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The Word - John 1:1-2

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 28, 2011

Jesus is the Word.

The Word John 1:1-2: In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. (2) The same was in the beginning with God. (2) "In the beginning was the Word." (3) 1) LETS DEFINE BEGINNING – a) What it is not saying- That Jesus had a beginning. b) What it is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Serve The Lord With Your Whole Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2024

In our fast paced, busy, and overwhelmed lives today we often find it impossible to stay focused and committed to God. We allow everything and everyone to have precedence in our lives and in so doing commit sin because we fail to keep the greatest commandment

Serve the Lord with your Whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- In our fast paced, busy, and overwhelmed lives today we often find it impossible to stay focused and committed to God. We allow everything and everyone to have precedence in our lives and in so doing commit sin ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:14-17, Mark 12:29-31, Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Apostolic

Promises Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness and love, and that all His promises to us are guaranteed and affirmed in Him.

Good morning, family! We have gathered here today to delve into God's word and explore the profound lessons that He has for us. We will be focusing on 2 Corinthians 1:20 which says, "For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us." This scripture reminds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Topics: Key Promises, New Year

Shake It Off PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon emphasizes God's protection and healing in our trials, encouraging believers to deepen their dependence on Christ amidst life's challenges.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative of God's love and grace. Our lives, filled with joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, are a testament to the enduring power of faith and the unyielding love of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:5

Topics: No Harm

Marriage And Love! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 4, 2010

Marriage, growing togeather through the commitment that is made to one another, and Christ’s example of sacrifice.Passage 1 John 4:7-12 and 16

The scripture that ----- and ----- have chosen for their reading from John’s first letter is rich with the word love, in fact love or loved is mentioned fifteen times. The love that John is talking about is divine love the kind of love that only comes from God and being in relationship with God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Iron Sharpens Iron

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Mar 14, 2009

Shows our obligation to a healthy relationship

“Iron Sharpens Iron” Proverbs 27: 17 As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. This particular text expressly speaks of fundamentals on relationship; moreover, shows how people are redeemed and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

James Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 7, 2011

FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN

JAMES PART 5 OF A 5 PART SERIES JAMES 5:13-18 KEY VERSE: JAMES 5: 16 FOCAL POINT: CONFESSION, THE CURE FOR SIN INTRODUCTION: THE AUTHOR IDENTIFIES HIMSELF AS JAMES, LIKELY A HALF BROTHER OF JESUS AND LEADER WITHIN THE JERUSALEM CHURCH. JAMES DID NOT IDENTIFY IMMEDIATELY WITH THE MINISTRY OF ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Y Worship

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 14, 2006

Why do we worship God? Deut.6.4-12 gives us some answers.

Y WORSHIP? Deuteronomy 6.4-12 In the US there was a well known preacher called Henry Ward Beecher. His congregation was packed every week and many visitors came to hear him preach. One Sunday he was away from his home congregation and his brother was filling in for him. When his brother walked ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 10, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Others -- And Letting Them Know It Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Introductory sermon for a series on loving relationships. By virtue of Creation, we all bear the image of God. To truly love others, we need to see that image.

How many of you know who Steven Curtis Chapman is? Steven Curtis Chapman is a contemporary Christian musician. He’s been around for quite a few years, now, and recently released a CD with songs all centred around love. I want to quite the lyrics from the title song of that CD: We’ve got CDs, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Getting Closer To My God Part Ii - Experiencing His Holiness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 11, 2009

No one can escape the emphasis of Holiness in the book of Leviticus. The overarching Theme is "Be Holy because, I your LORD am Holy. Do all the instructions of the book of Leviticus hold any relevance to us 21st century Christians?

Getting Close to My God, Part II – Experiencing His Holiness Charles Spurgeon said this “ If you ask me how to shorten your sermons, I should say, study them better. Spend more time in the study that you may need less in the pulpit. We are generally longest when we have least to say” We have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Heaven

Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014

Heaven on earth, and hell on earth, are real experiences, but the fact is, when the body dies the soul departs and returns to God. The question is, just where is God and His dwelling place located?

WHERE IS HEAVEN based on Rev. 21:1-8 By Glenn Pease The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The Word Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 31, 2014

Jesus, the WORD, is not only the Life-Giver but the Light-bearer in the darkness.

“The Light of THE Word” We’ve begun studying the prologue of the Gospel of John: The purpose of John, the Jewish evangelist, is to convince sinners of the true person of Jesus Christ. This Gospel is an evangelistic, salvation book. In John 20:31 John’s summary is: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

1. Eternal Time And Chronological Time Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

The Eternal dimension and Physical Dimension (Figures can be viewed at www.ingodsimage.site)

IN GOD'S IMAGE 1 - ETERNAL TIME AND CHRONOLOGICAL TIME This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-25, Hebrews 11:3, Acts 17:27-28

Denomination: Christian Church

The Location Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

It is considered a self-evident truth that you can't be in two places at the same time. But the Bible says this is not so. The Christian, by being in Christ, is both in time and in the heavenly realm of eternity.

The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the mistake, called later to apologize for the mixup. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8