Sermons on Catechisms:

God's View Of Man Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003

Man is a special creation of God created in His image, marred by sin, but restored in Jesus.

A VISION OF MANKIND/PEOPLE/PERSONS Genesis 1 – 5 Sermon Objective: Help the people understand God’s view of man to enable greater freedom, worship, and meaning to life. This message focuses on man as a creature of God; created in God’s image, marred image, restored image, and a calling to call ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The God Pleasing Life Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 8, 2005

Each of us need do be shown and encouraged how to live the God Pleasing Life thereby finding favor with men and seeing many saved.

THE GOD PLEASING LIFE Acts 2:42-47 INTRODUCTION: A. One of the best known phrases in Christendom is from the Westminster Catechism “Man’s chief end is to glorify God and enjoy Him for ever!” 1. What a wonderful thought, isn’t it 2. It is a thought John Piper really brings to light in his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Place Of Praise Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 25, 2005

No work is complete until God has been thanked and praised. It was like that with the rebuilding of the wall of Jerusalem. This sermon looks at the Place and Power of praise.

THE PLACE OF PRAISE. Neh 12:27-47. WBC 27/2/5am Chance for testimonies, later. "monday & friday- going to work on a monday" and "coming home on a Friday" .wmv video clips of a sluggish polar bear (Monday!) and a hoppy penguin (Friday!) THE FEASTING AND THE FASTING Need to start by saying ‘this ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:27-47

Denomination: Baptist

A Last Word About Last Words Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008

The power of praise.

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ … to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ! Amen. Paul ends his letter with a doxology (glory to God). It is not uncommon to find Paul’s letters interrupted with declarations of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Congregational

Apollos Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

How are we at witnessing for the Lord?

Apollos – 3rd August 2008 am Acts 18:24-28 It is evident from reading this passage and the verse preceding this, that the Lord intended for there to be a major breakthrough for the gospel at Ephesus. First of all Paul had visited the city at the end of his second missionary journey. Then Aquila ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

2009: A Year Of Purpose

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 13, 2009

As we live our lives with a sense of the eternal, it empowers us to live for the purposes of God.

Birds tend to have- limited vision- Eagle can see up to five miles and beyond. While many birds migrate- eagle stays in their territory, year after year. They are very dependable- will remain in their territory even when a storm approaches. Other birds fly in fear while the eagle catches the wind ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Breaking The Chain - Part I Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 27, 2009

Lent 1: Why is it important for the Christian to be aware of Temptation? How does the Bible talk about temptation? What are the sources of temptation? How can we break the chain of events that take us from temptation to sin? (This is Part 1 of 3)

There’s an old saying, “You can’t keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair!” The truth behind that little aphorism – that little saying - varies depending on how it’s used. Listen to how this old guy applies it: “...temptation can be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Pentecost--A Real Reality

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Sometimes we don’t realize how much we need Pentecost. Pentecost is the birthday of the New Testament Church. Pentecost is God giving His Holy Spirit to all believers, not just a few.

Intro During the last ten days of the Church year, we’ve been living in liturgical limbo, existing between two realities. We’ve celebrated our Lord’s ascension into heaven. But since the Ascension, we’ve been waiting. We’ve been waiting for this day. Like the Apostles of old, we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Rebuilding The Nation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 14, 2011

A nation is more than just the walls but the people. For the people to be a people of God, they need to return to the worship of God. 2 things we learn from this chapter, that we need to take note of: (1) watch our character, and (2) remember our identi

RECAP Last Week Sermon Pointers - Schemes of the Enemy - He seeks to: (1) Distract you. We overcome it by planned neglect. Focus on the GREAT work. (2) Defame you (rumours & gossips). We take care of our character; trust God to take care of our reputation. (3) Discredit you (intimidate you). ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Abraham, Man Of The Divine Gift Of Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2011

The patriarchs were saints like us, venal, self-serving and often flawed, but devoted to doing the will of God as revealed to them.

Abraham’s Call and Covenant Abram ben Terah was in Haran when he first heard the call of the Lord: “Go from your country and kindred and father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Establishing A Standard Of Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2011

What is your standard of living? Against what do you measure the quality and subtance of your life?

“Between the Lines: Establishing a Standard of Living” Romans 1:1-17 There are standards for almost everything. Educational institutions have academic standards for students; governmental bodies have security standards for employees; military organizations have standards of conduct for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heavenly Hope Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 25, 2018

At the cross we see an intimate exchange between one criminal and his Messiah. And there we find not only how to have eternal life, but what that life is like. Jesus points us to the original garden relationship we can have with God, ours for the asking.

Heavenly Hope Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 2 * Luke 23:32-33, 39-43 We are in week two of a Lenten series called, “Seven Last Words from the Cross.” We are paying attention to Jesus’ last statements, because last words matter. And as the Son of God, Jesus’ last words reflect the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Undeserving Rescue Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2018

God responded to the prayer of an ungodly king because He saw the oppression of His people and came to their rescue. God is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in love.

For the last two chapters (2 Kings 11-12) we looked the Southern Kingdom of JUDAH. • We saw how Queen Athaliah seized power and how Joash was saved as an infant and raised secretly in the temple of God for six years until he was made King. • Today – 2 Kings 13 - we are swinging back to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:1-9, 2 Kings 13:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Unbelievable

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Proper 19 B. Christ is the source and power of our faith. It is in and through Him that all things are possible.

Mark 9:14-27 Proper 19(b) J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “It’s unbelievable” Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Our lesson starts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Lutheran