Sermons on Chastised:

Of Thermometer And Thermostat

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 28, 2018

With temperatures varying depending upon the weather outside, two like-sounding instruments come to our mind instinctively-thermometer and thermostat. Yours Truly in the midst of "sweltering Indian summer" has woven some spiritual truths around these two.

Of Thermometer and Thermostat Believers’ In every sweltering summer the temperatures soar. With mercury on the rise, oh how our tongues crave for that cool “elixir of life” (read pot or fridge water)! By the same token in chilly winter, the warm clothing shunned in summer now appears ...read more

Denomination: *other

Unbelievers' Status

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2016

To show that GOD wants our eyes and hearts healed if we come to Him, so that we can understand Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have eyes that can see and hearts that can understand? Yes. JESUS healed me. Isaiah 6:10 (Amplified Bible) Make the heart of this people fat; and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behold, The Lamb Of God!

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Behold, the Lamb of God!

John 1 v 19 - 34 Behold, the Lamb of God! v 29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. Behold, the Lamb ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Holiness

The Joy Of Reconciliation

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 20, 2017

As Joseph reconnects with his brothers, he models for us three steps toward reconciliation: 1) Turn away from revenge. 2) Test for repentance. And 3) Trust in God's sovereignty. Judah's sacrifice reminds us of our Savior Jesus who reconciled us to God.

Genesis 45:1-15 The Joy of Reconciliation We are covering the amazing story of the Old Testament character of Joseph in two Sundays. The actual story covers 14 chapters of Genesis. I urge you to read it on your own. It is a fascinating account of the worst kind of betrayal and the most amazing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15, Romans 12:19, Deuteronomy 32:35, Proverbs 19:21, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Fear Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 31, 2014

A sermon examing the importance of fearing the Lord.

THE FEAR OF THE LORD Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. It doesn’t take long scanning the radio, flipping through the channels on the T.V, or scrolling through the internet before you will hear some so called “preacher” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Health Beats Divine Healing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

There are 12 good health rules for us to follow. It is better to not break a dish than to try and glue the dish back together.

DIVINE HEALTH TRUMPS DIVINE HEALING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Let us make a covenant to KEEP THE DIVINE LAWS AS BEST WE CAN... I. UNDER HIS FEET... UNDER CONTROL... A BETTER PLAN... 2 Samuel 22:39 And I have consumed them, and wounded them, that they could not arise: yea, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Chapter 3 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 12, 2013

Nicodemus. The first three verses of this chapter contain a surprising exchange between Nicodemus and Jesus. It is almost as if they are having completely different conversations. What is this all leading up to???

John 3:1-15 “Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the signs you are doing if God were not with ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

Not Just A New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 26, 2013

Resolve a new life, not just a new year.

Not Just a New Year Revelation 21:5 Here we are at New Year’s again. We have just celebrated Christmas with all of its parties and celebrations. And most of us have overindulged in food and spending, not to mention other areas. This is the time of the year we go on a guilt trip. We haven’t been ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:5, Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Killed Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2014

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Who Killed Jesus Christ? John 12:23-24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhoKilled.html Jesus died and was buried, and sprung up in everlasting life! He begins now to give the disciples some teaching about what they are about to witness in a just a few days. This is all new to them, but the cross ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fulness On Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's fulness on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:19-20 (Amplified Bible) For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unforgettable

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

This sermon is intertwined with songs and prayers which revolve around the Lord's Supper. There are references to the Passover meal which is the foundation of our communion with God.

Mention the Power and intention of National/Personal Memorials -- Washington Monument; Alamo; Gettysburg; USS Lexington, etc. * Lord's Supper was the Focal Point of the Early Church -- Acts 2.42; 20.7 Symbolism of the Bread and the Fruit of the Vine Bread = Provision -- unleavened bread in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Do In Rememberence Of Me

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 15, 2013

Lord's supper message

Pastor Allan Kircher 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME 11 August 2013 Intro: • Only two ordinances/Baptists recognize. • Ordinance means, “A law, or something prescribed.” • Baptists recognize two rituals prescribed by Word/God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Redeemed

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 21, 2021

A message from 2 Samuel 9 about how God has redeemed us.

I Am Redeemed Note: We opened up with a dance to the song I Am Redeemed by Big Daddy Weave Is it not great to be redeemed? What does that mean? You were bought with a price. To be set free. 1 Peter 1:18–19: “For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Open Your Heart's Door To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

Many people have used this verse evangelically; however, its true context is for Christians. Jesus is speaking to the Church members of Laodicea to let Him into their life for fellowship and worship and not only religious pretense.

This is my last message on the theme of doors in the Bible. Our text is Revelation 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. (I put on screen pictures of painting - artist depictions of this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Thyatira: Corrupted By Compromise

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 26, 2020

Although situated within the smallest of the seven cities, the church in Thyatira received the longest letter. They were faithful in their labor, but had compromised with false doctrine. Jesus challenged them regarding the toleration of false teaching.

Thyatira: Corrupted by Compromise Revelation 2: 18-29 Our text deals with the fourth church that Christ addressed in Revelation. While the church in Thyatira was situated within the smallest of the cities the Lord would address, it is interesting that they received the largest letter. The name ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist