Sermons on Contrast:

God’s Gentleman Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

I am more convinced every day that true power is in gentleness. Like the silent gentle rays of the sun are the most potent factors in natural life, so the gentle kindness of the Christian is the most potent factor in spreading the spiritual life.

History is the record of the battle of competing ideas and philosophies that clash with one another in their effort to gain the allegiance of men. The whole world is under the pressure of such competing ideologies. Is theism or atheism the truth? Is liberalism or conservatism the way to go in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7

How Beloved Is Your Dwelling Place

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 4, 2021

Psalms 84

HOW BELOVED IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE (PSALMS 84) In Hong Kong this year 2015 the most famous celebrity I have seen up-close is Yang Qian Hua near the Ferris Wheel park near the Central Piers in the summer. She was on a stage doing promotion for a social cause. Who is the most famous person you’ve ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Humility Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 16, 2022

Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest.

Humility of Jesus Jeffery Anselmi / General The Signs of Christmas / Humility; Jesus' Birth Jesus came to be among all peoples, from the lowest to the highest. INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think about a King or someone who is part of a royal line? • I think of luxury, power, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time Management PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon encourages embracing God's divine timing, living in the present, and practicing patience as we pursue a life of purposeful productivity.

Welcome, beloved congregation, to this sacred gathering, where we come together to seek wisdom and guidance from the Word of God. As we gather here today, let us remember that we are all part of a greater plan, a divine tapestry woven by the hand of our Creator. We are not here by accident, but by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Topics: Time

A Season Of Generosity Or Stinginess? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of choosing generosity over stinginess, highlighting how our actions shape our character and impact our spiritual growth. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. There is a warmth that fills this place, a warmth that can only come from hearts ablaze with the love of Christ. There's a palpable sense of unity and fellowship that binds us together, a common thread woven through each of us by the hands of our Creator. We are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Topics: Generosity, Stinginess

Thanksgiving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 8, 2023

This sermon explores the healing of ten lepers in Luke 17, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and the boundless grace of God.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together, not as individuals, but as a family, bound by the love and grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. It's a joy to see each of you here today, eager and ready to open your hearts and minds to the Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Ungrateful, Lepers

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of Mark 11:1-11, emphasizing the transformative power of God's Word and Jesus' mission as revealed in His triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

Welcome, beloved congregation. There is a certain warmth that comes from gathering together in His name, a warmth that is kindled by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are not merely a crowd, we are a community. We are not just a gathering, we are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Topics: Following Jesus' Revolution, Defying Norms

The Cure For Fear In Witnessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1.

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1. Replace the Paralyzing Fear of Finite Man with the Liberating Fear of the Eternal God (:4-5) a. Draw Confidence from our Relationship to Christ b. Do not fear finite Man c. Liberating fear of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Spirit Helps Us In Our Weaknesses

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

AS WE ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF THIS LIFE, THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSLATES OUR PRAYERS INTO ASKING FOR THE EXACT THINGS THAT WILL HELP US BEST (THE COMPASSIONATE INTERCESSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS KEEP US ON TRACK AS WE ENDURE THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE ON OUR WAY TO GLORY) 1.

AS WE ATTEMPT TO OVERCOME THE PROBLEMS OF THIS LIFE, THE HOLY SPIRIT TRANSLATES OUR PRAYERS INTO ASKING FOR THE EXACT THINGS THAT WILL HELP US BEST (THE COMPASSIONATE INTERCESSION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT HELPS KEEP US ON TRACK AS WE ENDURE THE SUFFERINGS OF THIS LIFE ON OUR WAY TO GLORY) 1. (:26a) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Light And Salt

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 18, 2009

Christians are called to be radically different from non-Christians. We cannot escape this reality if we choose to be serious followers of Jesus

Intro: Values and standards competing against each other Most western countries are pluralistic in both RACE and RELIGION Christianity, Islam, Secularism, Materialism and Cults all competing for the soul of a country WHO WILL WIN? [Phil. 2:9-11] == "Every knee will bow ..." Question: John ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19 19:1 – Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips and is a fool: i. Previous proverbs have been critical of the poor, but here Solomon recognized that not all poverty is caused by moral failure or weakness. 19:4 – Wealth makes many friends, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crumbs Of Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 18, 2001

This is a call to examine our hearts through a thought provoking and shocking story to determine what type of faith we have.

Crumbs of Faith by Rev. Andrew Chan Mark 7:24-30 Valentine’s Day, what shall I preach on? Since we have been going through Mark I thought we continue… Tempted not to preach on this. Rather difficult esp. on Valentine’s Day! Seems like not a very convincing love story…or is it? Shocking to hear, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Children And Jesus Series

Contributed by David Asch on Jan 18, 2005

Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children.

CHILDREN AND JESUS Mark 10:13-16 INTRO: You can learn a lot from children Read emails of things children said and did PREV: Today in our passage in Mark chapter 10, we will discover 2 things, 2 important, crucial, life-changing things Jesus wants us to learn from children. Its all found in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Must Pay Attention"

Contributed by Ron Newton on Oct 17, 2003

The danger of drifting away.

Introduction 1. Illus...Dr. Howard Hendricks Classroom tactics from “the Seven Laws of the Learner”, by Bruce Wilkinson. Wilkinson was his student and he set out to test his mentor & favorite prof. by looking out the window during class time. Dr. Hendricks would do whatever it took to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Sharing Places

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on May 16, 2004

A look at how the world would see us if Christ’s heart were to complete reside in our body for one day with nothing else changed. How would we be perceived.

Sharing Places Scripture Ref: Philippians 2:1-5 Ephesians 4:20-24 Other Ref.: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. In 1983 a movie starring Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd and entitled Trading Places was released. b. In the movie, two millionaire commodity brokers wager a bet that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Philippians 2:1-5