Sermons on Divine Messengers:

The Praise Song Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 1, 2008

Second in a series of messages based on the Magnificat of Mary

INTRODUCTION: Let me share with you some of famous firsts that have happened throughout history. Virginia Dare 1587 --- 1st child born in the American colonies, on August 18th, on what is now Roanoke Island, North Carolina. André-Jacques Garnerin 1797 --- 1st parachute jump. Dropped from about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Why Seek The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011

That penetrating question of the angels to the women on resurrection morning leads to such great assurance that indeed we serve a risen Savior, that the grave is not our final destination and that we do find life when we look where it is found.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:5 Scripture Reading: Luke 23:50 – 24:12 It was completely logical for the women to go to Jesus’ tomb early that Sunday morning. They went to do the final thing they could for him and it was reasonable they’d expect to find his body there. Where else ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:5

Denomination: Mennonite

The Devil At Church

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

Interesting things happen when the devil shows up at church

The Devil at Church Jerry Watts Mark 1:21-28 * This story occurs in the normal flow of the life pattern of our Lord. He has just given the call to the fisherman to ‘follow me’ and now, in a very normal pattern for Him, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath to teach. This man who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For The Blood

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 5, 2017

WHEN I SEE THE BLOOD NOT YOUR GOOD WORKS NOT YOUR FAME OR FORTUNE WHEN I SEE-------- THE BLOOD NOT YOUR POPULARITY OR POSITION BUT WHEN I SEE THE------BLOOD I WILL PASS OVER AND NO PLAGUE WILL FALL ON THEM WHEN I STRIKE EGYPT

Exodus 12:13 (GW) 13 But the blood on your houses will be a sign for your protection. When I see the blood, I will pass over you. Nothing will touch or destroy you when I strike Egypt. VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD AND THE GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND THE PRAYERS OF THE SAINTS I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Answered Prayers?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2018

This aims to show you how to get answered prayers and not only that but in an instant.

How To Get Answered Prayers? John 15:7 If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you {and} continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you. The LORD JESUS CHRIST promised it Himself if you want to get your prayers answered by GOD, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Breathes When We Can't Series

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 2, 2020

“I Can’t Breathe” has become a rallying cry following the murders of Eric Garner and George Floyd. Many people are feeling strangled by fear and hatred right now. We need Jesus to breathe on us and that we may breathe.

Text: John 20:19-22 (KJV) 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Jan 29, 2020

The Cultural Impact Of Worldview & Apologetics

Here at the beginning of the twenty-first century, Apologetics as an evangelistic endeavor and intellectual theological outreach finds itself in something of a paradox. When the West thought of itself in terms of resting on broadly Judeo-Christian assumptions, the discipline was not as desperately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rags-To-Riches, Or, Riches-To-Rags?

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 24, 2019

A look at the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus with the theme of rags-to-riches. A big thanks goes to Dr. Mackenzie for spurring the application.

On November 25, 1835, little Andrew Carnegie was born into a poor family in Scotland. He grew up in extreme poverty, and often would sleep to “forget the misery of hunger.” To save themselves from starvation, his family came to the United States when was 13, hoping for a better future. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Canons Of Dort Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

What is the TULIP of Reformed Theology and where did it come from?

Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 11: The Canons of Dort QUESTION: How many of you have ever heard of the theological acronym TULIP? Typically the TULIP is known as the Doctrines of Grace. Sometimes it is referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Year's Food

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 3, 2016

Just as we eat traditional foods at New Year, we partake of the Bread and Cup in the most significant meal of all.

I was twenty-four years old ... when I first became aware ... of what it meant to be ... under the scalpel of God's word. It was then ... that I heard and understood clearly ... that I was a sinner .... and as such .... had no right to eternity ... in heaven. I remember being cut through ... ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

Daniel's Persistent And Triumphant Prayer Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022

Daniel receives another vision from an Awesome being. This passage also emphasizes the spiritual warfare going on in the heavenly realm.

Let's begin tonight by having someone read Daniel 10:1-3. Again, we are back in time when the Medo-Persians conquered Babylon and Cyrus was king. Daniel's name was still Beltshazzar. Daniel received this Revelation in 536 B.C. This was about the same time that the Lord rescued him from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21, Daniel 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Fathers Attitude Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Jul 26, 2002

Part 3 of the series in the Book of Malachi.

Prophecy To Our Age The Fathers Attitude Introduction: (Chapter1:1-2) Malachi was sent to the people with God’s all consuming power; the love of God. This is God’s burden for his people of every age, he addresses the condition of the people’s hearts from the love he has for them. In ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer And Healing For The Sick Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 10, 2006

Causes and cures for sickness. How God works in our weakness and the importance of prayer

The morning message concludes and the elders come forward during the final hymn. They gather on the chancel steps to pray with those who come forward from the congregation. Specific needs are shared, and as the people kneel, elders lay hands on them and pray for the release of the Lord’s healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2008

Jesus’ claim that He is the Bread Of Life & that the way to eternal life comes by Him were not what the crowd wanted to hear. They rebelled against Him & His claims. They felt they already knew who Jesus was.

JOHN 6: 41-51 THE BREAD OF LIFE [Numbers 11:4-8] Jesus’ proclaimation that He is the Bread Of Life and that the way to eternal life comes by Him were not what the crowd wanted to hear. They rebelled against Him and the claims ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Baptist