Sermons on Church Closing:

Sower Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

The seed: The word of God The sower: Anyone who shares the word of God

Sower Mark 4:1-20 The seed: The word of God 1 Peter 1:23; Romans 1:16 The sower: Anyone who shares the word of God 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 The focus of this parable is on the soil There is a direct correlation between the condition of the soil and the growth of the seed. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Warned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 12, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

Matthew 26: 31 – 35 Pre-warned but not pre-wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Warned But Not Wise

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 17, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 26: 31 – 35

Matthew 26: 31 – 35 warned but not wise 31 Then Jesus told them, “This very night you will all fall away on account of me, for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 33 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Relationship Vs. Religion Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2019

Paul warns about threee subtles deceptions about living the Christian life that can cause us to get detoured from focusing on a growing love relationship with God.

Having discussed how our victory over the power of sin and the temptations to sin provided by the flesh, the world and the devil in our daily lives has been provided for through Christ death, burial and resurrection; Paul now addresses three subtle detours that can get the child of God. These ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Am I More Than Dust Shaped By Accident?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon witnesses to the truth that each of us has an immortal soul, speaks to the importance of recognizing that we have an immortal soul, and asks what life would be like if humanity had no soul.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are created in God’s image. By this we mean that we are created with a soul in which God communes with us. The sorry state of sinfulness into ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-5, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by S. R. Manohar on May 23, 2018

When Moses asked God to show His glory, God revealed to him His character, His Nature. The Glory of God is the very character of God. God Himself coming, revealing and manifesting Himself. So God granted the desire of Moses and revealed His glory to him.

In these days among Christian believers one of the most commonly used word is 'Glory'. Most of the time we do not know what exactly it means. Many times we talk about the Glory of God and sometimes we say,"Oh! The Glory of God is here or the Glory of God is being poured out.". In Hebrew, the word ...read more

Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2017

Our congregational worship involves glory to God.

1. There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! The same is true with worship. When we approach worship with a hunger for God, starving for a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simeon's Song Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 19, 2017

Righteousness, Hope, A Savior, Promises Fulfilled

The Promise December 18, 2022 Luke 2:22-35 Introduction: Hope is defined as: “The expectation of something happening.” It’s very different from wishing or dreaming…because with “hope” there is a true belief that what you’re hoping for will really happen. Let me give you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rejoice Always Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 26, 2017

Rejoicing is a powerful aid in our walk with Jesus.

1. We are challenged on a number of levels almost daily. What if we could make these days of challenge good days in spite of the challenges? 2. Four things for my life that would make this day a good day; if able to do this daily – best year of life 1 Thessalonians 5.16-19 16 Rejoice always, 17 ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Wandering In The Darkness? And How Do We Get Out? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

Advent gives us time to bear witness to Jesus

Mark 1:1-8 We gather on this the second Sunday of Advent with joyful expectations of another Christmas season with the sacred and secular traditions that Christmas brings. We can see the excitement in the faces of children who patiently wait for Christmas Day. It's harder for them to concentrate ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Put God's Fear First

Contributed by Paul Robinson on May 17, 2023

What is the "fear of the Lord" all about? How can we display this fear in our lives?

The word “beginning” means “the first.” If you want godly wisdom, you must put God’s fear first. The fear of the Lord is simply a holy awe of God; it is a reverence for who He is. Without this fear, you cannot attain godly wisdom, for it is the beginning of such wisdom. This verse here tells us ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 28, 2023

God shows Himself

In 1 Kings 18:16-40, we learn about Elijah's great victory at Mount Carmel. As spoken of previous, King Ahab and his wife Jezebel were doing wicked in the sight of the Lord due to their idolatry. While Jezebel was an idolater and murderer, Ahab in some ways was worse because he allowed it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40

What God Most Desires

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 12, 2023

A Sermon for the Season of Pentecost, Year A, Lectionary 10

June 11, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 4:13-25; Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 What God Most Desires Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mercy: The story is told of a mother who approached the powerful ruler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Our New Birthright

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 9, 2023

A sermon for the Baptism of Our Lord, Year A

January 15, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Our New Birthright Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Wong Kim Ark was born in San Francisco in 1873. His parents were from China but had permanently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran