Sermons on Devotion:

A Study Of Psalm 26 And 27 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2017

Do we delight in what God offers; in what living for Him does for us? David knew that God provided everything … are we committed like this as well? Do we desire to see Him in every facet of our life?

A Study of Psalm 26 and 27 Psalm 26 and 27 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - The Psalms have already given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Follow? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2014

The contrast of Herod killing John the Baptist to Jesus feeding 5000 in Mark 6 is very revealing of the life of sin vs. a life of service. We must be totally devoted to Christ to live for Him, and cannot live like He is a convenience.

Who do you follow? Mark 6:14-44 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - For us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday 2013 Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Religion is at war with Jesus and always has been and always will be. Religion is not necessarily faith. Religion is often the construct of human beings a system we develop and devise with all kinds of rules and teaching that are from men and not from God. This is what Jesus opposed.

Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-10 We all love Palm Sunday when we can see Jesus welcomed as the hero of the nation. Mark’s Gospel shows us the Jesus we all love the victorious, humble Jesus on a donkey being praised with shouts of Hosanna, Blessed is he who comes in the name of our Lord, Blessed is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guess Who's Coming For Dinner Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abraham and Sarah host the Angel of the Lord and learn about their relationship with the Father.

• Laura and I are almost always on a diet or considering one. • We are doing pretty good this time, but I have been really struggling lately. • I found a health website that I really like, but since I begin reading and following the advice, my weight is not coming off. • As ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reformation

Contributed by John Mccormack on Oct 9, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES SPIRITUAL REFORMATION BY EZRA, A PRIEST.

REFORMATION OBSERVATION: NEHEMIAH WAS A JEWISH CUPBEARER TO A PERSIAN KING, ARTAXZERXES. THIS KING PERMITTED NEHEMIAH TO RETURN TO JERUSALEM TO DO RESTORATION ON THE TEMPLE AND THE WALLS AROUND JERUSALEM. EZRA WAS A JEWISH PRIEST WHO HAD RETURNED FOURTEEN YEARS EARLIER. EZRA EFFECTIVELY ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 15, 2013

A sermon from Romans 15:30-33 on prayer (Outline and material adapted from Alan Carr at: http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%2015_30-33.htm)

HoHum: Whenever I speak about prayer, I want it known that I speak as a fellow-struggler in the trenches. I’ve never found prayer to be easy. Also, many messages and books on prayer lay a guilt trip on the listener or reader for not praying enough. They tell about how Martin Luther was so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Commitment? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Zeal is great when it is directed by God. It can be very destructive when it is not.

Where is your commitment? Let me begin with three illustrations. (Slide of picture of Howard Hughes in his youth) All he ever really wanted in life was more. He wanted more money, so he parlayed inherited wealth into a billion-dollar pile of assets. He wanted more fame, so he broke into the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Expectant Living - The King Is Coming"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Feb 24, 2013

Key Point: When Christians look back to the Cross and remember what Jesus did on the Cross to accomplish eternal salvation for those who believe and then look forward to His return (The Second Coming) it gives us the ability by the power of the Holy Spir

Cornerstone Church February 24, 2013 “Expectant Living – The King is Coming” Titus 2:11-14 “There is a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Truth About Ruth - Part 1:journey To Destiny! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Feb 26, 2013

Ruth,the ancestor of Messiah demonstrates the God's grace, guidance, and goodness in taking bad situations and turning them into triumph radiating His Glory.

The story of Ruth is well known by most Christians. It's a tale of crisis, suffering and sorrow. It's a tale of love, devotion and submission. It's a tale of loyalty, service and favor It's a tale of intrigue, plotting and scheming. It's a tale of hope, promise and redemption! it’s the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Behind The Scenes Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 24, 2012

Ancient spiritual disciplines, when incorporated in to our lives, prepare us for the coming of Jesus and enable us to prepare the world for the coming of Jesus.

Luke 4:16-30 "Behind the Scenes" INTRODUCTION There are times when pithy statements stick in my mind, and I keep reflecting on them. One such statement is "If you don't know where you're going, you'll always get there." I see the reality of this statement every day. Most of us, I believe, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 21, 2013

Like Judas, let us forsake a casual relationship with Jesus and be more like Mary who developed a close, personal, and intimate relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior.

I ran across a book from 1904, entitled, “Maxwell’s Elementary grammar” that contained the following poem: "Oho!" said the pot to the kettle; "You are dirty and ugly and black! Sure no one would think you were metal, except when you're given a crack." "Not so! Not so!" kettle ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Night And Day Prayer

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 12, 2013

To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you pray night and day? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that urgency of our prayers and it requires us that we pray night and day. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 3:10 (Amplified Bible) [And we] continue to pray especially and with most intense ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Life Giving, Life Changing Word

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

I preached this sermon to promote our read the Bible through campaign. If we can influence our congregation to become students of the Word of God it WILL change their life and their home.

God’s “Life Changing” “Life Giving” Word! Heb 3:6-4:16(NKJ), “but Christ as a Son over His own house, whose house we are if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm to the end. 7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: "Today, if you will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Jesus?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 2 - Jesus' parents search for their Son. Where is Jesus? Jesus is in his Father's house. Jesus is in his people's hearts.

WHERE IS JESUS? (Outline) January 16, 2011 - Epiphany 2 - LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: Can there be anything scarier than a lost child? Even for a few minutes? Such a situation fills any parent with shock and anguish. Joseph and Mary certainly asked over and over: “Where is Jesus?” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Moses On The Mountain With The Lord - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 4, 2011

1. God cares about our devotion to Him. 2. God cares about defending our relationships. 3. God cares about a greater degree of His goodness.

Moses on the Mountain with the Lord - Part 4 Exodus 20:18-22:24 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 23, 2010 BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION *The LORD Jehovah, God of the Old Testament was God the Son, the pre-incarnate Jesus Christ. Tonight we continue looking at the Old Testament ...read more

Denomination: Baptist