Sermons on Divine Things:

A Sacred Life

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Sanctity of Life Sunday sermon that addresses more than the abortion issue.

A Sacred Life? Job 10:8-12 According to a Washington Post article by Marc Kaufman, dated Nov. 3, 2003, a young California woman went to a Planned Parenthood office in September looking to end her unwanted pregnancy. Because she was still early in her pregnancy, the clinic offered her the ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Living Stones Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 19, 2008

As living stones built on Christ the Cornerstone we become the temple for God’s Spirit and a priestshood serving one another.

Christ the Cornerstone What is the primary Biblical image Jesus’ disciple Peter used to describe Jesus? You might think Messiah, Savior, Lamb of God, Shepherd. Actually the primary Biblical image one of his disciples, Peter, used to portray Jesus is the Cornerstone. The first time Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Taking Risks And Living A Life Of Adventure

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 9, 2009

Living a life of risk taking for God is the key to experiencing the abundant and adventurous life God has for us - this message is a challenge to a life of godly calculated risks.

Cultivating a Spirit of adventure. Anyone here tonight who wants to live a boring life? How about a meaningless life? Jn.10:10 – “I have come that they might have life and have it to the full.” Fear paralyzes us and prevents us from experiencing the abundant life. Fear impacts every area of our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 11, 2009

Do you really know how precious the name of Jesus is?

Christ of the 2:10’s – 11th January 2009 pm To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of Righteousness. To the baker He is the Living Bread. To the banker He is the Hidden Treasure. To the biologist He is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:13-16, Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Tree And It's Fruit

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2011

The Lord says that we will know them by thier fruit. We will also know you by your fruit. As Christians we must bear fruit.

A tree and its fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction- Both writers Luke and Matthew talk about judging others and bearing fruit for the kingdom of God. They both thought it important to show how it would affect believers. It seems that we are not to judge others. That it is impossible to be fruit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

It’s About The Kingdom

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 4, 2011

The church does not exist to make us comfortable. We are under obligation to cater to the needs of those who are less mature.

It’s About the Kingdom Romans 15:1-6 Max Lucado in his book A Gentle Thunder, tells a story about a man who encountered another man carrying a Bible. “Are you a believer?” “Yes,” he said excitedly. I've learned that you can't be too careful who you fellowship with, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction For Grace

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 29, 2011

A sermon preached on Sunday evening to introduce the topic of grace (Portions taken from Philip Yancey's book, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book "Set Free")

HoHum: Philip Yancey: I heard this from a friend who works with the down and out in Chicago “A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her 2 year old daughter... I could hardly bear hearing her story. I had no idea what to say to this woman. At ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 7 Windows Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 24, 2016

A beautiful story based on 7 windows. It tells the Christmas story from the perspective of an opening in heaven.

THE 7 WINDOWS OF CHRISTMAS The Bible speaks about the Window of Heaven being opened to allow the blessings of God to come to earth for those who love God and honour His Name. That got me thinking about windows, windows of the soul, shop windows, car windows, computer windows, all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Something Happened"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 3, 2017

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

“Something Happened” Matthew 3:13-17 Mario was a formerly homeless man who lived in a shelter, and ate dinner at a church every Wednesday evening. He had lived on the streets of New York City for half of his life. He spent his 60th birthday with friends at a church dinner. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Greatness Of Jesus (Complete Text)

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 6, 2017

The significance of the Transfiguration: Jesus is the greatest of all!

THE GREATNESS OF JESUS. Mark 9:2-9. Peter wanted to build three temples on the Mount of Transfiguration: one for Moses, one for Elijah, and one for Jesus. The impetuous disciple was so awestruck that he did not really know what he was saying. Just in that moment a cloud covered the little group ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9, John 8:53, John 4:12, Matthew 12:6, Matthew 12:41-42, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 3:1-6, Titus 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Baptism: One Small Step For The Man-God, One Giant Leap For Mankind

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 8, 2017

Make sense of the purpose of Jesus' baptism and it's ongoing comfort.

When U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to place a boot onto the moon’s surface, he intoned: “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong meant of course that the distance from the bottom rung of the lunar lander to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

What The Bible Says About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 22, 2017

The fastest growing group in the world is Pentecostal believers, projected to reach 800 million by 2025. This fact highlights the key to revival: the Holy Spirit. It's time the American church went back to the template of the N.T. church.

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Reflecting on the recent presidential election, in the year 2000 Joe Lieberman ran for president. He was the United States Senator from Connecticut until 2013. Since he was the first potential Jew for presidential office ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Warriors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017

Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judge Your Jealousy Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Feb 15, 2017

In order to be happy, we must judge our jealousy.

Judge Your Jealousy Habits of Happiness Part 3 Galatians 5:13-21 We all want to be happy. I bet there is no single person who intentionally chooses to be unhappy. However, so many people in this world are not happy for one reason or another. In order to be happy, this is what we have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

On the cross Jesus takes time to repeatedly pray, "Father forgive them." The crowd and the spiritual leaders and the Romans may not know what they are doing, but Jesus knows and then dies for them.

Message “Father Forgive Them” A sermon on Luke 23:34 On the day that Jesus is condemned to death many people would have had many different thoughts about these events. Take Pilate as an example. He would have gone home at the end of the day and spoken about these events to his wife. After all, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist