Sermons on Drawing Near To God:

A Holy Ghost Tour

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 12, 2012

Walking with the Lord is a mystery, he's really there but we can't see him.

Read the 23 Psalms I walk marked by close acquaintance, association, and familiarity relating to my deepest nature. Being that I was a thing of naught, or nobody, before I called Jesus and won a rich life. Calling Jesus is like playing the lotto the odds are a million to one, but some people do ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through It All

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 2, 2011

Even when we follow Christ storms come into our lives..It is in the midst of the storms that the Lord comes to teach, touch, and train each of us.

Through It All Matthew 14:22-32 * Have you ever felt like you had a word from God about the direction you should go, the ministry you should do, or an action you should take – only to be hit in the face with a struggle? * If you have, perhaps you are like me, but pondering the personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

"Its Time For Just The Cross" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 18, 2014

There has been too much fighting among the saints about Spiritual Gifts. the only winner is Satan.

The Ultimate Decisionit is finished.jpg July 18, 2014 There is a terminology in the Sport of NASCAR called “ Clean Air." The race cars much like airplanes are made to go through the air smoothly. The cars go through a wind tunnel to made sure there are no edges or that the fabrication is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-12

Why Seek Ye The Living Among The Dead?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus is the promise that we shall not be forgotten.

Why Seek the Living Among the Dead? Luke 24:1-11 A Sermon for Easter Sunrise Service at Tasso UMC cemetery, 2014. We are gathered here in the church cemetery where we bury our dead as our ancestors before us have for over 150 years. We come by from time to time to remember them by visiting their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 3, 2019

Paul talks about two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness in Philippians 2 to describe the humility of Christ or the mind of Christ. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension.

Theme: “Mind of Christ” Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: This chapter has two themes as Like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness. Paul demands affection beyond apprehension. This passage has the eschatological Hymnal. Kummel says this is the “Kerygma of Christ”. Bruce says this passage is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Intentional Discipleship

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 15, 2016

Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. Mary of Bethany is a wonderful example of this!

Intentional Discipleship John 12:1-8 Introduction Although we find it easy to be distracted by a thousand voices calling in our world, it is crucial that Christians be focused on serving Jesus in intentional ways. This is a story of celebration and worship that takes place in the home of a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Lives In East Ridge"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 13, 2017

A sermon for a Community Thanksgiving Service

“Jesus Lives in East Ridge” Matthew 25:31-46 Some of you are involved in a Monday Evening Feeding Program, where at 4 p.m. we meet in the gym at East Ridge United Methodist Church and make sack lunches to take out to our hungry friends and neighbors. We mostly take the meals to the extended ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

New Beginnings

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 8, 2020

Sometimes our lives become such a confusing mess we need to step back and start some things over again. The relationship between Joseph and his brothers gives us a valuable example of forgiveness.

20200104 Parsha Vayigash New Beginnings Blessing If you read last week’s Parsha, you might have been struck by the sudden ending. Joseph had devised several tests to determine the character of his brothers. The final ruse would have found Benjamin guilty of theft and becoming a slave in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24, Ephesians 4:31-32, John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

We All Become Shepherds Of The Flock

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2015

The value of chastity and the witness of a Christian marriage to a depraved culture

Sixteenth Sunday in Course 2015 Ordinary Form “A great throng. . .like sheep without a shepherd.” What a picture for those of us with any experience with cattle or sheep. If you have a good cutting horse, one man or woman can control the behavior of a herd of cows. If you have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-34

Denomination: Catholic

The Study Of Luke And John Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 24, 2015

The Study Of Luke and John

The Study Of Luke and John 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: Luke The third book in the New Testament is Luke. Luke contains twenty-four chapters. It is one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

Wisdom Too Deep

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever?

Intro Is there a food that we can eat which will let us live forever? There is. It is bread from heaven. Goal Let’s discern the body of Christ. Plan Let’s discuss what John 6:51-58 has to say. 2 Views There are two popular views of Holy Communion: symbolic and sacramental. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be The Change You Would Like To See? Kindness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 11, 2022

We have an imperative command in the Bible: Be kind, compassionate and forgiving... Kindness needs to be intentional. SHALL WE KILL THE ENEMY?

BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE --- KINDNESS HAS A CHAIN REACTION… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 (MSG) Make a clean break ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, 2 Kings 6:16-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Conservation

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 3, 2022

Conservation is defined as prevention of a wasteful use of a resource.

Dian Fossey, an American-born primatologist, conservationist and author of “Gorillas In The Mist.” once remarked: “When you realize the value of all life you dwell less on past and concentrate more on the conservation of the future.” Genesis 9:1-3 reminds us: And God blessed Noah and his sons and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:33-34, Jeremiah 2:7, Revelation 11:18, Psalm 24:1