Sermons on Correction:

Troubles Are Opportunities For Great Joy Series

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Oct 27, 2023

Understanding troubles. Are you asking the question why me? Or What have I done to deserve this? When you understand how to use troubles, you will discover that troubles are opportunities for great joy.

We are sent to the earth to replicate God's holiness in all we do and prepare for eternity. This purpose naturally produces problems for humans because the nature of God and the nature of humans are opposites. Therefore, to enjoy life and learn how to live successfully on earth, you need the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Proverbs 27:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dead Theologians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2023

Not all dead theologians are in the grave.

You can quote the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation and go to Hell. You can have the Living Word of God, Jesus, and go to Heaven. Unless you are filled with the Holy Spirit of God who gives life to the written Word, you will go to Heaven defeated and fruitless while giving the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Acts 3:12, Romans 15:19, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 1 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Blessing… Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 24, 2023

The Second Sunday of the Lent

Be a blessing… Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Let us read from the book of Genesis (Genesis 12:1-4) for our reflection today: The LORD said to Abram: ?“Go forth from the land of your kinsfolk?   and from your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:8-10, Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Other

God's Word; Accept Or Reject? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2023

Why is it so important that we accept God's Word as written?

God tells us in 2 Timothy 3:16-17… All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. The world always needs much good work. We Christians are honored, called, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Words Without Knowledge

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Job began to speak in great detail about his current circumstances and about God. These words had no knowledge of God and brought a misunderstanding or wrong understanding about God. It revealed a lack of comprehension about God.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge?” Job 38:1 Darkens counsel means to confuse an issue by introducing irrelevant or ill-founded considerations about God. Job began to speak in great detail about his current ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Lead Us Not Into Temptation But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 30, 2023

Today we continue to pray the Lord's prayer after receiving forgiveness of sins and forgiving others. Jesus focuses on Watchfulness and the importance of having consistency in this relationship with our Father.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. This is a prayer that says, I acknowledge the grace of God in my life, and I desire to live a life of righteousness and holiness. I am surrendered to your leading Lord and acknowledge my human nature's weakness and limitations. I am not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Worship God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2022

Psalm 100 shows how seriously worship was taken in Old Testament times. That in itself is enough to tell us we should take worship seriously today. There is a back and forth rhythm to this Psalm.

Do you need to learn to do something new? How will you learn? You could read a how to book. You could watch an instructional video on the internet. But if you want to know how to worship God you should spend time in Psalm 100 the divinely inspired how to worship guide. Psalm 100 Shout for joy to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shine, Honor - The Commands Of Jesus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 23, 2022

In this message, Dr. Vorce speaks about how to let our lights shine in a dark world and how to honor God's Word in a Woke Society.

SHINE, HONOR I. LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE-MATTHEW 5:14-16 The emphasis here is on the ministry of Christian character. Actions speak louder than words. A. As Christians, our lights transmit God's glory to a dark world! 1. Shining requires that we take our faith seriously! 2. They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 5:17-19, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Seeking Self-Justification Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 30, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week we consider less than pure motivations in “Seeking Self-Justification.” We hear the story of a man who wants Jesus to settle a dispute between him and his brother.

March 30, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 12:13-21 Seeking Self-Justification Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Why do we seek Jesus? For direction, for help, for forgiveness. There are many reasons. And if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Quit- You Have Hope Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 10, 2022

This is the 106th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 8th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#106] DON’T QUIT- YOU HAVE HOPE THROUGH JESUS 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Introduction: What gives you hope? What causes you to want to get out of bed and face a new day? For me, it is Jesus. 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6 Since you have hope through Jesus… 1. You can be bold. We must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Emmaus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 20, 2023

Serving Christ and working for change for the better is the best way to live.

On The Way To Emmaus – Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815. General Wellington of England faced the powerful leader Napoleon and his French army. As they fought against each other in this famous battle, England waited prayerfully to hear the outcome. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jerusalem- Get Well Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 23rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#23] JERUSALEM- GET WELL? Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 As Tharon has always said about his being blind, “We all have a disability, mine is just more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Show Favoritism, A Vital Theological Concept

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

James 2:9 "But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors." Leviticus 19:15 “You shall do no injustice in court. You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor."

"I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism." -1 Timothy 5:21 The concept of giving special benefits or special assistance or deference to a particular group is on it's ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21, Leviticus 19:15, Exodus 18:21, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Seeking Direction Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 17, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week examines the rich man who approaches Jesus "Seeking Direction."

March 16, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 10:17-22 Seeking Direction Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Do you know what would have happened it had been the three wise WOMEN instead of the three wise MEN who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2021

Because we are children of God, we should remember that we are blessed.

Blessed – Luke 1: 46 - 56 Intro: I remember a Christmas song sung by Burl Ives. “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.” “Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed