Sermons on cosmos:

"what Do The Magi's Gifts Mean Today?”

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 2, 2022

What do the Magi's gifts mean to us today. What can we offer yo Jesus to show him our love?

Matt. 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, 1magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, 2 "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod the king heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Told Stories/Parables - Introduction Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 11, 2024

Parables: One of Christ’s most popular forms of teaching.

A. WHAT IS A PARABLE? 1. A parable is a story. a. Actions that lead to a conclusion. b. Actors who are people. c. Narrative or interaction. 2. That is true to life. Parables are not myths about flying horses, or talking objects in nature. 3. But not a historical event. The story did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

Unclean Lips

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 22, 2023

Prophet Isaiah cries - Woe is me, I am man of unclean lips. Unclean lips because he speaks Godly words, but they lack(don’t have) Jesus, i.e. they do not talk, describe, or present Jesus. They talk about God and His plans, but they rarely mention about Jesus in these plans.

“Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips” Isaiah 6:5 Prophet Isaiah cries - Woe is me, I am man of unclean lips. Unclean lips because he speaks Godly words, but they lack(don’t have) Jesus, i.e. they do not talk, describe, or present Jesus. They talk about God and His plans, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:5

Sermon On Regeneration - A New Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 10, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of regeneration is quoted as spiritual renewal, revival or rebirth.

Luther E. Vann, an American artist once remarked: “The greater puzzle of universal wisdom and beauty that we have strived to honor through our work includes the profound legacies of world artistic and spiritual traditions, the innate integrity of human communities where people seek to live in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 John 3:9, John 5:24

What Makes A Church Relevant? – Genesis 46: 26-31 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

But we see God's providence at work in the life of a man who experienced all kinds of terrible things in his life.

I talked to a lady this week who said to me, “I love the teaching that we're doing through Genesis.” That's where we are in our book right now. She says, “I was listening to your sermon series that you did before in Genesis.” That must have been ten years ago. Okay. She says, “I was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In The Beginning

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Nov 13, 2012

What does Genesis teach us about God's grace? How does the account of Genesis refute the Evolutionist theories?

Beginnings! In The Beginning!- Part 1 Reading: Genesis 1v1-2 When you start reading the Book of Genesis,…it gives you the beginnings of God’s work here on earth. It also tells us of the beginnings of the Doctrine of God,…something that was completely different to the religion of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Providence"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Feb 19, 2003

A message on the comfort of God’s providence.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com February 9, 2003 The Text: Ruth 1:1-17 The Definition of Providence: “Providence is the continuous activity of God in His creation by which He guides and governs it for His people’s good and His own ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

John & Revelation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 8, 2003

How to start reading Revelation and a picture of the glorified Christ

Revelations 1 September 7, 2003 Introduction to Revelations Series John & Revelation Why Revelation? Why now? – Verse 3, 17, Today begins a series in the book of Revelation – it is the last book of the Bible and is in many ways an exciting book and a frightening book all the same – it is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: *other

A Christian Mind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2009

This sermon is part 2 in which we examine the Christian worldview so that we can understand what constitutes a Christian mind.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying Romans 12:1-2. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it is not that he has made no application in the previous 11 chapters; he has. However, as he begins chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Magnificient Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 13, 2005

Jesus is astounding. His grace, His sheer beauty, His magnificent love, His power. When we pause to consider in a fresh way the wonder of our Saviour and what it means for us to be His people, we are changed.

CATM Sermon - March 13, 2005 I feel extremely privileged. On top of being a part of this amazing community of faith and meeting with many of you and working on important projects and sharing life together, I get to stand before you now to talk about my Jesus. Who is your Jesus. Who is the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Designer Genes Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jun 29, 2005

There is a Designer who defeats your darkness and He has a design for your life.

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. And God said, Let there be light: and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 (KJV) Darkness can make us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Green?

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 15, 2010

This sermon addresses God’s concern and redemption of the earth as well as man’s obligation as care-taker / steward.

Is God Green?* Revelation 11:18 Sermon Objective: To show God’s concern and redemption of the earth as well as man’s obligation as care-taker. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 1-2; Genesis 6:11-12; Exodus 23:10-11; Leviticus 18:26, 28; Leviticus 25-26; Numbers 35:33-34; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gravity Of Sin And The Greater Grace Of God

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 3, 2020

This Sermon talks about the problem of sin and God's solution

Sunday February 2, 2020 “The Gravity of Sin and God’s Greater Grace.” Text: Romans 3:9-31 Quote: “Preaching that is true to the gospel of Jesus Christ “does away with two contemporary fictions, that God has quit judging sin; and that men and women find peace by learning how to feel good about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-31, Romans 5:12-21, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does "morality" Even Mean?

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019

How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #3 - How To Organize Your Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How to Approach Studying the Bible

III. HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY OF THE BIBLE A. Use a Notebook. The advantages of writing things down cannot be over-emphasized. When the pen is moving, the brain is working. 1. It helps you ORGANIZE your thoughts. Make insightful observations, ask questions, make comments, observe patterns, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1, Revelation 11:12, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational