Sermons on Blemishes:

There's Still Power In The Blood

Contributed by Evangelist Stanley Baker on Jan 19, 2018

Oh the Blood

There’s still power in the Blood By Stanley Baker Did you know that a scarlet thread winds its way throughout the entire Bible? Skeptics and scoffers may fire their arrows at the validity and historicity of Scriptures, but believers throughout ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27, Luke 1:74-75

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Twenty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 8, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER TWENTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham again presents Sarah as his sister because he fears for his life. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 20 Sarah is taken from Abraham by Abimelech, king of Gerar, whom God threatens with death, unless he restore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Devotion

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 14, 2023

Devotion is defined as love, loyalty or enthusiasm for a person or activity.

Jagadish “Jaggi” Vasudev, better known by the honorific title “Sadhguru,” an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: “True devotion means becoming the hand of the Divine. Whatever comes your way, you will know how to transform it into something beautiful.” James 1:22-26 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1, Romans 14:1, 2 Timothy 2:15, Acts 20:35

Worshipping In A Time Of Crisis - The Christians Response.

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it a barrage of unknowns – making it impossible for any of us to predict exactly what will happen next

Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany( 2021) Year B. By. Rev. Reginald Knight For the past few Sundays we have met together through this medium, in compliance with the directives by our authorities and our Diocesan respectively. Yes, we as a church are feeling a certain degree of displacement. Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4

Denomination: Anglican

7 Reasons For Not Going To Hell

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 15, 2018

Why people should excep Jesus today.

7 Reasons for not going to hell The only time you hell is T.V. are over the radio in a cussing contest. Just as sure as there a place for saved there is one for the sinner. Hell is not a state of mind but a real place. Sad that will become a permanent home for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Them?

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 24, 2020

Loving God. I can do. Loving your neighbor. I will try, especially if they are fellow Christians. Loving your enemy. I don't if I can do that. How does a person love their enemy?

Love Them? (Matt. 5:43-48) Intro: A. I want to start this lesson with a word found at the end of our reading. It’s the word “perfect.” “You therefore must be perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.” That calling seems to be impossible, so how could Jesus call upon us to be at the level ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Communion

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 27, 2020

When we partake of Holy Communion what are we partaking of and what did Paul mean with partaking in an unworthy manner

Holy Communion Part 1 of 2 Key Scripture for series: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 (NKJV) 23 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Best For Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 15, 2017

part of our mission and vision involves "All-In Discipleship." This can only occur when we realize we are IN the world but not OF the world. In fact, the world is in a serious battle with God, His Son, His Spirit, and His people.

1. A Challenge in Preaching Every Week – the Needs of Each Member a. “Feed me,” – I am hungering to hear from God. b. “Minister to Me,” – I am hurting because of: *Illness in my family *Illness I am facing *Death in my family or a friend *Employment Stresses *Bad Decisions c. “Help me feel ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus In Genesis

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. Let's examine hints of Jesus in Genesis.

There are hints of Jesus throughout the entirety of Genesis and the New Testament names Him as Creator. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-17, Genesis 3:15, Hebrews 11:4, Luke 23:43, Galatians 3:16, 1 Peter 1:18-19, John 1:51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Weak Paradox

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus appeared weak but was strong.

A Weak Paradox 2 Corinthians 13:4 1. Definition of Paradox: a. A statement that seems to contradict itself but may nonetheless be true. b. “A paradox is the truth standing on her head to get attention.” 2. Jesus is all about Paradox because so much of what Jesus teaches is just foolish according ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doxology Of Jude Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

A benediction flows from God to His people. It’s God announcing a blessing over His people. A Doxology moves in the opposite direction; it’s the people of God blessing Him as they worship, adore and exalt His name. Doxology is a praise; it’s adoration; it’s exalting God.

Jude 1:24-25 Doxology “Now to Him who is able to protect you from harm and to place you before His glory blameless with great joy, to the only God our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord is glory, majesty, might, and authority from every age and now and into all ages. Amen.” Introduction: A ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus: The Rock Of My Salvation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2024

Jesus is described as the Rock because He gives us peace, protection, preservation, promotion and provisions.

Jesus: The Rock of my Salvation Study Text: 2 Samuel 22 : 47 Introduction: - In the Bible, God is referred to as the “Rock.” There are several references in the Bible to God as the Rock. - If your hope is in anyone or anything other than the Lord Jesus Christ, you are building on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Behold The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 17, 2025

In John 1:29-34 John the Baptist declares Jesus to be the Lamb of God. This passage is rich with meaning, prophecy, and application for our lives today. As we explore these verses, may our hearts be drawn to Jesus in deeper worship, trust, and obedience.

Go! And Behold the Lamb of God Introduction It is a privilege and a joy to open God’s Word together today. As we continue our series on “Go! And...”, today, we focus on John 1:29-34, where John the Baptist declares Jesus to be the Lamb of God. This passage is rich with meaning, prophecy, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34, Exodus 12:1-13, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Leviticus 4:32-35, Hebrews 9:12-14, Isaiah 53:7, Psalm 103:12, Judges 6:34, 1 Samuel 16:14, Acts 1:5, Titus 3:5, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:19-20, Revelation 12:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 24, 2025

God’s promises that His people will be given a hymn of praise for all He has done for us. Isaiah saw it, John saw it, and Jesus confirmed it ... so why would we not live with this hope and excitement today?

Isaiah, Part 8 God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Isaiah 11:1-16 and Isaiah 12:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, Ch 10, saw a vivid demonstration of God keeping His promises -- He will always protect, comfort, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational