Sermons on Divine Living:

Songs Of Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 18, 2023

The angels visit to Bethlehem was a joyous occasion First to the shepherds then to all the habitant. Jesus brings joy to all.

Text: Luke 2:9-14 Theme: Good News through Songs   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction Luke 2:”9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Unstoppable Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Jan 15, 2024

To reach our goal in life, we need to be determined to be unstoppable. Our God is unlimited in power hence we need to demonstrate faith and confidence in him if we must be unstoppable.

Matthew 15:22-28 And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil. But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Peacocks And The Pride Of Life”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 18, 2024

This week I center on human pride using the illustration of a peacock. Illustration of Nebuchadnezzar of pride, and Johnny Appleseed who was humble.

In Jesus Holy Name January 21, 2024 Epiphany III Psalm 62:7,8 Redeemer “Peacocks and the Pride of Life” Today’s message is not about how you can eternal peace with God. Today’s message is not about how your broken commandments can be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13, Mark 1:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Kill A Lion On A Snowy Day

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2024

Message about Benaniah who killed a lion on a snowy day. Importance of killing lions for the next generation.

Title: How to kill a Lion on a snowy Day Theme: New Years challenge to do more for God in 2024. Be intentional about how we live but also how we fight. Text: 2 Samuel 23:8 - 37 Notes used from Ray Steadman's sermon with same title. Opening Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-22 Benaiah was the son ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Book Of Mark #61

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

This scripture passage takes place on a Sabbath morning in the city of Jerusalem at the temple site.

Perhaps there is a line of people getting ready to enter the temple for worship. The line leads to a small square room lined with metal collection boxes. The boxes have metal horns extending out of them so the giver can walk by these boxes and drop their coins in these long horns that lead to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Thessalonians 1 Of 12 (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

In his book, “Harvest of Humanity,” John Seamands tells the story of a German soldier that was wounded in training.

He reported the injury to his officer and he was commanded to go to the local military hospital. When he arrived at the hospital he parked his car and entered the magnificent building. Immediately he saw two doors clearly marked. • The sign on one said, “For the slightly wounded,” and the other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Apr 11, 2022

When we add to or distract from the Gospel, we rob God

NOT A REAL CHRISTIAN Have you ever had someone tell you that you’re not really a Christian or not saved? Maybe because, they said, you don’t belong to the right church or you celebrate the wrong holidays or whatever. When I was returning from the mission field, I had the good fortune of sitting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Uplifted Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 15, 2022

John 12:32 teaches us several truths about Jesus' death on the cross.

Scripture The year was 30 AD. Thousands of Jewish pilgrims had come to Jerusalem from all over the world for the upcoming Passover feast. Many Jews came to Jerusalem a week before the Passover to ceremonially cleanse themselves and also to prepare for the Passover. Word had spread among the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do This In Remembrance.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 23, 2022

We humans often have a hard time remembering things. Maybe your memory has gotten so bad that you figure that within a few years you’ll be able to hide your own Easter eggs.

Do This In Remembrance. Luke 22:7-13NLT A man was working in his backyard one day, when his neighbor began talking to him over the fence. He said, "Yeah, my wife and I went to one of those seminars yesterday, you know, where they teach you ways to improve your memory and such.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-13, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Philippian Jailer’s Conversion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

God definitely had a purpose in putting the story of the Philippian jailer in the scriptures.

It teaches many valuable lessons to those of us who are Christians. In every jail, you will find two kinds of people. • THE NOT GUILTY. Illus: We occasionally see on the news, that someone has spent years of his life behind bars for a crime he never committed. Even this very day, there are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day - Woman Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 7, 2022

She was concerned about her family’s needs. She was punctual in feeding them and leading them to bed. She made sure of these important lifestyles.

Wise Woman - Mothers’ Day Proverbs 31:10-31 Introduction: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy Mother’s Day. (All mothers could stand and others can appreciate with a round of applause for their role). Joke: Two mothers were discussing: The first mother asked: How do you get ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Methodist

Different Kinds Of Prayer – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 14, 2024

When we sit in His presence, we are still in an attitude of prayer but instead of asking, we are listening.

DIFFERENT KINDS OF PRAYER – Part 2 A. Introduction In lesson 2, we learnt about 9 different kinds of prayer as listed below. 1) Prayer Of Thanksgiving 2) Prayer Of Praise 3) Prayer of Forgiveness 4) Prayer of confession 5) Prayer of Agreement 6) United ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Four Wonderful Miracles (The Messianic Miracles Of The Lord)

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 29, 2024

The Pharisees and the rabbinical school taught that when the Messiah came, he would do certain miracles that nobody had ever done before. In this sermon, you will see that Jesus fulfilled this template perfectly, but was rejected by the Sanhedrin anyway.

Four Wonderful Miracles Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 3rd 2024 This message is designed to give us a look at how Jesus revealed himself to be the Messiah (anointed one and coming King) of the Jews. In the process of this revelation, He revealed a great heart of love and compassion for the people. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26, Matthew 12:22-42, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judas- The One That Got Away

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 5, 2024

There is one disciple that got away from Jesus.

Opener: I remember growing up there was a Clint Eastwood movie called “ The good, the bad and the ugly”. No, I will not be showing that movie after church today. Today, we are beginning our Easter series and looking at three characters in the Easter story. Easter is time where we see a love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Can God provide for the faithful even under political oppression? While Herod Antipas ruled Galilee under Caesar Augustus, Jesus preached to thousands. Herod had executed John the Baptist. Was he also paranoid about Jesus? Let’s find out in Matthew 14.

Can God provide for the faithful even under political oppression? While Herod Antipas ruled Galilee under Caesar Augustus, Jesus preached to thousands. Herod had executed John the Baptist. Was he also paranoid about Jesus? Let’s find out in Matthew 14. At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist