Sermons on Comparing Spiritual Things:

The Wedding Crasher

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Friend you can wear no other garment to the wedding except the righteousness of Jesus. Confess your sins and be baptised then profess your faith and seek a closer walk with the Lord. Those not clothed in wedding garments are cast out into outer darkness.

The Wedding Crasher Matthew 22:1-14 Summer is a time for weddings and often Jesus attendance at the wedding in Canaan gets mentioned. We see in John’s gospel that Jesus His mother Mary and the disciples were all invited guests. The guest list is one of the most difficult things for an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Out Of The Depths

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

The proper fear of the LORD is based upon acknowledging God's right to judge as well as His willingness to show mercy.

Out of the Depths (De Profundis) Psalm 130 Psalm 130 has a long liturgical history, first in Israel and then in the church where it is has been put to many musical texts. It is known as “De Profundis” which is part of the Latin text of the first verse. We get the word “profound” from this word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rejected!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 9, 2018

He was despised and rejected of men. Even so, we should accept Him, even if this means that we are rejected by our own.

Rejected! Mark 6:1-7 The prophet Isaiah in the 53rd chapter talks about Jesus hundreds of years before He came. He says that the Messiah would be despised and rejected of men and familiar with sorrow and grief. John records in the first chapter of his gospel that “He came unto His own things, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

9 Amazing Facts About Jesus' Second Coming

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

What will happen when Jesus comes? Matt 24:44 44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

Captain Scott O’Grady was shot down over Bosnia on June 2, 1995. He pulled the ejection lever and parachuted into enemy territory. For six days he hid under bushes, ate bugs, and drank rainwater. To make himself less visible, he covered his face with mud. Sometimes enemy soldiers passed within a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Detours Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2021

Life throws up big "road out!" signs at us. How do we adapt to the detours of life?

Detours   • An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find land. Finally, he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walk Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 22, 2019

sermon describes the walk of Jesus Christ. He is our example to follow in our walk of life.

THE WALK OF CHRIST Phi 2:1-11 In our passage this morning, Paul is talking to the Christians in Philippi. He has great hope and desire for them to be a loving church that makes a difference in their city and surrounding area. Phil 2:1-2 1 if there is any encouragement in Christ, if there is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, John, And Joy: Listening To The Right Prophet

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 3, year C. John the Baptist sent his disciples to Jesus wanting to know why Jesus allowed him to remain in jail. Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah back to him, and said, "rejoice."

Preparing for 2020 John, Jesus, and Joy: Listening to the right prophet. I do not wear pink very often (unless I lose a bet, like today…). But, there is one service in the church year where the priest can wear pink vestments. Rose Sunday, or the Sunday of Joy… Today. I didn’t want to wear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Peace At Last

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 31, 2019

When will wars come to an end? When will all people live in harmony? This sermon gives us the answer.

My assignment today is to talk about peace. So naturally I think of war. It seems that humans are very keen on war. In many ways, it is our thing. We talk peace and make war. In the past 6,000 years of recorded history only 200 of those have been peaceful. It is estimated that between 90 and 95 % ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Step Three - Surrender Or Die Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020

Step Three: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him.., is how it reads but what it means is: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”

I love the smells and sounds of spring: spring rain, cut grass and people rooting for or playing one of the many spring summer sports. However, I also remember the pain of one fateful night. You see, I loved to play softball. It was always a blast but I’m competitive. On this night, I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 11:28, Acts 3:19, John 6:38, Luke 18:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

20/20 Vision—dependence Produces Delight

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2020

We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive!

20/20 Vision—Dependence Produces Delight Text: Psalm 28:1-9 We live in an age of dependency. I feel confidant that though dependency is mentioned a lot these days, usually with a negative spin placed on the word—dependency, it was never meant to be negative, but positive! In Psalm 28, David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spread The Word Despite The Odds Sermon Vii: Faithfulness Epitomized By Philip Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 15, 2020

In anti-Christian environments, mature Christians are called upon to be faithful by continuing the work that Jesus began both to teach and to do - willing to cross all kinds of barriers to carry the gospel to any and every one.

PHILIP EPITOMIZED FAITHFULNESS . . . (Acts 8) Stephen was dead. He had been stoned to death due to his boldness in telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about the sin of rejection and the absolute necessity for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-38

God's Good News For A Fake News Generation

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jan 20, 2020

Fake news has become common in recent years. The Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. How can we detect fake news and discover good news about God.

GOD'S GOOD NEWS FOR A FAKE NEWS GENERATION Introduction Fake news, which has become popular in recent years, is news or stories written especially to misinform or deceive readers. On the other hand, the Bible contains good news written to inform people about the goodness of God. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Long Path Toward Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2020

Sometimes forgiveness and restoration can be a long, strenuous process. The damage from deep wrongs cannot be instantly repaired.

The Long Path Toward Reconciliation (Genesis 42:1-38) 1. We try to communicate to women who have had abortions is that “God heals & forgives.” 2. When it comes to restoring our relationship with God, repentance and confession are the direction in which we should head. 3. But how about our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory In Jesus Sermon V: The Final Battle Fought And Won Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Choosing to believe in and proclaim our Lord's death, burial and resurrection is to be alive to God and to rest assured of the truth of His promises.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE FINAL BATTLE FOUGHT AND WON QUESTIONS ABOUT THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS YOU WERE AFRAID TO ASK On June 18, 1815, a watchman stood in the tower of England’s Winchester Cathedral gazing anxiously out to sea. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-40