Sermons on Discerner:

Puffed Up Or Built Up Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2023

In First Corinthians chapter 8 Paul addresses the liberty we have in Christ, but that liberty is never license to sin, or to do harm to our fellow believers.

Puffed Up or Built Up Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now it’s been a little while since we’ve been in 1st Corinthians, and that’s because I wanted us to see what Habakkuk had to say about faith, and I felt that was important considering our worlds current situation… but this morning we’re going to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 61:6, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: *other

Facing Opposition And Overcoming

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 16, 2023

Joseph faced opposition but, as a result, saved his family. David faced opposition from his brother but went ahead and killed Goliath. Nehemiah faced opposition, never lost confidence, and completed the building in record time. We no less will succeed, our confidence in our Lord.

In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph the second youngest of twelve brothers born to Jacob, He was only seventeen years old. His father loved him more than his other sons. One day he made a coat of many colours for Joseph. His brothers hated him and did not speak very kindly to him. Joseph then has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Nehemiah 4:1-3, Nehemiah 6:1-3, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is The Purpose Of The Revelation? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 1, 2023

Revelation is not only to be read, but it is to be applied to our thinking and how we live. It is an urgent prodding to the church to tell others about what Jesus has done, and will do, and how we can know His salvation through grace.

Alpha and Omega, Part 24, Revelation Part 1 What is the purpose of the Revelation? Revelation 1:1-3 Introduction - Last week we examined Jesus through the eyes of David - Challenge was to see David laying out for us the coming Christ -- It challenges us to be intentional, be focused, to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3, John 1:1, Isaiah 6:1-4, Mark 13:32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Way.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 14, 2022

I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her something interesting about God, or maybe the Church, and Ruby would always respond, “It do, it do, it really do.”

The Faith Way. James 2:14-19NKJV The book of James is one of the earliest books of the NT. James points out that true faith believes while serving others. (Real faith do). I Pastored an African-American lady in Cartersville, she was a sweet saint, her name, Ruby B. I would tell her ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19, Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022

The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Seventh Plague Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2022

The sixth plague had no effect at all upon the hard heart of the Pharaoh, who cared nothing for the physical sufferings of his subjects and was not afflicted by the malady. Moses was therefore ordered to appear before him again and warn him of imminent and yet more terrible catastrophes.

The Message Of Moses About The Hail, THE SEVENTH PLAGUE Exodus 9:13-21 13Then the LORD said to Moses, "Get up early in the morning, confront Pharaoh and say to him, 'This is what the LORD, the God of the Hebrews, says: Let my people go, so that they may worship me, 14or this time I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

She Keeps Her First Sabbath In Eighteen Years

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 11, 2022

The command to keep Sabbath is one of the Ten Commandments. so how is it properly kept?

She Keeps her first Sabbath in Eighteen Years Luke 13:10-17 Notice that the LORD not only states keeping the Sabbath, but He also provides the rationale for keeping it. The LORD Himself rested from His work on the Seventh Day after creating the heavens and the earth. We don’t know exactly how He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blindness To Blessings

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 30, 2022

It is very critical if not disastrous to fall into lusting because it places one in denial and refusal to see reality. When God created man and breathed the breath of life into the nostril. Man became a human being or a living soul and not a human doing

BLINDNESS TO BLESSINGS written by Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel December 30, 2022 Reading: Numbers 11:6 “But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.” INTRODUCTION It is very critical if not disastrous to fall into lusting because it places one ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer’s Role In The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 5, 2023

The Believer’s Role In the Kingdom of God is to embrace their position in the family of God. They are no longer aliens and stranger, they are a part of God’s own family. The enmity between God and man has been removed, they are accepted in the Beloved, Jesus Christ. They also have the peace of God.

Sermon- The Believer’s Role In the Kingdom Scripture: Luke 12:28-34 “28 And if God cares so wonderfully for flowers that are here today and thrown into the fire tomorrow, he will certainly care for you. Why do you have so little faith? 29 “And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:28-34, Matthew 6:33, Romans 14:17, Romans 8:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Esther Collins on Feb 8, 2023

Why do we find it so easy to trust in men, but find it so hard to trust in God? Read on to know what happens when we decide to trust in God.

Our world functions on trust, and without this aspect of trust we as a society will most probably come to a stand-still. Think about it… we trust the transport system, the medical community, the food industry, the educational institutions, and so many more all of which are run and are maintained by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 4:21-22, Romans 10:11

Seizing The Day ( 2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2022

So how do we honestly number our days (Psalm 90:12)? Consider Ephesians 5:15-16: "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil" (RSV).

Ephesians 5: 15. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16. making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas: The Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 13, 2022

The prophets, the priests and even the kings longed for the day of the coming messiah would come. However, in the fullness of time God brought forth his son.

Timing is everything. If you are planning to fly to Mars, you want to be keenly aware of the timing. It would take you about nine months to reach Mars, but you will need to have the right timing. All the planets move around, which means that there is only one open window when you can launch your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 16, 2022

The goal is to lead a person to acknowledge Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Later will come baptism and R.C.I.A.

Off the coast of Maine lies an island so small that the surrounding ocean can be seen from any point on the island. A visitor to the Sunday school class asked the children, "How many of you," he asked, "have ever seen the Atlantic Ocean?" To his surprise, not a single hand went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Catholic