Sermons on Both Grow:

Sticking Together

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 22, 2023

Without God, the covenant of marriage is no more than a contract. But with his help, marriage can grow into what God designed it to be at creation.

When I was a freshman in college, at George Washington U in Washington DC, I worked in the reference library re-shelving books three afternoons a week. One afternoon in late spring I heard a sort of a distant bell-ringing sound, but didn’t really pay any attention to it, until I noticed that half ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 19:3-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Charity, Truth And Health Care Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2009

Charity in truth demands that we consider two moral criteria: justice and the common good. But truth must inform both.

Monday of 19th Week in Course August 10, 2009 Caritas in Veritate “Die to yourself” is a phrase that is no more popular today than in the first century. Jesus showed the way to this manifestation of charity in truth, by living for others during his earthly existence, and by dying on the cross so ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Catholic

Real Life-Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Nov 10, 2009

Encourages audience to determine that Jesus is both the Christ and the Son; and finally that by believing that we may have life in His name.

REAL LIFE- Who is Jesus? Scripture Text: John 20:31 Introduction: Indescribable Joy….. Sense of purpose and plan for your life…. do you have these today? Do you know that you were created for a purpose? …. That you are a special creation of God? Further, that you can have eternal life in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Filling Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2009

Being drunk on wine and being filled with the Spirit both bring a person under an outside influence. But the effect are very different.

[To receive freely weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE CONDITION The filling of the Spirit is mentioned 14 times in Luke’s writings: “For he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He is never to take wine or other fermented drink, and he will be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Which Finds God's Favor

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jun 16, 2009

Using Mary response to the angel to demonstrate how faith is both what we believe to be true as well as our actions.

Last week we looked at keeping the faith in the midst of disappointments and difficult circumstances, when it seems like God is far away. This past Monday my devotions took me to Psalm 77, which was written by a man, Asaph (one of several music leaders whose job it was to sing before the Lord in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

The Post-Resurrection Appearances Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

Jesus made many appearances after His resurrection to prove both who He was and what He said was true.

The post-resurrection appearances John 21:1-12 Three men were sitting on a park bench one day, when a faith healer asked if any of them had any physical problems. Well, the first guy said, ‘I’ve suffered from back pain ever since I was in the war. Is there any way you can ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Take Up My Cross?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 28, 2009

This sermon looks at both what it means, and also what it does not mean, for us to take up our cross for Jesus.

Jesus said to his disciples and to the crowd following him, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (8:34). It’s hard for us to hear those words in the same way that those following Jesus heard it. The context is that Peter has just recognised that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus: Inside And Out Series

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 4, 2010

This sermon show the Lord at work both in private and in public and highlights Him as a Man of integrity who cares and can be trusted.

Jesus: Inside and Out Text: Mark 1:29-35 Introduction: Last Sunday we considered the work of the Lord in the synagogue at Capernaum. You will recall that as he was preaching His message was disrupted by the cries of a demoniac, and the result of this confrontation was the rebuke of the devil and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Entered Heaven On Our Behalf

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 22, 2014

JESUS, our Forerunner and our High Priest To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a spy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is both our Forerunner and our High Priest forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:20 (Amplified Bible) 6:20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am The Resurrection And The Life

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 7, 2015

This sermon looks at Jesus' declaration of being the Resurrection and the Life, and shows the fulfillment of that claim in both the resurrection of Lazarus, and also Himself.

“I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE” John 11:11-14,17, 25-27,40-44 DORN RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST APRIL 05, 2015 Here is an audio Link where the sermon can be listened to: http://chirb.it/cB45kG INTRODUCTION: Today we acknowledge on the calendar and also in our hearts Resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Hours Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016

At noon something both extremely disturbing and awe inspiring took place…darkness covered the land, like a blanket.

INTRO: 1. I want to draw your attention to an oft overlooked event that took place at Calvary. 2. Jesus had already, in broad daylight, hung upon that cross for three hours—from 9 in the morning to noon. a. There can be no doubt of his crucifixion, countless witnesses testify to that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 21, 2017

A women weeps at Jesus’ feet and is forgiven. Both she and Simon the Pharisee are challenged to see themselves from a different perspective.

Introduction A high-school sophomore asks to talk with her parents after dinner. Sitting around the kitchen table, the young girl takes a deep breath and informs her parents that she is pregnant. The parents’ reaction is as expected. The dad threatens to kill her boyfriend after stringing him up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Friends And Family Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2019

In conjunction with our "Friends and Family Day" we will look at how we are both friends and family to Jesus.

1. Today is our “Friends and Family Day. Special worship and Fellowship 2. These are two biblical concepts of our relationship to Jesus – we are “Friends” and “Family.” 3. [What a Friend We Have in Jesus In the town of Port Hope, Canada there is a monument erected to Joseph Scriven. He was not a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unspeakable Joy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 21, 2017

The key to feeling unspeakable joy in both good and bad times is to cast all of one's concerns upon Jesus Christ.

REASON FOR JOY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 2:1-11 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit Romans 14:17, NIV As a Christian do you feel unspeakable joy? Many try to live the first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Ruth's Greatness Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 14, 2012

A sermon that lists 4 words; one from each of the 4 chapters that summarizes both the chapter and the secret of Ruth's greatness.

Title: The secret to Ruth's greatness Introduction •By New Testament times, the book of Ruth was included on a scroll with four other books that were read publicly at the feasts of Israel. •The book of Ruth was read at the Feast of Harvest (Pentecost) because much of the story is set ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God