Sermons on Came Together:

What Is Our Role?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 5, 2017

In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. That Jesus came to take away sin 2. That Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. That Jesus will baptize us with the Holy Spirit

Scripture: John 1:29-42 Title: What is Our Role? Proposition: In this passage John the Evangelist reveals to us our role - TO BE A WITNESS. To tell others 1. Jesus came to take away sin 2. Jesus is the Only Son of God 3. Jesus will baptize us in the Holy Spirit INTRO: Grace and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Nazarene

The Inaugural Address

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 7, 2017

Jesus' Inaugural Address, in explaining who He is and what He came to do can be seen through: 1) The Area (Luke 4:14–15), and 2) The Announcement (Luke 4:16–21).

Many around the world are waiting for the inaugural address of the new incoming US president Donald Trump, this month. The "inaugural address" itself is a speech given during this ceremony which informs the people of the intentions as a leader. The opening remarks are significant, for this is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Other

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lifting Up A Saint Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

Jeremiah was thrown into a mud pit. There came a man, by the name of Ebed-Melek who had compassion and literally lifted the man of God out of the mud pit. He represents the church, who by ropes should rescue the perishing.

LIFTING UP A SAINT OF GOD Jer. 38:6-13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CAJUN SPACE SHUTTLE 1. So Boudreaux started a project in his shop, and a month later he had a small scale model of the space shuttle in his back yard. 2. A concerned neighbor said, Boudreaux where you goin in dat? Boudreaux said, I am ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:6-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayers From The Deep - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 13, 2019

Like the prodigal son, Jonah came to himself in his moment of despair. He cried out unto the Lord, desiring renewed fellowship with Him. Seeking to flee the Lord's presence cannot delay the inevitable.

Prayers from the Deep (Part 2) Jonah 1:17 – 2:10 In our last study we began the most familiar portion within the book of Jonah – his being swallowed by the great fish. Again, I want to emphasize the dominant theme conveyed throughout the book – the absolute sovereignty of God in all His dealings, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Appearance Of The Lamb Of God

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 29, 2020

It is clear to us all that John the Baptist came ahead of Jesus Christ to prepare the way and to make things right. Whatever position you hold in the Church, don’t be too shy, don’t be a rebellious type

Aim: Jesus has been around for almost thirty years but nobody really heard about him except when he was twelve years old when he was seen in the temple and nothing was heard about him until this time he appeared at the river where John was baptizing. People are in a hurry to appear so soon today, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Frog Spa Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 30, 2020

The end result if we stay in the world is death. Spiritual death. Separation from God. In this passage, John the Baptist came as a witness to the True Light and showed people the way to Jesus. He was a witness for Jesus. Jesus is salvation.

THE FROG SPA John 1:6-9 #John1 READ John 1:6-9 There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. 8 He himself was not the light; he came only as a witness to the light. 9 The True ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's People Are Locked Down: Reflections, Responses, And Responsibilities

Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 6, 2020

Our journey in life is sometimes parallel to the people of Israel, who came out from Egypt, given a promise to inherit the Promise Land, but in between these journeys, they were "stationed" in a place, a trap, with nowhere to go.

When God's People Is Locked Down: Responses, Reflections, and Responsibilities A Sermon Message on Exodus 14:1-20 By Dr. Joel A. Tejedo, D.Min. Pharaoh will think, ‘The Israelites are wandering around the land in confusion, hemmed in by the desert.’ Exodus 14:3 Introduction In 2011, my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Proclaim The Seeker Of The Lost - Luke 19:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2025

Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful summaries of Jesus’ mission. It captures the heartbeat of the Gospel and the burning passion of Heaven itself: The Son of Man, Jesus Christ, came to seek and to save those who are lost.

Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost Luke 19:10 (NLT): "For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Introduction Today, we continue our “Go! And…” series with a vital call: Go! And Proclaim the Seeker of the Lost. Luke 19:10 is one of the most beautiful and powerful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, John 10:11, 1 Timothy 1:15, Romans 5:8, 2 Peter 3:9, Luke 15:4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Wonderful Miracles (The Messianic Miracles Of The Lord)

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 29, 2024

The Pharisees and the rabbinical school taught that when the Messiah came, he would do certain miracles that nobody had ever done before. In this sermon, you will see that Jesus fulfilled this template perfectly, but was rejected by the Sanhedrin anyway.

Four Wonderful Miracles Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 3rd 2024 This message is designed to give us a look at how Jesus revealed himself to be the Messiah (anointed one and coming King) of the Jews. In the process of this revelation, He revealed a great heart of love and compassion for the people. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26, Matthew 12:22-42, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Baptism By Fire

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 28, 2023

Fire is a fierce, frightening force and we do not usually associate it with Jesus. However, this message shows how Jesus came bringing what John the Baptist calls an “unquenchable fire,” referring to God's judgement.

A teenager walked into the local Catholic church and sat down in the confessional booth. He wanted to talk about how strict his mother had been with discipline, as he was seeking a sympathetic ear. The session began with the priest asking, “What would you like to confess, my son?” The young man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Hope To The Addicted In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2023

ke “And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him”, (Luke 15:20)

Introduction: Today is Blue Cross Sunday and the theme for the sermon is ‘Giving hope to the addicted in Christ’. The Blue Cross is a Christian organization whose major activity is the fight against alcohol and substance abuse. Alcohol and drug abuse has been a major problem throughout the ages ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thankful For Grace And Forgiveness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 20, 2023

There are a lot of people that live under this same heavy burden. But the good news that I share with each of these persons is the same good news that is available to everyone. Jesus came to forgive and to give grace to all who will trust in Him.

If you were here for our service last Wednesday evening, you know that we studied the same passage that I'm looking at this morning. The passage comes from the Gospel of John 8: 2-11. That passage is all about God's grace and forgiveness. This passage is an excellent example of how ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 11:19-30

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jun 29, 2022

Acts 11:19-30 gives an account of how the Church reached as far away as Antioch, nearly 300 miles from Jerusalem. A group of unknown missionaries went to Antioch, then Barnabas came, and then so did Saul.

Introduction: The second part of Acts 11 covers two different scenarios, probably a few years apart. First, Luke describes the growth of the Church and how the Gospel reached as far away as Antioch. Then he adds a brief note, where one of the New Testament prophets—Agabus—made a prediction about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2021 - Jesus Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 27, 2021

On the final week before the crucifixion Jesus came to the temple and cleared those who were turning the place into a wicked market and bank. Does He have permission to enter into the temple of our spirits and do the same thing?

Cleansing The Temple Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:3-5 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” And our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Leviticus 12:1-8, Luke 2:22-24, Leviticus 25:1-7, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Isaiah 56:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene