Sermons on Divine Favour:

Spiritual Discipline Of Worship (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 17, 2021

A continuing look at Spiritual Disciplines to help us grow more Christlike. Part 2 of worship

Spiritual Disciplines - Worship (2) July 18, 2021 I have to admit that sometimes I actually listen to my wife! When it comes to Sunday mornings, as a pastor, sometimes it’s hard to worship. There’s lot of distractions. Lots to think about and consider. Is everything all set? How’s the sound? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Coronavirus, What To Do Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 25, 2021

The difference between a contract and a Biblical covenant is: A contract is a transaction where a covenant is based off a relationship with God being the one Who offers it.

Coronavirus, What to Do Pt. 2 Restoring Our Heart Toward God’s Covenant As we enter into this second message, if a child of God is afflicted with an illness or suffers the consequences of sinful choices made by the church or nation, does not mean that person is being punished, it is time for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory That Shines Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at the meaning of "glory" and how the glory of God is part of the Christmas story

Sometimes, you need a wingman. That’s the pilot term for your partner in the air - the guy who flies alongside you to help you, and you help him. Sometimes, you just need another person alongside you to help you through - a 2nd set of ears at the doctor’s office; a witness to the business deal; ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:19-23, Isaiah 6:1-5, Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's That Smell?

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 9, 2021

Peter understood the defilements that the world holds. The ways of the world are an “entanglement” to living the Christian walk. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS NOT THE SALVATION OF THE BELIEVER. THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE IS TRUE FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD!

WHAT’S THAT SMELL? 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. 21 For it would have been better for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22, John 3:16, Psalm 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

An Essay On The Fall Of Man In Today's America

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

All of information and man conspire to keep us from the truth about life. They've labored quite thoroughly to keep us from the spiritual, to keep us from the truth about God.

All of information and man conspire to keep us from the truth about life. They've labored quite thoroughly to keep us from the spiritual, to keep us from the truth about God. But we see it. Beyond all the noise, technology, false philosophies, and half-baked theories, we see the truth. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Section 1) - Discovering His Will For Your Life Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

“Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.”

DISCOVERING HIS WILL FOR YOUR LIFE (Section 1 –His Will) I. A PLANNED LIFE “Go to God Himself, and ask for the calling of God; for as certainly as He has a plan or calling for you, He will somehow guide you into it.” Horace Bushnell A. Every Life Is A Plan of God 1. Does God have an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Hebrews 11:8, Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What’s Wrong With Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 27, 2019

Christianity teaches things that many in the body of Christ do not support.

The title of the message tonight is “What’s wrong with Christianity.” And if you will notice in your notes, there is not a question mark. I’m not asking a question. I am making a statement. So, tonight, I’m going to tell you what’s wrong with Christianity. We’re going to begin with I Timothy 2:5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 4:7-12, Hebrews 11:6, James 1:13, James 1:17, Psalm 119:128, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Hebrews 12:14, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cling To The Lord Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 4, 2019

Cling to the Lord, because you can count on Him. Don't cling to the world, because it will con you.

Several years ago, Our Daily Bread told the story of an elderly man, who lay in a hospital with his wife of 55 years sitting at his bedside. “Is that you, Ethel, at my side again?” he whispered. “Yes, dear,” she answered. He softly said to her, “Remember years ago when I was in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16, Mark 8:34-36, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The River Of Life In The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2019

An insightful look at the wonders of the blood running through our veins which will help to bring greater insight - and understanding - of why Jesus had to shed His blood to forgive sin.

When my wife’s kidneys failed, she had to go on dialysis in order to live. Dialysis cleanses the blood of impurities. If the blood isn’t cleansed daily, a person would quickly die. There have been times when my wife had to get a blood transfusion because her blood platelets or hemoglobin were too ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-8, Leviticus 17:11, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 2:7, Psalm 51:5, Exodus 34:7, Romans 3:22-23, Hebrews 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thou Art The Man

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Apr 10, 2019

Be careful about judging others. The tables may turn someday.

THOU ART THE MAN (Outline is based on "The Sin of Faultfinding" By: Guy F. Hester from Pulpit and Bible Study Helps) November 1991 Editor-in-Chief: Spiros Zodhiates) Scripture: Matt: 26:20-25 "Is it I?" II Sam 12:1-14 "Thou art the man" Matt. 7:1-5 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, Matthew 26:20-25, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"I Will Never Leave You Nor Forsake You!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 10, 2019

We can be assured of God's provision and of His love because He promised with a five-fold negative that He would never leave us nor forsake us. Four different people in Scripture received this promise from God, so we can see God's faithfulness to them.

“I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU!” Heb. 13:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Steve Bauer was touring Ireland's countryside with a group of travel writers. They passed an immaculate cemetery with hundreds of beautiful headstones set in a field of emerald green grass. 2. Everyone reached ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tearing Of The Veil

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2019

At the very instant Jesus died, the massive veil before the Holy of Holies was suddenly torn in half from top to bottom.The sound of the veil tearing must have been deafening. Imagine the priests hearing it, feeling the earthquake, etc. What could it mean?

THE TEARING OF THE VEIL Matthew 27:45-46, 50-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Sometimes crazy things happen at church 1. Pastor Dennis Swanberg of Saginaw, Texas, told of a strange incident that happened on Easter Sunday. Water started dripping through the ceiling onto the choir. The air conditioning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bad To The Bone

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2019

A study in Psalm 58: 1- 11

Psalm 58: 1- 11 Bad to the bone To the Chief Musician. Set to “Do Not Destroy.” A Michtam of David. 1 Do you indeed speak righteousness, you silent ones? Do you judge uprightly, you sons of men? 2 No, in heart you work wickedness; You weigh out the violence of your hands in the earth. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Carols (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 19, 2019

The tradition of singing carols at Christmas time can be traced all the way back to the very beginning. The Nativity story, as told in the first two chapters of Luke, actually contains 4 short songs. In Luke 2, the angels' song brigns praise to God and peace to the godly.

Christmas Carols (Angels) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christians Church: 12/13/15 For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been delving into the Carols of Christmas. Like I said before, even if you wanted to, there is no possible way for you to escape hearing Christmas songs over the next few ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church