Sermons on B C P 2nd Before Lent:

A Prepared Heart Leads To Honored Praise

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 23, 2022

Ezra gave thanks to God for everything He had done for him and through him.

Ezra was one of three key leaders during the return of the Jewish nation from Babylonian captivity. Zerubbabel was the first to encourage rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah was involved with rebuilding of the walls. Ezra was key to restoring the people to worship God. Chapters 1-6 describe the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10, Ezra 7:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Advent The Season To Be Ready

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 29, 2022

Advent is the season in the church to get ready.

“Advent the Season to Be Ready” Matthew 24:36-44 1. Be Prepared The Boy Scout motto is the same as the Girl Scout motto: “Be Prepared.” • What should the boy or girl scouts be ready for? • rattlesnake bite, a sprained ankle, poison ivy, wet or cold weather, a lacerated arm, sunstroke Or, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

A Mind To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Disapproval and discouragement can result from ridicule. We should choose not to respond in the same manner or to become discouraged when we are ridiculed for our faith or criticized for doing what we know is right.

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Baby That Changes Lives

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus changed many things and can change everything for each of us.

Luke 2:1-14 The baby that changes Lives 1. The birth of Jesus Christ changes the world • The Birth of Jesus made Changes for Mary and Joseph • Changes for Mary were I am pregnant without an earthly Father “virgin will conceive and bear a son • Mary’s soul enlarges God “My soul magnifies the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Genesis Chapter Eight Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 23, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eight. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER EIGHT OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that the flood is over and the water slowly recedes – God makes a covenant with Noah. Thomas Coke (1801) - Genesis 8 The waters decrease: the ark rests on Mount Ararat. Noah sends forth a raven; and afterwards a dove; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 25, 2022

What will we find if we truly allow God to search our hearts? Will we like what we see?

(1, 23-24) God cannot lie, God cannot die, and God cannot save an unwilling soul. In verses 1-7: There are times that we do not let some people become more totally acquainted with us. We are apprehensive they will find something about us that they do not care for. In any case, God has a deep ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Healing On The Sabbath.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 23, 2023

Jesus answers an unspoken question with two questions of His own.

A HEALING ON THE SABBATH. Luke 14:1-6. LUKE 14:1. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus. It is perhaps remarkable that Jesus accepted hospitality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cure- A Victorious Ministry Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 23, 2023

This is the 146th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 26th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#146] THE CURE- A VICTORIOUS MINISTRY Romans 15:14-33 Introduction: Paul is talking about his ministry, and he gives us the 2 main aspects of that ministry. Verses 14-22 talks about his ministry to the unbelievers and verses 23-33 talks about his ministry to the believers. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

Trees

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 22, 2021

The psalmist compares the believer to a tree planted by living waters.

Psalm 1 The psalmist compares believers to trees “TREES” 1. We are the oaks. God wants us to be the oaks. Trees that are firm, strong, sturdy, durable, tough • Trees often bear fruit or nuts that old hickory tree bears all kind of nuts lawn mower tells • I read somewhere they give oxygen to the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Is The Only Way?

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Jesus is the only way to heaven. This statement sounds exclusive, confusing, surprising, or even offending. Nonetheless, this is true

Do you know a place that can only be reached by a single conveyance? Perhaps a place where there is only a single road leading to it, an island that can only be reached by a boat, perhaps the outer space in which only via space shuttle humans can get there. I remember when I was new here in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is, Who Was, And Who Is To Come

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 25, 2022

Jesus is awesome because He is, He Was, and He is to Come again.

Who is who was and who is to come Revelation 1:4-8 1. Jesus has went from Rejection, Abandonment, crucifixion, Resurrection to Glorification • Now Jesus is seated in heavenly splendor • Now “every eye shall see him” even those who pierced him”; • Now Jesus is Lord of All, 2. Today’s readings ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

You Are Not Useless, You Are Next

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 14, 2022

God has selected you to be the next good news bearer.

I begin with the story of the four lepers as recorded in 2 Kings 7, to inform you that you are not useless, God has selected you to be the next good news bearer. As written the 2 Kings 6:24 to 7:1-end, the four lepers did not see themselves as useless or insignificant. They did not only take the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Romans 10:14, Luke 15:10, 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Say No!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Just say no to Satan. Sounds easy, right? The church at Smyrna had a tough time with it. What can we learn from that church's experiences?

Just say no! Revelation 2:8-11 Michael H. Koplitz In this letter, we have to the church at Smyrna we do not have any opening words of compliment to the church. Instead, we have one particular message that Christ was sent to the church. That message is that Satan is still alive and well and is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 19, 2023

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Jesus' Half Brother- James". This Series is from the Book of James.

Series: Jesus’ Half Brother- James [#3] WALK THE WALK James 1:18-27 Introduction: Talk is cheap. It is easy to tell people things; but to prove it, that is a different story. Christianity is the same way. You can tell everyone how spiritual you are, but to prove it is different. An important ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27

Denomination: Baptist