Sermons on Distinguished:

The Trinity

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 22, 2007

Artists can reinvigorate our understanding of the trinity using the examples of Rublev’s icon and David Hetland’s stained glass.

A Sermon for Trinity Sunday 2007 One of the things I was most looking forward to in moving to Surrey Hills was that coming to a Church named Holy Trinity. Trinity Sunday would then be our patronal festival. This means we always celebrate our patronal festival on a Sunday and don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

What Are You Doing?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 25, 2007

As children of God we are to work for Gods Kingdom.

What are you doing? Matthew 25:14 - 30 (NIV) Sunday morning we talked about counting the cost. What are you willing to pay to not only enter but also to expend the kingdom? Then Sunday Evening I talked about if someone wanted to make an impact on the world that we must view ourselves as servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Nazarene

Humble Yourselves Before God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 29, 2007

A sermon for the 14th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, 2007

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] September 2, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have given us the gift of your love, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mighty God? Well, Duh!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

God reveals Himself in a mighty way through His creation. He gives us a proper perspective of ourselves and a proper perspective of the universe.

Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus are lying on the ground, looking up into the sky. Lucy says, "If you use your imagination, you can see lots of things in the cloud formations. What do you think you see, Linus?" Linus responds, "Well, those clouds up there look like the map of the British Honduras ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"The Priority Of Evangelism” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2012

Giving priority to the work of evangelism results in untold blessings.

Over the years I’ve had the privilege to be involved in pastoring, one of the most amazing things I have had the privilege to witness is to see the difference that a newborn baby can make in the lives of people. I have seen, for example, parents who did not think their son’s wife was worthy of him, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Emotions And Sensory Spirituality

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 24, 2017

God never intended emotions or feelings to guide or reveal what is right or wrong. They are constantly changing, and they need to be controlled because they can take control of a person and lead them into serious error and deception.

Human emotions are deeply intertwined with the five basic senses of sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing, which human beings use to investigate and perceive the world around them. They are essential for processing, learning, perception, reasoning, problem-solving and adapting to the events of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-17, 1 Timothy 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First Bowl: Sores On Those Who Worshiped The Beast And His Image Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2017

These bowls are only poured out on the enemies of God and of Christ, and of His church and people; for no wrath can be poured out upon the saints, not a single drop can fall upon them, because that would not be consistent with God's everlasting love.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 1/31/17 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation Title: First bowl: Sores on those who worshiped the *beast and his image (16:1-2) Revelation 16:1-2 (KJV) 1 Then I heard a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Dream And The Dreamer

Contributed by Marcus Porter Sr. on Jan 19, 2014

Martin Luthor King Holiday sermen/Restoration and Forgivenss

One the eve of the Holiday that we have distinguished for Dr. King, we cannot help but see the parallels with him being a dreamer along with Joseph. The first question that I will ask is what is more significant the dream or the dreamer? My reply is both are significant and dependent upon one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God's One Veil, Our Many Veils

Contributed by Lawrence Bradford on Sep 22, 2012

TEAR DOWN YOUR VEIL!

“GOD'S ONE VEIL, OUR MANY VEILS” SERMON TEXT: MATTHEW 7: 1-5: 1. Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. 2. For you will be treated as you treat others.The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. 3. “And why worry about a speck in your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 6 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 30, 2012

The diversity of the gifts of the Spirit is proof that God desires unity, not uniformity. How does that look in a marriage, a family, or a congregation? What about cessationism? Are the gifts still operating in the church today?

Dakota Community Church September 30, 2012 Grace at Work - 6 Ephesians 4:1-13 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Mary Magdalene - From Sinner To Saint

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 20, 2012

When Mary Magdalene encountered Christ, it transformed her from a sinner to a saint. Are we willing to allow God to do the same with us?

TAS and WSSM 22-07-2011 Sermon Today is the Feast of St Mary Magdalene. She has a special place in the history of the church as Mary Magdalene is honored as one of the first witnesses of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Be Present At Our Table Lord

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 24, 2010

A sermon for the 14th Sunday After Pentecost, Proper 17, series C

14th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] August 19, 2010 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have invited us to come to your table, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting Upon The Lord, Sowing Into Your "Suddenly"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2011

In this message I don't want to speak about the benefits of waiting on the Lord, but what exactly does it mean to wait on the Lord. If we do the waiting right, we will get the rewards right. We will be sowing into a “Suddenly,” moment.

Waiting Upon the Lord Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. The benefits of waiting upon the Lord: Inward strength - they shall renew their strength ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tolerance Of Sin And The Absence Of Authentic Worship.

Contributed by Ray Swift on Mar 17, 2018

What Leviticus teaches us about entering the Old Testament Tabernacle in an unworthy manner is to teach us about entering the New Testament house of worship in an unworthy manner.

FB, Lafayette February 11, 2018 Sunday Morning The Tolerance of Sin and the Absence of Worship Leviticus 16:1-2 Intro.: This year many of you are using the “Read Through the Bible” reading guide provided by the church. Many of you as well are taken advantage of the videos on the church website to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The Faith Sermon V: Embrace The Distinctiveness Of Christ As King Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times of upheaval, as the Christian Faith is attacked by unbelievers and scoffers, we Christians must separate ourselves from those that deny and defy the Lord God but we wholeheartedly embrace Christ as King and Lord.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE . . . CHRISTIANS EMBRACE THE DISTINCTIVENESS OF CHRIST AS KING Statistically, what’s true of Christianity worldwide is not true of Christianity in the USA. It is without a doubt true that our nation is like the rest of the world in that all have sinned ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-11, John 14:5-7