Sermons on Delivering A Message:

Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009

This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010

There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Funeral Message For A Majority Of Mormons In Attendance.

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 9, 2009

Jim was a believer, but most of his family are Mormon.

NOTE TO READER: Message starts off theological, then the eulogy is inserted in the middle, and then the theological is completed. I attempted to address some Mormon beliefs by stating true Christian understandings. May our Lord Jesus bless you in the building of your funeral message. “whether we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start....with God - A Message Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 11, 2009

When we feel like failures, a fresh start is right around the corner. Luke details what repentance looks like and how it should be done.

TEXT: The anointing of Jesus’ Feet - Luke 7:36-50 TITLE: Fresh Start: With God - a Message on Repentance SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Repentance OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 11, 2009 PROP.: When we feel like failures, a fresh start with God is right around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm God And I Approved This Message

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 30, 2008

In our text we find a powerful Political Event taking shape. One of the most Powerful Political Events of its Time. We find a King attempting to exert His Leadership in the midst of troubled times and political unrest. There are some stark similariti

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Antioch Baptist Church Rochester, NY Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:00 a.m. Worship Service RevWLawason@aol.com TITLE: I’M GOD AND I APPROVED THIS MESSAGE SCRIPTURE: DANIEL 5:1-6 In nine (9) days our country will head to the polls to vote for our next Political and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

'whose House Are You Building? The Message Of Haggai' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 16, 2009

The inspiring words of the prophet Haggai; words that fill us with courage and challenge us to give ourselves fully to God’s purposes. A study.

1) Pre-Reading Introduction The Bible is always the best commentary on the Bible. To get a clear picture of what is happening in Haggai, we have to know the events described in Ezra chapters 1-6. About 50,000 people had returned from exile in Babylon; returned to Jerusalem with great faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of Jahaziel To King Jehoshaphat Part 1

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the goliath of the New Covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD, so therefore we are Greater because GOD IS GREATER. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:15 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the goliath of the New Covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD, so therefore we are Greater because GOD IS GREATER. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:15 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He said, “Listen, all you people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Amos: Preaching A Message No One Wants To Hear Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

Here is the message no one wants to hear: Believers who live their lives doing whatever they please are essentially pagans.

Major News from Minor Prophets Amos: Preaching a message no one wants to hear Amos came from the Southern Kingdom of Judah. But his words were aimed at all of Israel, both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. Some Old Testament prophets spent their entire adult lives in ministry. But Amos did ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Samaritan For Today's Evangelism

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 13, 2020

Believers are called by God to engage in the reconciliatory of the works of the Lord and not promote our style of worship and every other thing that turns from the truth.

Once I heard words from a wise pastor that still evoke awe in my heart even as the time eclipses like a winding clock. In fact, all believers can attest to the instance of the truth of the scripture coming alive unexpectedly like a stream bursting forth. It simply means there is a possibility of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Important Messages From Our Master Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 26, 2020

Jesus spoke about: 1. The suffering that will come our way (vs. 1-4). 2. Our Savior going away (vs. 4-7). 3. Sending God's Spirit our way (vs. 7).

More Important Messages from Our Master The Gospel of John John 16:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 15, 2017 (Revised March 26, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 16, as we continue our study of the night before the cross. By this point, Jesus and His ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

United Leadership - A Message To The Leaders Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2020

One of the effects the Covid-19 virus has is causing faith leaders to wonder about their spiritual and civil responsibilities. Currently we find ourselves trying to stand on faith yet be responsible and obedient to the laws and those that have rule over us.

United Leadership A message to the Leaders of the Body of Christ. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Prelude: - My heart is concerned about somethings I saw happening within the Body of Christ of this past weekend. Governmental order has established social distancing forcing the closure of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Sometimes The Best Sermon/Message Is One That Is Lived

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2020

A True Account of God's Love and Grace

Bobby, A Story About A Child of God God chose a small non-denominational church to be blessed and to be a blessing to a poor victim of a lifetime of rejection, physical and psychological abuse. We are sharing this true story as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, grace and love. Background of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Beginnings - A New Year Message For 2010

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 1, 2010

Our God is a God of New beginnings, and he never gets tired of providing mankind with new beginnings

New Beginnings – A New Year message for 2010 Like other Christian festivals, the celebration of New Years Day in the West started before the church came into existence. At first, the Romans celebrated the beginning of the new year on March 1, not January 1. Julius Caesar instituted New Year’s Day ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Easter Message - Compromised Christianity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 21, 2019

Part 4 of this series examines how Thomas refused to believe that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. This example also defined how Christians today are being compromised due to a lack of knowledge and beliefs.

Compromised Christianity Part 4 Seeking Jesus Conclusion Scriptures: Acts 17:11; John 20:1-29 This will conclude my series titled “Compromised Christianity.” On this Easter morning we will once again look at Thomas who after hearing that Jesus had risen from the dead doubted. His initial ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational