Sermons on Broad Topics:

The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024

The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:12, Luke 12:8, Romans 10:9, 1 John 2:23, 1 John 4:15, Revelation 3:7-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Our North Star

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 6, 2023

A sermon for the second Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 5, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Genesis 12:1-4a; John 3:1-17 Our North Star Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the summer of 1998 I worked on an archaeological dig in Israel. We volunteers stayed at a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Compensation (Exodus 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 28, 2024

God's old covenant contains many things hard to understand. Do we judge God by our corrupt society's standards or humble seek to understand? Let's look at Exodus 22.

When we look at the laws under the old covenant, are we tempted to think that some were too harsh and some were amazing? Do we judge God by our society’s corrupt standards? Or, do we humbly seek to learn? Let’s look at Exodus 22. What compensation was a thief to pay? Was there something similar to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To See Jesus

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 18, 2024

A sermon for the fifth Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 17, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 12:20-33 To See Jesus Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. So there were some Greeks who wanted to see Jesus. These would have been individuals who were known as ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cosmic War (Revelation 12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 3, 2024

This chapter contains symbols describing the ongoing war between God Almighty and the devil, Satan. It also shows that the LORD has the final victory and that His people Israel will be saved as He promises throughout Scripture.

When symbols are used in Scripture, they are self-interpreting. This is the case when we read the account of events written by John in describing what is an ongoing cosmic war between the LORD God Almighty and the forces of evil led by Satan. We see the pure malevolence and hatred both of God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Numbers 24:17-19, Deuteronomy 18:15-18, Psalm 110:1-2, Matthew 4:1-11, Revelation 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ordaining The Priests (Leviticus 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 3, 2024

Let's compare a modern ordination and that in ancient Israel. Let's look at Leviticus 8.

What did Aaron’s special clothing portray? What did the anointing oil suggest? Were priests also sinful and in need of a sacrifice? What did their meal foreshadow? What would be the purpose of an ordination week? Let’s look at Leviticus 8. How different was the ordination of Aaron and his sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No More Excuses!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 9, 2024

Jesus shows us the importance of radical obedience through the encounter with three would-be disciples that offered excuses for not wanting to immediately go with Jesus.

IN THE WALT DISNEY MOVIE, “ALICE IN WONDERLAND,” ALICE FINDS HERSELF AT A FORK IN THE ROAD. AS SHE CONTEMPLATED HER DECISION, SHE NOTICES A CHESHIRE CAT UP IN THE TREE. UNDECIDED ON WHICH ROAD TO TAKE, ALICE THEN ASKS THE CHESHIRE CAT, “WHICH ROAD DO I TAKE?” THE CAT RESPONDS, “WHERE DO YOU WANT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Personal Communion With God - James 5:13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 17, 2022

How to draw near to God in times of trouble - and in times of joy.

James 5:13 Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Introduction Charles Vaughan once said: “If I wished to humble anyone I should question him about his prayers. I know nothing to compare with this topic for its sorrowful self confessions.” ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Three Necessities Your Children Shouldn't Live Without Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 24, 2006

Your children should not live without you love, time, and discipline.

Murphy’s Laws of Parenting: • The shoes you must replace today will go on sale next week. • The chances of a piece of bread falling with the jelly side down are directly proportional to the cost of the carpet. • The garbage truck will be two doors past your house when your teen remembers it’s his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer-Works Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Why ‘work’ instead of ‘activity’ of prayer or ‘picnic’ of prayer? Why does ‘prayer concert’, or ‘prayer vigil’ sound so gray and bland? The answer is obvious. Prayer is hard work! It is rewarding; it is life-changing; but it is hard.

We continue today on our topic, “Learning to serve in a Service-less Age”, more specifically looking at “The refurbished Life”. God refurbishes our lives, in part, through “The Habit of Prayer”. I confess my struggle with this topic. It is complex yet simple. So complex that we will not even begin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Money Matters Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2007

In this smessage I am hoping to ptovide some motivation for our people to increase their giving by making a sacrificial gift to the church. At the conclusion of the message i emphasized the chest of Joash.

“Money Matters” Matthew 6:19-24 About 15 years ago when we lived in Kentucky Denise had just tucked our kids in for the night and Ross was playing with a penny. Actually what he was doing was trying to se just how far back on his tongue he could put it. Well you can probably guess what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Anxious

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Aug 26, 2012

I am yet to see some one who does not worry. But What is God's message to us about worrying?

Do not be anxious During our family discussions this week, Neville asked me what topic I am going to speak on this Sunday. I told him “Do not be anxious”. He smiled in an all knowing manner and patted my back sympathetically and in a condescending manner. Leslie nodded in approval. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

God forsakes his Son ... bringing His Son through hell ... so that we do not have to endure being forsaken.

Message Today we are going to talk about a topic that is not very popular. It is the topic of hell. Why isn’t hell a popular topic? Hugh Mackay, the Australian social researcher collected some interesting information about Australian attitudes toward religious subject matter. In 1999, 74% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #8a - Methods Of Bible Study Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on the basic Template to Use for Bible Study (5 Parts)

VIII. METHODS OF BIBLE STUDY There are many Bible Study methods. However, there seems to be a basic template or pattern that all of them use to one degree or another. This pattern is also good because it leads us, step by step, to the important goal of Application! A. Every Passage of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prophet Jeremiah 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022

The prophets are unique, in that God chose to use them differently.

Every preacher has to be WHO HE IS if he is going to be effective for the Lord. If he tries to be like someone else, he is going to be ineffective. God is a God of variety: • Cloud formations are different • Trees are different • Flowers are different • Birds are different • The fish in the sea ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist