Sermons on Cycle Of Readings:

The Sinless Substitute Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 31, 2023

The more personally we read this passage, the more the death of Christ will mean to us (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-suffering-substitute/)

HoHum: Why did Jesus die? This has been pondered for 2,000 years. On the Day of Pentecost, Peter said,“Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know.” Acts 2:22, NIV. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, Acts 10:38, Luke 23:35, 1 Peter 2:24-25, Romans 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honoring Mothers On Mother's Day

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 11, 2023

I learned faith from a Bible reading, Bible memorizing, Bible speaking and Bible praying mother. Today we Worship the LORD for HIS Promises and give honor to our Mothers on this Mother’s day.

2023.05.14.Sermon Notes. Honoring Mothers on Mother’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: I learned faith from a Bible reading, Bible memorizing, Bible speaking and Bible praying mother. Today we Worship the LORD for HIS Promises and give honor to our Mothers on this Mother’s day. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-9, Genesis 6:3, Deuteronomy 34:7, Psalm 90:10, Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:28-30, Luke 1:26-55, Matthew 20:21-23, Exodus 2:1-10, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Samuel 1:11, 2 Timothy 1:5, Genesis 21:2-3, Genesis 21:16-18, 1 Kings 3:26, Matthew 15:25-28, Luke 1:46-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joshua

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 30, 2019

In Joshua 2, we read about a woman named Rahab. She was a prostitute who had faith in God, helped the Israelites, and even became the 35th great-grandmother of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Please turn in your bibles to the book of JOSHUA, chapter 2. Our subject today will be on a woman named Rahab. Rahab was a prostitute. Should we shun her or love her? I think most people would be surprised to know we are called to love her with our hearts. But to do this we must first ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 4:4, Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: *other

We Are Living Epistles

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 13, 2022

Paul said that our lives are written epistles, and that they are being read by the entire world. He said this in order to reveal just how much influence believers can have in impacting the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

This evening we are going to discuss the power of the written letter. Have you ever thought about how powerful writing is? For example, consider how writing is used by the news media to push certain political agendas and worldviews. There’s just something about the written (or printed) word that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Go To Prepare A Place For You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 28, 2023

Did you notice that I read, ‘There are many rooms in my Father’s house”? In the KJV it says, “many mansions.” Other versions say: “many abiding places” or “dwellings” or “resting places” or “homes.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: John 14:1-3; 2 Cor. 12:4; Psalm 14:2, 139:8-10; Ecc. 3:11; Deut 6:15; 2 Chron. 2:6, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Psalm 139:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023

How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Acts 22:3-4, Acts 22:6-8, 2 Timothy 1:12, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Jesus And Women Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Revelation From Jesus And God (Revelation 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2023

A practical, academically rigorous, no-rapture reading of Revelation. Here, John receives a revelation from Jesus, passed from God, to Jesus, to Jesus' angel, to John, for 7 seven churches. To what end?

Last week, I introduced our new series on the book of Revelation. Really, I didn't explain much about the book at all. My focus was more on how I think the book should be read. If you missed that, you're going to want a copy of my sermon. This week, I want to begin by simply reading the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Revelation 1:1-8

Glories Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019

Regarding the resurrection, some denied resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12) and many didn’t understand the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:35). Read this sermon to explain easily to anyone about the resurrected life.

Star in Splendour - 1 Corinthians 15:35-54 Introduction: The human personality is described as a worm (Job 25:6), as an atom in the natural universe (Psalm 8:4) and a grasshopper (Isaiah 40:22), smoke, grass (Psalm 90:5-6, 103:15), flower (Psalm 103:15-16) and passing clouds, etc., Regarding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-54

Denomination: Methodist

The Sower, The Seed, And The Soil (Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time)

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 1, 2020

Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the systematic propaganda of fake news, and proclaiming the same with the help of high profile people in society to achieve their own purpose.

The Sower, the Seed, and the Soil (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time) Isaiah 55:10-11, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23 Reflection The Sower, the Seed and the Soil Dear sisters and brothers, Now a days, we grow up in the post-truth world listening to the manufactured lies, reading the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Hebrews 4:12-13, John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:45, Isaiah 55:10-11, Luke 8:8, Romans 8:18-23, Matthew 13:1-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Ornament Part 3 Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

I’m in this season right now, that I just can’t get enough learning about God’s Word! Literally, exhausted and just falling asleep as I read and study His Word.

Recap Parts 1 & 2 Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Part 1- A Child is born • We examined some history, especially as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2

Jesus Is Real

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

Whether it is two young Mormons who knock on your door or you decide to read the Qur’an for yourself, searching for the real answers in life is very different than most of our life’s pursuits.

When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The queen of the South will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Your God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 15, 2024

You will go to church on time, read the Bible, pray daily, join prayer meetings and be with zeal in the things of God if only you know who He is and how He rewards people who please Him.

Do you know your God? Joshua 2:12“Now then, please swear to me by the Lord that you will show kindness to my family, because I have shown kindness to you. Give me a sure sign." I had just preached about the knowledge of God in the early morning 5am zoom fellowship , the place is filled with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Blesses Who?

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

What kind of man does God bless? Or what kind of people does God bless? We are reading today "God bless America." Is America in a place spiritually and morally where God can bless it?

What kind of man does God bless? Or what kind of people does God bless? We are reading today "God bless America." Is America in a place spiritually and morally where God can bless it? Let’s examine God’s blessing and its conditions. This passage, according to verse 6, is illustrating "the way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational