Sermons on Consummate Historian:

The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011

Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Spirit Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2012

1) Refutation of the charge of drunkenness (Acts 2:14-15). 2) Explanation of Pentecost based on Old Testament prophecy (Acts 2:16-21).

This summer has been particularly dry. If you have been traveling or noticing the news, there are varying degrees of drought across North America. The recent rains have turned things around. As the recent rain has been pored out, previously parched and lifeless vegetation is beginning to come to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

The Beginning And The End Dws#4 Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 28, 2008

What the Greek says about the divinity of Christ from His claim to be the Alpha and Omega.

*******SERMON OUTLINE******* The Beginning And The End... I. Praise the Lord! How many in here tonight know that Jesus was 100 o/o God and 100 o/o man? He was God wrapped in human flesh. <<<<<TESTIMONY>>>>> There are three instances in the book of revelation, where Jesus Himself declares ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:8

Blessed In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 10, 2008

Start living as if we are blessed in Christ.

Blessed In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not realize the blessings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Pain And Pleasure Of The Pastor

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 12, 2012

A person in ministry experiences both, pain and pleasure. From 2 Timothy 4 we can see that Pastor Paul experienced: Pain from Opposition, Pain from Disappointment, Pain from Abandonment and Pleasure of Partnership, The Pleasure of Restoration and The Plea

We had a recital yesterday from our music school. I was looking around at our community, enjoying Sam’s performance. For those of you who do not know him, Sam is a student of the Bangalore Conservatory. He has autism, somewhat rare condition, in which his brain does not function like everyone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: *other

Jesus Is Risen! - He Is Risen Indeed, Halleluiah! Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Jesus' triumph over death on Easter wasn't just his triumph — it is ours, too.

Today's Easter celebration marks the end of Holy Week, in which we commemorate the crucifixion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The resurrection of Jesus is the linchpin of the Christian faith. In his first epistle to the Corinthians – written about twenty years after Jesus' ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Psalm 118:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 27, 2021

What does Scripture teach about divorce? Does God encourage divorce? Is divorce permissible for any reason? Jesus reveals much regarding these significant questions.

A Word Concerning Divorce (Part 1) Matthew 5: 31-32 As we approach our text, I am reminded of the words of Dr. Alan Carr. “When you preach through books of the Bible one of the great blessings is that, sooner or later, you will preach on every subject imaginable. But, one of the disadvantages is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Power Up Kingdom Living Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 10, 2023

In Matthew Jesus frames up the Jesus Life by speaking about the Kingdom of God. Not a physical kingdom with walls, a castle, and a throne. It is a spiritual Kingdom. Jesus is our King.

Power Up Kingdom Living   Matthew 13:31-51 Introduction Power Up - it’s what we need to do when our spiritual batteries get low. We need to connect to the power source, overcome temptation, use the power of influence, exercise the spiritual disciplines, and escape judgmentalism in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woodworking And Marriage

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

New meaning for the phrase "bonds of matrimony."

Woodworking and Marriage 1 Corinthians 6:16,17 16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. 17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. KJV Ephesians 5:31 For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, 1 Corinthians 6:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of the Kingdom

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Nature of the Kingdom Luke 17:20-21 December 6, 2009 In the next three weeks, I want to share about the King and the kingdom. This week I want to talk about the nature of the Kingdom, next week I want to share about the second coming of the king, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Series: Wow! Whose Beautiful Young Daughter Is That? (Part 8) Here Comes The Bride!

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

Marriage, according to God, is the Covenant Union of a man and a woman for the purpose of committing to one another. It was never meant to be a contract. It was never meant to be a place where we bring our 50% and the other person bring their 50%. It is total commitment.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 8) HERE COMES THE BRIDE” 1. Ruth 4:9 (Good News Translation) Then Boaz said to the leaders and all the others there, “You are all witnesses today that I have bought from Naomi everything that belonged to Elimelech and to his sons Chilion ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-17, Ruth 1:16-17, Ruth 2:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Three Events that Changed Everything: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

Three Events that Changed Everything: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Matthew 26:36-46 This week we begin a three week series, Three Events in the Life of Jesus that Changed Everything, covering the Garden of Gethsemane, the cross, and the resurrection. Every one of these events was pivotal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The History Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 5, 2009

God has a plan for marriage. We must lovingly communicate that message to both the lost world and the church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A troubled man came to his lawyer to seek a divorce. The lawyer asked, "Do you have any Grounds? The man replied, "About three acres."The lawyer tried again, "No, I mean do you have a Grudge? The man said, "No, but we have a carport."The lawyer made one last effort: "Are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Behind The Manger

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2019

Joseph is underestimated in his role in the Christmas story – he was especially chosen by God, had many internal battles to fight to obey God, had a unique relationship with God, and played a formative role in the development of the personality of the Son of God.

THE MAN BEHIND THE MANGER Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAXING MONEY 1. Often people resist trying new technology. One young woman tried to get her mother, a secretary, to start using the fax machine in her office instead of using the post office. 2. Although she told her many times ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Separational Season

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Dec 14, 2007

God isn’t a God of normalcy. He doesn’t perform according to the standards of the world. Therefore, we at times will endure the Separational Season (a season of the wilderness).

The Separational Season (Matthew 1:18-25) At a Friday Night Prayer Service, I received confirmation that the message this morning is truly not only for me, but also for the House of Transformation. This year we’ve experienced some wonderful times and some low times. There’s some stuff that many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist