Sermons on Divine Preference:

In Christ (Part One )

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now considered to be 'in Christ'. It's an interesting phrase used to refer followers of Jesus but what does it mean?

IN CHRIST (part one) Last week my sermon was based on Jesus' words to the teacher of the law when he told him he was not far from the kingdom of God. Some people are close to being saved but they're not there yet. But for those who cross that threshold and become born-again, we are now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:1-4, Romans 6:22-23, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Ephesians 4:22-24, Ephesians 2:10, Romans 8:1-2, Hebrews 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022

Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Comfort In God's Control

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 9, 2022

Mothers often need a break from the cleaning, cooking, laundry. There is a lot to do to keep a house and home under control. Things can go haywire quickly, and not just for mothers. But no matter who you are, you can find comfort in trusting in God's ultimate control.

Alba 5-8-2022 Finding Comfort in God's Control Genesis 38:27-30 A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Injustices Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 18, 2022

Life can throw many hard things at us. We may even be tempted to let our hope in God fade. We want to scream, “Where is the justice?” As we move along a little further in Joseph's life God would want us to be encouraged that he will always see his children through.

Today I want to talk about the injustices of life. Have you walked through a season when you couldn't seem to catch a break? Did you ever wonder if good days would ever return? Maybe you lost a job around the same time a loved one died. Or you were going through a painful divorce just as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:4-8, Genesis 40:20-23, Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount # 1 Ye Are The Salt Of The Earth - Aren’t You?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

Dr. Odell Belger said that his mother was a professional cook in his brother’s restaurant. People from all over the city would come each day to eat the delicious Southern food she cooked.

After she had worked for many years, she decided she would retire. Her son Martin, the owner of the restaurant, was concerned about her retirement because he knew that her good cooking was going to be missed by his many loyal customers. He requested that she write down everything she did in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount # 4 What Are You Looking At?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022

The seventh commandment deals with adultery. This commandment defends the sanctity of the home. The Bible has a great deal to say about the sanctity of marriage.

However, because adultery is widespread across this country, many pastors know that if they preach on such a subject, it may cause some serious problems in their church. But a pastor that is called to preach the Word of God, does not make his decisions based on what the congregation wants to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hey Pastor, What Kind Of Sheep Do You Have?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 14, 2022

We and the people in our ministries are not our property. we are children of GOD, the sheep of HIS pasture.

Hey Pastor, What kind of sheep do you have? Ezekiel 34 Pastor, The people who come to your church or ministry do not belong to you. They belong to The MOST HIGH and HE has strict requirements of how you are to care for them. They are not pew fillers, cash machines, wedding material, numbers in a ...read more

The Distinction Of Christian Love In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 17, 2022

Christianity -or being a “follower” of Jesus is never about the whims of a fad or something popular. In fact, it is something that is quite counter cultural and disassociated from the world.

Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/132497 Introduction In Scotland, a survey was given to law enforcement officers about their religious affiliations. What caught my attention was that 8 of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus’ Glorious Surrender Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2022

Through Jesus' communion with the Father, He would find victory and the strength to surrender to the Father’s perfect will for His life. We can also.

LUKE 22: 39-46 [JESUS’ LAST NIGHT SERIES] JESUS’ GLORIOUS SURRENDER [Isaiah 53:10-12; Ephesians 6:10-17] Once again we are looking at Jesus’ last night before His crucifixion on Friday. Like a terminally ill patient, Jesus knows death is on its way. He also knew exactly what was coming with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Are There Multiple Variations Of God's Will?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 27, 2022

Human beings have tried to answer the reason 'why' God seemingly allows bad things to happen

Thanks to Adam and Eve, human life is full of struggles, sorrow, tragedy, and toil. It is tough to reconcile them with a God who is love, saves by His grace, and sustains with His mercy. Good and bad things happen to good and bad people - that is for sure. Human beings have tried to answer the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:3, Matthew 7:17-20, John 4:34, John 5:30, Romans 8:27-28, Psalm 40:8, John 6:28-40, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is A Choice

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 9, 2022

Joseph had to choose to forgive his brothers. He saw God's sovereignty in the betrayal, he saw the same nature was in him and he tested their hearts with his brother. He forgave and never brought up the subject again.

FORGIVENESS IS A CHOICE Gen. 45:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: sometimes it’s better not to know so much 1. In France, in the 1790’s, a priest, a lawyer and an engineer were arrested & about to be guillotined. The priest put his head on the block, they pulled the rope and nothing happened. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living The Loyal Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 12, 2022

We are going to have the opportunity to rekindle our own loyalty to Jesus as we try to live a life that is connected to Him.

Last week we started in a new direction as we began talking about being closely connected to Jesus. We said that in order to be more like Jesus, we need to exhibit a life of humble service. Today, we will talk about living a life of loyalty. When a couple is going to have a new baby, it is their ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-35, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Anti Anti-Semitism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

To be anti-Semitic is to be anti-Christ, and so those who would be truly Christ like must be anti anti-Semitic. Paul goes on in verse 4 to list all the blessings and advantages that God has given to the Jews.

A professor of math once said that if his life depended upon solving a problem in 15 minutes he would spend 10 minutes trying to understand the problem. Understanding is so essential if any problem is going to be brought to a satisfactory solution. Misunderstanding of a problem, or of a puzzling ...read more

The Messianic Entry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2021

With His Messianic entry Jesus steps into the limelight in order to draw the people’s attention to the enactment of the most important event of all history, His death and resurrection.

LUKE 19: 28-40 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10 / Psalm 118:25-26] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels [Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:1-14; Jn 12:12-19]. It is one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Circle Component #2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021

Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

Circle Check Pt. 3 - Circle Component 2 I. Introduction We can't escape the fact that our entire world revolves around circles. Our entertainment is built on them. Even our games are built around them. Ring around the rosies. Pocket full of posies. What is a posey? Duck, Duck Goose Musical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal