Sermons on Before The Throne Of God Above Countdown Iworship Service Starters Vol 1:

Bring Back The Cross

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Mar 7, 2015

Why are churches taking down their crosses?

BRING BACK THE CROSS! So many churches today have taken the teaching of the cross from there doctrines and taken their crosses down because they offend the world. Compromising with the world is a sin beloved. Here is why:- Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year: ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

The Witness Of Guadalupe

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 7, 2013

We can learn much about Truth, Faith and evangelism from the experience of Tepayac and the conversion of the Americas.

Our Lady of Guadalupe 2013 Lumen Fidei The great scene in Revelation, of the ark of the covenant, the dwelling place of the Holy Name, being revealed, is clearly a tableau of the Virgin Mother, Mary, the new Eve, bringing forth the child Jesus for our salvation. Steve Ray rightly folds ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Price Of Faith Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 20, 2014

There is a price to be paid for the gift of faith, at least inconvenience.

Thursday of Easter Week 2014 Lumen Fidei Today from the Acts of the Apostles we hear a snippet of the earliest kerygma of the apostles. It’s pretty stout. Peter is preaching to people who have just seen him heal–by the power of Jesus the Messiah–a man who could not walk. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Catholic

A Pig's Tale

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 18, 2022

No one is beyond the power of Christ Jesus to drive out our demons.

A Pig’s Tale – Luke 8: 27 - 39 Intro: This is the longest demon possession story in the New Testament. It is considered to be a “healing” story because Jesus heals the man from his possession by many demons. This is not exactly what we expect to read in a “healing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philemon Injustices

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

Philemon speaks to what is happening in our world from racism to injustice to inequality. The small book offers great promise as we lead into a new way of looking at life.

Today, we come together to worship God. We do this in several ways. Worship is inherently giving honor to that which is greater our creator. For those who are a part of the tribe, the simplest form of worship is giving back to Him who provides us all we have. The ushers will be around with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talitha Koum

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

The daughter was alive when Jairus came to Jesus but after some time (when Jesus is with Jairus, and Jesus was coming to their home) the daughter was dead. While being with Jesus, Jairus hears the death of his daughter.

One of the synagogue leaders, named Jairus, came, and when he saw Jesus, he fell at His feet and kept begging Him, “My little daughter is at death’s door. Come and lay Your hands on her so she can get well and live.” So Jesus went with him (Mark 5:22). Jairus, the synagogue leader, came to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22, Mark 5:41

The Threat Of Natural Forces

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 23, 2018

We are subject to nature and the forces of nature. Jesus the Omnipotent has power over nature and natural disasters.

Weekend Message/Devotion June 24, 2018 Mark 4:35-41 The Threat Natural Forces The threat of impending danger from natural forces lingers among us today. Yet, it was also a threat in Jesus’ day. As we look around us today, we see erupting and very devastating volcanos in Hawaii, rampaging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between Religion And Discipleship

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 3, 2010

This sermon outlines the difference between people who are religious and true disciples of Christ.

The Difference Between Religion and Discipleship Text: Mark 11:12 – 26 Introduction: Are you a disciple or just a religious person? I. Religious People a. Religious people may look impressive but they produce no fruit (vv. 12 – 14) b. Religious people have different priorities than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Open Our Doubts

Contributed by Clarence Semonious on Mar 29, 2008

That the hearers be thankful we can believe even if we cannot "see".

When my son was in high school, he left his jacket in his car while he was with friends at a fast food spot. A crowd gathered so he went back to the car. The jacket was gone. He made a report, describing the jacket and said the boys who were in the area went to a certain school. The officer asked ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Soul Fuel

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 25, 2005

If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days.

Title: Soul Fuel Text: Habakkuk 2:4-5 Introduction: If you drive a car you find out fast that you have to put gasoline in every couple of days. If you have ever accidentally put in diesel fuel you know that your car doesn’t run well, and eventually stops all together The goal of my sermon today ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compelled To Tell

Contributed by Harold Wilson on May 27, 2005

Some folks are ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ to tell of his goodness and what he has done for them

COMPELLED TO TELL ACTS 4:18-20 We live in a society where people are compelled to tell what they have seen and heard. Even if they are paid to keep silent, there come a time when they will tell. One interesting thing learned over the years as I began to mature in my ministry is that if something ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Barabbas

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 25, 2002

Presenting several ways in which Barabbas typifies every unbeliever. Compares how Christ died rather than Barabbas who was set free and how Christ died in our place to secure our salvation (freedom from sin’s penalty).

BARABBAS "And there was one named Barabbas, who was chained with his fellow rebels; they had committed murder in the rebellion." Mark 15:7. The name "Barabbas" means "son of a father", that is to say "a natural man". We are offspring of our father Adam by the flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Christ Into Christmas

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 2, 2002

Making Christ the focal point of the celebration.

At this beginning of the Christmas season let us gather our families together and remind them through the reading of the Christmas story the real meaning of this great Christian celebration. Let us attempt to cause them to see for themselves that there is a great depth of richness of the glorious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Virtue Supports The Law Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance are for building up the individual and the Church

Tuesday of 3rd week in Easter “You call yourselves Catholics, baptized in warmed-over lemon juice, not by the Holy Spirit. You are just like your faithless ancestors. They didn’t listen to their preachers and neither do you. You reject and murder everyone God sends you, and even reject Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Peace To All Men

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 10, 2010

Everyone wants peace and Christ offers that!

Psalm 29:11-The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace. Peace want it! Peace people desire it! People will do just about anything to have peace! But the truth is people are not at peace, not with themselves, their families or their neighbors. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:11

Denomination: Baptist