Sermons on Election 2024:

Can We Image Heaven Here On Earth?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

A look back at the history of God’s relationship as husband to Israel’s as wife, and Jesus's view of divorce and marriage.

Friday of the 19th Sunday in course 2024 I looked up the first reading we just heard on a sermon website to which I frequently contribute, and discovered no sermons posted on the passage from the prophet Ezekiel. Frankly, I find the story pretty gruesome on first reading. But some Scripture can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Ezekiel 16:1-15, Ezekiel 16:60-63

Denomination: Catholic

Part Two Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 18, 2024

These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them.

Life Minded – Part Two August 18, 2024 These scriptures are the most counterintuitive passages in the bible. Nothing inside of us wants to immediately obey them. Luke 6:27-36 NIV "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 25:21-22, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 103:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Golden Calf In Exodus Community Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 15, 2023

The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of Kings (Exodus 32, 1 King 12).

Exodus 32 - Golden Calf in Exodus Community Golden Calf represents Apis and Baal: The worship of the golden calf is seen as a supreme act of apostasy of the Exodus Community. The Calf is a representation of the Egyptian bull god Apis, and of the Canaanite fertility god Baal during the period of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 2, 2020

Viewing your temporary sufferings in the full light of the coming eternal glory.

(1 Pet 1:3 NKJV) Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Pet 1:4 NKJV) to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Vote?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 15, 2022

Why Vote? 5 reasons (Adapted from Debbie Wuthnow at: https://ivoterguide.com/news/why-vote)

HoHum: There was a cartoon where 2 men were sitting on a park bench, neither one is saying anything for several frames. The one man lets out a sigh. The other guy gets up and mutters, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” Not talking politics but the opportunity to vote. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-4, Matthew 25:21, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Proverbs 24:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians 1:3-6

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 27, 2024

These blessings are described: the Father chose us (4-6); the Son redeemed us (7-12); and the Spirit sealed us (13-14). Today we are going to focus on the first of the three blessings described: The Father chose us (4-6).

if you have your bibles turn to Ephesians 1:3-14. Last week we started the series with an introduction to the letter. Paul wrote this letter to circulate to the churches in and around Ephesus with prayer that they experience God’s grace and peace through this letter. This week we are in 1:3-14 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

The fact that Jesus "gave himself for us" describes the beauty of His good work of love for His people (John 15:13) and the benefit that they can expect from it (Rom.8: 1-4). The words "gave him" also emphasize that even though Jesus Died as a man, to be

Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in Titus 1:16,2:5,10 means not ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Work Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Apr 22, 2006

God gives us "in proportion" to His riches

Lesson By: Nche Sam Takoh Theme: The good work of Jesus Christ. Scripture: Titus 2:14 The term "good works" has several dimensions. One is a word used in the phrase "good works" found in Titus 2:7,14,3:8,14 meaning good in the sense of perfect or pure in itself, while "good works as found in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#-10~ Predestination Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 17, 2012

Before the foundation of the world God had PREDETERMINED that there would be a Church, whosoever will is invited to be a member of His Church, many are called but few will answer the call, He has PREDETERMINED the number of saints that will be in His Chur

#-10~ Predestination: Bible Doctrine 9-15-12 Today if the Lord be willing we'll continue with our study in Bible Doctrine, and say a few things about "predestination" I believe that I should remind us that "foreknowledge, election and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Remnant Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The Lord preserves for himself a people who are his very own.

The LORD will not forsake his people, for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself. … Only fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you (1 Sam. 12.22, 24) INTRODUCTION It is a wise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

How Should I Vote?

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 10, 2006

To show that it is important for Christians to exercise their right to vote and to do so in a manner consistent with the Christian beliefs.

-We are less than a month away from election day 2006 -Election day is always a high day for our country -It is one of the things that sets us apart from many other countries -Some say Christians and especially those in leadership in the church, should not be involved in politics -I couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ephesians Series - Part 2 - Chosen In Him! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

The blessing was according to the choosing!

Last time we noted that verse three begins what becomes a rather long sentence eulogizing God from verses 3 to 14 of Ephesians chapter one. In verse three Paul writes, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Deuteronomy 7:6-8, 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of God's Salvation Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 24, 2008

GODS ONGOING PLAN OF SALVATION FOR JEW AND GENTILE LOOKING INTO ITS MYSTERY, GOD’S MERCY AND THE IMMEASURABLE DEPTH OF GOD’S SALVATION.

ROMANS 11:25-36. THE MYSTERY OF GODS SALVATION WHO LIKE’S A GOOD MYSTERY? LIKE THE MAGICIAN ON STAGE, WHO MANAGES TO MAKE A PERSON DISAPPEAR BEFORE YOUR EYES. “HOW DID HE DO THAT?” OR THE MURDER MYSTERY WEEKEND WHERE PROFESSOR PLUM IS REVEALED AS THE MURDERER. MAYBE YOU ENJOY A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Three For All Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 25, 2012

Presents the work of the Trinity in bringing salvation

Introduction What I will first note is that we are reading an epistle. An epistle is not, as one young student guessed, the wife of an apostle! It is a letter. This letter, as with most of the letters or epistles, starts off with the standard form of address. We begin with “Dear… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tiptoeing Through The Tulip’s

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 3, 2023

In this message, we will take an honest and objective look at the foundational Pillars of Calvinism, the doctrine of salvation, and what critics say in counterpoint to them.

The most dominant school of thought in the Church today is Reformed Theology, also known as Calvinism, which primarily adheres to the theological traditions and teachings of John Calvin and other preachers of the Reformation era who broke from the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century, but not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40, Revelation 22:17, John 15:16, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Timothy 2:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational