Sermons on Embellishments:

Pay Attention To The Bible!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 7, 2013

Pay Attention to the Bible! 1) It was placed in this dark world by God himself. 2) It alone leads us back to God in heaven.

Have you been following the news out of North Korea? That country is threatening to attack South Korea and its allies because it feels their recent war games are a warm-up for an invasion. Or didn’t you catch those reports and the real prospect of nuclear war because you were paying closer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Choose Authenticity Series

Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015

Message 5 or 7 in a series about the practical things we can learn from the 7 church in Revelation

Revelation Week 5 "Choose Authenticity" WELCOME: Everyone Guests Online REVIEW: We are in wk 5 of a series called Revelation. I know most people think “End of The World” “Dooms Day” when they hear The Book of Revelation, but in the first chapters of this book we have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: *other

A True Wall Breaker

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Aug 8, 2010

God blasts through all obstacles

Joshua 23: 2-3, 8-11 (New Revised Standard Version) Joshua summoned all Israel, their elders and heads, their judges and officers, and said to them, “I am not old and well advanced in years; and you have seen all that the Lord your God has done to all these nations for your sake, for it is ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

Proof Of The Miracles Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 17, 2018

The world has questioned the reality of Jesus' deity, His supernatural origin, His miracles, and His resurrection and His ascension. Now here is the proof the Bible means what it says.

PROOF OF THE MIRACLES OF JESUS 1 Cor. 15:3-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A MISER’S KINDNESS 1. Sam is a kind-hearted husband but he’s the tightest skinflint you ever saw. One day he took his wife Sue to the Woodlands Mall. 2. They walked down half the mall for over 45 minutes admiring all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

April Fool?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 2, 2018

Is the resurrection foolishness? or are those who ignore it the real fools?

Preached 1 Apr 2018 at Christ Church, Billericay April Fool As it April fools day, I thought we’d take a look at one of the most famous April Fools ever. [Show Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU That was shown in 1957, I don’t remember it, as I was not yet a year old when it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Literally Alive Right Now

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all.

The disciples were terrified. They hid together in their dwelling in Jerusalem, trembling with fear. They didn’t know if roman soldiers or temple guards might burst through the doors at any moment and arrest them all. They might all die, just like Jesus died, scourged with whips, and nailed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Exalted And The Justified

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018

An examination of the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector

The Exalted and the Justified Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconciled To God

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 14, 2023

It is amazing that God purposed to reconcile man unto Himself before man or woman was created.

Reconciled to God by Joe Mack Cherry I. Opening A. God’s Word needs no embellishment. 1. As an aspiring songwriter years ago, I used to constantly work on hooks. 2. Hooks are catchy phrases or clever word spins used to get the attention of the listener whether it be a publisher, an artist, or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-21, 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Identity Of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, Or Legend? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 21, 2024

Embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? Let's delve into the possibilities and discover the truth about Jesus Christ.

The True Identity of Jesus: Lord, Lunatic, Liar, or Legend? Introduction Today, we embark on a journey to explore one of the most pivotal questions in history: Who is Jesus? C.S. Lewis, in his classic work "Mere Christianity," famously presented us with four possibilities. Jesus could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21, John 10:20-21, John 8:44-45, John 8:58-59, John 14:6, Matthew 26:63-64, 2 Peter 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, John 20:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Chicken Pen

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

Perhaps we can learn some things about ourselves as we see the interactions of a hen house? A fun sermon with some good insights.

LESSONS FROM THE CHICKEN PEN TEXT: Matt 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" INTRODUCTION: A. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

The Prize Prisoner

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 12, 2004

Easter sermon which contains a parable telling the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the devil.

It was the pinnacle of his existence. The Prince was more than elated, almost giddy, as he personally led the new prisoner into the dungeon of death. This is what he had been working for all these years -- years and years of opposition by the King -- years and years without any respect for his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Eagles And Turkeys

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 2, 2003

A illustration/sermon for those who are eagles inside but living like turkeys on the outside

Eagles and Turkeys Many years ago I listened to a sermon preached by a man called Peter Lord, I remember it well for it greatly impacted my life at that time, and God used it bless me in a great way. In the sermon Peter tells of a vision/dream he had (I can’t remember which he said it was) ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Epiphany: His Grace Revealed

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 4, 2002

God’s grace is revealed in his Word. His Word leads us to worship him with our lives.

When was your last “epiphany”? “What’s an epiphany?” you might ask. Well, an epiphany is one of those moments in life when something profound is revealed to you. For example, when Albert Einstein conceived the mathematical equation, E=MC2, that was, to him, an epiphany. Something new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Psalm 148:1

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Vision For His Church Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: Our witness takes place in a post church society... 2nd sermon of two.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:1-5 Pentecost - Redeemer “God’s Vision For His Church, Part II” “Telling the Good News” What did Peter preach? Standing in the streets of Jerusalem, Peter spoke these words: “Men of Israel, listen to this Jesus of Nazareth …was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Love

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

Message concerning the Christian fruit of Love.

Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 This chapter shows us three things about Love In vv 1-3 we are shown the primacy of love…in other words love overshadows everything. Without love our words, our gifts, our knowledge, and even our faith means nothing. These things are worthless without love. In vv 4-7 we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist