Sermons on Contention:

Is The Christmas Season Orderly

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 10, 2024

As Christians, we are called to base our lives upon facts. As we approach Christmas, we are called upon to understand it biblically. Praise the Lord we have a record preserved for us. It’s ordered so that we may know we have eternal life.

Background to passage: Luke probably wrote his gospel at the request of Paul sometime in the early 60s, possibly while Paul was imprisoned in Caesarea. Paul needed a more gentile friendly gospel, and Luke had a opportunity to talk to many eyewitnesses during the two years that Paul was in Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024

[Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral James Fulp

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2024

Funeral service for a old soul.

John 14:1-3, 6 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.?In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.?And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Preparing To Lead (Exodus 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2024

How does God prepare a man for leadership? Is humility part of that training? Let's look at Exodus 2.

Can godly leaders sometimes make great mistakes early in life? When preparing us for service, does God often first give us unique training along with years of humbling? What lessons about caring for people can a shepherd learn in tending animals? Let’s look at Exodus 2. Was Moses born as one of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2023

How does the law point us to Christ? Are Christians to follow the letter or spirit of the law?

Let’s briefly look at the relevance of Deuteronomy and the Ten Commandments. There are many different ways of counting the Ten Commandments. In their excellent commentary A Survey of the Old Testament, Hill and Walton offer the standard Protestant numbering of the Ten Commandments as an outline of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godliness Is A Lifelong Learning Journey. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

Because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience, sin has been an “inheritance” for all of their descendants.

According to the Bible, humanity's first parents, Adam and Eve, committed the original sin, which has been passed down to every generation since. In this article, we will explore the biblical basis for this belief.As the apostle Paul writes, "Where sin increased, grace abounded all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12, Hebrews 11:25, Romans 6:12, Philippians 4:11-13, Ezekiel 18:4  (view more)  (view less)

Worshiping God With Our Bodies 1 Tim. 2:8-10

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Mar 14, 2024

We worship God with our holy hands ( 1 Tim. 2:8), our modest dress (1 Tim. 2:9-10), and through controlling our tongue (James 3:9-10)

Worshiping God With Our Bodies 1. Lift up Holy Hands in Worship (1 Tim. 2:8; Psalm 134:2). A. Worship without _anger_ (1 Tim. 2:8). I. Sometimes there is a fine line between _anger_ and _determination_. Determination and excitement often give way to anger. Most people are aware of circadian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Caring For God's Creation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2024

“And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good.” (Genesis 1:31)

The Scriptures begin with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. Everything begins with God and everything God creates is perfect. God created a perfect world and placed man in it as a caretaker with the responsibility of keeping it perfect. He was given authority and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:30-31, Revelation 21:5-7, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 21, 2024

Funeral for a 91 year old Christian.

David Wimmer slipped into eternity peace September 16, 2024 Words of Grace & Greeting: Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of “David Wimmer”. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5

Denomination: Methodist

Fearless Sowing Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 23, 2023

The fourth sermon in a 4-part stewardship series. This week's sermon considers the overall stewardship of all that we have and are.

October 22, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Stewardship Sermon – Week Four Ephesians 3:14-21; Mark 4:1-9 Fearless Sowing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we conclude our fall stewardship emphasis. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Leviticus 16:12, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham Chased Faith And Found God's Promise Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 27, 2023

Don’t look at the size of your giants, or the size of your faith, rather look at the size of your God.

A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CALLED ABRAHAM “By obedient faith, Abraham left his home in Ur, when God called him to go see another country that God would give him as his inheritance. Abraham went without knowing where he was going.” Hebrews 11:8, ELT 1. In Babylon God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8, Romans 4:18-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Godday Osoba on Aug 3, 2023

Encouragement is something that you must build yourself with. You do not have to live in a world of hurt and doubt. You don’t have to live alone. You don’t have to weep in solitude.

When life is tiring, when you are struggling with your sin, when family members aren’t saved, when bills aren’t paid, when school is difficult, when work is exhausting, when your health is failing, when your loved ones are hurt, when the future is unsure, and when a good friend leaves, it is easy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-5, 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Dangers Of Poverty Mentality Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 6, 2024

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity.

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity. It is a dangerous mindset that can hold individuals back from achieving their full potential and living a life of abundance. From a biblical perspective, poverty mentality is not only harmful but also contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 11:6, Philippians 4:19

Transformed By Truth: Finding Strength In God Habakkuk 3:19 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2024

Habakkuk 3:19 reveals a profound truth about God's provision and strength. We'll explore three key points: God as our strength, God as our enabler, and God as our sustainer.

Transformed by Truth: Finding Strength in God Habakkuk 3:19 Introduction: Today, we delve into a powerful verse from the book of Habakkuk, a prophet who speaks to us about finding strength in the Lord, even amidst adversity. Our key verse, Habakkuk 3:19, reveals a profound truth about God's ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19, Isaiah 40:29-31, Psalm 18:33, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal