Sermons on Born Anew:

Fasting Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Part three of a four part series

(Matthew 6:16-18 NASB) “Whenever you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. (17) “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soul Brothers

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

What does it mean to become a soul brother or sister? It means you love the Lord, you love one another, and it means your love endures for generation to generation.

Sunday, February 25, 2009 “Soul Brothers” I Samuel 20: 17 – 23 Within our experience, the use of the following nouns is very common: soul brother, soul sister, soul food, soul mate, soul force, soul music, just to name a few. While the terminology may be unique to our African ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:17-23

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Mystery Of Jesus's Divine Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2016

In the end, what we are seeking is the glory of the Father

Thursday in 7th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Saint Paul was a lot like me. When he tried to take matters into his own hands, and not just simply trust God, he got into trouble. Here we see St. Paul craftily proclaiming his faith in the Resurrection to a mixed gathering of Sadducees, who ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

You Can Be God's Masterpiece

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 20, 2016

God wants to make your life a masterpiece. Come to Jesus, and He will do it!

Devotion for January 19, 2016 [This message was an interactive homily at an inner-city mission in Toronto, at a mid-week outreach event} What is your favourite band? Your favourite song? You favourite work of art? A lot of us have like and dislikes when it comes to music, and some of us have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Realities Trump Ideas Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2016

Ideas disconnected from realities give rise to ineffectual forms of idealism and nominalism, capable at most of classifying and defining, but certainly not calling to action. What calls us to action are realities illuminated by reason.

Thursday of First Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Luke’s Gospel tells the same story about Jesus’s teaching on prayer, but instead of saying the Father will give us “good things,” Luke says He will give us the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, that is the gift that keeps on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Living Faith At Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 28, 2018

Having the audacity to implore God in the imperative.

A LIVING FAITH AT PRAYER. Psalm 4. It is because we have had experience of answered prayer in the past that we can expect answered prayer for the future. It is because we are ‘the righteousness of God’ in Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 5:21) that we can ‘boldly approach the throne of grace’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 9, 2019

The past perfect used in this way is known as “tenses of vision” or the “prophetic perfect.” Isaiah is assuring us that the message being proclaimed will surely come to pass.

A customer called the customer service line to complain about a power outage after a big storm, then stopped raging long enough to ask, “How will I know when my lights are back on?” The customer service agent remained silent for a second, debating about the best way to answer such an obvious, even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2019

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)?

How would you like to receive a Christmas card with the figure of John the Baptist on it, saying— You “brood of vipers” (Matthew 3:7)? The expression means malice. He reminded them of God’s wrath, which is not the emotion of anger, but God’s holiness that brings judgement in its train of glory. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Let Your Heart Be A Safe Harbor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 17, 2017

We cannot harbor love and unforgiveness at the same time

I pray that you have power back on by now or will in the VERY near future. We are all very blessed to have survived this severe storm with the truly light damage that we received. Being off from work and held captive by having no power rank high on the discomfort level. Cooking on the grill or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our God Is Hallelujah Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 25, 2020

Do you remember the VBS kids song, that was a two-part action song? One half would stand up and sing "Hallelu!, Hallelu! and then sit down, and then the other half would stand and sing, "Praise Ye the Lord!" Well its all about giving God the praise.

Our first experience of hearing the word comes of days in VBS and Church camp singing the action song, :Hallelu! Praise ye the Lord. One of the favorite songs today by the popular singer and song writer is by Leonard Cohen called "Hallelujah". The song talks about a broken hallelujah in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power To Start Again

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 10, 2021

The only permanent thing in life is change

The only constant thing in life is change. Change requires changes and adjustments. Change is permanent and constant. Some change causes permanent damage and loss and require rebuilding and redoing. Other changes require people to start afresh at the beginning. There is also change that elevates, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

The First Taste Of Glory.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2021

Transfiguration: the power of the glory to come.

THE FIRST TASTE OF THE GLORY. Mark 9:1-13. Jesus spoke of a time when He, ‘the Son of man’ would appear ‘in the glory of His Father with all the holy angels” (Mark 8:38). Then He made the surprising announcement, “That there be some that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crowd Feeding And Water Walking Miracles.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2022

Jesus exercises His divine prerogative.

CROWD FEEDING AND WATER WALKING MIRACLES. Mark 6:35-52. (1). Jesus and His disciples had tried to withdraw from the throng in Galilee, and sought some rest and relaxation in the Golan Heights: but the crowds followed. Jesus was moved with compassion towards the multitude which followed Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed By Truth: Committing And Trusting In God's Will Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 5, 2024

Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15 are verses that speak profoundly about committing our plans to the Lord and understanding His sovereign will.

Transformed by Truth: Committing and Trusting in God's Will Introduction Today, we gather to delve into the wisdom of God's Word with a focus on how we can live lives that are truly transformed by His truth. Our guiding scriptures for this sermon are Proverbs 16:3 and James 4:15, verses ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3, Proverbs 3:5, James 4:15, Acts 18:21, Proverbs 19:21, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awake, O Sleeper! Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 4, 2025

Spiritual slumber is one of the greatest dangers a believer can face. When a person is spiritually asleep, they become unaware of the times, insensitive to God's voice, and vulnerable to the enemy.

AWAKE, O SLEEPER! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:14 "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION Spiritual slumber is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, Isaiah 60:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God