Sermons on Derision:

The Lion And The Lamb

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 17, 2004

Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ministry as

THE LION AND THE LAMB ISAIAH 9:6 Introduction: Isaiah 9:6 talks about two aspects of Christ in one verse and appears to blend them into one event while in reality the verse combines elements of both the first advent and the second advent of Jesus Christ. It speaks of His birth and earthly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Storms Of Life And The Saviour That Brings Life

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Aug 2, 2010

Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 when Jesus walked on the sea

The Storms of Life and the Saviour that Brings Life Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 Introduction This particular day was a gruelling day for Jesus and his disciples. John the Baptist was just beheaded and as the news reached Jesus, he had hoped to immerse himself in private prayer but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Crucifixion, Death And Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale on Apr 22, 2011

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHRIST’S RESURRECTION AND THE INFALLIBLE PROOFS OF HIS RESURRECTION

THE CRUCIFIXION, DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST (Pastor Ezekiel Oyekale) (Matthew 27:27-28:10). The crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross, His burial and His resurrection from the dead on the third day are the corner stones and the basic tenets on which the Christian faith is ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

“family Promises”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

As we look at Jesus ancestors we see a heritage of Grace.

I. Genealogies can tell us a lot about our ancestors, sometimes about who we are and occasionally who our offspring will be A. I remember growing up and being told of one of my great greats whose name was John Pidcock (this is my fraternal grandmother’s maiden name) 1. Every year the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Burdens And Burden! Caring, Sharing And Bearing!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Mar 29, 2014

There are instances when we are called on to bear the burdens of our brethren making it bearable for them, and then there is that time when we must bear our own burden, in doing the work we are called to, by fulfilling our ministry in Christ.

Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

#wildwaves Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 9, 2014

Jude's description of the judgment that awaits false teachers is a warning to us as we prepare for Judgment Day.

An earthquake followed by a landslide in 1958 generated a wave so tall and so powerful that it snapped trees 524 meters upslope as it bullied its way along Alaska’s Lituya Bay. 524 m is almost as tall as the CN Tower in Toronto! If you want to psyche yourself out before your next cruise or ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Hope From God's Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013

Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love In A Culture Of Violence Series

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Jun 8, 2013

God's love has the power to reduce violence

INTRODUCTION There is a very well-known principle in western media circles: sex and violence sells. America’s blood-lust is reflected with the surge in ratings and the millions upon millions of dollars made by media outlets that feed images of human suffering to eager viewers, readers, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: *other

The Sentence For The Sins Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride & their action of all-consuming greed is clearly stated. Here we have God giving voice to all the victims of injustices in a taunt song against their oppressors.

Habakkuk 2:6-14 (-20) THE SENTENCE FOR THE SINS OF BABYLON The sentence of judgement against Babylon for their character of pride and their action of all-consuming greed (implicit in 2:4-5 and 1:5-7) is clearly and absolutely stated in verses six through 20. Here we have God giving voice to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Uniting Enemies Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018

In this section of Luke we find individuals and groups of people – the Roman Soldiers, the Sanhedrin, Pilate and Herod – all uniting together against Jesus. In the face of such unity we need to ask the question – “Are we on the wrong side?”

Message Luke 22:63-23:12 Jesus Uniting Enemies Example Uniting for a common cause. Describe a bad car accident • People will rush to help. • No-one really votes on a leader, but everything just gets organised. • Blankets, water, shade. • People comforting. People who are not normally working ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Horses Are Coming! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 28, 2017

Jeremiah warns us the horses are coming... ARE WE READY? Come and let us study why we believe that Jesus Christ is coming again...

THE HORSES ARE COMING! WISH WE WOULD ALL BE READY... JESUS IS COMING AGAIN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in at least two parts... Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5, Acts 1:11, Revelation 6:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Will Get The Last Laugh?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2020

In what ways are people laughing at God? (Many sources but seed thoughts from Reinhold Niebuhr's essay on Humour and Faith)

HoHum: A new preacher moved into town and went out one Saturday to visit some of the members. All went well until he came to one house. It was obvious that someone was home, but no one came to the door even after he knocked several times. Finally, he took out his business card, wrote on the back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:3-4, Proverbs 31:25, Psalm 90:9-10, John 3:36, Psalm 2:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fate Of All Fools

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 10

THE FATE OF ALL FOOLS (ECCLESIASTES 10) Mr Jones is driving past the state mental hospital when his left rear tire suffers a flat. While Mr Jones is changing the tire, another car goes by, running over the hub cap in which Mr Jones was keeping the lug nuts. the nuts are all knocked into a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Than A Suggestion Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 28, 2011

Exposition of Psalms 33 regarding reasons for us to praise the Lord.

Text: Psalm 33:1-12, Title: More Than a Suggestion, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/28/11, AM 1. Opening illustration: The church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping men…the gravest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Laughter, & Ours

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 2, 2015

The conclusion here is that God is not happy with people that entertain their selves with laughter while they ignore cleansing their selves from their own sins indifferent to recognize the suffering in the world and how each of us need God.

God’s Laughter, & Ours by Kelly Durant 7-27-14 Psalm 126:2 “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.” 2. A little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Denomination: Salvation Army