Sermons on Divine Perspective:

Introduction To The Parables Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

During His earthly ministry, as Jesus went about preaching and teaching, He frequently used parables

Introduction To The Parables Series: The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:1-3,10-17) INTRODUCTION There are so many great parables told by Jesus Christ in the Bible. These parables are still very relevant to us as modern Christians. All the parables of Jesus Christ teach us, encourage us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-3

The Pattern Of God's Will Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 19, 2024

• it presents basic facts about the will of God, • explains two major divisions of that will, • examines the pattern of God's will, and • discusses the believer's development in knowing the voice of God.

THE PATTERN OF GOD'S WILL KEY VERSES: Having made known unto us the mystery of His will, according to the good pleasure which He hath purposed in Himself; That in the dispensation of the fullness of times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

The Ark Is Coming Back Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 21, 2024

There came a day when the Lord found a man after His own heart who would not rest until the Ark of God's glory was fully restored to His people. That man was David. David longed to bring the Ark of God back to the people of God.

Title: THE ARK IS COMING BACK OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this teaching you will be able to: i. Understand what the Glory of God is ii. Understand the purpose of the Glory of God iii. Explain why the Glory of God departs from His people. iv. Identify what’s necessary for the restoration of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Exodus 25:9

Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024

A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Proverbs 16:27, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Matthew 25:1-21, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:1-36, Luke 24:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Witness Protection Program Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024

Jesus offers us 3 witnesses: 1) human testimony, 2) the very things Jesus is doing, and lastly, 3) the Scriptures themselves. If you’re wondering if it’s crazy to believe Jesus is God, the same kinds of evidence they had is the same kind of evidence you have.

When your world is in chaos, do you think life is random? When your world is a snow globe shaken in every direction, do you feel as if there is no one who is in control? In the midst of chaos, Jesus steps forward to say, “I’ve got this.” We begin a series entitled “This Is Your Captain Speaking.” ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 53: An Ordinary Savior Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 6, 2024

Isaiah 53 is a chapter all about God’s “Suffering Servant.” In verses 1-2, the Prophet Isaiah reveals to us that this ordinary-looking servant is the arm of the Lord that will bring salvation.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: AN ORDINARY SAVIOR ISAIAH 53:1-2 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Like A Centurion

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 14, 2024

This passage shares the account of a soldier; one who had enough faith to take Jesus at His word and receive an answer to His request. The centurion had great love for his servant and great faith that Jesus could heal his servant.

I want to begin our message this morning with a sermon illustration: “It is said that Napoleon [Bonaparte], while looking at some papers, let slip the bridle of his horse, which reared [back] so that the emperor was in danger. A corporal . . . leaped forward and caught the bridle, bringing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024

Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 3, 2024

And while it wasn’t fair to bring only her and not the man. It certainly isn’t fair to Jesus. After all, He was the only one there who was without sin. He had every right to stone us all.

We invite all believers to come forward to take the Lord’s Supper with us in just a few minutes. Today, we look at one of the most beloved stories in Jesus’ ministry. It’s known as The Woman Caught in Adultery. It’s one of the most dramatic pictures of grace in the Bible. People love this story. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of David

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 14, 2024

This is from a series on the life of king David.

Title: “The Call of David” Script: I Sam. 16:1-13 Type: Series on David Where: GNBC 9-15-24 Intro: Several famous entertainment stars come from large families. Late night Stephen Colbert is the youngest of 11 siblings. Mel Gibson was the 6th of 11 children. Bill Murray was one of nine. Dolly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah 53: Will Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2024

Isaiah predicted Jesus’ single-minded devotion to the will of God prompting the same in us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: WILL OF THE LORD ISAIAH 53:10 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Having A Heart For Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024

This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, John 10:7-10, Proverbs 16:18, Philippians 4:7, Matthew 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For Anything (Part 1: Spiritual Warfare) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 10, 2024

Christians must stay alert and vigilant. This exposition of Ephesians 6:10-18 calls believers to guard against the strategies of Satan and be prepared for the next good work God wants to do through them.

Intro Are you ready? Are you ready for anything? An important theme in Scripture is readiness. Second Timothy 2:21 talks about being “prepared for every good work.”i Sometimes God opens a door for a person, but the person is not prepared to go though that open door. He is therefore not able to make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 2 Corinthians 10:4, Hebrews 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:13-14, 2 Timothy 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

M16: Deny Self Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 17, 2024

Jesus explains more fully about submitting to Him and we are challenged to “deny [ourselves] and take up [our] cross and follow [Him].” This is not easy, but does speak to our soul and the judgment to come.

M16: DENY SELF MATTHEW 16:24-28 #m16sermons INTRODUCTION For the past few weeks, we have been digging into Matthew 16: In 16:1-4, we saw that the proof of Who Jesus is comes by His death, burial, and resurrection. In 16:5-12, Jesus taught us to check our heart to make sure we don’t have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Message In Jude – The Glorious But Challenging Doxology – Jude 1:24-25 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 24, 2022

The closing doxology of Jude's letter is not only glorious, but when analysed, it is specifically challenging to our Christian lives. How do we stand? What about stumbling? How are we blameless? To Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion and authority for ever and ever!

THE FINAL MESSAGE IN JUDE – THE GLORIOUS BUT CHALLENGING DOXOLOGY – Jude 1:24-25 INTRODUCTION: We have proceeded through Jude slowly, bit by bit, to understand it. Jude began his letter wanting to write to encourage the believers in their common salvation, but then the urgency of contending for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25, Revelation 4:11, Revelation 5:12-13, Exodus 24:17, Exodus 33:23, 1 Chronicles 16:9-10, 1 Chronicles 16:24, 1 Chronicles 16:28-29, Hebrews 8:1, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24-29, Revelation 1:8, Romans 16:25-27, James 3:2, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Ephesians 5:27, Isaiah 53:11, Revelation 19:7-9, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational