Sermons on Dearly Beloved:

Unity: Vital For The Gospel - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 13, 2014

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute.

Unity is a vital issue for society as well as for the Church. For the Church, though, it is an issue we must solve or else the Gospel message falls into disrepute. 1. Definition If you start studying any subject, it’s always a good idea to look at the meaning of the word. The dictionary ...read more

Scripture: John 17:23

Denomination: Church Of God

No Tolerance For Sin!

Contributed by Alexandria Jimenez on Apr 5, 2018

We can’t have even the smallest tolerance for sin in our life, if we do, that sin will only grow, expand, and take root in our lives.

OUR CALLING: It is true that we all fall short of the glory of God, and that everyday the mercies of God are new. But as followers of Christ we must realize our true calling in God’s vast kingdom. It is all summed up in these verses: 1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, ...read more

Jesus' Journey Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 14, 2024

Jesus identified with us, and now he wants us to identify with him through the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Journey of Jesus Text: Matt. 3:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: The cross of Jesus Christ and his baptism express the same thing. Our Lord was not a martyr; he was not merely a good man; he was God Incarnate. He came down to the lowest reach of creation to bring back the whole human race ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons Of Motherhood

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

Mother’s Day Sermon: A look at the life of Hannah

Lessons Of Motherhood A Look At The Life Of Hannah I Samuel 1:1-2:21 Introduction: Sign indicative of parenthood: "Get out of the way my kid’s got to Pee" Overworked, over stretched, underslept parent who has been trained to squeeze every ounce out of every minute of every ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Stop Wasting Your Life Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Nov 17, 2002

Followers of Christ may waste their lives by failing to invest the resources God has given them. This sermon aims to encourage believers to invest their lives for God.

DON’T WASTE YOUR LIFE – INVEST IT INSTEAD Ephesians 5:1-21 Sermon Objective: This message is aimed at preparing the church for the 40 Days of Discovering God’s Purpose patterned after Saddleback Church’s 40 Days of Purpose. God calls those who follow Him to a purposeful life. Be careful how you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Exhortation To Humility

Contributed by Leo Primero on May 2, 2003

What is humility? A freedom from arrogance that grows out of the recognition that all we have and are comes from God.

Exhortation To Humility Text: Phil 2:1-4. If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessing And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2006

Paul is writing this to his Christian friends at Ephesus; he also tells them that he sees their loyalty unto the Lord! Paul also tells them, that they are God’s chosen through Jesus Christ, and that they are to become Jesus’ messenger!

Blessing and Peace Text: Ephesians 1:2-8 2May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 15, 2007

A short homily given at a mid-week communion service. We need to be ready in advance for the changes which will come our way. Jesus prepared the disciples for his departure with the promise of the Spirit. The same Holy Spirit lives in us.

John 14: 23 to 29 What follows is not a party political broadcast on behalf of the Labour Party! Tony Blair has now announced that he is leaving his post as Prime Minister. Now I am no expert but I guess that within the Labour Party there will be a mixture of concern, excitement, nervousness and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

Gifts To Serve The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 30, 2016

Evangelists, Prophets, Apostles, and Pastor/Teachers are not exactly authority figures. They are trainers. Good trainers have to be able to set an example. And these trainers are trainers in service.

Ephesians 4:11 So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, 12 to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: *other

God Cares About You

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

There is none that cares like our heavenly father. His love is unconditional. His care is everlasting. God loves you and cares for you.

TEXT: ISAIAH 46:3-4 “Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-4, John 15:9, Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hospital Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 19, 2021

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick,” Jesus said. The church needs to be a hospital.

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:27-32 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Discovering Our Future

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Feb 11, 2007

Exhorts Christians and the church to look at the future and develop a plan to work with God for the Kingdom. Is shows how the Devil will try to hinder this progress.

DISCOVERING OUR FUTURE MATTHEW 4:1-11 February 11, 2007 Thompson Creek Baptist Church As I was trying to put together the thoughts for today, I kept thinking about the team that has been put together by God in our church. We all want to know what the future holds. I feel it is very important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 7, 2004

A sermon about a mother who attached a strange label to her new born son......."inglorious, Ichabod"

A.M. Sermon 5-9-04 Why A Mother Named Her Son Ichabod ! 1 Samuel 4:1-22 We live in a day of some really weird names. Many of them sound like a bunch of syllables just thrown together. When Hannah was born, there were twin boys in the nursery at the hospital as well. I kid you not...their names ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

Who I am is who God says I am! HERE ARE THE NT VERSES THAT SAY WHO I AM in my new identity in Jesus Christ. These are present realities. Look for the "I have been", "I will be" sections also.

WHO I AM IS WHO GOD SAYS, I AM! And God says I am… Matthew: ...the salt of the earth ...the light of the world. Luke: ...worth more than many sparrows. John: ...a child of God ...born of God ...born from above ...part of the true vine, chosen by Christ to bear fruit ...Christ’s friend. Acts: ...read more

Denomination: Methodist