Sermons on Branding Iron:

How New Is New?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009

We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Great Expectation Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 31, 2007

This sermon encourages believers to pray with great expectations because God sees out trials, God hears our prayers and God will deal with our enemies.

Subject: Praying With Great Expectations Acts 12:5-25 Introduction: The graphic scene of Acts 12 is not strange to the Church. The church has always faced opposition. Since its inception, the devil has been trying to stop the church and even to destroy the church. But each persecution has cause the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

We Can!

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 15, 2010

We can overcome lifes trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others.

Title: We can! Text: Acts 16:22-34 Thesis: We can overcome life’s trials and be powerful witnesses of the grace of God to others. Introduction In Shawshank Redemption, Andy Dufresne is wrongfully convicted of a crime and sent to prison. He is a model prisoner and was recruited by the Warden to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolish Spiritual People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 28, 2018

Spiritual Discernment, Worldly Wisdom, The Mind of Christ

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - Foolish Spiritual People April 8, 2018 1 Corinthians 2:14 (p. 794) Introduction: I’ve shared this with you often, but once again I would remind you that “Jesus didn’t die on the cross and rise again so good people could be better…He did this so dead ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Refection Of The Cradle Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This is our Christmas Eve service looking at the borrowed Cradle and Borrowed grave

Transitions, in all of our lives there are transitions. Times when our lives change and the lives of those around us change. You know what I’m talking about because there are events that you are thinking about even as I speak. Births, deaths, graduations, weddings, baptisms. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Horns And Craftsman

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 2, 2020

Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness.

Horns and Craftsman PPT 1 Message Title Big idea: horns in the bible represent animals that gore, attack and destroy. In this message we will see God's countermeasures to that which the enemy has torn and destroyed. God has craftsman that can undo the enemies works of darkness. PPT 2 text Zec ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18-20, Revelation 12:3, Exodus 31:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sounds Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Wiley Hughes on Jun 3, 2022

To promote Christian unity and ministry, and to experience God more fully as a body and individually, we should remember that God speaks to each of us in different ways. Therefore, we should be tolerant of one another’s spiritual experiences and be supportive of our fellow Christians.

The SOUNDS of Pentecost Acts: 2: 1-13 Dr. Wiley Hughes Summary: On the Day of Pentecost the people of God were united by the Supernatural even though there were some natural barriers that could have divided them. To promote Christian unity and ministry, and to experience God more fully as a body ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Mark

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Feb 26, 2017

An Ash Wednesday sermon that seeks to remind us of what we signed up for when we said we would follow Jesus!

THE MASTER’S MARK ASH WEDNESDAY, YEAR A 2 CORINTHIANS 5:20-6:10 MARCH 1, 2017 FARM HILL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARRISBURG, AR INTRO. Branding your animals to establish ownership can traced at least as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The practice of branding slaves goes at least to the ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Curious Questions About Islam And The Confusing Qur’an

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2024

It has been over 24 Years since the tragedy of September 11, 2001, when a group of Islamic Jihadists attacked the United States and 4,000+ people died.

Currently (2025), Israel is at war against Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthi Islamic Jihadists who want to destroy them, as well as those who support the terrorists such as the Palestinians. With all the wars and terrorist attacks around the world, it certainly feels as if we are close to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21, Revelation 13:1-10, Daniel 7:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12, Acts 17:29, Mark 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Double The Healing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 15, 2019

When we recognize all the ways God has blessed us and feel grateful, we are doubly blessed.

October 13, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 17:11-19; 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Double the Healing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Parents the world over try to teach their children to say “thank you.” When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Welfare Of The Poor Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2020

Poor are owners of Poverty. God commands to have concern for POOR, needy, widows, oppressed and aged. They are poor because they are deprived of their privileges, cheated, defrauded by the powerful. B How often we are disheartened to see how justice is denied to the poor and needy.

Theme: Welfare of the Poor Text: Psalm 112:1-10 I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. We praise God the grace given to all of us to cope up with Lockdown for more than 68 days. By the grace of God, we are privileged to participate in the online Sunday Services and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Generic Christianity

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 6, 2005

Get real. There is no such thing as a generic Christian.

GENERIC CHRISTIANS Matt 7:21 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord , shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. If you don’t like something, you can always go somewhere else and get it. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A New Encounter With God

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jun 13, 2007

In the desert, they were pressing toward a goal they could only dream of; in the Promised Land, they actually began to believe God for greater things! They were no longer satisfied with survival…now they wanted to succeed.

A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH GOD Two weeks ago, we opened the book of Joshua and found great promises that God had for us. Promises that would bring us through difficult days. We read of how Joshua was told by God to rise up and cross the Jordan. To cross that river that seemed like such a challenge. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 6, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at Revelation chapter 2.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 2 We have already talked about: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 Last week we talked about: A. An Introduction To The Letters To The Churches 1. The Church in General 2. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational