Sermons on Diligent Mary:

Embracing The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 13, 2023

This meeting was designed to confirm the faith of all his disciples about the certainty of his resurrection and commission them to continue His great work. Let's embrace our part in the work.

Sermon: Embracing the Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 “Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 15:6, Habakkuk 2:20, 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Have In Your Hand? Series

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Apr 20, 2023

How many of us lie awake at night worrying about some problem or other. Sometimes, we forget what we have or how God has helped us in the past. Many times the answer is right in our own hands. It is all about hearing God, believing and taking action.

There have been evenings that I have not been able to sleep or have woken up and just lay in bed thinking and worrying about all kinds of things. I do not know about you but when it is dark and you are lying in your bed not sleeping and thinking about your issues it seems like they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

God’s Property-There Has Been An Ownership Transfer Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 25, 2023

Paul informed the believers of what their attitude should be and challenged them to view their existence from God’s perspective. They are living under new management.

Sermon – God’s Property-There has Been an Ownership Transfer Scripture-I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Last Three 'fruit Of The Spirit': Faithfulness, Gentleness And Self-Control

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 5, 2023

How can we be more like God? By demonstrating God's character. We look at three more wonderful qualities of God that the Holy Spirit wants to produce in us.

INTRODUCTION Today, we’re having the last in our series on the Fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5. We’re going to look at the last three fruit in Paul’s list: faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I thought I’d do something a bit different to usual today. I’m going to look at three true ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Discipline Of Celebration

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 9, 2023

Celebration should be a normal part of the Christian life. This sermon borrows heavily from Richard Foster's book "Celebration of Discipline."

The Discipline of Celebration “The Christian should be an alleluia from head to foot!” (Augustine of Hippo) Celebration: the action of marking one's pleasure at an important event or occasion by engaging in enjoyable, typically social, activity. Celebration is at the heart of God’s way of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jude? Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

This sessions will help you to know the commentary for the verse one of Jude. Mainly about the author Jude, Book of Jude and finally the readers of Jude. It's known as Acts of the Apostates.

Session 1 Jude 1:1 Introduction to the Book of Jude Introduction: Who wrote Jude? To whom did he write? For what reason did he write? These questions must be answered if we are to have any hope of understanding the meaning of the text within these 25 verses. It is therefore sadly ironic that few ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

At first the disciples doubted. But when faced with the evidence, they weighed it, tested it, and then acted upon it. Their verdict has stood the test of time. And the grounds on which they stood are the same grounds upon which we can stand.

Why do you suppose is it that, faced with the same data, some people interpret it one way and some people interpret it another? You have only to look at the George Floyd riots – and the other ones later that year - to know that. Not even exhaustive investigations convince people whose minds are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Predestined, Justified, And Sanctified Elect Of God” Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023

Apostle Peter starts out his letter to the 5 Churches that are dispersed with an important aspect of God’s sovereignty regarding His elect saints. Those who are members of God’s Kingdom, not of the will of mankind, but the will and choice of God whom drew those whom He chooses.

Title: “Predestined, Justified, and Sanctified Elect of God” Subtitle: “All Because of Christ’s Love for His Sheep” Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1 Peter 1:1–2 (ESV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From The Life Of Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 29, 2023

“Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.

“Traitor! Murderer! Thief! All these describe Judas Iscariot, one of the 12 Disciples of Jesus Christ.Yet, Judas Iscariot was the Treasurer and kept money for the group. How did a trusted friend and member become so greedy that he betrayed Jesus Christ with a kiss? What motivated him to conspire ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5, John 11:45-53

Denomination: Baptist

Was Thomas A Doubter?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020

A look at the stories surrounding the man we call doubting Thomas.

Thomas John 20:24-29 April 26, 2020 If I was to give you a quiz about nicknames . . . can you get these right? The Intimidator - Dale Earnhart The Bus - Jerome Bettis Ryno - Ryne Sandberg Mr. Cub - Ernie Banks The refrigerator - William Perry Sweetness - Walter Payton The Golden Jet - Bobby ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 11:14-16, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Treasures (Mother) People

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 8, 2020

We are blessed if we discuss the treasure hidden in our families and in people. Mothers must learn the value of investing in the children. Invest in people.

HIDDEN TREASURES… (People) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 13:45Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: 46 Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it. The question is not how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hosea 8:7, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is The Holy Spirit? Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 11, 2020

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today?

What is the Holy Spirit’s work? What does He do in the world today? What is the Work of the Holy Spirit? The holy men of God spoke and wrote as they were carried along or moved by the Holy Spirit. This is not dictation in every case, but inspiration. This should be a lesson for us. If a preacher ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am…. The God Who Quenches Thirst”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 15, 2020

“What is John trying to tell us about Jesus? What does John tell about the Holy Spirit #1 he is the "Intelligent Designer of the Universe" #2 He is te replacement for forgiveness of sins. Jesus Quenches Thirst for significance.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter VI 2020 Text: John 7:37-39 Redeemer “I Am…. The God Who Quenches Thirst” Each Sunday morning since Easter my messages have been shaped by the words of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John. The question I asked ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, John 14:16

Denomination: Lutheran

" I Am.... Eternity To Eternity"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2020

The Deity of Jesus. Quote from Teddy Kollek: "Sir Hav eyou been here before?" Is Jesus Deity from eternity or did His life beginin a manger? Quotes from Max Lucado "The Choice'"

In Jesus Holy Name Easter VII 2020 Text: John 17:5 Redeemer “I Am … Eternity to Eternity” Two Thousand years ago Jesus asked his disciples: “Who do people say that I am? It was a good question. Answers are still coming in. Some see Jesus as a great ethical ...read more

Scripture: John 17:5, Colossians 1:15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christ In A Manger

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We have heard the story so often that it seems obvious that Christ was born in a manger. But that would have been shocking to the world of that day.

I always enjoy the chance to meet people from different cultures and learn how 2 people from 2 different cultures can look at the same event and see it differently. Years ago, we lived in New Delhi India. Kathy and I had to take a bus to a shop in the old city, so I brought my Bible along to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11-12