Sermons on divine irony: showing 5,071-5,085 of 43,773

A Failure To Believe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2019

In Romans chapter 10, Paul explains that the majority of the Jews had missed the salvation turning point of history. They didn't understand that Jesus was the end of the law, and tripped over the stumbling stone of Christ. They failed to believe in Jesus.

A. When it comes to salvation, there are many paradoxes and ironies that go with it. 1. Salvation is free, but it costs everything. 2. Salvation is available to all, but few receive it. 3. Salvation is something that everyone needs, but few recognize it. B. So when we talk about salvation and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 18) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 27, 2020

Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses in the bible. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” Let's take a look into this passage so we can understand what Jesus meant.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 18) Matt. 7:1-5 Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” There's such a big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, Romans 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, John 7:24, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Order Of The Towel And The Basin

Contributed by James Hickman on Mar 19, 2016

Using the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, this is a call to simple, self-less service. The sermon also discusses Jesus' provision for our ongoing fellowship with him.

The Order of the Towel and the Basin John 13:1-17 Textual Introduction: Jesus’ public teaching has come to an end. In the next few chapters, he will teach some of his most profound lesson to his small band of disciples, those who had been with him from the beginning, teach them during the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 22, 2018

In order to have life – real life, the God’s life which is a qualitatively different life – we must believe and put our faith in Jesus Christ who is the Bread of Life. In the life of the church the Lord’s Supper is a celebration of this transformative reality.

This message was not written or preached by myself. Jesse Caulfield, a member of our congregation who preaches every now and then to give me a Sunday off, is the author. Permission to upload and distribute this message has been given so the series can be complete. Be Blessed. Message John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Denomination: Baptist

Hot Buttons Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 22, 2018

Say certain things and you will hit people's "hot button" causing them to quickly react emotionally! Preachers in the Bible had a habit of hitting people's hot buttons. When they did, they were presented with a choice between God's way or man's way.

Hot Buttons Series: Acts Chuck Sligh January 21, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 22:17-24 - "And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; 18 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Sale Into Slavery

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 9, 2018

Joseph's salient slavery in Genesis 37:2-36 teaches us that God used the evil deeds of Joseph's brothers as part of his plan to save his people.

Scripture Today, I am beginning a new series of sermons that I am calling "Jacob's Descendants," based on Genesis 37-50. Most of this section of Genesis, however, deals with Joseph, Jacob's son, and it begins with his sale into slavery. Let's read about Joseph's sale into slavery in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three B's Of Christianity

Contributed by Bill Wadley on Aug 4, 2018

How we are to accept those that don't always fit into our mold of Christianity

3 Three B’s of Christianity and how they get mixed up. In the last few weeks the Lord has led us through the difference between the old and the new covenant and how the old was a covenant based on performance. Lots of do’s and don’ts. Most people don’t like to be told what to do. It robs them of ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018

Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Six Ifs Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 24, 2018

Taking the 6 "If" statements Jesus gave in John 8:31-54 and applying them to Spiritual maturity

The Six Ifs of Spiritual Growth John 8:31-54 The video we just watched was a visual depiction of the scripture we are studying for this morning found in John chapter 8 verses 31 through 54. What I want to focus on is that Jesus makes several very important statements during this moment of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Celebrating Advent: From Worry To Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 16, 2014

If you want to turn your worry into worship, then come to Jesus this Christmas, and then go tell the world what He has done for you.

A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Mustard Seed And The Leaven Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2014

The parables of the mustard seed and the leaven teach us about the growth of the kingdom of God.

Scripture Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. Jesus knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Luke 12-13 alternates between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lament Over Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2015

Jesus' lament over Jerusalem as set forth in Luke 13:31-35 shows us Jesus' loving determination to die in Jerusalem for his people.

Scripture Jesus is still on his way to Jerusalem from Galilee. He only has a few months left to live. He knows that he is going to Jerusalem to pay the penalty for people’s sin by his death. He will sacrifice his life in order to reconcile sinners with a holy God. Along the way Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From Mount Carmel Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018

Message 5 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This message visits Elijah's confrontation of Baalism on Mount Carmel.

Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #5 “Lessons at Mount Carmel” Introduction Observing God’s interaction with Elijah and Elijah’s spiritual journey in his day provides insight and principles for us in our day which is not unlike what Elijah faced. The transitions in Elijah’s life follow a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-41, James 4:4-10, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Feasting On The Word

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 5, 2018

First, we looked at the account between Jesus and the woman at the well where he offered her living water. Then, after Jesus fed the 5,000 plus he told them he was the bread of life. Today, we'll see the importance of feasting on God's word.

FEASTING ON THE WORD INTRODUCTION: So far we've looked at the account between Jesus and the woman at the well where he offered her living water. Then we looked at Jesus' encounter with the Jews who were following him because he had multiplied the loaves and the fishes. Jesus revealed that he was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ