Sermons on Determination:

Giving That Honors God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 4, 2023

There is a serious tone God uses with his people who He loves. This message is from Malachi. His name appropriately means messenger. He is delivering an “oracle.”

Giving that honors God Malachi 1:1-14 There is a story that comes from Clear Creek Baptist College of the Appalachian Mountains. They train preachers in the Kentucky Mountains. One of the college presidents would go all over the area preaching and raising money for the school. He preached at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Of A New Jerusalem

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

When we carry a vision of the beautiful world that God is working to build, we find clarity of vision and hope to fulfill it.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 5: God’s Dream of a New Zion Isaiah 62:1-12 March 25, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Bethel United Methodist Church Certainly one of the greatest blessings I have ever had in my life came in the year 1977. We were coming to the end of about 2 years leading a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-2

The Gratitude For The Saints

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 28, 2018

The success of a pastor cannot be fully measured until after his departure. If he has equipped the church to continue in his absence, then his ministry will have been successful.

The Gratitude for the Saints 2 Peter 1: 12-15 As we continue to examine this first chapter of Peter’s second epistle, I am convicted and encouraged by the heart of this man of God. His love and concern for the church cannot be missed or overlooked. He is now a seasoned apostle and his focus is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: From Dead-Ends To Fresh Starts

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jun 7, 2021

There is so much we can learn from the story of Ruth.

“Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his two sons.” Ruth 1:3-4. The name Bethlehem means, “House of Bread.” But because of the famine, there was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:3-4, Job 19:25, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Eternal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

It is the reward of heaven, however, that motivates us to add these values to life, and to apply them so that we bare fruit, and become profitable servants of Christ.

Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they could all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We all have preconceived ideas about certain systems of interpretation, but none of these will be of much hindrance if we study just the Bible text in front of us as of independent value.

The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is one on which all true Christians agree as to its reality, but one on which they disagree on many other points. One of the causes for much confusion is the fact that we are seldom content with reading the Bible from the historical point of view. That ...read more

Grievous Mourning In Persia Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 14, 2021

The Jews were condemned and needed someone to intercede on their behalf before the king. All are born in a body of flesh, prone to sin, separated and condemned before God. Our only hope was for someone to provide deliverance for us and intercede on our behalf.

Grievous Mourning in Persia Esther 4: 1-9 As we continue our study in Esther, the tension and anxiety continue to increase for the Jews in captivity. Haman’s hatred for Mordecai prompted him to persuade Ahasuerus to sign a decree calling for the complete annihilation of the Jewish population ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God In Our Darkest Moments Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2018

In our darkest moments, hear God's assurance and expect God's actions. Trust His Word and wait for His deliverance.

2 Kings 8:16-24 and 2 Chron 21 After nearly 8 chapters with the camera on the Northern Kingdom of Israel, we have now an account of the South. • The last time we looked at the Southern Kingdom (Judah) King Jehoshaphat was King. The timeline continues from there. • We will look at his son JEHORAM ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:16-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The God Of Vengeance Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 15, 2018

God is a God of vengeance and He will judge sin and evil. We trust God and leave it to Him to execute perfect justice, and not take matters into our own hands.

We have been reading the devastating influence of the house of Ahab, in Israel and also in Judah. • Ahab has died but his evil ways continued to permeate the land and corrupt the people. God will act to stop this. • In today’s passage (2 Kings 9) we are going to read the rise of a man whom God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 9:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Committed To Finishing Well

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 30, 2018

Paul found himself within a Roman prison, but he refused to be defeated. Although confined and isolated, he desired to continue for the Lord. As long as he lived, he wanted to be useful for the Lord. He refused to allow circumstances to dictate his life.

Committed to Finishing Well Philippians 3: 13-14 Most will agree that living the Christian life can be difficult, especially in today’s environment and rapidly changing culture. While believers once enjoyed a majority, we now find ourselves in an increasing minority. We are continually challenged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Think And Practice Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021

Though this letter is a positive letter with words of encouragement to Philippians, yet there were issues that he had to address through his testimony and citing the kenosis theory of Christ. Read further to think and practice Truth.

Theme: Think and Practice Truth Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction to Philippians: Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from the prison cell. Paul chained for the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Chronos: James #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Being a Christian requires consistency in our relationship with Christ, our actions for Him and our concern for others.

Last week, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-27, Micah 6:8, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Out Of A Rut

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

Everyone has advice, but not many offer wisdom when it comes to getting out of a rut. What does the Lord say about it?

Getting out of a rut Prayer- Introduction- I want to talk about being in a rut and how to get out of a rut. You know the standing joke about being in a rut is to stop digging. But how do you do that? Universal question! Everybody has advice… for someone else. When I look at society, there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Biting The Hand

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 8, 2019

Faithfulness

An aged Indian wandered into one of our Western settlements, begging for food to keep him from starving. A bright colored ribbon, from which was suspended a small dirty pouch was seen around his neck. On being questioned, he said it was a charm given him in his younger days; and opening it, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fig Tree And Judgment Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Aug 17, 2018

So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, when you know you did your very best.

JUDGMENT! There are a number of judgements found in the Bible. So many people when they think of judgment they believe that it is a negative thing, but it is all about the outcome. If you are being judged or assessed on your performance and then rewarded for your effort it is a good thing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: *other