Sermons on discourse:

If You Love Me..........

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 26, 2008

Go show are love of the Father

John 14:15-21 I would like to comment on one verse from our lesson this morning and the verse can be found John 14:23 where Jesus says: If you love me you will keep my commandments (Jn 14:15) This is part of a discourse that Jesus had with his disciples – and in which he made the momentous ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 8, 2020

Jesus is the way, truth and life.

The Way John 14: 1 - 14 Intro: (Show picture of Barbar, the elephant). Could you use this picture to explain what a real elephant looks like to a person who had never seen one? What you would say? I This passage and what follows is known as the “Farewell Discourse.” It contains much of the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Will Not Be Done Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2017

Father, I ask this in the name of Jesus, and I also ask that if my request does not conform with Thy plan, please tell me “no.”

Thursday of first week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel The first Hitler was a fellow named Haman, a member of a tribe that had almost been wiped out by the Hebrews maybe a thousand years before Haman. Haman hatched a plot to kill all the Jews in Persia, and even got the king to order their ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Arrest Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 4, 2022

The willingness of Jesus to die for us.

THE ARREST OF JESUS. John 18:1-14. After the Passover meal, the institution of the Lord’s Supper, the Upper Room discourse, and Jesus’ great high priestly prayer, Jesus led His disciples over the brook Kidron to the garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1). Judas, possessed by Satan (cf. John 13:2; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul Before King Agrippa Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021

There is a proverbial saying that 'all prisoners are not criminals, and all freed are not righteous'. It is true in every generation and every nation. Paul desired that all his hearers must accept Gospel and worship Jesus Christ.

Acts 25:23-26:32 Paul Before Agrippa 25:23-27 Festus presented Case of Paul to Agrippa 26:01-23 Paul defends his case before Agrippa 26:24-32 Views of Festus and King Agrippa on Gospel Acts 25:23-27 Festus presented the Case of Paul to Agrippa. The introduction of the trial of Paul by King ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Next?

Contributed by Steve Jones on Jan 4, 2001

The past year has expired so what’s next?

What Next? Psalm 39 The setting could easily have David sitting on New Years eve looking back at a year filled with disappointments. He had done what most of us have done. He made some New Years resolutions.  Resolution #1 “I will watch my ways.”  Resolution #2 “I will keep my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

No Life In You

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 14, 2009

Jesus is calling those around him from observation to participation. He is issuing that same call to us. If YOU are just observers of Christianity and not participators, YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU.

John 6: 51 – 58 / No Life In You Intro: There has been a debate for years about when life begins. Some believe life begins at the moment of conception, while others are convinced it starts when the baby takes the first breath. But, I am convinced that life doesn’t really begin until the last ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sweet Spices, Sweet Jesus

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006

The spices mentioned to be used on the day of Atonement in the Holy of Holies present a facinating testimony to the salvation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. They are a foreshadowing of His work of mercy, grace and love.

ONYCHA A FIGURE WHO WOULD BE KING Onycha comes from a species of shellfish. Hebrew word (shekhayleth) comes from Hebrew root for lion (shakhal). The lion represents kingship. "Behold, the days are coming," says the LORD, "That I will raise to David a Branch of righteousness; A King shall reign and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:34-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Keep Awake

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011

Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soul Food

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 17, 2015

In order to live with Christ, we have to die to our worldly way of life and take up his life-a life of forgiveness, goodness, trust and service. If we are grounded in Christ’s unconditional love, we are free to lead like Jesus and love and serve others.

The passage we have just heard from John’s Gospel is part of the lengthy “bread of life” discourse in which Jesus shows that he is the only way we can satisfy the hunger we have in our souls. Hunger is a powerful motivator. When we are physically hungry, we get something to eat. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Anglican

By Whose Authority? Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2017

Confrontations

1. Confrontation over authority. Jesus questioned why the Jews did not follow John the Baptist. “If we say, ‘from heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ But if we say . . . ‘from men’ . . . they feared the people” (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Expedience Of Jesus' Departure.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 26, 2023

Jesus had to remind them not to be borne down by overmuch sorrow

THE EXPEDIENCE OF JESUS’ DEPARTURE. John 16:1-7. In the previous chapter, Jesus did not hold back from His eleven remaining disciples the reality that they must face. They would face persecutions. Jesus has forewarned them, and us, so that we might be forearmed against such things, and need not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Altar Call From Jesus Himself.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 17, 2022

The rounding off of Jesus' public ministry in Jerusalem. A final appeal.

AN ALTAR CALL FROM JESUS HIMSELF. John 12:44-50. “Jesus cried and said” (John 12:44a). This may be a response to those chief rulers who ‘believed on Him’ but ‘did not confess Him’ (cf. John 12:42). There are several things which Jesus emphasised as His public ministry in Jerusalem drew to a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Bread Of Life Always In Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

Our senses, as St. Thomas taught, deceive us. Only faith enables us to recognize the reality.

Twentieth Sunday in Course 2024 There are, we know intuitively, that there are two ways for a human being to go. The Scriptures refer to them as Wisdom and Foolishness. The writer of the book of Proverbs introduces our theme by picturing Wisdom as a person who builds a kind of Temple with seven ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Proverbs 9:1-6, Psalm 34:2-7, Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Catholic