Sermons on Coming In Glory:

Behind The Scenes Of The Nativity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

Behind the scenes of Christmas, all was not calm, all was not bright...

This week we are going to get a behind the scenes look at the Nativity, the Cross, and Life. God is going to pull back the curtain and show us what was really happening in the spirit world that isn’t so evident or obvious to us who live in the physical world. We’re going to look at a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Behind The Scenes Of 2013 And 2014

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013

There are 2 things that happened behind the scenes of 2013. You'll see those same two things next year...

Have you ever been given a backstage pass to a concert? Or maybe you watched a video that explained to you all the things that happened behind the scenes of your favorite movie. When you watch a concert or go to a movie, you’re hardly aware of all the things that happened – the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mirror

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013

God's Word is a mirror, which we need to examine ourselves in and make proper use of.

The Mirror (Working With the Light, the Sword, and the Mirror) Pastor Eric J. Hanson February 3, 2013 Introduction People have an amazing ability to see themselves as basically good. This ability is deeply engrained in us. We start very young to justify our choices and to make excuses for our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Your Thinking

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 5, 2014

What or whose thoughts have you been thinking? Your thoughts are the food that you feed your spirit, and your spirit is who you really are – what have you been feeding on?

1 Change your thinking Col 3:2 Set your mind (purpose to think) on things above, not on things on the earth. The continuing battle for your and my soul deciding our fate now and forever, is between: EVIL (which has three sources) and GOOD (which has one source) The world – ruled the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gaining A Worldwide Vision

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

What happened in this passage is of critical importance to church history. The events in this passage need to be studied by every church and every body of believers.

MAR 17 2013PM Gaining a Worldwide Vision Acts 11: 1-18 Usually as we begin each study, I lead in to the message with the ending of the previous week’s message. I don’t have to do that tonight because our passage comes from Acts 11: 1-18 and in it, Peter recaps the whole episode. So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion And Grace

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 8, 2014

With difficult, unrelated scripture, can we see the influence of the Holy Spirit at work, and hear what he has to say. His message in this these verses are clearly ones of compassion and grace; a message we need to be aware.

Title: Compassion and Grace Word Count: 1748 Summary: With difficult, unrelated scripture, can we see the influence of the Holy Spirit at work, and hear what he has to say. His message in this these verses are clearly ones of compassion and grace; a message we need to be aware. This sermon ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Episcopal

"Remember To Whom You Belong"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 9, 2014

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"Remember to Whom You Belong" Matthew 3:13-17 I was baptized as an infant so I don't remember my baptism, but I know I was baptized and I know who baptized me... ...I also, know the churches I grew up in... ...and of course, my parents who made the decision to have me baptized. And I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Battle Between Sin And Righteousness For The Soul

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014

The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time

The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time What is sin? All unrighteousness is sin; 1 Jo 5:17 All disobedience to God is sin; Rom 6:16 Breaking any of God’s laws is sin; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Christians Depart From God; Why? What’s God’s Remedy?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Departing from God does not necessarily mean a physical departing in which a person goes fully back into the world from which he was redeemed – while this is true of some for many others it is a spiritual departing.

Many Christians depart from God; Why? What’s God’s remedy? Jo 6:66 From that time many of His disciples went back and walked with Him (with Jesus) no more. What are some of the direct causes for Christians to no longer actively walk with God? Love of a sin more than of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 20, 2014

Let’s continue looking at the Old Testament story of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29. Israel had forsaken God, and Hezekiah restored the worship of God and communion with God. There are several principles we can learn from this story that will help us.

Communion With God: The Foundation Of Life – Part 2 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Did you know that God desires your constant communion? If you look up the word “communion” in Webster’s, it defines it as “intimate fellowship; a close relationship with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Bible Church

Making God Laugh

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2014

God has all kinds of emotions. He even laughs. The matters that make Him laugh are no joking matter.

Making God Laugh or Chuckles in the Highest We know that God has feelings and emotions. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (KJV) 15 Porque no tenemos un Sumo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shunned Savior

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 3, 2014

Seedthoughts at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/war-of-the-world-brian-harvison-sermon-on-war-125195.asp; outline from: http://www.sermoncentral.com/pastors-preaching-articles/steve-murrell-seven-secret-and-deadly-pulpit-sins-1800.asp

HoHum: A wise man said, “knowledge is knowing how to pick your nose, wisdom is knowing when” WBTU: In these Scriptures Solomon talks about wisdom. Wisdom is the ability to choose the best possible end, and to choose the best possible means of achieving that end. It is not the same ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Abraham hits a speed bump on the road to God's blessing.

The Life of Abraham, Part 2: The Egyptian Detour Genesis 12:10-20 Introduction In the last episode we saw Abram and Sarai on the backside of the wilderness trying to scratch out a meager living and I think wondering about they had understood God correctly. When Moses wrote down this account of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Man Cannot Serve Two Masters

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 22, 2014

Yiou have to choose God or the god of this world - money

A man cannot serve two masters I was recently contacted out of the blue and asked to read a book called The Uncommon Philosopher- The Wisdom of Boethius, Maimonides and Schumacher – three philosophers of which I had heard nothing –by James MacFarlane. In the book’s introduction, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Mcbuttons And Mczippers

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Friends have you had your buttons pushed lately? Is there a lesson about patience or disappointment that the Lord is trying to teach you?

McButtons and McZippers James 3 James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless. In the title of the sermon you will notice two words that are not found in the bible. I checked 14 different ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed