Sermons on Bands:

O Children Hither Do Ye Come

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager.

O CHILDREN HITHER DO YE COME. Psalm 34:9-14. Building upon his own recent experience of deliverance and answered prayer, David became an encourager. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ comforts and consoles us not only for our own benefit, but so that we might ‘pass it on’ (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Pray For Them

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Jesus was aware of the power invested in Him to bring all flesh under the sound of the Gospel, and to give eternal life to such as the Father gave Him.

THE PRAYER OF JESUS - Part 1. John 17:1-11. In the midst of His last pre-crucifixion discourse, Jesus left the upper room with His inner band of eleven disciples, continuing to talk along the way (John 14:31). Then He prayed a very public prayer on behalf of the Apostles, and of the whole ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Just Because You Are In Line With God's Ultumate Plan

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 4, 2018

Beloved, just stay in the Jesus zone, follow Jesus always and be in line with His plan for you

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE IN LINE WITH GOD'S ULTUMATE PLAN Acts 23:12-24 King James Version (KJV) 12 And when it was day, certain of the Jews banded together, and bound themselves under a curse, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:12-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 11, 2018

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Pastor's Appreciation.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger affection--than to lay ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 4) Laying Down His Life – Pastor Conard Profitt Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A pastor is the backbone of the church. He needs to live to the highest esteem as an example. He can be there when you are born or when your life ends.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE – Pastor Conard Profitt INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Child-Like Humility

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2018

If you want to be first, learn to be last!

A CHILD-LIKE HUMILITY. Mark 9:30-37. 1. CONTEXT (Mark 8:29-34). On the back of Peter’s famous confession of faith (Mark 8:29), Jesus began to teach His disciples about His upcoming death and resurrection (Mark 8:31). About this the disciples were, to say the least, slow on the uptake: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 11, 2020

When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... what about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus

When telling people that Jesus is the only way to Heaven, some ask... What about the isolated Buddhist? Or... What about those in remote tribes in Africa? Wouldn’t it be impossible for them to hear about Jesus? The Buddhist is told Buddha is the only master. The wisdom of a man vs. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, Romans 2:15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

And Jesus Said, "I Tell You The Truth”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

we learn from Jesus the universal truth of love

Every time Jesus wanted us to listen to what He had to say, He would say “truly I tell you” or “verily I say unto you” or “I tell you the truth” All of Jesus’ parables use one of these phrases, as well as many of His teachings. He wants us to ‘get it’ - that what He was saying is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14, Matthew 6:5, Matthew 24:2

Denomination: Episcopal

Coming Down The Mountain

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 15, 2020

A question asked, a healing wrought, the Cross taught, taxes paid by a miracle.

COMING DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. Matthew 17:10-27. Peter, James, and John had been in the mountain with Jesus. There they had seen Moses and Elijah, talking with our transfigured Lord (cf. Matthew 17:2-3). It is apparent from Peter’s desire to build temples that the three disciples on the mountain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatness Of His Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2020

The LORD is High for evermore. Psalm 92 verse 8.

THE GREATNESS OF HIS WORKS. Psalm 92:1-15. This Psalm takes up a common Bible theme: the dichotomy between the “righteous” (Psalm 92:12) and the “wicked” (Psalm 92:7). However, first and foremost, taken as a whole, it is about the LORD. The LORD is mentioned seven times in this ‘Psalm or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Price Of Pride--The Example Of Joab Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2012

The career of Joab helps us understand how to temper pride with humility, and what happens when we don't.

The Price of Pride–the example of Joab 2 Sm 3:39 “the sons of Zeruiah are too hard for me. The Lord requite the evildoer according to his wickedness!” These words of David refer principally to a man named Joab, general of David’s army. David himself was a warrior. Today ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:39-40

Denomination: Catholic

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

This world is not our home,. However, the Lord is not taking His disciples immediately out of this world. Instead, He equips us with a model of love and humility for our continuing sojourn here.

WASHING THE DISCIPLES’ FEET. John 13:1-17. John concludes his account of Jesus’ public ministry with one last urgent appeal in which our Lord “cried out” (John 12:44) with a vehemence not unlike His cry at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:43). Jesus does not cease to call the spiritually dead to new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, Please Send A Revival!

Contributed by Michael Bates on Jan 1, 2024

Our planet desperately needs a worldwide revival. God has the power to being revival to all the nations and He accomplishes that by using us, Christians, to be His hands/feet in the world to bring about change. But, doing that sometimes comes at a high price (martyrdom).

The scripture for today's message is from the Book of Ezra Chapter 10:1-6. Let's all read that section together; (verses are from the CSB version). 1 While Ezra prayed and confessed, weeping and falling face-down before the house of God, an extremely large assembly of Israelite men, women, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Angel Or Adversary

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2021

Let the angels do their work, but beware of the "angel of light" who is spreading error in Jesus' name.

Colossians 2:18 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, 19 And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19, Hebrews 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Ephesians 4:13-15, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist