Sermons on Defiled Garments:

They Brought The Colt To Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 4, 2013

To see ourselves as the young colt coming to JESUS, paying homage to JESUS and letting JESUS reign and rule over her.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you paid homage to GOD, the SON lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To see ourselves as the young colt coming to JESUS, paying homage to JESUS and letting JESUS reign and rule over her. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:7 (Amplified Bible) 11:7 And they brought the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ways To Greatness (2) -The Challenges Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out of fire comes out a precious gold. God knows the way of the righteous. He can even use an enemy to push them forward.

THE WAYS TO GREATNESS (2) -THE CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:7-21 God is a master planner. He follows and directs His children till He gets best out of them. His thought is always good no matter the sudden appearance of darkness on their path. The way to greatness or prominence is not an easy one but out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-21

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas Significa Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 11, 2021

The real beauty and power of Christmas is how it is as mundane as it is holy, secular as it is sacred, temporal as it is eternal, physical as it is spiritual, worldly as it is heavenly … and this is by design.

Today’s scripture reading reminds me of Christmas hymns like “Angles We Have Heard on High” in which the angels “sweetly sing o’er the plans” (UMH, verse 1; p.238) or “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” … “glory to the newborn King” (UMH, verse 1; p. 240). Songs like these beautifully capture the drama ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

The Visions And Messages Given To Zechariah

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the visions and messages given to Zechariah and how God brought hope and promise in a desolate situation.

THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH OUTLINE 1. PROMISE 2. PROTECTION 3. PURIFICATION 4. POWER 5. PUNISHMENT THE MESSAGE THE VISIONS AND MESSAGES GIVEN TO ZECHARIAH 1. PROMISE: Zechariah.1:13,14,16,17. Here the Lord promises to rebuild the cities ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Invitation To A Party Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Fourth in this series. The parable of the Weeding Banquet pictures God's invitation to a relationship with Him.

I don’t know if you’ve ever really thought of in quite this way, but the gospel accounts of Jesus show that He really enjoyed a good party. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been reading John’s gospel account and there we find that the very first miracle that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Unclean Skin Diseases (Leviticus 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 10, 2024

Did God care for the health of several million people living like nomads after the Exodus? Let's look at Leviticus 13.

How concerned was God about the health of millions of nomadic Israelites camping in the wilderness? Are we spiritually clean through Christ? Let’s look at Leviticus 13. In the Bible were the terms clean and unclean also applied to diseases? The Lord said to Moses and Aaron, “If anyone has a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Extraordinary Wedding Feast

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 4, 2020

We repent and show in our character and conduct that we are invited guests to enjoy the eternal life in the kingdom of God.

The Extraordinary Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 22:1-14) for our reflection: “Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:6-9, Philippians 4:12-14, Philippians 4:19-20

Denomination: Other

When The World Isn’t Watching Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Nov 4, 2025

What does it mean to Free? When you read this passage who was the real slave?How can we over come temptation or even compromise?

We are continuing our From Dust to Life series in Genesis. Today, we turn to Genesis 39, where we learn to live a life of integrity even when the world isn’t watching. We live in an age of instant gratification—a world where desires can be fulfilled with a click, and moral boundaries are blurred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God's Courtroom

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

In God’s court there is one verdict, guilty. There is one sentence, death. However, there is one who makes us Just before a perfect Judge.

In God’s Courtroom Zechariah 3:1-7 Intro. -Hebrews 9:27 … it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: -Like Joshua, “…we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ;” (2 Corinthians 5:10) -We find here in Zechariah a scene in a courtroom. -Zech. 2:13 BE ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Lord: Rejoicing In Him

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 15, 2024

Joy is the birthright of every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's go through life with that wonderful gift from God causing us to shine brightly in a dark World.

The Joy of the Lord: Rejoicing in Him… Pastor Eric J. Hanson Philippians 4:4 (Read it.) I Thessalonians 5:16 (Read it.) Last week, the Lord had me speak on the matter of comfort for believers in Jesus Christ in the midst of a time which is evil and has been growing more evil. During that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jude 17-25

Contributed by Todd Riley on Nov 30, 2000

an exposition of Jude 17-25

Islington Baptist Church November 26, 2000 Jude 17-25 Scripture: II Peter 3 The key call of the book of Jude is found in v.3 where it says “Contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints” With all of our energy and strength we are to stand up for the Jesus who has been ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Resources Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 10, 2007

God created material things for us to use to glorify Him. The problem is, we have placed His stuff in the wrong account. We have taken God’s stuff out of His glory account and transferred it to our materialism account. And when it’s in our account, it’

1. The first account transfer is from one house to another. 2. The second account transfer is from one hand to another. 3. The third account transfer is from one land to another. EZRA 1:7-11 In 1985, the year that I graduated High School, do you know what the #2 song on the Billboard charts was? ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:7-11, Ezra 1:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Fall, God's Grace Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

When mankind was at its lowest point, God followed the curse with a gracious act of atonement and a gracious act of protection.

1. The first lesson learned from the fall is the inherited necessity of the Gospel. (3:20) 2. The second lesson learned from the fall is the saving substitution of the Gospel (3:21) 3. The third lesson learned from the fall is the present protection of the Gospel (3:22-24) What a journey! Three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

In Sorrow, We Go Forward

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jun 30, 2003

Even when bad things happen we need to look ahead to the cross of Christ.

Psalm 130 1 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD; 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy. 3 If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand? 4 But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared. 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8, 2 Samuel 1:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, I Want To Be Holy

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness.

Lord, I Want To Be Holy Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 1:14 – 16 Thesis: Because God is Holy, we who have come to Christ have been set apart from sin and set apart to God as a people of distinction and a people of difference. Therefore, we need to pursue holiness. Introduction A Man was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational