Sermons on Beginning Of Sorrows:

Come And See Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2021

John’s Gospel, then, is an invitation to come and see Jesus. In today’s text we are introduced to some of the people Jesus influenced in the beginning of his ministry … people who carried out his mission after he resurrected and went to the Father.

Come and See Jesus John 1:35-51 Introduction John’s Gospel states a very clear goal. John 20:30-31 “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you my believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Preparations

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017

As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rekindle The Fire Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Nichols on May 18, 2021

Also did you know that in order to have fire you must have three things come together in a chain reaction. You need heat, fuel and oxygen, and if you take away any one of the three the fire will begin to go out.

I first want to thank Brother Ron and Brother Buddy for agreeing to do this three Church Revival. I also want to thank you the members of Union, Magee’s creek and Holly Springs for being here tonight. Maybe your not the ones who need to here tonight’s message, but maybe you are. It was Brother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 23, 2021

Jesus … the Eternal One … stepped into time and history to deliver us from eternal hell. God’s plan of salvation was in His heart from the beginning of time. It’s an eternal plan. And God has loved You from the creation of the universe.

What is truly the one thing that money can’t buy? It’s time! Nobody … and do mean NOBODY … not even Donald Trump or Bill Gates or George Soros or Oprah Winfrey or Warren Buffet or Mark Zuckerberg or Elon Musk can buy themselves a single second of time … as Steve Jobs found out on October 5th, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Colossians 1:15-17, 1 Peter 1:18-20, 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Forewarned Is Forearmed Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus warns his followers about hard times near at hand, in the current age, and in the future end times. Today we will look at the “then” and the “now.” Next time we will begin to address the “later.”

Forewarned is Forearmed (Mark 13:1-13) 1. A woman blogs, “Today, I learned that my daughter's gerbils are not afraid of the vacuum cleaner.” 2. That is not normal. All animals should be afraid of the vacuum cleaner. And all people should know how to spell it. One c, two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Led To The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 18, 2021

"One lighted torch leads to another." From the beginning of Jesus' ministry to the present times, the gospel of Jesus Christ has been passed down from person to person through a simple invitation, "come and see."

January 17, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:43-51 Led to the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “One lighted torch serves to light another.” Swiss Theologian Frederick Godet used this image to describe ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

At times in life, we need to stop or at least pause and get back to the basics.This sermon series focuses on the “Basics of the Christian Life, Believe, Belong, Abide, and Bear Fruit.“ Today we will begin by focusing on the role of belief in our Christian lives.

At times in life we need to stop or at least pause. Maybe life has become too hurried, busy or stressful. Maybe we have over-committed or made things more complicated than they have to be. Maybe it is the virus, the snowstorm, or balancing work and home. It just becomes too much. This can also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47, John 3:16, Matthew 16:15-17

The Judgement Of God Series

Contributed by Ed Young on Jul 7, 2022

In this sermon, Pastor Ed Young opens the pages of Scripture to reveal the truth about the ultimate judgement. And he shows us that when we view it from an eternal perspective, we can begin to experience the most out of life each and every day.

WHEN THE LEVEE BREAKS : THE JUDGEMENT OF GOD MARCH 6, 2022, 9:30AM ED YOUNG Hi everybody. How are you guys doing? You doing well? Thanks for being at Fellowship Church. I want to say hi to all of our different locations and hey, thank you for being online. Thank you for being a part of our prison ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Galatians 2:16, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guarding Against Deception Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for deceptive people; those who creep into the fold to snatch away our vision, and plunder our hard-earned spoils in an act of spiritual piracy.

Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for dream catchers! Now, when I speak of dream catchers, I am not referring to the round wooden frame resembling a spider’s web, which was handcrafted by the Ojibwa tribe of Native Americans for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 26 – "Listen, Linger, Lounge” Will Fail The Test And It Is All Over Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 5, 2022

One must be on guard in the Christian life. The slide downwards begins with listening or taking note, then standing to observe more, and then sitting in the place of that sin. The message examines the first five verses of Psalm 26. A heart before God is what we must have.

PSALM 26 – “LISTEN, LINGER, LOUNGE” WILL FAIL THE TEST AND IT IS ALL OVER Today we will be looking at the first 5 verses of Psalm 26, one of the Lectionary readings for today. (This message was given one Sunday morning in Boston, England, where I had been invited to share in a teaching ministry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1, Psalm 141:10, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 119:67-71, Psalm 26:1-6, Psalm 1:1-2, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Return Of The King Of Kings”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 21, 2023

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday. The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem, nor does it end in Jerusalem. Revelation is about the Cosmic war between "good and evil" ...much like the Disney movie "The Lion King".

In Jesus Holy Name November 26, 2023 Text: Revelation 19:11-13,16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer “The Return of the King of kings” Leonard Sweet in his book: “Jesus, A Theoraphy” writes: The Jesus story does not begin in Bethlehem nor Nazareth. It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living In The Holy Spirit”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 4, 2025

This begins our last series in our vision and deals with the process of taking discipleship to the next level. Here we’ll explore how to live in the fullness of the Holy Spirit based on Paul’s benediction to the Corinthian Church and our communion with the Holy Spirit.

 Elevate to the Next Level “Living In the Holy Spirit” View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/past-live-streams/ Or YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2lgQAdZtdY Today, we’re beginning the last series of our vision we started out on in 2024. And in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Ephesians 5:18, Acts 1:4-5, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Foursquare

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 10, 2026

1. A public declaration that Jesus is dedicating his life to following God 2. It was the announcement of then beginning of Jesus public three and a half year earthly ministry 3.It is an example for us to follow to commit ourselves to do God’s will in our lives.

SW 11-01-2026 This morning’s Gospel reading is all about the Baptism of Jesus. This is one of the events that all three of the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke) describe and so was obviously an event that the Early Church saw as of great importance. St. Mark’s Gospel gives us the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Genesis 15:2

Denomination: Anglican

The Tomb Is Empty. He Is Risen! Resurrection Sunday Sermon In Scripture Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 21, 2025

The Tomb is Empty! HE IS RISEN! From the Beginning to the End. Life-Death-Burial-Resurrection-Ascension-Return! Jesus fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah to come and save the world from sin. And HE's coming soon. Time is of the essence. Act now!

2025.04.20. Sermon Notes. Resurrection Day! (Easter) A Sermon in Scripture William Akehurst, HSW BIG IDEA: The Tomb is Empty! HE IS RISEN! From the Beginning to the End. Jesus fulfilled prophecy of the Messiah to come and save the world from sin. Life-Death-Burial-Resurrection! HE IS: Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Galatians 4:6, Matthew 6:9-13, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 3:21, Exodus 12:13, Hebrews 9:22, Luke 22:19-20, Luke 22:41-44, John 3:16-19, Luke 23:13-15, Mark 11:9-10, Luke 23:20-22, Matthew 27:24-25, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 23:32-43, John 19:30, Matthew 27:50-54, Matthew 27:57-66, Matthew 28:1-5, Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 1:23, John 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 15:14-26, John 14:6, John 11:25-26, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 10:13, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Ephesians 1:15-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Apr 3, 2025

Life can sometimes feel like we are trapped in the past, weighed down by painful memories or regrets. We often find ourselves unable to move forward from past hurts. The Good News is that God offers us a new beginning in Christ.

In Great Expectations, Charles Dickens paints the picture of a woman, Miss Havisham, whose life was shattered on her wedding day. Left at the altar, jilted, humiliated, and heartbroken, Miss Havisham’s life stopped. The clocks in her house ceased ticking, the wedding cake became covered in cobwebs, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14