 13, 2017

If you had everything you wanted, your life would be meaningless. The answer is found in surrender to God and freedom to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

One Cul-de-sac After Another (Ecclesiastes 2:1-26) 1. Human beings are different from animals in many ways. Animals don’t worry about purpose in life, leaving a permanent mark on society. The quest for meaning should lead us to God, but, unfortunately, we try to find meaning somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light A Fire In The Church

Contributed by Larry Johnson on Sep 1, 2023

The Church needs to light a fire for three reasons 1. Because the world is Cold 2. Because the Church is lukewarm 3. Because the Devil won't come out until the Fire gets hot.

“Light a Fire in the Church” Acts 28:2-6 Dr. Larry D. Johnson Pastor / Teacher Introduction: Story of the Athiest. A Story is told of an Athiest that lived across the street from the church and would never come across the street to the church. On several occassions member and the Pastor had invited ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-5

Alabaster Giving #2

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

This is the beautiful story of Mary and of the gift that Jesus said would be a memorial to the whole world.

Alabaster Giving #2 Mark 14:3-9 Introduction There is a beautiful story here. A story so important that it is found in three of the Gospels. A story that Jesus said would be told and remembered throughout history. In order to help us understand this event, I want to do it through a series of 5 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message on the basics of the Christian life.

BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Back To Basics

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

The Christian life contains basics which may be seen as equivalent to blocking, tackling, and execution in football.

BACK TO BASICS 2 Corinthians 5:17-19 INTRO: After a losing football season, the coach of a well-known college team said his plans for the next year were to get back to basics. He was referring to blocking, tackling, timing, and execution, which are the ingredients necessary for a winning season. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Hear Ye Hear Ye There Is A Pay Day

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 15, 2012

we shall be rewarded when he comes.

HEAR YE HEAR YE THERE IS A PAY DAY Rev.22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I hear people talking about payday will be here soon. The bible teaches us about a big pay day. 1.There is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

In What Sense Is Mary The Mother Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2014

We will understand better the term Mother of God if we realize that the January 1 feast is really a feast of Our Lord Jesus.

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God–January 1 (Thirteen Days of Christmas) To begin every New Year, the Church gives us a great gift, the Solemnity of Mary in her title “Mother of God.” But even though the feast has Mary in the title, like every Marian celebration, it is really a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Catholic

Live Churches Vs. Dead Churches

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Sep 29, 2009

If all that is happening in any church could be reproduced by human hype or ability, why should that church exist? Are we a Live Church or is our pulse weakening?

Live Churches vs. Dead Churches Acts 5:12-20 12 The apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon’s Colonnade. 13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people. 14 Nevertheless, more ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Achieving Excellence Through Lay People Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 11, 2020

Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong leadership and excellence.

When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13 Introduction Accomplishing great and mighty things through lay and ordinary people is the act of strong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13, John 21:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Clocks Not Allowed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 21, 2025

I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car.

I think for the Church to really have Jesus reign and the Spirit to move in the services we need to take the clock off the walls, leave the cell phones and watches in the car. God is not always on our time schedule. Better to get out of the "morning" service at 4PM filled, healed and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ananias Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

Ananias

Acts 9:10 - 22 Ananias Ananias the Man His Commitment - 10 And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, His Character - named Ananias; "favoured of the LORD" Acts 22:12 And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Holiness

Call To The Church

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Feb 13, 2002

This is a sermon about agressive evanglelism.

A Call To The Church Matthew 16: 13-19; Romans 10: 8-15; Colossians 1: 12-14 From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star-studded coast of California, our nation has built many prisons in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: *other

Treasures, Trees And Transformations Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

So we see an extraordinary parallel. For Zacchaeus stands up and makes the pronoucement, (if you will permit a paraphrase) “I surrender all that I have to own you.” And Jesus, reply is similar, “I surrender all that I am to make you mine.”

Introduction: What would you do if you knew you had less than two weeks to live? Less than two weeks to accomplish anything of significance in life? Less than two weeks to spend with loved ones? Less than two weeks? Today is Palm Sunday. A day when we normally remember the entry of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005

Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed