Sermons on Before The Throne:

Great Mother's From The Bible And Christian History

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 12, 2021

Moms are the best aren’t they? I have a great mom, she's awesome. She read books with me every night before bed when I was a kid.

Moms are the best aren’t they? I have a great mom, she's awesome. She read books with me every night before bed when I was a kid. By 6th grade I had read about 10,000 books. We would often read the same books over and over, and I began to learn the styles and patterns for writing, and later on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Double Vaccination Of Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

In the story of a blind man being cured by Jesus it took Him two attempts. This is a foreshadowing for many disciples. They may need to "Jesus experiences" before them become devout disciples.

A Double Vaccination of Jesus? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:22-26 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And they brought a blind man to Jesus and implored Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out of the village; and after spitting on his eyes and laying His hands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Wisdom From God Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 6, 2020

The Lord gives wisdom and he is the author of wisdom. Wisdom was with God even before creation of the world. Wisdom is not easy to find. It remains a divine mystery in spite of its presence in all parts of the universe.

Wisdom from God Proverbs 2:6-15 An angel appears at a meeting of religious leaders and tells their leader that in return for his unselfish and excellent behavior, God will reward him with his choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty. Without hesitating, the leader selects infinite wisdom. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2020

In these difficult days before Jesus comes, to encourage your church family to excel, appreciate your leaders, one another, God’s plan, and God’s Spirit at work in each other.

A loaded [SUV] pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four teenagers leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. A nearby camper watched ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24, Romans 12:21, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus And Youth! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on May 1, 2021

Jesus was a babe, then a child and a teenager before He began His ministry. This was known as the silent years, as very little is spoken in the Bible. What can we learn about His Youth? Listen!

We are seeing Jesus from a alphabetically speaking, and now winding down to "Y". Jesus was a youth and not much is said in the scriptures, but Luke tells us "The child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon Him." (2:40) When He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 12 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2018

The opening words suggest that this psalm is an appeal for help during bad times when evil men dominate. There are times when sin seems rampant, sweeping all before it like a tidal wave.

March 3, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 12 Title: To the chief Musician. Upon the Sheminith*, A Psalm of David. *Sheminith (eighth), a musical term found in the title of (Psalms 6:1). A similar direction is found in the title of (Psalms 12:1) Comp. 1Chr 15:21. It seems most probable that Sheminith denotes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Of July 2020: How Stands The City?

Contributed by James Jackson on Jul 6, 2020

Thousands of years before any politician described America as a shining city on a hill, Jesus told his disciples that’s what they were supposed to be. So, how is that going for us?

Good morning! If you have your Bibles, please turn to Matthew chapter 5. You probably were expecting me to say turn to the book of Mark, and I get that. But we are going to take a one week break from the book of Mark to talk about who we are as Christian Americans. Not American Christians, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017

When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Other

Why Do We Need Grace? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 20, 2017

Before one can appreciate grace, we need to understand the nature and consequences of sin. I want to thank Dr. Jack Cottrell for his book Thirteen Lessons on Grace. It was a helpful resource.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we opened up our Amazing Grace series by looking at the Genesis of Grace. We learned that God had a plan to offer redemption to mankind when the fall happened. • This week we will focus on why we need grace. • In order to be able to able to understand WHY we need ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Things First

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2018

once you establish your priorities, make sure that these things are taken care of before anything else. Never let anything get in the way of your priorities. Put first things first.

BALANCE “First Things First” Luke 2:52 and Luke 10: 38-42 Stephen Covey has written an excellent book titled the Seven habits of highly effective people. The book is been around for some time now. I first read it about 25 years ago and I studied the book with a group of professionals in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon Kept The Country Quiet For Forty Years Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2019

Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel. The Midianites were humbled and brought under the authority of Israel by the hand of Gideon; their power over Israel was broken, and the Israelites were liberated out of their hands.

Chapter 34 Gideon Kept the Country Quiet for Forty Years [Judges 8.28] Scripture 28 Thus was Midian subdued before the children of Israel, so that they lifted up their heads no more. And the country was in quietness forty years in the days of Gideon. Commentary 28 Thus was Midian ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

"There is no success without sacrifice. If you succeed without sacrifice it is because someone has suffered before you. If you sacrifice without success it is because someone will succeed after." (Adoniram Judson)

Opening Illustration: Henri Nouwen was also a person whose heart was to serve the Lord. And as a world-renown Catholic educator and teacher he had a great deal of success in encouraging others in their faith. Yet one day, God asked him to leave that and become a house parent in the Le Arche ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Gary Chappell

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2016

This is a eulogy for a man in his late 50's who gave his life to Christ about six months before he died. He was loved by his family but not very active in the church.

Eulogy Gary Allen Chappell by Rick Gillespie- Mobley John 14:1-14:7 Gary Allen Chappell came into this world in 1962 when John F Kennedy was president, and Dr. king was growing in influence in the midst of a Civil Rights movement. Gary was the youngest of Clarence’s and Phyllis’s ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 17, 2017

The star of Betleham shown were all could see it. Christians are called to be like the Christmas star, sharing the light of Christmas before Christ's enemies, all their community and to all Kingdom seekers.

Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throw It Overboard

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 28, 2015

Before we move into this New Year of 2016, there are somethings we need to throw overboard. To get out of a God ordered storm, we need to come to terms with some stuff and Throw It Overboard.

TITLE: THROW IT OVERBOARD SCRIPTURE: JONAH 1:1-16 It is important to spend this 52nd and final Sunday of the year 2015 providing proper focus and closure. We have made it and endured another year. I am sure all of us would admit that we have had some struggles and ups and downs throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist