Sermons on Divine Affection:

An Unwanted Gift

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Dec 13, 2006

A sermon on the sign promised in Isaiah 7:14, its fulfillment in Christ, and some important truths drawn from it.

An Unwanted Gift Isa. 7:14 INTRO.: Story of “The Virgin Edna.” Background of text: Isa 7:1-14. Ahaz, a singularly wicked king, did not want to see a sign from God. But, God would give a sign and would bring grave trouble in the form of the Assyrians. God will deliver from the present danger, but, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witness To The Light Jesus Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus

The Light of the World Witness to the Light Jesus John 1:6-8 December 8, 2013 Christmas is three just weeks away and I want to draw our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the word becoming flesh and dwelling among us, the greatest rescue mission the world has ever known. So we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Grace When He Disrupts Your Life

Contributed by Sean Lester on Dec 24, 2013

When God's plan intersects with yours, life can be seriously disrupted. In this story, Joseph the husband of Mary reminds us that our lives are arranged by God and that often isn't easy. But, God's grace is also evident.

God’s Grace when Disrupting Life Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Concise outline: When God's plan intersects with you plans, the disruption to your life can be dramatic and traumatic, as was the case with Joseph. But, we also see God's grace at work in the midst of the shattering the happiness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some Keys To Effective Evangelism

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 18, 2010

You might be suuprised to discover that you may not be able to evangelize in every place all the time, our efforts must be Spirit led.

What is clear throughout is the fact that evangelism is the result of partnering with the Holy Spirit Three times Luke mentions that God is leading them Verse “the Holy Spirit” Verse 7 “the Spirit of Jesus” Verse 10 “called of God” There are at least four scenes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Christian Church

They Know Not What They Do Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 16, 2013

The horror of living a life of willful ignorance leads to enslavement to passions and sin.

Monday of 5th Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes “Vos autem nescitis.” “But you do not know.” These words of Jesus in today’s Gospel reverberate through the Gospel of St. John. Over and over again Jesus tells the Jews–and, by extension, us–that we do not ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Inside Out

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 28, 2012

As we begin our Lenten journey, we focus on God

Genesis 9:8-17 INTRODUCTION Something had gone horribly wrong. In the first chapter of Genesis, we see God’s creative activity. Starting with chaos God creates order. God speaks and things appear. After six days God looks over his creative handiwork and declares everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

My Soul Thirsts For God - All Saints Day Memorial Service

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 5, 2012

A short talk given at our annual Memorial Service where we invite family members to come and give thanks for the life of a loved one who has died recently.

Throughout my life I have been encouraged by the faith and by the actions of some very unlikely people. During the summer I spent some time talking to people with a variety of disabilities and impairments and I have to say I found myself both inspired and uplifted. Watching the Paralympics was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Not Abandoning Our First Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 17, 2012

Christ loves us too much to let us coast.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2012 Vatican II–Lumen Gentium Not Abandoning Our First Love One of the greatest temptations of life is to coast. We come to a point of satisfaction in some area of our living, and just want that to last forever. So we stop taking risks, we stop putting extra ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Fruit Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 23, 2009

How is the fruit of the Spirit developed in our lives?

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] How many of you bought some fruit this week? (Now we know who the unhealthy people are.) Why do we eat fruit? · Tastes good (but as good as junk food?) · Healthy (“An apple a day keeps the doctor away.”) The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2 -- Finding Our Way To The Watchtower Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

Last week we were introduced to the prophet Habakkuk and his first of two questions for God regarding the state of Judah. From this we developed some simple truth. First, God is in control. Second, Just because God has not answered, does not mean He ha

FINDING OUR WAY TO THE WATCHTOWER HABAKKUK 1:12-2:1 Habakkuk 1:12-2:1 O Lord, are you not from everlasting? My God, my Holy One, we will not die. O Lord, you have appointed them to execute judgment; O Rock, you have ordained them to punish. 13 Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Promises -- Part 2 Of Series Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 2 BROKEN PROMISES Hosea 2:2-23 PROPOSITION: THE REASON BEHIND UNFAITHFULNESS IS BROKEN PROMISES IN OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. INTRODUCTION: AS WE CONTINUE OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF HOSEA, WE ARE CONFRONTED WITH THE FOUNDATIONAL REASON ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

5 Avenues Of The Soul

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

The soul is in imminent peril of being lost. • The powers of hell are laboring to destroy the soul. From these five avenues the enemy tries to sabotage our soul's salvation 1. UNDERSTANDING-- The eye of the mind, the inlet of knowledge. 2. WILL--

5 AVENUES OF THE SOUL Sunday, February 06, 2011 Matt 10:28-31 28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaping Like A Yearling Deer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 19, 2020

Our Lord is eager to instruct us and enable us to be like Him, to show ourselves in the image and likeness of God.

Dec 21 Pre-Christmas novena A little over a half-century ago this month that I fell in love with a woman for the first and last time, and so I have a particular affection for the readings we just heard from Sacred Scripture. You hear about a woman in love here, anticipating the arrival of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Song of Songs 2:8-14

Denomination: Catholic

Stay True Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

Jesus as a person is loving, caring, compassionate, forgiving and encourages, appreciates and awarding expects us to stay True.

Text: John 15:7-9 Theme: Stay True Greetings: Our theme verses for today is John 15:7,9 People, followers, believers quit because of: - stressed-out people without clear priorities. - Wasting knowledge and skills by keeping in wrong roles - Lack of motivation and experience of negative ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-9

Denomination: Methodist