Sermons on Discerner:

Throw Your Cloak Aside

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018

IT'S TIME TO TRADE IN THE CLOAK OF BLINDNESS FOR THE BEAUTIFUL ROBE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS. YOU CAN FIND IT AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS.

THROW YOUR CLOAK ASIDE MARK 10: 46-52 SOMETIMES THE MOST INSIGNIFICANT OF DETAILS, CAN BE PROFOUNDLY IMPORTANT TO THE CONTEXT OF THE STORY. WE MAY QUESTION WHY THE WRITER INCLUDED THEM, ONLY TO FIND OUT LATER THAT THESE DETAILS ARE OF VITAL IMPORTANCE. SUCH IS THE CASE FOR BARTIMAEUS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

Authenticity in Prayer and Worship

June 05, 2021 We could literally spend months going through the book of Psalms because there are many worthy topics to be explored within its pages: • Wisdom Psalms (1, 37, 119) • Royal Psalms (2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 47) • Lament Psalms (3-7, 12-13, 22, 25, 35) • Imprecatory Psalms (7, 35, 40, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Salvation Has Come

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Dec 13, 2022

How do we know if a person is really saved?

Salvation has Come Luke 19:1-10 Our story takes place in the city of Jericho. It is the oldest, continuously inhabited city in the world. For thousands of years humans have walk through its streets. It is the city of Palms along the fertile plain of the Jordan River. This city was so beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Brothers Go Together Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 15, 2022

We, as the church, are truly better together.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” - Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. SAME-SIDE SQUABBLE Sometimes people within the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Can Be Sweeter? A Study Of All The Scripture References To Honey – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 26, 2022

Honey occurs often in the scriptures and the word is associated with sweetness. There is a wonderful study of its applications in the bible and I hope to do that. This is a study in two parts looking at 24 references. Here is PART 2.

WHAT CAN BE SWEETER? A STUDY OF ALL THE SCRIPTURE REFERENCES TO HONEY – PART 2 HONEY IS GOD’S PROVISION - THE APPLICATION OF HONEY IN THE SCRIPTURES This study continues the thoughts we saw in Part 1. I hope you found some value in it. God’s word is meaningful in every way. Honey is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:13, Proverbs 25:16, Proverbs 25:27, Proverbs 27:2, Proverbs 27:7, Song of Songs 4:11, Isaiah 7:15, Ezekiel 3:3, Matthew 4:4, Ezekiel 16:19, Matthew 3:4, Revelation 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

Jesus goes into the next part of the Sermon on the Mount where he goes through some qualities and characteristics of how a disciple takes those beatitudes and lives them out in this series for the next 8 weeks: Living Righteously

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FOOD MYTHS: MSG We are talking about saltiness this morning, so I thought I would begin with a story about a food myth and that is Chinese food makes people feel bad because it is loaded with MSG. And I bet I can guess where everyone will be going for lunch today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 49:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradigms Of The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 28, 2024

The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.

 THE PARADIGMS OF THE CROSS 1) The cross is viewed from many paradigms and different viewpoints by people.   The preaching of the cross is foolishness to them that perish .But it is the power of God unto Salvation to those who are saved.     I Corinthians 1 : 18   18 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Do You Know Me?”

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

Our personal relationship with God is vital for this life and the eternal, we can’t simply rely on what we are told, we must know him ourselves. Jesus walked this earth but no one truly knew Him, we have that opportunity today and now to walk with Him and know Him.

Do You Know Me? John 14 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10Don’t you believe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power And Manifestation Of The Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin?

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD Topic:THE POWER AND MANIFESTATION OF THE GRACE OF GOD In this teaching, we will seek to answer a very important question: how does the power of the Grace of God manifest itself in the salvation of a lost soul who is under the reign and dominion of sin? In our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20-21

10 Reasons To Be A Faithful Committed Church Member

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2024

How does Jesus picture His Church? A Church trying to “hold on?" Intimidated?Struggling with worldliness? Struggling to stay alive? NO! Rather, a Victorious Conquering Church!

10 REASONS TO BE A FAITHFUL COMMITTED CHURCH MEMBER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A little boy asked a salesman how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate down to the price he wanted. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Enemy And Our Warfare

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2024

As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the Devil and the powers of darkness. We can only be victorious through the strength of God and the armour He provided.

Our Enemy and Our Warfare Study Text: Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Introduction: - The Bible made it clear that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare which can only be won with the strength of the Lord and the spiritual weapons He provided for us. - Two notable things about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Function Of The Prophetic Intercesor Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The function of the prophetic intercessor, or watchman, is best defined as taking place in the course of four stages: Revelation, Intercession, Proclamation, and Restoration.

Let us take up the topic of the ministry of the watchman with a text from Ezekiel 33:7: So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17

Unpacking

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jan 30, 2022

Sermon about the importance of leaving yesterday behind and moving forward in Christ.

Unpacking Introduction Here we are at the end of the first month of 2022. You have prayed and sought God. 2021 had a full suitcase. It was packed full. Bursting at the seams. The past three years have been so full, its hard to tell how they could have held more. The Jan. 6 attack on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ever Increasing Fruit Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 30, 2022

Here, Jesus answers some important questions: “What is true Christianity?” “What are the marks of a true disciple?” “How are we to understand and explain our actual relationship to God through Jesus Christ?” These are foundational questions and fundamental questions for our life as true believers.

Life on the Vine: Increasing Fruitfulness January 30, 2022 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship John 15:1-11 Introduction Over the last several years, I’ve been amazed at how our world has changed. Christianity is under assault and that is true, even in our home of America. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Luke 14:26, 1 John 4:13-16, Colossians 3:16, Luke 11:1-4, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 John 3:22, 2 Peter 1:5-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Love Not The World

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Feb 13, 2022

You CAN NOT LOVE THE WORLD AND LOVE GOD AT THE SAME TIME

Our relationship with God is the most important and critical relationship we can have in this life. It has no expiry date. Yet, you cannot take it for granted as if you will live for a million years. Like our other relationships, our relationship with God is a matter of personal choice. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare