Sermons on Commonness:

Nothing New Under The Sun?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2014

Life apart from God is a death of fathomless despair. Life in Christ is an inextinguishable hope.

Nothing New Under the Sun? Ecclesiastes 1:8-11 The “Preacher” has just examined the course of “nature” and has come up with a pessimistic conclusion that everything is useless or meaningless. We as Christians who can see above the horizon of the sun to God who has made ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Have Forgiveness, Comfort And Joy When You Can Have Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 21, 2014

People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on …

Summary: People hurt themselves and others through their own selfish sinfulness; and it is not uncommon for a minister to condemn a congregation with fire and brimstone not realising that this condemnation promotes them to do the same to others. Read on … This sermon was delivered to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal

Enjoy God's Blessings

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2014

Our blessings are in God's hands, not ours. Blessings come from obedience, not works. Enjoy what God has already given.

It is God’s will that everyone be blessed, according to the Scriptures. His promise of a fulfilling and abundant life is given to all, not a selected few. • It does not matter who you are, what race or nationality, how educated or rich you are, whether single or married, God wants you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Sin God Won’t Forgive Mark 3:28-30 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Parts of this message was adapted from a sermon by Pastor Jerry Shirley. Today I want to focus on the idea of “Have I crossed the line?” Have I committed the unforgivable sin? People often ask what is the “Unpardonable or the unforgivable sin”?

A pastor asked his congregation this question. “Is there anyone here who has never sinned? If there is, please stand up.” Well In the back of the room John stood up. The pastor said “John, are you telling me that you have never sinned?” “No” said John, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Own Place

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jun 10, 2012

Christian humility sees rightly, neither higher nor lower than we really are, and allows Christians freedom to be who they are in Chirst and accept their role and place in His Body with joy.

Today’s reading all speak about humility. Humility is knowing exactly who we are. Pride is thinking that we are someone that we’re not. Humility is all about knowing who we are, not in the world’s sight, but according to God’s judgment. The world looks at a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Anglican

"Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013

A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Live In God's Presence

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Presence with you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we live in GOD's Presence and He [GOD] lives in us. IV. TEXT: Ezra 2:70 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) So the priests, the Levites, the singers, the gatekeepers, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 2:70

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The Cross... Is Love Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 15, 2014

At the cross we see the love of God shown to mankind.

At the Cross is …Love Luke 23:32-43 Introduction- Today I start a series called “At the Cross.” We will look at the cross to see what Jesus has done for us and provided for us. It will conclude as we look at the empty tomb and His resurrection on Easter Morning. The most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Answering Questions About Heaven

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What will heaven be like?

DISCERNING COMMON QUESTIONS AND OBJECTIONS ABOUT HEAVEN Hebrews 11:12-16 In the past two messages I preached on this passage, I addressed two specific issues in regard to our promise of Heaven. 1. When we die, we are conscious and are with the Lord; but this is not our eternal state. 2. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"4 Steps To Overcome Fear?” In 1 Ki 19:1 -18

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 22, 2021

We all have experienced fear before. It can hinder us from moving forward. We can learn from this story what are the steps we can take to overcome fear before fear overcome us.

“4 STEPS TO OVERCOME FEAR?” in 1 Ki 19:1 -18 Good evening Brothers and Sisters, welcome to Upperlight Meeting. The title of my message is Fear is irrational and can be a powerful force to reckon with. Sometimes it comes suddenly, at other times it gradually builds up over time. But we all have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, John 10:27, Psalm 18:2, Mark 11:23, Jeremiah 32:27, Numbers 23:19, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 16:18, 1 Kings 19:1-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Courageous Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2020

I will never leave you nor forsake you as the ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God’ in our lives. Do not ever pass any perilous comment about anyone's death. Dear Friends, do not worry about the loss you have incurred and hope you have lost, the opportunities you have missed.

Joshua 1:1-9 Be Courageous Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. God willing we will meditate under the Theme: I will never leave you nor forsake you as ‘Uninterrupted Presence of God’ in our lives. Today we are meditating the advice given by God to Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom For Your Tomorrows Of Life

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The "home stretch" of life's journey on earth brings us to terms with reality. Our Lord has promised to be with us all the way Home. To make the most of the rest of our days, let us be inspired and guided by the wisdom of our all-wise God and Father of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

WISDOM FOR YOUR TOMORROWS OF LIFE The technician who upgraded our Internet and TV service declared the new control mechanism with which he replaced our old one the greatest ever. “That little device,” he said, “is so intelligent that no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-7

Stressed Out By Stress

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 27, 2020

One of the greatest truths of Christianity is God's promise to always be with the Born-Again Christian in every situation and circumstance of life. This is one truth that is known, yet somehow is hard to truly believe!

"Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation." (Isaiah 12:2 NIV) A Harris Poll taken for the American Psychiatric Association (Stress in America Survey 1/2012) discovered that 81% of women say ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26, Matthew 5:43-45, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Corinthians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Gifts

November 13, 2021 Paul spent about 1 ½ years in Corinth establishing the church there. After he left, problems began to arise. The main source of the problems appears to be multiple interpretations of what it meant to live as a “dead to sin and resurrected into a new life with Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-18, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Which Cross Is Yours

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 6, 2016

To preach this message, I showed the "Three Crosses of Golgotha" and named each cross. The title of the message became the altar call.

• The greatest picture of love ever displayed was when Jesus died on the cross. It was not because of His guilt, it was not the hammer, the nails, the crown, or the abuse that Jesus died, it was His love; it was the love He had for you and me. But never miss this critical part. • He didn’t just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist