Sermons on Dearly Beloved:

Christmas, Treasure Or Celebrate?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

Is that what I do? Do I 'keep Christmas.well? I have a feeling that many of us do not. Maybe we do not how to keep Christmas. We do not know how to Treasure Christmas, so we just celebrate it.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are Four Scripture readings prior to the message. Those assigned for this day are Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray..... O' Heavenly Father.... I thank-you for all those gathered here this night. May you fill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Perfect Model For Marriage Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 10, 2015

5 observations about God's marriage (title and material adapted from an article by Al Janssen in Focus on the Family February 2002)

HoHum: Al Janssen- A few years ago, my wife, Jo, and I were walking through our neighborhood on a warm summer evening. I talked on and on about my day. “So, how was your day?” I asked Jo. “Did you have a good time at brunch?” That morning, Jo had met in a home with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Establishing A Standard Of Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 22, 2011

What is your standard of living? Against what do you measure the quality and subtance of your life?

“Between the Lines: Establishing a Standard of Living” Romans 1:1-17 There are standards for almost everything. Educational institutions have academic standards for students; governmental bodies have security standards for employees; military organizations have standards of conduct for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping And Being Kept Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 11, 2012

How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church?

Introduction How does a pastor confront growing sin in his church? How does he arrest the sin’s spread and kill the virus? Jude presents a case study of one pastor’s effort. He has revealed the sin – perverting grace into sensuality and denying Christ’s lordship. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 0:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Are A Slave The Question Is To Whom

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 4, 2017

The Scriptures are clear: We are either a slave to sin or we are a slave to righteousness. The opposite of rejecting God is not a freedom to be in charge of your own life. If you are not a slave to Righteousness you are a slave to SIN!

For those who are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures that are read before the Message. The Scriptures assigned for today are: Genesis 22:1-14, Psalm 89: 1-18; Romans 6:12-23 and Matthew 10:40-42. The following is a true story ... that I think speaks volumes... about us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15, John 8:31-34, Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Where's The Line To See Jesus / Christmas Eve

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 19, 2015

Spencer, having been taught as a toddler that Christmas is the holiday when Christians celebrate the birth of God's Son, with the innocence of a child, he asked his mom, "Where's the line to see Jesus? (This Message was updated December 20, 2019)

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures readings proceeding the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray... O Heavenly Father ... We come to you ... with hearts open ... open to your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11, 2 Corinthians 9:15, John 3:16, Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

New Year's Food

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 3, 2016

Just as we eat traditional foods at New Year, we partake of the Bread and Cup in the most significant meal of all.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ... of what it meant to be ... under the scalpel of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut through ... ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Your Sincerity To God's Work Shall Be Rewarded

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 22, 2015

“Salt is good, but if the salt has lost its saltiness, how will you make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.” (Mark 9:50)

Mk. 9:38-50 Theme: Your sincerity to God’s work shall be rewarded Text: Ester 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mk. 9:38-50 Introduction: The investigative journalist Anas Ameyaw Anas has over the years clearly revealed the lack of sincerity in the life of many Ghanaians. Sincerity is an important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bondage / In Christ You Are Free Indeed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2013

What binds you? What binds me? What prevents us from standing up straight in a spiritual sense? What is holding us back from being transformed into the image of Christ? What is holding us back from being able to enjoy life fully?

On the night of December 16th 1773 .... a small group of men banded together, ...... boarded three merchant ships in Boston Harbor ...... and dumped 342 chests of tea into the bay. This group of men, .... who called themselves the Sons of Liberty, ...... took this action .... because of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:13-14, Luke 13:10-21

Denomination: Anglican

Will You Respect Or Reject Christ?

Contributed by David Mende on Jun 5, 2018

God is extremely gracious. He gives each one of us countless opportunities. But we must not take His patience for granted. He is a just God as well. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

INTRODUCTION (SECURE ATTENTION) & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: PRAY before starting the sermon. Second Samuel 12 records the prophet Nathan’s visit to King David. This visit occurred after David’s terrible sins of committing adultery with Bathsheba and getting her husband, Uriah killed. Nathan ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Shall We Escape? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2012

Many professing Christians treat the Faith as though it were optional; God calls us to absolute commitment.

“We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacious Love - 1 Peter 4:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 26, 2025

No matter how deep your love, it can grow cold. We must make every effort to keep it growing.

1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. 9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms. 11 If anyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

First John Chapter Four

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000

Bible Study

PERFECTING LOVE - Chapt 4 I/ GUIDANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Introduction: We need the power of God to win souls, to bring people into fellowship with God and the Church. In Zec 4:6 the bible says it is: "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." Here in the forth ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your Relationship Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006

Building Pure Relationship with Jesus Christ, should be the most important striving of Every Christian’s life.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “BUILD YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS” INTRODUCTION 1. What a wonderful day, the sun is shining, the temp is great. I am so glad, and grateful to our Creator. You see, I have reason to be happy and excited. My mighty God that takes care of me. 2. I serve a risen Savior, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Cure For Loneliness Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Feb 21, 2016

Is Christ's love unrequited in your life?

We are continuing our study of the Song of Solomon this morning, and I hope you are finding this study useful. We are spending a lot of time on it, but I pray that our study is creating within you a more acute understanding of the Love that Christ has for us. We know that “16 For God so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 3:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church