Sermons on Divine Covering:

Superman: The One And Only Son Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 30, 2007

Everything that Superman aspires to be in imaginary tales, Jesus is in reality—and so much more. The story of Superman is really a parable for the life of Jesus. This is part of a youth series called: Jesus Is My Superhero!

The Last Son of Krypton Scott Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare You know the story. Everyone who hears it can never forget. Once, long ago, a rocket ship dove out of the sky and landed on the humble property of Jonathan and Martha Kent. What happened next would change their lives, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Mark 9:2-13 Series

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Sep 6, 2007

The transfiguration points us to Jesus the Son of God, to the cross and is an encouragement to persevere in prayer.

There are moments, often extremely rare, when the scales fall away and we see reality as it is. It is a bit like looking through a microscope or telescope. What we thought was a blob suddenly appears transformed into something wonderful. Well, in a sort of way, that is what happens here. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Anglican

Which Side Are You On?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

When you face Jesus you must decide whether or not you will receive as Lord and make Him your Master.

Do you ever find it interesting, concerning some people who claim faith in the same Lord that you do? If you were to ask them, "If you die today, are you going to heaven?" they would say, "Yes." Yet, there’s so much difference in the level of commitment, such a vast difference in the way they live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Brian William on Sep 12, 2007

Second in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about Jesus Christ?"

Last week, we started a new series of messages called "Back to the Basics." During the months of July and August, we’ll be going back to the basics of the Christian faith, exploring what it is we believe about foundational topics such as God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, the Church, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Righteous Redeemer Receiving Recognition Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Sep 16, 2007

Jesus came to the Earth in near obsurity; He lived in almost the same manner; he died a criminals death; and, yet, He was/is better than all and someday He will receive the acolades of this world.

HEBREWS 7:22-28 RIGHTEOUS REDEEMER RECEIVING RECOGNITION I. HIS RITUAL: A. Revelator. B. Realm. C. Reach. II. HIS RESULTS: A. Redemption. B. Reconciliation. C. Resilience. III. HIS RENUMERATION: A. Recognition. B. Reverence. C. Rest. The writer to the Hebrews concludes this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-28

Denomination: Methodist

In The Beginning Was The Word Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 19, 2007

The story of Jesus does not begin with His earthly life, but with His eternal life. To really understand and appreciate Jesus we must know the whole story.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by showing you four pictures from four movies. I want to see if you can identify the movie. 1. Picture #1 – Gone With the Wind – Rhet Butler and Scarlot O’Hara 2. Picture #2 – Return of the Jedi – C3PO and R2D2 3. Picture #3 – The Grinch Who Stole Christmas – ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sealed With A Kiss Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Oct 4, 2007

Song of Solomon presents us with a soul-ravishing view of Christ. In this sermon we focus on a colour, a contact and a comparison.

INTRODUCTION Song of Solomon is a very wonderful book. C H Spurgeon called it the holy of holies of the Bible. It is so sacred to the Jews that a person must be 30 years old before they are permitted to read it. The book is read every year at Passover. Like Esther, there is no mention of God. There ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-7

Convinced

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Are we convinced of who we claim Jesus to be?

Convinced After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, Jesus’ brothers said to him, "You ought to leave here and go to Judea, so that your disciples may see the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen To Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

The first few chapters of Hebrews give us insight into their struggles, and draw us back to Jesus.

News story this week: A little city in Mexico was fed up with all of the late night revelry and noise from thousands of people late into the night during the summer. So their answer was to create a law to put a decibel limit on urban noise levels. Unfortunately this disrupted a noise that has been ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Isyour Name

Contributed by Virgil Gibson on Oct 17, 2007

A name identifies who you are.

What Is Your Name? Acts 4:10-12 (KJV) “10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at nought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12

Denomination: Apostolic

One Greater Than Jonah Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 30, 2007

Jesus is greater than Jonah in His Person, His ministry, and His promise.

One greater than Jonah Matt. 12:41 INTRO.: If we see the shadow of a man coming around the corner, we know the man will follow not far behind. We also know the man is greater and more substantial than the shadow. Jonah was an Old Testament shadow of Jesus. Jesus spoke these words to point up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Source Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 3, 2007

“North America is spiritually obese.” (Norm Cheng, Ontario Bible League) The irony is the alarming numbers of people in Canada who have no room for God.

Norm Cheng, this district’s Area Director for Ontario for the Bible League, spoke at the Christian Business Ministries dinner last week. He made a comment in his presentation that perked my ears up. He said, “North America is spiritually obese.” I agree with his comment. We have more forms of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Is The Word? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 5, 2007

You might have a lot of questions about who Jesus Christ really is. John helps us understand the voice from the heavens. Are you ready to listen?

In the book and movie by Carl Sagan Contact a loner scientist hears a voice from the heavens, and then tries to convince others that in this voice is a message of great importance. Now Carl Sagan, while he was alive, did not believe in God. In fact the movie goes to great lengths to portray anyone ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Ephesians 6:10-20 (The Armour Of God)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual...

I’m reading from the Amnesty International report on the war on Lebanon, August 2006: "The Israeli Air Force launched more than 7,000 air attacks on about 7,000 targets in Lebanon between 12 July and 14 August, while the Navy conducted an additional 2,500 bombardments. The attacks, though ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Ephesians 6:20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Mystery Of Christ (Ephesians 3)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

Paul preaches the Mystery of Christ. To many of us it seems to have remained a mystery! ...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican