Sermons on Distinct:

Be Enlightened And Then Teach The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2015

We must understand the biblical text before speaking on it, and must do so with the mind of the Church.

Thursday of 19th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About sixty years ago, it became popular in certain circles of Catholic scholars to call into doubt the stories of miracles in the Bible. This story in Joshua that relates how Joshua called on God to allow the Israelites to cross the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Catholic

The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 12, 2015

The Series of Colossians, entitled "The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ" God gives His Church a New Identity. God gives His Church new resources.

The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ, part 1 The People of God Colossians 1:1-2 David Taylor January 25, 2015 We start a new series today in the book of Colossians, I have entitled “The Supremacy and Sufficiency of Christ,” as Paul sees Christ Supreme and Sufficient for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013

Follow the instructions of Jesus by praying "The Lord's Prayer" with shameless audacity!

Instructions. We have all, at some point in time, wrestled with following the instructions. It may be for a home improvement project, piecing together a pressboard bookshelf, or reading down the side of a box learning how to prepare that particular side-dish for supper. Instructions are an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Gps

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 19, 2015

An update of JOY (Jesus first; Others second; Yourself last). This is a true GPS (God first; People second and Self last). Can be used as a true GPS to see where we are on our path to Heaven as Christians.

Read Romans 12:1-3 (Prayer) “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” “And be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Lifestyle Of Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 16, 2014

Annual Thanksgiving Message 2014

A Lifestyle of Thanks Psalm 100:4-5 November 23, 2014 Annual Thanksgiving Message What is thanksgiving really all about? Thanksgiving is the product of an inward experience that results in an upward focus and an outward expression. Our modern society has forgotten the depth and importance of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Identify God? Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 4, 2016

Without a knowledge of God you would have no concern at all about the great hereafter. So by learning who God is we discover that there is so much more beyond our reach more than we could ever hope to grasp.

Message: Did you know that when Jesus walked upon the earth He had an identify problem? Not that anyone had stolen His identity like people do today but Jesus knew that people very close to Him were unsure as to who He truly was. It came up for the Disciples in Matthew's Gospel and it is here ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Great Assurances Of The Triune God"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 1, 2015

The assurances we have from God the father, God the Son, and God The Holy Spirit.

The Great Assurances of the Triune God Romans 8:22-27 What we believe as A Triune God UMC – There is but one living and true God, everlasting, without body or parts, of infinite power, wisdom, and goodness; the maker and preserver of all things, both visible and invisible. And in unity of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Methodist

Wedding Ceremony

Contributed by Joe Parks on Apr 30, 2018

A full description of a Wedding Ceremony.

seating of guests seating of family bridesmaid's processional bride's processional (INTRODUCTION/GIVING OF THE BRIDE) Pastor: “We are here, in the presence of the Lord today, & in this company to join this man and this woman in holy matrimony. You see that I am including everyone this afternoon ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

You Are The Light Of The World

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2020

we are called to be a light into the life and teachings of Jesus

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is God's Team

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2019

United in Jesus Christ, all Christians are on the same team...God's team. We stand united in mission to the world through Jesus Christ regardless of what our denominational title may be or if we are Protestant, Orthodox or Catholic. We all proclaim and live out the commands of Jesus Christ.

WITHIN EVERY HUMAN HEART LIES THE YEARNING TO BE LOVED, AFFIRMED, UNDERSTOOD, AND USEFUL. I BELIEVE THERE IS NO OTHER PLACE IN WHICH TO HAVE THESE DESIRES FULFILLED THAN WITHIN THE BODY OF CHRIST, THE CHURCH. THERE IS NO SAFER PLACE ON EARTH IN WHICH TO USE ONE’S GIFTS, TALENTS AND ABILITIES THAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11, Galatians 6:10, Ephesians 4:4-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

Exhortation Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Oct 15, 2020

In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints.

We move into Jude 1:17-19. In this lesson Jude is going to shift from his denunciation of the false teachers to exhortation of the saints. 17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold. Jude comes back to the use of the words, “dear friends or beloved”. He has ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Colossians 3 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022

written 60 AD, Roman prison; notes from biblegateway.org and Marilyn Hickey Ministries

Put On the New Self (Duty-Christ’s preeminence demonstrated (A-F); purity and fellowship- home, work, Christian witness and service) 3 A. In Personal purity; Therefore, if you have been raised with Christ, keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Three Minor Judges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between periods of trouble. These three judges were the leaders of the people for a time that God had called them.

Text: Judges 12:9-15 Theme: Three Minor Judges Introduction: Jephthah died after the terrible six years of reign. Israel now enters a period of twenty-five years under three minor judges. This passage tells us of three judges namely Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon who kept the peace in Israel between ...read more

Scripture: Judges 12:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican