Sermons on Descent:

A Great Awakening Sermon Ii - Going Back To Square One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In times of "doom and gloom", Christians don't have to get caught up in the spirit of negativism if we will do a life review and return to that spirit of true love which we experienced at the outset of our Christian pilgrimage.

GOING BACK TO SQUARE ONE IN OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY Did you play hopscotch when you were a kid? In the version I played, we diagramed a pattern of 8 or 10 squares in the dirt or on the pavement, took turns tossing an object into square one; if it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Not A Cunningly Designed Fable

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2019

Myths are powerful. But should we use them?

Not a Cunningly Devised Fable 2 Peter 1:16-21 Myths and legends can be powerful teachers of morality. This is why they have been used from time immemorial. They speak of something greater than the story itself. They can be based upon some degree of fact, but this is not necessary for the truth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary, Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2022

mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. memories of young jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again.

Mary, mother of Jesus Mother mary lived through every gamut of emotions a mother can face and was even loyal to stay with her son as he died on the cross. Memories of young Jesus were of powerful comfort to her while she waited, as we wait, to be with him again. Ask someone to name a famous ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:38

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition Of Hebrews 7:23-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 16, 2021

Our perfect High Priest is also our perfect offering for sin.

The Perfect Offering: An Exposition of Hebrews 7:23-28 We continue this morning in the Book of Hebrews with the section revealing Jesus s our Great High Priest. The writer has had to deal with several questions about Jesus. One of these questions that arose was that in His flesh, Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cleansing Brings Revival

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 22, 2020

Making a mockery of the things of God and not being truly committed to Him, will leave you separated and on the outside looking in on the Day of Judgement.

Nehemiah 13:1-9--On that day they read aloud from the book of Moses so that the people could hear [its words], and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite could ever enter the assembly of God, 2 because they did not meet the Israelites with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-9, Galatians 6:7-8, Ezekiel 33:31

Denomination: Charismatic

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Promising Signs

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 13, 2023

Each time Jesus is born again in any person it is a sign of the present reality of the kingdom of God.

I was talking to a man last week about our birthday party for Jesus, which is the informal family worship time we have here on Christmas morning. It’s capped by having the children blow out the candle on Jesus’ birthday cake. And he asked, “How can you fit 2003 candles on one birthday cake?” ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Song Of Unity

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

God blesses the unity of His people

Imagine yourself on a road trip – a few hours of driving on the interstate with your family. Perhaps in this Fall season, you have finally agreed with all of your family members to drive up to the Adirondacks in New York to see the changing leaves – a kaleidoscope of miles of vibrant colors – where ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Answer Is Always Jesus Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of being prepared to answer questions about faith, emphasizing that the answer is always Jesus, and discusses the roles of evangelists and everyday believers in spreading the Gospel.

Have you ever been in a situation where you were called upon, but didn’t have an answer? It doesn’t feel very good does it? Actually, I can’t think of anyone who enjoys being unprepared. There is something uniquely painful about finding yourself in a situation you are ill-equipped to be in. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-6

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Proclamation, Spiritual Preparedness

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Going Public For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 2, 2023

This is a message about believers baptism and it focuses on baptism as identification with Jesus.

GOING PUBLIC FOR JESUS BAPTISM IS IDENTIFICATION MATT 3:13-17; 28:19-20; ROM 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: TODAY IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A LOCAL CHURCH. BAPTISM IS THE EVIDENCE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST COMING TO THE PLACE WHERE THEY WANT TO MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Would Jesus Weep Over America?

Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023

If Jesus was walking on this earth today, would he weep over the condition of the world.

Would Jesus weep over America? St. Luke 19:41-44 Luke 19:41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bad Company Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 29, 2022

Paul continued to teach the Saints in Corinth about the Resurrection. The resurrection of Christians from the dead is the greatest hope. Some groups of Corinthians did not believe in such a resurrection.

Theme: Bad Company Text: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34 Joke: A new Pastor preached his first sermon for 10 minutes; the congregation was so happy. The second week was preached for 30 minutes. The third week he spoke for 2 hours. People got upset and asked, why did you do it? His response was, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:30-34

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Going On Here?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 8, 2022

When Jesus entered Jerusalem, there was more being accomplished than just riding a donkey into town for Passover.

PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN JUST THE WAVING OF PALM BRANCHES. PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN TELLING THE STORY OF JESUS RIDING ON A DONKEY. PALM SUNDAY IS THE CATALYST FOR FULFILING PROPHECY. PALM SUNDAY NEEDED TO HAPPEN. THE HIGHEST PEAK OF SALVATION HISTORY IS NOW BEING ACCOMPLISHED WHEN ALL THAT HAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 22:37, Matthew 26:18, Luke 9:56, Psalm 118:26, Romans 10:13, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 14:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Another Essential Christmas

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 3, 2023

Compared to the other Gospels, John's version of the Christmas story is far more cosmic in scope and captures much of the Old Testament anticipation.

Building the day after Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, the pending arrival of Christmas marks the start of a marathon. By the time December 25, Christmas Day, rolls around, Christmas Day, the finish line is in sight. Except this year, a well-timed blizzard forced us to pause. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

If what Peter and John and the others claim is true, what will happen to the religious establishment? They'll have to kill the movement to survive themselves.

Good morning. This is Hannah Batyoel from Inside Jerusalem, reporting on a breaking story that began late yesterday afternoon when two Galileans were arrested for creating a disturbance in the temple precincts. But first, a backgrounder from our religion correspondent, Shlomo Yehudi. Good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-20, Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed