Sermons on Divine Love:

God’s Messenger And Its Little Scroll Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 3, 2023

This message is a bit of a parenthesis (like Ch 7 was) … a pause to understand that time and events that have happened are that are still to come. God sends a mighty angel to speak to the Earth, and with he carries an incredible message for all.

Alpha and Omega, Part 34, Revelation Part 11 God’s Messenger and its Little Scroll Revelation 10:1-11 and Revelation 11:1-2 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we saw the 5th and 6th trumpet (1st and 2nd terrors ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Revelation 11:1-2, Joel 3:16, Isaiah 65:17, 2 Timothy 3:16, Acts 5:20, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Matthew 7:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For The Duration

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 4, 2023

The cost of discipleship is high because nothing good comes cheap.

Anybody planning on moving to Florida soon? Just when you thought California was going to be the new hurricane central, Idalia came back and reinstated Florida as number one. It wasn’t as bad as Hurricane Ian, but it was bad enough. And yet a lot of people still dream of retiring to Florida. I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"nimrod's Folly"

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 5, 2023

From Sunday School I remember vividly all sorts of lessons on The Tower of Babel. I think almost all of them missed the mark. The issue is far less the Tower of Babel - in fact the tower is a symptom of humanity wanting to do their own thing without God. Jesus came down to reverse that.

It was a moment of folly, a church in Northwest Iowa prefers to forget. Busting at the seams, they broke ground on a new building in the early eighties. Their sanctuary and parking lot would double in size. Featured too were a large kitchen and fellowship hall and many a classroom and extra ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Preserving The Best Of Both In The Church World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 12, 2023

When anything new comes along, we struggle to know what should be preserved and what should be discarded. This struggle may seem new, but it is an age-old problem. Jesus in this discourse helps us to preserve the best of both worlds and the danger of putting new wine in old wineskins.

Sermon: Preserving the Best of Both in the Church World Scripture: Matt 9:10-17 “As Jesus went on from there, He saw a man named Matthew (Levi) sitting in the tax collector’s booth; and He said to him, “Follow Me [as My disciple, accepting Me as your Master and Teacher and walking the same path of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-17, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Methodist

Come On Down

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 14, 2023

Until God changes us, we cannot be good. But we have to accept his invitation.

Once upon a time, about 2,000 years ago, a man named Zacchaeus wanted something so badly he climbed a tree to get it - in a skirt. I'm not too fond of climbing trees myself, even in jeans; I'm not always sure about getting down again. But this man didn't care. He lived in a town in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Expect Opposition Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 16, 2024

Based on 2 Kings 18:13 & other Scriptures - Reminds hearers that those who live for the Lord & serve Him can expect opposition & should take it to the Lord.

“EXPECT OPPOSITION” 2 Kings 18:13 FBCF – 4/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Isaac Watts – pastor, theologian in 1700’s. Also hymnwriter – wrote 750 hymns including “Joy to the World”, “O God Our Help in Ages Past, our hope for years to come,” & “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Ian Bennett shared ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Weapons Of Our Warfare

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 19, 2024

We need to know who we are fighting for, who our true enemy is, what weapons we need to employ to achieve victory, and to know where we need to fight this war.

The Weapons of Our Warfare 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 NKJV For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Queen Of Sheba: ‘curiosity Satisfied'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 22, 2024

The Queen of Sheba: ‘Curiosity Satisfied' - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Her Mission (vs 1-3) (2). Her Evaluation (vs 4-5) (3). Her Declaration (vs 6-9) (4). Her Presentation (vs 10-13) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Across the world, our ideas of what makes someone "beautiful" vary immensely. • If you ever needed proof that beauty is in the eye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-13

Denomination: Brethren

Living Generously. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 22, 2024

Our lifestyles are to the glory of God to be abundant. With the abundance we have recieved we are able to give of our time, talents and treasures. Read on.

Lifestyle of generosity. This material should be used in conjunction with Dr Harry Wendt’s “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth?” There are many quotes throughout the sermon of Dr Harry. We Christian’s have a thing build into us by the Spirit of God, and this thing comes about due to the life change ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, 2 Corinthians 8:1-5, Matthew 4:10, Mark 12:30-31, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Do The Heathen Rage: An Exposition Of The Second Psalm

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 24, 2024

The way to blessing is to realize the futility of raging against God and to embrace His Son instead.

Why Do the Heathen Rage? Psalm 2:1–12 NKJV Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, “Let us break Their bonds in pieces And cast away Their cords ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate For Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

I believe that there really is such a place for that kind of desperation in our lives today. However, most important is the discernment of what it is that we want for ourselves.

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Time

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

With the Psalmist, we celebrate, but like the Psalmist we will not let the memory of the past slip into a slumbering nostalgia but allow the past to give an impetus to confidence for the future and present.

Opening illustration: When we arrived in Iowa in 2007, we had no idea what we were getting into. But one thing was clear, God had brought us here for His plan and purpose that He alone could fulfill through our lives. Maureena and I were on a God-given mission and were bent upon accomplishing it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philip And The Eunuch

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 27, 2024

Philip shared Jesus with an important man who was reading Isaiah 53. God sent Philip to share the gospel and after hearing about Jesus the eunuch wanted to be baptised immediately.

CREDIT: The opening illustration is from a Jeff Strite sermon. The bulk of the sermon has been edited from https://executableoutlines.com/ by Mark A. Copeland. I am not claiming originality on this sermon. Mark A. Copelands sermon is 80% of this sermon. It was just so good I wanted to share it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:27-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Be Quiet Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 29, 2024

The topic that today’s text deals with is demons. It is not a topic we like to talk about, but we need to hear because they are real. We need to know they exist and how to deal with them.

JUST BE QUIET Text: Acts 16:16-24 Introduction 1. One of the things that I love about preaching through a book of the Bible chapter by chapter, paragraph by paragraph, and verse by verse is that it forces me to preach about topics that are difficult to talk about. But they are topics that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2024

Peter Marshall, in a sermon entitled, "Disciples in Clay," pictured the apostles before an examining board which was appointed to choose Jesus' close associates. Peter stood there smelling of fish -- unrefined, uncultured, impulsive, and passionate....

Becoming An Open Vessel. -That’s God! -2 Corinthians 4:7 Illustration. Hold a clay jar. Can that which is little contain that which is big? Can that which is finite encompass that which is infinite? Yes. How? Left the jar and remove the cap from its top.) It can. -It can, if it’s an open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7, Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal