Sermons on Embrace:

Proper Arrangement!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 5, 2012

More than white-washing your walls and changing your upholstery for Christmas, it is the right time to check out if you have built an altar for God in your life. In proper arrangement!

Proper arrangement! Judges 6:25“….and build an altar to the LORD your God on top of this rock in the proper arrangement, and take the second bull and offer a burnt sacrifice with the wood of the image which you shall cut down." God hand-picks Gideon as a leader to deliver the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:22-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved, Safe, And Secure In God’s Hand

Contributed by John Newbaker on May 24, 2020

What do you think of when you think of a hand? When you think about your Father’s hand, think of his provision, his power, his presence, and his protection.

Saved, safe, and secure in God’s hand John 10:27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: v28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. v29 My Father, who gave them to me, is greater than all; and no man is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Heavenly Food

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 27, 2016

God wants us to go to him to meet what really is a spiritual need. When we declare who God is and what he has done, we will be open to hearing His voice and doing His will, because we know that God only wants the best for us.

How do you celebrate special occasions? Some of us celebrate quietly by ourselves, while others celebrate with loud, wild parties. Sometimes these celebrations can get out of control, especially when the outside world tries to influence us. We are not alone. The ancient people of God were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:10-16

Denomination: Anglican

Information To Know

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 8, 2013

The suffering, Shame, Sorrow & Success of the cross and the assurance of salvation

- Trivia - Insignificant or inessential details - Facts – History, Education, News - Information to Know – Vital to life John 8:32 (KJV) 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 17:17(KJV) 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. 1 John 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

He Cares!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2013

I did not doubt the promise of God when He said, ‘cast all your care upon Him, who cares for you!’ I believed them one hundred percent!

He cares! 1 Peter 5:6”Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.” As I was pacing the terrace up and down with angst, the above scripture popped in front of my mind and I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life & Death

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Life & Death

Numbers 23 v 1 - 12 Life & Death 1. Balaam's Danger He was A Sought Man Num. 22:7 And the elders of Moab and the elders of Midian departed with the rewards of divination in their hand; and they came unto Balaam, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

God, I Thank You That I’m Not Like Other People! Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

Humility Is a Choice. The Pharisee’s lack of humility and abundance of pride was his problem.

DEVELOPING BIBLICAL HUMILITY: 1. Do not point a finger to others. EXPLANATION: - We are saved by God's atonement and mercy, not by our righteous deeds. - Righteousness is NOT a human achievement instead of a gift of God’s grace. Luke 18:9 (PHILLIPS) “Then He gave this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acts 25

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 26, 2020

Paul before Festus and Agrippa

Paul before Festus (v. 1-22) “When Festus took office as the governor, he personally went to Jerusalem for a briefing on Paul’s case, then held a trial in Caesarea similar to that of Felix’s trial. The upshot of this trial was that Festus wanted to take Paul back to Jerusalem to face the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Lesson 11 -- Exhortation Against Error (James 1:16) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) is from Him (v. 18).

Tom Lowe 1/30/2021 LESSON 11 -- EXHORTATION AGAINST ERROR (JAMES 1:16) Text: Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. (James: 1:16; KJV) Introduction Many have said, “God is the source of evil -- Instead, the He is the author of all that is good: every good gift and every perfect gift (v. 17) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated By The World? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated by the world. Why? And how do we respond?

WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK OF JESUS? It hates Him. - John 15:18, 21, 22, 23, 24. 1. It’s easy to think of Jesus as a Mr. Rogers’ kind of guy and not think about the fact that they killed Him. He was not eminently likeable. - He called His enemies “vipers” and the “blind leading the blind.” - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

You must learn the language and literary method that the people in Jesus used if you truly want to understand the Scripture. Hillel's method of asking questions is the optimal way.

Near Eastern people in Yeshua's (and later on) wrote in allegories, metaphors, and parables. Is this healing story real? In the minds of Near Eastern people, it does not matter. The lesson of the story is the key. The lesson is that everyone must open their eyes to reading the Torah and live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

John And Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Both John and Jesus were obedient to the calling God gave them.

John and Jesus Mark 1: 4 - 11 Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his fiancé vowed that upon his return they would be married. As time drug on, the girl became worried that her fiancé would not be able to resist the beautiful Irish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Advent’s Sacred Journey Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025

The journey unfolds like a carefully woven tapestry, each thread essential to the whole.

Title: Advent’s Sacred Journey Intro: The journey unfolds like a carefully woven tapestry, each thread essential to the whole. Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44 Reflection Dear Friends, As winter descends and the days grow shorter, the Christian season of Advent beckons us into a sacred journey of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Other

The Call To Change Ourselves

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 8, 2025

This sermon talks about the situation we can no longer change, we are challenged to change ourselves.

Scripture: Romans 12:2 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, grace and peace be with you. There are moments in life when we stand before a wall we cannot climb, a sea we cannot cross, a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 27, 2024

Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and transformative concept of the "Fellowship of the Holy Spirit."

Sermon Outline: The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14 "...May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all". I. Introduction - Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, John 14:16-17, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Charismatic