Sermons on Descent:

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Knowing how to pray makes prayer more meaningful and makes it easier to do. Sermon discusses principles Jesus taught about prayer.

Prayer 101 Matthew 6:5-15[1] 2-27-05 Intro “Where do I begin?” Have you ever found yourself asking that question faced with a task so challenging you didn’t even know where to start? A while back my car broke down on the way home from church. I managed to steer it out of the road. I tried to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Charismatic

The Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

A look at the true meaning of Christmas and its implications for our lives

(adapted from a sermon by Darryl Dash) TEXT: JOHN 1:1-14 TITLE: “THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS” OPEN: A. In just two days, most of our entire country will shut down. 1. The offices will close 2. The roads will seem empty 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 - A Script For Life Series

Contributed by David Mains on Aug 25, 2003

An introductory message using the upcoming movie "John" to launch into a sermon series on the book of John.

This fall a motion picture called The Gospel of John [http://www.gospelofjohnthefilm.com] will be released in the United States. Narrated by Christopher Plummer (Captain Von Trapp in the Sound of Music), the movie is a word for word presentation of the Gospel of John. It features 75 highly ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Hail King Jesus Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 2, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 12: 9 – 19

John 12: 9 – 19 All Hail King Jesus 9 Now a great many of the Jews knew that He was there; and they came, not for Jesus’ sake only, but that they might also see Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. 10 But the chief priests plotted to put Lazarus to death also, 11 because on account of him ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Stewards Of Gods Blessings.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 28, 2020

We are stewards of what the Lord gives us. Some don't see that and feel free to keep and spend all of what they have as they see fit. Others understand stewardship, and are faithful to the Lord with what they have. There are 2 world views co existing at the same time.

Today we will start a 2 part series on “ Faithfulness in a parallel world.” This morning we will discuss: Faithfulness in a Parallel World - In our Giving • The Who, How, Why and What of Gods plan for us and what He has given us. Next Sunday: Faithfulness in a parallel Word – Gods Image ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace Abounding! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

Matthew’s gospel demonstrates that Jesus is the Christ, the Messiah whom Jews were longing to see. He is the King of the Jews, but His own people rejected Him, and Gentiles accepted Him, and someday will return to reign as King of kings and Lord of Lords!

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Scripture: Matthew 1:16, Luke 4:22, John 8:48, Luke 1:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God Of The Oppressed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002

Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose Honor Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 3, 2002

This is sermon five in a series of seven on Ephesians 5-6. The Christian life is one of duty, honor and service.

Choose Honor There are a lot of special days and holidays we celebrate. Mother’s day was a couple of weeks ago. Father’s day is the week after next. We just celebrated Memorial Day. We are going to celebrate the 4th of July soon. Next Sunday we will celebrate with those who are graduating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Christmas

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

Christmas revealed to us God’s desire to have fellowship with man and His desire to meet us at our point of need.

John began his Gospel quite differently from the rest of the Gospel writers. The rest started with the historical accounts of the events that took place. · Matthew and Luke talked about circumstances leading to Jesus’ birth. · Mark started off with Jesus entering into ministry, writing about a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Armageddon

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Last week we saw how God’s wrath was unleashed upon creation.

1. Last week we saw how God’s wrath was unleashed upon creation. How the first four bowls of his wrath were poured out upon the dry land, the sea, the rivers and springs, and on the sun. And how this would lead to the destruction of the kingdom of the beast, which is ultimately the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:10-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 24, 2003

If we try to live the Christian life on a foundation other than that of Christ Jesus, we will not remain steadfast and committed to true Christian living. We will fail to bring God the glory.

A Solid Foundation Luke 6:46-49 The leaning tower of Pisa in Italy is going to fall. Scientists travel yearly to measure the building’s slow descent. They report that the 179-foot tower moves about one-twentieth of an inch per year, and is now 17 feet out of plumb. They estimate by the year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Freedom That Lasts

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003

A Freedom That Lasts

A Freedom That Lasts Preached - Friday, June 20, 2003 - June Teen Tent Revival Camden Alabama Scripture: "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36 Introduction This evening, I want to talk about "A Freedom That Lasts." The New International Version says "So ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Costly Gift

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 12, 2004

God gave us the most costly gift for Christ through His son Jesus.

God’s Costly Gift Selected Passages December 12, 2004 Advent Message 3 Introduction One Christmas many years ago I had seen a new toy that was the first of its kind. It was something so special that it had quickly become the hottest item at Christmas. It was an Atari game system and I wanted it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan.

The parable of the sower describes the work of Christ; the parable of the wheat and tares describes the work of Satan. The parable of the wheat and tares is a prediction of the history of Christianity. The "field" represents the religious world, in which the wheat and the tares "grow together. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Holiness

A Godly Purpose Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2005

(parallels but not a rehash of the theme of The "Purpose Driven Life," chapters 22-28) Just as most children want to grow up, so Christians naturally want to mature in their Christian lives. Understanding the two elements involved in growth will give us

A Godly Purpose (topical) 1. Spring is coming and part of spring is wildlife. Did you know that... The color in a butterfly’s wings does not come from pigment. The color is produced prism-like by light reflected by their transparent wing scales. Stranger yet, no moth or butterfly eats solid food ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible