Sermons on Certainties:

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Great Blessings From Jesus

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 17, 2016

Jesus gave His followers many spiritual blessings -- better and greater than physical things!

“I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do All Things Really Work Together For Good?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Sep 19, 2018

This will answer the question asked by many and you will find of course the answer is YES!

All things are not good. It would be a mockery to say that they are. The death of a child is not good. Cancer is not good, drug addiction is not good, war is not good, blasphemy is not good. But the Bible says, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Immutability PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Emphasizes the comforting constancy of God's unchanging nature, providing stability, steadfastness, and strength amidst life's uncertainties and challenges.

Warm greetings, beloved. It is indeed a blessing to gather in God's name, to share His word, and to find comfort, guidance, and wisdom in His holy scripture. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Book of Malachi, to the third chapter, and the sixth verse. A verse that serves as a beacon of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Topics: God, Doesn't Change

Holding On . . . But Letting Go – Be Steadfast In Hope And Waiting Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 14, 2022

We have a precious faith and we must hold on to it firmly. Commitment grasps that faith. Holding on to God's promises is essential. We look at the often misapplied verses of Hebrews 6 and who it was who actually let go. They are NOT Christians.

Message - Holding On But Letting Go Red Cross Hall 19 July 2014 HOLDING ON . . . BUT LETTING GO – BE STEADFAST IN HOPE AND WAITING The subject here may seem like an apparent contradiction (an oxymoron); something we hold on to but let go of it. Well, that gets us nowhere, unless there is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Ephesians 4:13-14, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 15:2, Philippians 2:16, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 6:1-9, Hebrews 3:14, Numbers 13:1-3, Numbers 13:17-23, Numbers 13:25-32, 1 John 1:9-10, Numbers 14:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Room For Mystery Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2010

Part 7 in series Love Never Dies, this message looks at the mysterious sayings of Christ in this chapter and emphasizes the role of mystery in the life of faith.

Making Room for Mystery Love Never Dies, prt. 7 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 16, 2010 Today’s message is for anyone who might have had any concerns at all that in the past few weeks I have somehow slipped into heresy! I want to assure you that has not happened at all. I can ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-66

Denomination: Free Methodist

How Can I Believe? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 10, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018 Main point: Implore the position of humility which we as finites creatures should have in regards to our knowledge and which places the difficult question regarding faith in perspective. Intro – Last weekend we gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Commitment To Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, Zechariah 8:3, Zechariah 8:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation

Contributed by Michael Forsyth on Jul 10, 2017

Why is it that we still feel guilty? Does sin mean that we are not really saved? This sermon looks at Paul's response to the question 'why do I keep on sinning even when I do not want to!'

What in life do you find hard to believe? When we came to the states almost four weeks ago, we arrived at London Heathrow with a mountain of luggage. We were flying with Air India and their luggage rules were a little vague, and I was looking at this mountain of luggage and trying to make sense ...read more

Certain Truths For Uncertain Times

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 24, 2009

In these times of uncertainty the Lord has given us some certain truths that we can cling to.

Certain Truths For Uncertain Times It is obvious to everyone that we live in uncertain times. It is scary to even watch the news these days. The winds of change and uncertainty are blowing everyday and it leaves all of us wondering in what direction our nation and world is headed. During these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Is?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 29, 2004

Faith in God sees the invisible, believes the incridible, and receives the impossible.

Faith in God sees the invisible, believes the incridible, and receives the impossible. A little Girl had been attending a Sunday school session where each student had made a little plaque with the words "Have Faith in God" as the motto. She boarded a bus that would take her to her home, and as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The High Priest

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 21, 2018

Divine Ordination of Christ

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 21, 2018 Reading: Hebrews 5:5-10 Jesus the High Priest Admittedly, this week’s New Testament reading lends more to a bible study than a message with life applications. We will employ some extrapolations and historical references to aid us in understanding ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That We May Know Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 1, 2021

First John 5:13-17 shows us what we know as Christians.

Scripture The Apostle John corrects false teaching by setting down three tests by which one may evaluate whether one has a saving relationship with God. The tests are moral, social, and doctrinal, also known as tests of obedience, love, and belief. John has repeated and restated these three tests ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do I Suffer?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2003

Suffering is a part of the Christian life no one really enjoys. In the book of 1st Peter, the apostle explains to us why suffering is a part of our life, and God’s purpose in it.

Passage: 1Peter 1:1-9 Intro: number of months, been intrigued with the topic of suffering. 1. few things produce more frustration, few things produce such amazing growth in Christlikeness 2. my journey towards understanding has involved a few of you, class on Job 3. that class served to open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Everything From Above Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 15, 2005

People may reject Jesus’ word, but that rejection does not invalidate His message. Jesus did not discover the Way; He declared, “I am the Way.”

“Everything from Above” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Verses 7-8, “Now they know that everything You have given Me comes from You, for I gave them the words You gave Me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from You.” Not ...read more

Scripture: John 17:7-8

Denomination: Congregational