Sermons on Beloved Son:

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2015

You "Are" The Salt You "Are" The Light! It does not state you could be the Salt or the light. It does not say you should be the salt and the light. It says you "are". It is a promise!

Our reading from Matthew .....is near the beginning .....of Jesus' most famous..... sermon,...... "The Sermon on the Mount." In our text, .....Jesus called his followers then...as well as us this day.....to the highest standards .....of conduct. (Pause) He challenged us .....to "turn the other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Anglican

God’s Love Is The Living Seed Revealed In God’s Word

Contributed by Jawahar Singh on Jan 2, 2015

God’s Love is the living seed revealed in God’s Word [The Incorruptible Fruit bearing seed for God’s Garden]

Dear Beloved in Christ! My wife and I are Bible teachers who teach the goodness of God shown in His unconditional Love and Grace. During ministry when we share what we teach often we get a similar type of response from many people – “Yes we know that God loves everyone”. This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

A Purpose In The Heart Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon encourages us to live lives that reflect God's glory, prioritizing the good of others over our own, as active participants in God's grand narrative. Key

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. As we gather here today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, we are reminded of the profound connection we have, not just with one another, but with our Creator. We stand here, not by accident or coincidence, but by the divine design of a God who loves us ...read more

Topics: Purpose, Man

The World Meets Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014

When put on trial, Jesus stood before the world until they ask Him THE question, then the world stood before Jesus.

The World Meets Jesus Mark 14:53-65 • When I was student minister, I love to show the old 35mm movies. Only youth retreats we would routinely show to old movies. The opening night of youth retreat we would see a movie entitled “Without Onions,” and the closing night we would see a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrations Of Separation To God’s Good News-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? When are we separated to God’s Good News? A demonstration of separation to God’s Good News is Willful....

Demonstrations of Separation to God’s Good News-III —Rom. 1:1-7 Need: Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. There is /a Gospel/Good news/ to which God separates us. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? 6 demonstrations of separation to God’s Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Receive The Message? / The Burning Bush

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 26, 2016

Are you paying attention to the "burning bushes" that God has placed in your life? They are God's way of tapping us on the shoulder so that we will "take notice" to listen to what he has to say.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there a four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for this day are: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and Luke 13:1-9. Did you receive the message? Did you receive the message I left you on your answering ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Having A Healthy Ambition

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015

We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Anglican

Help Thou Mine Unbelief

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

Trusting God through a crisis you can’t understand

Help thou our unbelief! Revelation 3:7-13 Beloved the Lord Jesus Christ has a message for you that will transform your life so that even the old dog on the back porch won’t recognize you anymore. My dogs are barking at me when I come home because Jesus is good and gracious and reached past my ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Find Any Treasure

Contributed by David Tijerina on Oct 13, 2001

Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography.

Find Any Treasure November 8, 2000 Text: Matt. 13:44 Mel Fisher recently died. This was a man who took treasure hunting to new heights of science. He was a man who used satellite image, photographs, sonar, and under water photography. He had a team of men and many times they would research ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Benefits Of Being In Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jun 21, 2005

We are valuable. We have sufficiency. We have security in Christ!

The Benefits of Being In Christ Ephesians 1:1-6 "Paul an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints who are at Ephesus, and who are faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 8, 2023

Love for God must always come before love for any earthly object of our affection.

Everybody knows what love is, right? Love is what makes you sit up all night assembling the bicycle for your daughter’s birthday, or leave the board meeting early to make it to your son’s soccer game. Is that the same thing as the love that makes your mouth go dry and your heart beat fast when ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-8, John 13:31-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Justified Fools For Christ-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2015

6 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VI—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

Emphasizes that as followers of Christ, we are called to embody love, reflecting God's love in our identity and community.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together to seek wisdom and understanding from the Word of God. We are here today to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to strengthen our faith and to deepen our love for God and for each other. Today, we turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Topics: Valentine's, Series

"god's End-Time Army."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Apr 8, 2023

"Did you know that God selected you to be a leader in his army even before your birth? Each experience in your life, whether good or bad, has equipped you for this position. You were chosen for a significant purpose. Therefore, embrace your destiny and confidently take on the challenge."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 34:7) "The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." (Ephesians 6:10-12) "Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7, 1 Corinthians 15:7, Ephesians 6:10-12, Ephesians 6:13-18, Psalm 29:11, Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Kings 6:17, Matthew 16:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Separated Unto The Gospel Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Jan 6, 2007

In order to understand the Gospel, we must understand the righteousness of God, the unrighteousness of mankind, and what a righteous God has done about it.

Separated unto the Gospel” CLBC December 31, 2006 a.m. Subject: The Gospel Theme: The Content of the Gospel Passage: Romans 1: 1 - 7 As we enter a new year, we are also entering a new series of studies. During the last couple of years, we have studied Ezra, and Nehemiah and have rejoiced in “A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist