Sermons on Because:

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 24, 2021

10 Lepers, all 10 cried out for healing. Jesus told them to go show themselves to the priest. As they obeyed their faith healed them.

Living With An Attitude Of Thanksgiving. Luke 17:12-19TPT Analyzing data from over 3.7 million reviews for 13,400 hotels in 70 countries, Reward Experts has set out to answer where the grumpiest and happiest travelers in the world come from. Grumpiest: 1. Spain 2. Ireland 3. Iceland 4. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What King Is Announced By A Star? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 4, 2021

Stars cause us to wonder. What was the star that appeared when Jesus was born? Was it a comet from a remote part of the solar system which happened to arrive at just the right time? Or was the universe itself acknowledging the coming of its creator and king?

Last Sunday we started our Christmas series of talks. I’ve given the series the title ‘NOT YOUR USUAL KING’. There are lots of ways in which Jesus is NOT your usual king. Last week we looked at some prophecies in the Old Testament that gave us the when, where and who of Jesus’ birth. No king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Planning Adequately For The New Year

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021

This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Isaiah 43:18-19, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Successful This Year Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 3, 2022

God does not change when our circumstances change. He doesn't go from being a good God to a bad God when our trials began.

REF NO: 015 Psalm 37:7, NLT: "Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don't worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes." HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL THIS YEAR Here in this phrase, David tells his audience not to show any concern ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Signs

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Jan 18, 2022

In John's Gospel, miracles are signs pointing to something beyond the miracle. In Jesus' 1st sign, turning water to wine, what does it point to? What's it got to do with us?

A drunken coal miner came to Christ & went stone cold sober. He began telling all his friends about his freedom in Christ & the evils of alcohol. One friend decided to trap him. “Do you really believe Jesus turned water into wine?” “Absolutely!” he replied. “For me, He’s turned wine into a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whatever You Lose On Earth Shall Be Loosed In Heaven Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 18, 2022

God will hear the heavens, and they shall hear the earth. We have the privilege to "lose on earth" when we meet certain conditions – We must obey God’s commandment completely, PARTIAL OBEDIENCE IS ACTUAL DISOBEDIENCE.

WHATEVER YOU LOSE ON EARTH SHALL BE LOOSED IN HEAVEN “And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven” (Matthew 16:19). “And straightway his ears were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Mark 7:35, Revelation 22:21, Hosea 2:21, Proverbs 13:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 19, 2022

One of the things that we are impressed by today, is numbers.

When we drive down the highway and see a lot of cars in the parking lot of a restaurant, we assume that it is a great place to eat. Many of us would admit that we have eaten at places where the parking lot was filled with cars, but we were not impressed with the food or the service. We make that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

27 The Second Rebellion Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jan 25, 2021

This is the 27th of 31 devotions in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about Jonah rebelling against the Lord the second time - this time for a different reason though.

The Second Rebellion Jonah 4:5: “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city. There he made himself a shelter, sat in its shade, and waited to see what would happen to the city.” “Jonah had gone out and sat down at a place east of the city…” No sooner than Jonah has this second ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5, Luke 15:10, Luke 19:11-27, Hebrews 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 10:1-5, Psalm 95:7-11, Hebrews 3:7-11, Hebrews 3:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021

Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Things People Say About Jesus Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2021

You cannot be neutral about Jesus. You can admire Him or loathe Him. You can try to understand Him or have nothing to do with Him. You can listen to Him or ignore Him. The truth is that you will face Him one day, and what you have done with Him will decide where you will spend eternity.

Wherever Jesus went, He caused a riot or a revival. The work and words of the Lord Jesus Christ have affected lives, changed the course of history, made us face our mortality and grow up in terms of character, morals, thought, and living. For countless millions of souls who have trusted in Him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-31, Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 3:20-35, Luke 11:14-23, Luke 8:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Glory Of The Latter Temple

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Feb 8, 2021

God is faithful in His promises. He always stands by us during our troubled times.

Haggai 2:9 - ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the Lord of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the Lord of hosts.” The Word of the Lord come through the prophet Haggai to His people. To understand this verse better, we need to understand the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9, 2 Kings 24:13, Haggai 2:1, 2 Kings 25:8-9, Leviticus 23:33-36, Haggai 2:2-3, Ezra 3:12, Haggai 2:4, Haggai 2:5, Haggai 2:6-9, Haggai 2:7, Isaiah 55:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Leviticus 23:26, Leviticus 23:42  (view more)  (view less)

Why Ash Wednesday

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2021

Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant?

Prelude Does lent serve any purpose for a Protestant? Purpose Let’s look at several reasons for a Christian to fast and pray. Plan We’ll look at the topic of fasting in Joel 2, Psalm 51, 2 Corinthians 5-6 and Matthew 6. Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Joel 2:1 Blow the trumpet in Zion, And sound an alarm ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Psalm 51:1-17, Matthew 6:1-6, Joel 2:12-17, Matthew 6:16-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Today Shalt Thou Be With Me In Paradise Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 20, 2021

As Jesus hung on the cross, between two condemned malefactors, He spoke words of grace to one who was repentant. In His dying moments, our Lord revealed the grace He came to secure for all who look to Him by faith.

Today shalt Thou be with Me in Paradise Luke 23: 39-43 Last week we began our study of the seven sayings of Jesus upon the cross with the first of those, a prayer of forgiveness offered to God the Father. This morning we have come to the second of those gracious and powerful sayings, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Part 1 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 22, 2021

Are you ready for Jesus to come or to give you your last heartbeat? Either way, you will meet Jesus and give an account. All Biblical quotes are from the NASB unless otherwise indicated.

What would you do different if you knew Jesus was coming for you today. Think about it. Whether Jesus physically returns as we have read about, that he will come for His people, the church, or Jesus grants you your last breath, your last heartbeat? If you knew that was going to happen this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Decadence Of The King Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2021

Esther lived within the Persian Empire, an environment hostile to the Hebrew people. Although their situation seemed dire, God had a plan to preserve and prosper His people. The opening passage provides insight to the culture in Persia.

The Decadence of the King Esther 1: 1-9 The opening chapter of Esther reveals the ungodly condition of the society in which God’s people were dwelling. It was a culture that possessed and promoted unbridled lusts and insatiable appetites. The people within Media and Persia had one goal in life: ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist