Sermons on Containment:

A One Time Does It Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 6, 2022

We are given a depiction of Jesus as the High Priest. Also, a portrayal of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice for the sin humanity is given.

The writer of this Scripture has given us a depiction of Jesus Christ as the High Priest, which is superior to the priesthood from the Old Testament. He also presents us with a portrayal of the sacrifice of Christ as far greater to the multitude of sacrifices offered by the old priesthood. Under ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:3-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord Of Hosts

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts. Lord lives among the Hosts.

The Lord is also called Lord of Hosts. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts. Lord lives among the Hosts. Because the Lord resides between the cherubim, the Lord is referred with the name as LORD of hosts in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:2

Samuel’s Prayer

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

This was the first interaction of Samuel with God. Eli taught him how to respond the right way when God speaks. When God is speaking, he changed his posture into a listening posture with a servant mentality.

Samuel responded, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 This was the first interaction of Samuel with God. Eli taught him how to respond the right way when God speaks. When God is speaking, he changed his posture into a listening posture with a servant mentality. Samuel may have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:10

A Lesson In The Leftovers

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 31, 2022

Undoubtedly many have heard this passage of Scripture before and hopefully, many have read this story. This is the story of where Jesus feeds the multitude, the five thousand.

What a miracle to perform. I cannot imagine trying to feed that many people. No doubt there are quite a few mothers out there that would find that a daunting task. Can you see five thousand people coming through your door, walking to the dining room, either trying to find a place to sit or going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed By Truth: Draw Near To God James 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 18, 2024

James 4:8 calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator.

Transformed by Truth: Draw Near to God James 4:8 Introduction Today, we will delve into a powerful verse from the book of James that calls us to a closer relationship with our Creator. Let's read together: James 4:8 (NLT): "Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Hebrews 10:22, Psalm 24:3-4, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Born (Exodus 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 18, 2024

How do the first born of Egypt, and Israel, and Mary picture Jesus as first born among many? Let's look at Exodus 13.

Why were the firstborn sons sanctified in Israel? Is the firstborn a recurring Bible theme? Does it memorialize Egypt’s firstborn? Did firstborn sons have a leading family role? Did they receive a double inheritance to compensate for looking after a widowed mother and any unmarried sisters? Was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Well. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 23, 2024

Leaving well, we journey with God or take our own path. Only one leads to life. His thoughts are not our thoughts and his ways are not our ways.

So today we have looked at the “Art of Leaving” ...... is back from YWAM and ewill be leaving us again. Why talk about leaving? Because we will be addressing the Exodus of the Hebrew people, the people of Israel from Egypt for a while on coming Sundays. Leaving for you might be a case of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:23, Genesis 4:16, Genesis 11:8, Genesis 12:1, Genesis 19:29, Genesis 35:3, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:14-15, Proverbs 16:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Psalm 32:8, 2 Corinthians 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Go! And Trust In God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 31, 2025

Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. In Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear and uncertainty.

Go! And Trust in God’s Strength - Isaiah 41:10 Introduction: Fear is one of the most powerful emotions we experience. It can cripple us, stop us in our tracks, and cause us to doubt ourselves and even doubt God. But in Isaiah 41:10, God gives us a powerful promise that speaks directly to our fear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 23:4, Exodus 3:14, Philippians 4:13, Romans 8:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Luke's Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Rev. Katherine Beck-Ei on Feb 10, 2025

all the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them. Then he looked up at his disciples…

…all the crowd were trying to touch him, for power came out from him and healed all of them. Then he looked up at his disciples… I am afraid that today’s sermon is one of those more academic messages. The Gospels According to Mark, Matthew, and Luke all contain “Beatitudes.” Those first two bear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Seed And Ground

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 8, 2025

Every believer is a seed, but not every seed grows into a fruitful tree. The key to spiritual growth is being planted in the right ground—grounded in God’s Word, nurtured by a strong spiritual community, and guided by the Holy Spirit.

SEED AND GROUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 2:2 "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby." Supporting Texts: Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3 INTRODUCTION: Every believer is a seed with great potential, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2, Matthew 13:3-9, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, John 12:24, Isaiah 61:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is A Stream Whose Runlets Gladden The City Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 4, 2025

The key phrase in today’s Scriptures is from St. Paul. Writing to the church of Corinth, Paul lays out a rhetorical question, “Do you not know that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”

Sunday Celebration: Feast of Dedication of Lateran Basilica 2025 Today’s commemoration stems from a very happy time in human and Christian history. After enduring an on-and-off Roman persecution for three hundred years, the victorious emperor Constantine legalized the Christian religion, which at ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-2, Ezekiel 47:8-9, Ezekiel 47:12, Psalm 46:2-9, 1 Corinthians 3:9-11, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, John 2:13-22, Revelation 21:2-3, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Preparing To Build (2 Chronicles 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2025

What are we building for God?

Who is the foundation of the Church? Are we building wisely on that foundation? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 2. What building projects was Solomon planning and how large was the workforce? How large is the Gospel workforce? Then Solomon decided to build a house for the name of Yahweh and a royal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unspeakable Joy: Loving The Unseen Savior Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Nov 10, 2025

This sermon teaches that our faith allows us to genuinely love the unseen Christ, resulting in an inexpressible and glorified joy that transcends our circumstances and serves as a foretaste of heaven.

Introduction: The World's Motto The world lives by a simple motto: "Seeing is believing." We are creatures of the senses. We trust what we can see, what we can touch, what we can measure. We demand evidence, proof, and personal experience. To love someone, you must know them, see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

When Heaven Interrupted Earth - Christmas As The Moment Eternity Stepped Into Time

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 14, 2025

When heaven interrupted earth, everything changed. Eternity stepped into time so time could be redeemed. God came near so humanity could return to Him. Christmas reminds us that God is not distant. He is present. He is involved. He is intentional.

WHEN HEAVEN INTERRUPTED EARTH Christmas as the Moment Eternity Stepped into Time Introduction History is filled with dates, events, and turning points, but there is one moment that divided time itself. Before that night in Bethlehem, humanity waited in hope and prophecy. After that night, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 11, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Jacob blesses his sons before he dies. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) - Genesis 49 Jacob, being about to die, blesseth his sons, and foretelleth what shall happen to each of them hereafter. He giveth them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational