Sermons on Covid 19:

Maundy Thursday / Passover

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Maundy Thursday on video during COVID, watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siZbTmgjdwE&t=3s

FOUR Cups Maundy Thursday Sermon Transcript… Hello Calvary friends and other friends who are watching this video. I'm pastor Greg pastor at Calvary this is my wife Sue. We're going to have a very shortened communion / Seder meal. The Seder of the Passover meal there are four ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Show Any Respect Of Persons (Lesson 3) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020

To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. One thing is: to show respect of persons. This lesson reminds all believers who practice such: are guilty of breaking the "Royal Law" of love and are condemned as sinners.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. To show any respect of persons Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, Acts 10:34-45, James 2:9-10, Galatians 2:6, Romans 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fruitful Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 14, 2022

Jesus provides us an image of what the fruitful believer looks like. Jesus likens Himself to a vine, and the Father is the one for cares for the vine. The believers in Christ Jesus - the ones who are alive and receiving life from the vine - are the branches of vine with the purpose of bearing fruit.

Introduction As I wrote this message, it is clear that things are not right in the world. There are ongoing struggles as a result of COVID-19 and the response by politicians and globalists. These last two years have brought tremendous uncertainty, pain, and have divided people over masks and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:9, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 1:9-10, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10, Psalm 3:8, Matthew 7:22-23, Ephesians 4:30, Colossians 1:10-11, Philippians 1:11, Ephesians 4:15, Acts 17:11, John 13:35, Malachi 3:10, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Isaiah 8:12, Proverbs 11:24-25, Hebrews 13:15, Ephesians 5:9, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 6:21, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Bridling The Tongue

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The same tongue which responds to God’s manifest glories by blessing His holy name also denigrates the poor - the widow, the orphan, and the resident alien - who, like us, are made in His image.

BRIDLING THE TONGUE. James 3:1-12. “If anyone thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this man’s religion is vain” (James 1:26). James 3:1. James begins his elucidation of this text with a warning against seeking pre-eminence amongst the brethren. This ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor For The Lord Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 11, 2022

1. Jesus will reward us richly (Matt 19:27-29). 2. Jesus was faithful to find us (Matt 19:30-20:7). 3. Jesus is generous with His grace (Matt 19:29, 20:8-10). 4. Jesus is constantly correct (Matt 20:8-16).

Great Reasons Why We Should Labor for the Lord The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 19:27-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 11, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 19:27. Most of you know that by this time, Jesus was only about 3 months away from the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Discovery Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 22, 2020

Easter message. He is Risen. He is risen indeed.

The discovery of the empty tomb Luke 24:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, it is great to be with you and I am praying that the time we have together will be a blessing. I am thankful that you have invited me into your home, office, quiet place as we look to God’s word together. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

On Christ, The Solid Rock I Need To Stand

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 6, 2020

In changing and uncertain times, we go back to Jesus, the Rock and Foundation of our faith

5.8.20 1 Peter 2:4–10 4 As you come to him, the Living Stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious, 5 you also, like living stones, are being built as a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, in order to bring spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prophetic Birth Of John The Baptist (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 30, 2020

Upon John's birth, Zechariah's mouth is reopened and he speaks. His voice speaks of God's plan to redeem all who put their faith in him. Today, the church is like a modern Zechariah and our mouth must open to the coming of our Lord

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch This Message https://youtu.be/bkWj1VQbePg Introduction We are in a portion of Scripture that many people read through quickly. This is part of the coming of Jesus. We usually turn our attention to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Brethren

Christmas: Reason To Hope

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 28, 2020

Simeon hoped to see the messiah before he died and he did. His story teaches us something about why we hope and how to hope.

We’ve just sung that great song by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend, ‘In Christ alone my hope is found.’ That’s quite a declaration! Getty wrote the music and Townend wrote the words. Townend isn’t merely saying that Jesus is A source of HOPE. He’s saying that Jesus is the ONLY source of hope! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

What's Still The Same--7th Church Anniversary

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 11, 2020

This is a 7 Year Anniversary sermon reflecting on two churches that merged together and the ministry God has done through them

What’s Still The Same? Psalm Psalms 93:1-5 Hebrews 13:1-8 It was about 8 years ago that Glenville New Life Community Church and Calvary Presbyterian Church began to explore the idea of coming together to form one congregation. After a lot of prayer, discussions, meetings and votes, we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:1-5, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Daniel's Prayer Of Confession, Part 1

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 1, 2020

Daniel is about to say sorry to God on behalf of his people, the Jews. In 'Part 1' I look at WHY he prayed (he understood scripture), HOW he prayed (intensely) and WHO he prayed to (his God, a covenant-keeping God, a great and awesome God). Part 2 will be WHAT he prayed.

Daniel’s prayer of confession Part 1 1. Introduction Today we are continuing our mini-series on prayer, and looking at an amazing prayer which teaches us about saying sorry. It’s a prayer which the prophet Daniel said; we find it in Daniel 9. I’m going to start to look at it this week and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Loneliness

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 5, 2020

Loneliness is the soul feeling isolated from meaningful human connections, feeling misunderstood, out of place, etc.

Loneliness By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- This is not necessarily a sermon designed for those that are single, because you can feel lonely in any circumstance, at any age, you can even feel loneliness when you are surrounded by people, in a relationship, or when you have many friends ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Apostolic

Encouragement At Lautoka Corps

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2020

A message of encouragement during a Corps visit in the values of The Salvation Army.

A short survey; can I see a show of hands, who has had a really good week? Who has had an average sort of week? I can see from your faces that some have had a really tough week. I asked these questions because sometimes we come to a place like this thinking, we are all in the same boat. Others may ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35, John 13:35, 1 John 4:20, Galatians 5:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Enfocados En Finalizar La Carrera

Contributed by Joel Sanchez on Aug 14, 2020

Nuestro enfoque siempre debe de estar puesto sobre Jesus.

Intro: La carta o epístola a los Hebreos fue escrita para dar motivación a los judíos que habían creído en el Señor Jesucristo. Estas personas habían decidido dejar atrás su religión del judaísmo para poder seguir a Jesús. Esto trajo ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Take Courage In Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020

Our past experiences, our past victories give us the confidence that we can sail through. But in reality every time the sailing needs proper guidance and metrological advice. Know the secrets of your life voyage.

Text: Acts 27:21-26 Theme: Keep up your Courage Introduction: The Lord is Good; His love endures forever. I praise God for this opportunity to meditate and share the Word of God with you all. We continue to ponder the hope amidst despair. God does communicate with us through many passages and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-25

Denomination: Methodist