Sermons on Edict:

April Fool

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024

We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

God's Caped Crusader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Way".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Way [#4] GOD’S CAPED CRUSADER Hebrews 11:20-28 Introduction: Hebrews 11:20-23 (NIV) “By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau in regard to their future. By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph's sons, and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Bring Out The Rock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2017

When Jesus (The Rock) arrives things happen.

A Individual was hiking in the mountains when he saw a stone. It was a small one about the size of a half dollar. Ordinarily, he would have past the stone and there it would have remained another thousand years. But this one stone caught his eye. It was special. Glinting in the sunshine. It ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012

It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Goes Around Comes Around Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 12, 2013

In this sermon we learn that God is sovereign and we can trust Him, and that God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.

Introduction: A. Let’s s begin this sermon with a simple riddle. 1. What do you call a boomerang that doesn't work? A stick. 2. Boomerangs are instruments that are usually made of wood, and are designed to circle back to the thrower. So, a good boomerang, in the hand of a skilled person, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doctored Photos Of The Antichrist Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011

A look at who the Antichrist is as revealed in the book of Daniel chapter 7

Daniel 7: 7 - 8 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist Part II 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:7-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Dare To Stand Alone!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 31, 2013

Daniel in the pit of lions. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THE TRAP IS SET (vs 1-9) • (a). Daniel is a success (vs 1-3) • (b). Daniel is envied and targeted (vs 4-9) (2). THE TRAP IS SPRUNG (vs 10-17) • (a). Daniel is watched (vs 9-11) • (b). Daniel is arrested (vs 12-17) (3). THE TRAP IS SPOILED (vs ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

Confidence In God's Control And Choice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. This is the sixth and final sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai.

Confidence in God's Control and Choice - Haggai 2:20-23 The God who is in control is the God who chooses us. Have you ever had that dream when you're driving a car and suddenly you lose control? The steering wheel comes off in your hands, the gas pedal sticks and the brakes don't ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sights And Sounds Of Christmas

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 27, 2003

A look at the original sights and sounds of Christmas to remind us that our cultural conceptions of Christmas tend to be faulty.

SPECIAL DAY: CHRISTMAS TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS” INTRODUCTION: A. Steve Malone relates a parody of Luke’s account of the birth of Christ, that really underscores just how far our world has let the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunity Found Me Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 4

OPPORTUNITY FOUND ME (ESTHER 4) Peanuts’ Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking together: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 4

WHO AM I? (ESTHER 4) Lucy asked Charlie Brown as they were walking along: “Why do you think we’re put here on earth, Charlie Brown?” Charlie Brown gave a simplistic answer: “To make others happy.” Lucy stopped and reflected: “I don’t think I’m making anyone very happy. Of course nobody’s making me ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ekklesia - What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2013

Understanding the New Testament church and it purpose.

Note: The introduction notes come from Andy Stanley's book "Deep & Wide". Great book. Title: The Ekklesia Theme: To understand what the true meaning of the church is. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Offering: 1 Corinthians 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 24, 2014

Sometimes we have to be willing to stand alone for God. We need to remember which kingdom we belong to and what it is that God is calling us to do.

Remember Who You Are, Remember Where You Come From 6/20/2014 Esther 4:1-17 Romans 1:8-17 Today we are celebrating promotion and graduation Sunday to recognize the achievements some of you have made through the past year or years. As proud as we are of your accomplishments, we want you to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Our Fears

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Apr 8, 2019

We all have our giants to face in today's society. Our giants may be our fears, our difficult challenges, our health or our finances. Let us battle our giants as those in our Bible have done so in the past.

We have been talking, over the past few weeks, about some of the challenges we’ve all been facing. Some, more than others but nonetheless, challenges… and how they tore at our hearts and, more sadly, tore at our faith. I like to think of these challenges as our giants. What is a giant to you? They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:16, Luke 12:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Manichaeans Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2022

ACCORDING TO ONE TRADITION, MANI INVENTED THE UNIQUE VERSION OF THE SYRIAC SCRIPT KNOWN AS THE MANICHAEAN ALPHABET, WHICH WAS USED IN ALL OF THE MANICHAEAN WORKS WRITTEN WITHIN THE SASANIAN EMPIRE,

THE MANICHAEANS DEFINITION OF MANICHAEAN 1: A BELIEVER IN A SYNCRETISTIC [1: THE COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT FORMS OF BELIEF OR PRACTICE 2: THE FUSION OF TWO OR MORE ORIGINALLY DIFFERENT INFLECTIONAL FORMS] RELIGIOUS DUALISM (SYMMETRY) ORIGINATING IN PERSIA IN THE THIRD CENTURY A.D. AND TEACHING THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist