Sermons on Communion Table:

Do We Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2013

Sometimes we get a wake-up call, like Peter did. Our culture is assailing Christianity. Will we wake up and take action--prayer, fasting and giving?

Third Sunday of Easter 2013 “Do You Love Me?” There’s an old story about a farmer who had a mule to sell. When the buyer came around to see the mule, he tried several times to get the mule to pull his wagon. The mule would not move. The seller was walking off with his money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Catholic

Excellent And Profitable

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 13, 2013

To enumerate what are excellent and profitable for believers like us.

I. EXORDIUM: What are excellent and profitable to you? Please give me a list. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate what are excellent and profitable for believers like us. IV. TEXT: Titus 3:8 (Amplified Bible) 3:8 This message is most trustworthy, and concerning ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To Confess Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 1, 2016

Do you find it easy to admit when YOU have done something wrong? If we are honest, none of us are really comfortable admitting we have done something wrong.

CALLED TO CONFESS This morning, as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples, our focus is on confession, The Oxford dictionary defines confession this way: 1. A formal statement admitting that one is guilty. 2. An acknowledgement that one has done something about which one is ashamed or ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dealing With Sin: The Choice Is Yours!" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 17, 2016

How a Christian chooses to deal with sin will determine whether or not they remain in fellowship with God.

As we study the Bible, we find that God's people sometimes committed sin. David, for example, is described as "a man after God's own heart," yet he committed sin, and brought heartache to his life. Moses, the great leader of God's people, wasn't allowed, because of sin, to go into the promised ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Redefines Holiness

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

A perspective on Matthew 2: 1-12. It is a review of Christmas with its powerful message of freedom and grace.

Matthew 2: 1-12 Christmas Redefines Holiness The festive season is over. The Christmas tree is gone and its decorations have been put away for another year. Our waistline has stopped expanding. Stress levels are generally lower since relative and friends have been catered for, and our minds are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

Building a Spiritual House takes Spiritual Stones. This sermon looks a types of Stones Belivers are and how they are shaped to be used in God's Spiritual House.

God is building a spiritual house (oikos, dwelling, household) and believers, as living stones are the material that He is using. In Ephesians 2:20-22 Paul uses the same terminology; These are the elements that make us living stones been built into a spiritual house, relationship with our Father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Hedges Fail Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 11, 2018

Series introductory message. Spiritual hedges protect, promote prosperity, and bring us into alignment with God's purposes.

When Hedges Fail PPT 1 Series Title Next 4 weeks we are going to looking at: When Hedges Fail - several passages When Your Way is Hedged In - book of Hosea When the Hedge doesn't work - Isaiah 5 Job's Hedge of Protection - Job PPT 2 Message Title I want to begin by defining what I mean by a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How The Fallen Will Rise Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Jul 31, 2023

There is a clear promise from God that He will execute both mercy and judgment on the people of the earth.

Introduction: Amos is a different kind of prophet. He is not the son of a prophet, does not come from a prophetical school or a priestly family. Instead, he is a working man, a sheep herder, and a tender of sycamore fruit. But there can be no doubt as to the veracity of his message. It only ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Come And Follow Me?

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jan 8, 2021

As we think about the calling of Nathaniel, we reflect on some of the symbology of the scripture, and think about how we are called to discipleship ourselves.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Hymns can be subjective, depending on who is listening to them, someone may think that a particular hymn is beautifully written, and someone else may feel that its dreadful. Choosing Hymns for worship is a minefield, will the congregation know ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Anglican

Chronos - 1 Corinthians 9-11 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

If we reject cultural stereotypes, classism and our own spiritual pride, in favor of unity, love and admiration for God and one another, we will accomplish the mission we have been placed on earth for.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-33, 1 Corinthians 11:1, 1 Corinthians 11:11-16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Jesus Build Part 2 Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 14, 2016

Part 2 of Jesus promising to build His Church. We are dead dirt what tools does Jesus use to make us living stones?

Intro: A little bit of review. The big thing we were told last week is that Jesus made a promise. We already know that Jesus is a promise keeper. Our God is a promise keeping God. He promised in the moment that you chose to rebel and sin you will die. Every single day almost every minute that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: The Power Of Prayer And God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 2, 2024

1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled prayer and the assurance of God's response.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Prayer and God's Promises 1 John 5:14-15 Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to understand the transformative power of prayer rooted in the truth of God's promises. Our text, 1 John 5:14-15, unveils the profound connection between faith-filled ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Psalm 34:17, Proverbs 15:29, Matthew 7:7-11, Matthew 21:22, James 1:6-7, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identifying The Unbeliever

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 9, 2024

Apostle Paul told Corinth's members to not be yoked to unbelievers. Who is an unbeliever? Does scripture identify them for us?

As we continue our study on 1 Corinthians chapter 7, we are introduced to someone identified as an unbeliever; spoken of when Apostle Paul wrote this letter to Corinth. For us to identify unbelievers we need to read 2 Corinthians 6:14-16. This is one passage identifying two types of unbelievers. 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16, Deuteronomy 13:13, 1 Samuel 2:12, 1 Corinthians 7:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ