Sermons on Blessing For Reading:

The Revelation Sent From The Throne Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The main idea is to understand that the Book of Revelation is a message from God, revealing what is to come, and that we are blessed when we read and take to heart its words.

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. Now, I know what you're thinking, "Isn't that the book with all the weird and scary stuff?" Well, yes, but it's also a book about Jesus, His love, and His power. It's a message straight from God, and it's meant for us to read and understand because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Topics: Apocalyptic Literature, Biblical Prophecy, End Times, Seven Seals

Miracles In The Desert Times Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon using the Acts 8 account of Philip and the Ethiopian to show how God works miracles in the deert times

Acts 8:26-40 English Standard Version (ESV) Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch 26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, “Rise and go toward the south[a] to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is a desert place. 27 And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Genesis 41 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

You know, life would be so much better if things didn’t get in our way. Like slow cars on the highway, kid’s toys stacked up on the table, government bureaucracy, etc. But that’s just life. There’s a good chance that occasionally there’s going to be things in our way. Even when we’re trying to do ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Finding True Blessedness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 30, 2023

This message covers the last six verses of The Beatitudes. The word "blessed" in the text refers to more than just peace and happiness. It means "a divine and godlike joy." Jesus was saying, "Joyful are those who possess these inward qualities."

I have entitled our message this morning, “Finding True Blessedness (Part 2).” As we get started, I should remind us that the words of Jesus seen in our passage are called “The Beatitudes,” and that the word “beatitude” comes from a Latin term meaning “blessedness.”(1) But the term “blessed” used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Was Born In A Prayer Meeting

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Pentecost, the birth of the church, came while the disciples were gathered in a prayer meeting.

READ: Acts 1:12-14 The disciples returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, where they had just witnessed the most phenomenal event; right before their very eyes Jesus ascended into Heaven, to sit again at God the Father’s right hand in glory. But before He was taken up, He gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reflection On Mary The Mother Of Jesus On Mothering Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 11, 2018

1. No one is too insignificant for God to use them if their heart is right. 2. If God says it – we are to believe it – otherwise we are calling God a liar and 3. If we really want to be disciples of Christ we must love Jesus and be obedient to God's will

Collect for Mothering Sunday God of compassion, whose Son Jesus Christ, the child of Mary, shared the life of a home in Nazareth, and on the cross drew the whole human family to himself: strengthen us in our daily living that in joy and in sorrow we may know the power of your presence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

There Are Benefits In Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021

The case that Peter presented to Jesus was of a brother who sinned against him. Peter knew that forgiveness was a necessity, but he wanted to know as to what was the upper limit one should set for forgiving someone else. To Peter, forgiving someone seven times seemed reasonable enough. Is it so?

Psalm 91 - Series Shimei had security in Jerusalem. We read in 1 Kings 2:36, “Then the king sent and summoned Shimei and said to him, “Build yourself a house in Jerusalem and dwell there, and do not go out from there to any place whatever.” (ESV) When Solomon was King of Israel, he summoned ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Haggai: Rebuilding The Temple Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

The book of Haggai presents a progression in the attitude and condition of the people as the prophet spurs them on to complete what they have started so that “GOD’S HOUSE” can once again be filled with His glory.

A. Have you ever started CONSTRUCTION on a project and never FINISHED? ILLUSTRATION: You decide to build a DECK or a FENCE or add a ROOM to your house, so you go out and buy the LUMBER and all the MATERIALS needed for the PROJECT. The DAY you decide to start, something comes up and you put it off ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heartbeat For More Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jun 11, 2012

JESUS'S HEARTBEAT REVEALS THAT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE FOR US THAN WHAT WE MAY HAVE SETTLED FOR.

His Heartbeat: A Heartbeat for More February 26, 2012 Luke 4:14-21 INTRODUCTION I came across an interesting site on the internet the other day. I could resist looking at it. Because even if I really didn't want to admit it, there were probable a few times when I really could have used the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Casting The Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

In claiming the Promised Land, the toil and strain can begin taking a toll, leading to fatigue and discouragement. We must continually recast the vision, in order to strengthen and motivate people to keep pressing on.

The book of Joshua is about the Israelites doing battle to possess the land of Canaan; and by this point in the book, Joshua had already initiated the process of claiming the Promised Land and establishing new territory for the Lord. We can actually apply what we learn from the book of Joshua to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:30-35, Numbers 13:25-30, Numbers 14:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Our Flask

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 1, 2022

Some people, like Judas, are ignoring God's call, as they are too busy making their life in this world secure. Like the woman who broke her alabaster flask, we must break our flesh so the good things of God can pour out of us.

Henry Ward Beecher once said, “In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.”(1) Our passages of Scripture for this morning speak of sacrifice. One definition of sacrifice is “to offer to God in homage or worship,” and another one is “to destroy, surrender, or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Know That Jesus Has Thoughtful Care For Us.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 28, 2009

Jesus cares about all of our life

We know that Jesus has thoughtful care for us. John 2:2-12 The Bible is very good at dates for we read here that three days after Nathaniel was brought to Jesus they went to a wedding. We are not told why Jesus was invited to this wedding. This I know He will go where He is needed and that is good ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hold On Good Solider

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 25, 2023

Be a Good Soldier for the Lord

First, let me inform you of something you may already know. And that is there’s a war going on, and you and I have been enlisted to serve on the front lines.   This wasn’t a draft. You didn’t have to register for the Selective Service. No, this "Army" isn’t a volunteer militia. You ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Goodness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2009

Message on the promises of Psalm 84:11

“God’s Goodness” January 18, 2009 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 If you know me at all, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Holiness

You Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 19, 2023

Keys to having the Lord's blessings during difficult times

Joshua 3 You have not passed this way before - Read Joshua 3:1-17 Can you imagine? Can you imagine the Lord leading you into a river and having the water of the river, in flood season, stack up beside you so that you could walk through on dry ground? Can you imagine having the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist