Sermons on Branding Iron:

Love Feels No Burdens

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 14, 2009

The love of God is intrinsically linked with the worship of God and love for the brethren.

Love Feels No Loads, I John 5:1-6 Introduction A discus thrower developed his skills alone in his highland village in Scotland. This was in the nineteenth century, before the days of professional trainers. He made his own discus from the description he read in a book. What he didn’t know was that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

What Kind Of A Church Are We?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 28, 2019

Jesus Rebukes the church at Sardis for being too active. How can that be? We see in the sermon.

9.1.19 Revelation 3:1-6 To the messenger of the church in Sardis write: The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: I know your works. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what is left, which is about to die, for I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The 4 Points: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2024

Easter Series - THE 4 POINTS: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Surprise #1: Limited Information. Surprise #2: No Lamb. Surprise #3: A New Meaning SERMON BODY: Now you will not find the four points graphics hanging up in any museum, • No art expert would ever consider them a great work of art, • But somebody in advertising would value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Gunfight At The Ok Corral Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 27, 2007

But good triumphs over evil.

The Gunfight at the OK Corral Matthew 10:24-25 Sermon Objective: We are Christ-followers. That means our identity, values, and mission is intimately linked to Jesus. Supporting Scripture: John 15:1-17; Philippians 1:29; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 2:12 SUMMARY We are in a series called “Lessons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Paul & The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 29, 2008

We learn something about Paul’s life in this epistle not reported elsewhere in the New Testament (e.g. 1:17-24). We also see how the Galatian churches faced a challenge to the gospel. The principles in these chapters are relevant for all time.

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting In Perilous Times Series

Contributed by Bill Harper on Jan 23, 2001

The parents of Samson model for us the marks of successful parents who raise their child in difficult times.

“PARENTING IN PERILOUS TIMES” Text: Judges 13:1-25 Intro: Illustration-Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how Eskimo kill wolves. First the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Stigma Of Being Christian

Contributed by Michael Bell on Oct 18, 2000

There are stigmas to bear if we are to be genuine Christians in this world.

I¶ - If you were on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? For so many so-called Christians the answer is "no". Because all they have is a profession they made years ago. They bear no marks of Christ’s ownership. Think about yourself this morning. What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 10, 2013

We are bombarded on all sides with ‘revenge theme’ movies, violence and blood through media; in the midst of all this cacophony, it is soothing and refreshing to read about a man who forgave the people who harassed and traumatized him

Nelson Mandela! Mathew 18:35”……. forgive your brother from your heart." Nelson Mandela spent 18 of his 27 years in prison on Robben Island. Christo Brand was his jailor. Brand started to work on Robben Island off Cape Town in 1978 when he was 18 and Mandela was 60. At such a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Satan's Minion: Beast #2 (Revelation 13:11-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 24, 2023

Beast #2 is designed to persuade people to be patriotic. 1st century, through the imperial cult. Today? Perhaps through mainstream media, and school systems. A no-rapture reading of Revelation.

It's quite possible this morning that I may offend some of you this morning. I'm a little nervous, to be honest. So I just want to say, up front, that I don't take any particular delight in anything I'm saying today. All I'm trying to do, is be faithful to the message of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

A Bethel And Peniel Experience

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Apr 9, 2025

In the texts that is before us We have 2 spiritual encounters of Jacob's life. The 1st encounter was at a place called Bethel. In Genesis chapter 28, Jacob met God at Bethel. It was At Bethel, Jacob saw a ladder. But at Peniel he saw the Lord.

Genesis 28: 11 -19 Genesis 32: 24 -30 28:11 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep. 28:12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:11-19, Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Opning The Gate Of Heaven

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on May 19, 2006

How to live the life that satisfies God.

A man died and went to heaven. As he rang the bell he felt quite confident that God would welcome him in. After all he`d lived a pretty good life, he`d done his best, worked hard for his family, been kind to his neighbours. He was sure they`d want someone with his track record in heaven. But, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus:dead Or Alive? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 5, 2007

Why Christ’s followers are so pumped up about the resurrection of Jesus.

We’re going to continue our Easter worship celebration by answering a very important question: “Why should it matter to me whether or not Christ is dead or alive?” Christ’s followers make a big deal that on the first Easter Jesus was alive even though three days earlier He had suffered and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

My Grace Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 12

MY GRACE IS SUFFICENT FOR YOU (2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10) Do you know that people who think they are treated unfairly are more likely to suffer a heart attack or chest pain? According to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, those who thought they had experienced the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

My Grace Is Sufficient For You

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 12

MY GRACE IS SUFFICENT FOR YOU (2 CORINTHIANS 12:7-10) Do you know that people who think they are treated unfairly are more likely to suffer a heart attack or chest pain? According to a report published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, those who thought they had experienced the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Galatians 3:1-9, By Faith, From Start To Finish Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Galatians 3:1-9, By faith, from start to finish

By Faith, From Start To Finish Galatians 3:1-9 Intro.- * Most people enter the Christian life with the emotions of joy and freedom. - It’s even difficult to put into words the feeling of being forgiven. - "It’s like having a heavy burden lifted off of you" * To accept God’s forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist