Sermons on Brazen Altar:

Sacred Worship Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

A sermon challenging both believers and non-believers to express true worship to Jesus Christ.

Sacred Worship • Ezra 3:8-13 Key Phrase: When we define worship that’s true, the question is not simply WHAT but WHO. FOUR REMINDERS ABOUT WORSHIP 1) Remember worship is CLEARLY REPRESENTED in Scripture (v 10) • Sacred worship is God’s idea… not our idea… It’s a Biblical thing… • "There is ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Then The Fire Of The Lord Fell

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Elijah putting Baal’s prophets to the test and other illustrations of God’s fire revealed.

THEN THE FIRE OF THE LORD FELL 1 Kings 18:38-39 INTRO: Fire has been used often in connection with the worship of God, and has been seen around God’s people. The angel appeared to Moses in a flame; God led Israel by a pillar of fire at night. When Jesus appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Up A Creek With God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 25, 2013

You need not worry about paddles since He controls the currents!

Being up a creek without a paddle can be bad, but up one with God is a great thing! 1 Kings 17:1-6 1 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Subject Of Worship's Beauty Is Christ Himself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2009

The beauty of worship is more than decoration.

April 20, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis They prayed together, using the psalms, they told the story of the gift of God in Jesus, His rejection by Jew and Gentile, and they asked for divine help and got it. There was a little earthquake and they were filled with the Holy Spirit so as to proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

The Undeniable, Unchallengeable, Indisputable Faith!!! Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!!

Dear Friends, I want to say that YOU HAVE THAT FAITH!!! Can you believe it? Do u have the heart to accept it? I challenge you and say that YOU HAVE IT!!! You have the UNDENIABLE, UNCHALLENGEABLE, INDISPUTABLE FAITH!!! WOW... just saying that brings goose bumps all over me. SAY IT a few times!! I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer Defined

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him.

PRAYER DEFINED Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is more than saying words. From the Scriptures we learn that true prayer is a combination of bowing the soul before God, pouring out the heart to God. Prayer is asking, talking to God, making our request known to Him. I. PRAYER IS BOWING THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Shedding Abroad Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2017

Acts 2 verses 33-35 are strangely, and sadly, not found anywhere in the weekly lectionary. I have sought to address them here, in their immediate context.

THE "SHEDDING ABROAD" OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. Acts 2:32-36. This is a compact set of verses, brim-full of theological gems: i. The crucifixion of Jesus (Acts 2:36); ii. His resurrection (Acts 2:32); and iii. His exaltation to the right hand of God (Acts 2:33). The passage is also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth (Wednesday Of The 6th Week Of Easter)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.

Reflection When he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth. What is all truth? We hear from the first reading (Acts 17:15, 22--18:1): Paul stood up and said: “You Athenians, I see that in every respect you are very religious. For as I walked around looking carefully at your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1, John 16:12-15, Acts 17:15, Acts 17:22

Denomination: Other

Reflection A.2 / Coronavirus - First Response / Prayer Brought An End To A Plague

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Three examples of God's people praying in response to a plague

Some Christians are asking why we’re experiencing this pandemic. Is coronavirus a judgement from God? Are we living in end times? Interesting questions! But I started yesterday on the subject of prayer and I want to continue with that theme a little longer. First and foremost, we as God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:30-31, Numbers 16:32, 2 Samuel 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Honor Your Father?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Jun 15, 2021

hpw do you honor your father/

How do you honor your father on Father's Day, some will send a card, others will drop by, many will send an e-mail. How can you honor your father on Father's Day, (first, second, third), You can honor your father by remembering: 1. Forgiveness. How can you honor your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Rebukes Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 18, 2024

In the Bible, God rebukes priests for their disobedience, corruption, and neglect of their duties.

In the Bible, God rebukes priests for their disobedience, corruption, and neglect of their duties. This rebuke serves as a warning and a call to repentance, not only for priests but also for all believers. Let us , explore biblical instances of God rebuking priests and the lessons we can learn ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9, Isaiah 1:10-17

The Opening Of The Seven Seals Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

The opening of the seven seals in Revelation 6 reveals the consequences of sin and the coming judgment, but also the hope and salvation offered through Jesus Christ.

Hey guys, we're diving into some pretty intense stuff today. We're going to talk about the future, about some crazy things that are going to happen, and about how we can be ready for it. We're looking at Revelation 6, where John sees some wild visions of what's to come. Imagine you're playing a ...read more

Topics: Biblical Prophecy, End Times, Apocalyptic Literature, Book Of Revelation

‘nutin’ But ‘da’ Truth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 30, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 5: 17 – 20

Matthew 5: 17 – 20 ‘Nutin’ But ‘Da’ Truth 17 “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. 18 For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Three Promises For Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Haggai 2: 1 – 23 Three promises for obedience 1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel