Sermons on B C P Epiphany 1:

What Happened To Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Acts 1:1

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2016

The book of Acts just ends. Could this really be the end or should there be more? Is Luke sending the church a message? Could it be that Luke is sending the church a message?

What Happened to Acts Chapter 29, pt. 1 Acts 1:1 Thanks Pastor Jerry Shirley for the original writing. Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29: 1 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there are only 28 chapters…but I wonder if you have ever noticed how the book of Acts ends. READ Could this really be the end? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005

Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Careless Church - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

The Careless Church Revelation 2:1-7 > The last book in the Bible is the Revelation. The word revelation literally means “the unveiling” and true to its meaning, this book unveils many things. Most of the attention and focus is given to the New Heaven and New Earth, the tribulations with their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed - Psalm 23:2b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 4, 2025

God frequently compares himself to food and drink in Scripture (he is like water, wine, milk, bread, a banquet, richest of food, etc.) But what does it mean, in real, practical terms, to eat or drink him?

For audio and video downloads, go to TreasuringGod.com Psalm 23 A psalm of David. 1The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part B Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 16 through verse 28

Hebrews 9: 16 – 28 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part B 16 For where there is a testament, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator. 17 For a testament is in force after men are dead, since it has no power at all while the testator lives. 18 Therefore not even the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:16-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Will Be Done (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 6 of a sermon series on the Lord’s Prayer

Thy Will Be Done (Part 1) Luke 11:1-4 Intro. – Many people wonder how God’s sovereignty can be related to praying for His will to be done. If He is sovereign, is not His will inevitably done? Does our will override His will when we pray earnestly and sincerely? There are many things that seem to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Of The Natural Series

Contributed by Ted Martens on May 14, 2015

How God uses the natural, as well as the supernatural.

“And it shall be, that thou shalt drink of the brook; and I have commanded the ravens to feed thee there. . . . And the word of the Lord came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath which belongeth to Sidon, and dwell there; behold, I have commanded a widow there to sustain thee. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets To Joy In The Midst Of Trials (1 Peter 1:6-9) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:6-9

Secrets to Joy in the Midst of Trials In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Godly Advice From A Godly Mother" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018

Most moms, I believe, can really identify with what I am describing here. USA Today wrote recently that “while 84% of moms today believe the stereotype of the “perfect mom” is outdated, 90% of moms still feel pressured to be perfect”

“Godly Advice from a Godly Mother” John 2:1-11 So it probably dates me a bit but these were the kinds of TV shows I grew up with: • Brady Bunch • Father knows best • Andy Griffith show • Leave it to Beaver And I will admit they helped shape my idea of what a family should look like ……. and to me ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I’m Just An Old Chuck Of Coal But, I’m Going To Be A Diamond Someday.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 15, 2013

Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also.

I’m just an old chuck of coal but, I’m going to be a Diamond someday. 1 Peter 2: 3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And Witness For God's Glory Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We are in our second week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we finish looking at “War and Witness for God's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Community In Light Of Eternity Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity

Living on Mission in a Foreign Land Living in Community in Light of Eternity 1 Peter 3:8-12 David Taylor We are in our second mini-series in 1 Peter, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based on 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. In this section Peter connects the way we live to the mission of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

1st Advent - Hope

Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 4, 2023

What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – HOPE. We must be ready to share the Reason for our hope. Answer: My HOPE is built on nothing less than JESUS' Blood and Righteousness!

2023.12.03.Sermon Notes. 1st Advent – HOPE William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. As we begin our ADVENT calendar, the 1st Advent is HOPE. What is hope? Where do we find hope? How do we get hope? What do we hope in? Who do we put our hope in? We have something others are looking for – hope. Share the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:13, Hebrews 12:1-2, Romans 8:24-25, Psalm 42:11, Romans 15:12-13, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 31:24, Jeremiah 17:7, Acts 2:25-28, 1 Peter 1:3-9, Psalm 119:114, Romans 5:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Peter 3:15, Ephesians 1:16-20, Matthew 7:24-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational