Sermons on Cheerful Giver:

Intensifying Conflict

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

As the Passion of Christ draws near, the conflict intensifies with the Jewish religious leaders. We think conflict is always bad, but it is actually inevitable. What is the appropriate response?

Passage: Matthew 21:23-32 Intro: On our trip through Matthew, have you noticed the slowly intensifying conflict? 1. it has not been with Rome, but with the religious leaders of the Jews. 2. began in Sermon on the Mount, PP Matthew 5:43-44 3. over time, popularity of Jesus caused ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overcoming Bitterness Series

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 17, 2011

Overcoming bitterness is an informative message that will lead every believer to a richer and deeper walk in the truth. It is only when we see ourselves in the eyes of God’s potential that we become conformed fully to his image.

Overcoming Bitterness Hebrews 12:14,15 “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:” “Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;” Introduction The writer of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Brought Hope

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 17, 2010

Jesus had to come to bring us Healing, Obedience, Peace, and Eternal life. Jesus came and brought us HOPE.

Jesus Brought HOPE INTRODUCTION Last Lord’s Day we examined the text of Luke 24 which records the discussion of Jesus with the disciples traveling on the road to Emmaus where He says in verse 26: “Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" In our lesson ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2015 - Week 1

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 1, 2015

The birth narrative is an amazing account, filled with characters who are almost larger than life. It is easy for them to overshadow the One person who never says a word. The One coming from Heaven to dwell among us.

First Sunday of Advent - Read - Luke 1:1-4 & 26-38 This may seem like a crazy question but how many of you remember Elvis? Before concerts they would announce to the crowd who was already there that, “Elvis has entered the building.” And the cheers would erupt! Elvis had not yet sung ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Not For Sale

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

Are you for sale?

Not for Sale! 1 Kings 21:1 And it came to pass after these things that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard which was in Jezreel, next to the palace of Ahab king of Samaria. 2 So Ahab spoke to Naboth, saying, “Give me your vineyard, that I may have it for a vegetable garden, because it is near, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message For When It Is Dark Around You

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 12, 2016

In the first Lord of the Rings movie Frodo is a given a light to help him when all other lights go out. The text I am preaching on today has been that kind of thing for me in my life, and it can be for you also.

A Message for When it is Dark Around You Lord of the Rings is one of my favorite movie series, there is a line in the first movie that goes like this: The light of Gladriel. [to Frodo] "I give you the light of Eärendil, our most beloved star. May it be a light for you in dark places, when all ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Scurvy? What Are We Lacking?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 21, 2016

Scurvy is a terrible disease from the lack of Vitiman C... What are we lacking today that leaves us weak? Could we have a broken, dried up spirit--- LACKING JOY?

SPIRITUAL SCURVY? --- WHAT ARE WE LACKING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use several magnets of varying sizes... Text Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. JOY IS A MAGNET--- IT DRAWS GOOD, POSITIVE THINGS... JOY MAY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Pilgrim Way.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 17, 2021

The LORD's leading in the pilgrimage of this life.

THIS PILGRIM WAY. Psalm 84:1-12. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Revival?

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 10, 2021

What is a revival?

WHAT IS A REVIVAL? A VISITATION OF GOD ON HIS PEOPLE - Luke 7:16 - Fear gripped them all, and they began glorifying God, saying, God has visited His people. 1 Peter 2:12 - A time of visitation. A REFRESHING - Acts 3:19 - Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mustard Seed; Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 17, 2019

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time; 27th Sunday, Cycle C

A businessman had to travel to a meeting and invited his wife to come with him. She was excited about the trip until she learned her husband was going to be flown to the meeting in a small plane. She said, “Honey, I’ve decided not to go … I am not going on a little-bitty plane.” Her husband ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

It Is Finished

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon over the life changing work of Jesus and the unexpected actions of people. Healing. Salvation. By His wounds we are healed!

It is finished - Labor is finished - Need to wory is finished o This world has been conquered - Chains of slavery to sin – broken o bondage is no more - No longer a slave to fear! - This world is temporary – Your life is eternal! These words should mean something! The problem is, you and I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5, John 3:1-2, Matthew 27:57, John 3:14, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, John 20:29, Luke 23:44-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 6) Pastors Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

A close look at the duties and difficulties of being a good pastor.

PASTORS I. PASTORS Eph 4:11-16 A. Defined 1. Pastor --- a shepherd, one who tends herds or flocks (not merely one who feeds them), is used metaphorically of Christian "pastors" --- Vine's 2. Applied spiritually to Christ a. Great Shepherd Heb. 13:20 of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:15, John 10:11, Hebrews 13:20, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Of God And A Child Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 18, 2017

Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What does it mean to go before God as a Child?

What does it mean to go before God as a Child? Jesus said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you change and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) There is a secret complicity between the kingdom of God and a child. One day, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2014

Most times we think we are saved for Christ saves but they "that shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world" shall be saved unto eternal life.

Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 10, 2014) “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it...Woe unto ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:14-30

Denomination: Friends

We Are What God Says We Are! We Need A Good Confession!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His sons and daug

WE ARE WHAT GOD SAYS WE ARE! WE NEED A GOOD CONFESSION! In this sermon out line we put some of the promises of God toward His people. He wants us to overcome in every area of our lives. To do this we must confess, believe and live in the Living Word of God. We are what God says we are. We are His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13-19