Sermons on Descent:

The Eighth Son -- An Exposition Of 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022

God makes the humble great.

The Eighth Son 1 Samuel 16:1-14 One of Ancient Israel’s greatest backslidings was when the people of Israel came to the Prophet Samuel and asked for a king “just like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). The anarchy which characterized Israel during the reign of the judges was still in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You In Us, And We In You

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 16, 2023

Jesus resides in us, and asks us to reside in Him

John 14:15-21 Let us pray: O God, you have prepared such good things for us than we can understand: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises. Amen. Today is the sixth Sunday of the season of Eastertide; next ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, John 16:13, John 3:8, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Mark 1:10, Acts 2:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Get Ready! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon explores the Passion of Jesus, the Promise of Resurrection, and the Practice of Devotion as essential pillars of Christian faith and discipleship.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we have the privilege to sit at the feet of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and glean from His infinite wisdom and boundless love. It's a joy to see each one of you here, your hearts eager, your spirits open, ready to receive the divine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Topics: Preparing, Hearts, Minds

Grace Triumphs Over Human Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER HUMAN SIN -- OUR SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIST ASSURES OF GOD'S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE EVEN MORE THAN OUR SOLIDARITY WITH ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH (The Adam Bomb: the Effects of One Man) 1.

GRACE TRIUMPHS OVER HUMAN SIN -- OUR SOLIDARITY WITH CHRIST ASSURES OF GOD'S GIFT OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LIFE EVEN MORE THAN OUR SOLIDARITY WITH ADAM BROUGHT SIN AND DEATH (The Adam Bomb: the Effects of One Man) 1. (:12-14) Adam's Sin Had Grave Effects Upon Us -- Our solidarity with Adam brought ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Presentation Of The Bride

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013

Now the Lord was doing a new thing.

THE PRESENTATION OF THE BRIDE. Revelation 21:1-6. We can imagine John in Patmos, only too aware of the sea which separated him from his congregation in Ephesus. “Sea” had come to represent not only primeval chaos (Genesis 1:1-2), but also all that is wrong in this now fallen world (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Of God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 11, 2013

God wants us to know Him intimately.

The Name of God March 10, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God wants us to know Him intimately. Focus Passage: Exodus 3:12-15 Supplemental Passage: Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, "Are You the Christ, the Son of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Healing War Wounds

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 7, 2013

Are you part of the healing or do you hinder it?

Seeing all these things about Veterans Day on Facebook reminded me of an incident with my Mom. I spent a couple of years living across the creek from the only Black family in town. Loman and I fished the creek together and ate at each others homes so Mom was not a racist. Thus it was funny when ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Jesus Into The Boat

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 30, 2022

Get Jesus back to the center of attention of the leaders and people, so that the chaos may be calmed and we can get to the task at hand.

Today we are encouraged by the Scriptures to reflect on the Church, and how the Holy Spirit has, over twenty centuries, kept Christ’s church alive, witnessing to His Resurrection, and growing. We are also reminded that human beings, in our weakness, can impede that life, growth and ministry, but ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Ascension (And Decension)

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2022

I would like to talk about Ascending with Christ in our bodies by the Cross, which helps our minds and ideas. John Chrysostom said that the Cross establishes my thoughts, so that I may sing and glorify Thy saving Ascension.”

Christ descended to the lowest depths of humiliation, then raised up to the height of exaltation, Ephesians 4:8 says. The ascension life. “We can ascend with him in our hearts,” Saint Augustine said, “set your hearts on the things that are above where Christ is, … not on the things that are on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:46-53

Denomination: Catholic

The Family Of God Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Jan 25, 2021

If we want to truly belong to the family of God, it isn’t enough saying we are Christian; we need to do what Christ tells us to.

Scripture Reading: Mark 3:31-35 Then his mother and his brothers came; and standing outside, they sent to him and called him. A crowd was sitting around him; and they said to him, “Your mother and your brothers and sisters are outside, asking for you.” And he replied, “Who are my mother and my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 18, 2024

This sermon outline addresses the Holy Spirit's multifaceted roles today. The Old Testament lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of the Holy Spirit's work, preparing the way for the monumental events of Pentecost in the New Testament.

Pentecost Sunday Introduction The Holy Spirit's presence and work are not only confined to the New Testament but also manifest powerfully throughout the Old Testament, demonstrating the divine breath of life and inspiration that permeates every inch of sacred history. From the very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Genesis 1:2, Exodus 31:3, Judges 6:4, Judges 14:6, Isaiah 61:1, Job 42:3, Leviticus 23:15-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Pit Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

THE PIT

Psalm 40:1-10 THE PIT I. The Rescue by God (1-3); i. The Grievous Condition - 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. A. The Grief of Sin - He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, B. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Third Word From The Cross: Affection Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 18, 2001

The cross broadens the concept of family - the family of God.

THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS - Affection "Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home", (John 19: 26, 27 We have been ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

A Christmas message.

Dakota Community Church December 10, 2006 The Rest of the Story We all know the Christmas Story. Why are we here today more than 2000 years after these events took place? Does this message have any bearing on us today? I want to share with you today the rest of the story, what God was doing in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:8-9

Denomination: Mennonite

A Bow In The Sky: Starting Over

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2015

The LORD God hangs His bow in the sky, like a warrior setting aside His weapons of destruction. It bodes well for us, even when we have been under His fatherly chastisement.

A BOW IN THE SKY: STARTING OVER. Genesis 9:8-17. 1. The Rainbow. In the great Age of Exploration, travellers and missionaries were often amazed to find that differing cultures and civilisations - separated from one another since the scattering of mankind after the fall of the Tower of Babel ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational