Sermons on English Translation:

Extreme Makeover

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 18, 2012

From the life of Naaman - we can see that a makeover comes from the inside out.

EXTREME MAKEOVER Jerry Watts 2 Kings 5:1-14 * Most of us have watched, maybe with interest or intrigued, one of the shows which boast of giving an extreme makeover. I say ‘one’ of the shows because there are several and they makeover people’s bodies to people’s houses. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Have (Just) My Word

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 23, 2011

Why do we not trust God's word when he says we are forgiven?

You Have (just) My Word Sept 18, 2011 John 4:43-54 Intro: What would you accept from someone else at just their word? A promise to meet up for coffee? – probably yes. A friend who needs $50 to make it to payday, but will pay you back as soon as he gets paid? – maybe yes, if you ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Money Talks! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 9, 2017

Money Talks - James chapter 5 verses 1-6 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Warning against Hoarding Wealth (vs 1-3) (2). A Warning against Stealing Wealth (vs 4) (3). A Warning against Decadence Wealth (vs 5-6) SERMON BODY Question: Would you like to be rich? Answer: Very few of us would say, “Nah, it doesn’t interest me!” Ill: • One wise ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 19:1-10, Luke 19:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Benediction Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 13, 2014

Through the Benediction God promises protection, grace, and peace.

How many of you sit through the credits at the end of a movie? Chances are you haven’t. As soon as the credits start rolling that’s usually when we gather our coats and our popcorns buckets and start making our way toward the aisle. And with good reason. Not only is it hard to read that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

David And Bathsheba

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 18, 2021

In this talk I look in more detail at 2 Samuel 11 Verse 1. In the spring at the time that kings go off to war....David remained in Jerusalem

2 Samuel 11:1-17 I would like to focus on one verse from our Old Testament lesson that Maddy read so well for us ; The one that reads 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, …..David remained in Jerusalem. At first blush it seems an insignificant verse, but it is the key to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Stewardship And Life Management 4 Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012

Money and giving, how much who to, now what is this all about? I acknowledge the work of Dr Harry Wendt and his material "In Heavens Name, Why on Earth?’ Which inspired this additional writing, as my way of explaining in New Zealand english, to a speci

Stewardship and Life Management Four This material should be used in conjunction with Dr Harry Wendt’s “In Heavens Name, Why on Earth?” The Priesthood Defined We Christian’s have a thing build into us by the Spirit of God, and this thing comes about due to the life change that occurs when we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Power Of Agreement Is A Smart Investment Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 26, 2003

3 Characteristics of the Power of Agreement: Rebuild Relationships That Are Conflicted. Recognize the Benefits of the Power of Agreement Reap the Rewards of Praying With Agreement

“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you will have won your brother over. But if he will not listen, take one or two brothers along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witness.’ If he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Scripture And Truth

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 2, 2019

A talk intended to increase confidence in Scripture, regarding it as a source of truth and considering its historical features.

There’s a saying that goes like this, “A Bible in the hand is worth two in the bookcase”. C.H. Spurgeon wrote: "I would recommend you either believe God up to the hilt, or else not to believe at all. Believe this book of God, every letter of it, or else reject it. There is no logical standing ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Traveling Beyond The Impossible Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real Believer can count on God to overcome the impossible without knowing how he will do it. (Part 3 "Passing Lifes Tests - The How Test")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part III - Traveling Beyond the Impossible - The ‘How’ Test Hebrews 11:11-12 INTRODUCTION a. Movie - Pearl Harbour. When challenged by the Japanese opposition President Roosevelt stands from his wheel chair and says, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done!” b. A sign ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: *other

Train Yourself To Be Godly

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 13, 2004

In urging Timothy to train himself in godliness, Paul borrowed a term from the realm of athletics. The verb which is variously translated in different versions of the Bible as “exercise,” “discipline,” or “train” originally referred to the training of yo

TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:7 TITLE: TRAIN YOURSELF TO BE GODLY The apostle Paul did not take for granted the godliness of his spiritual son Timothy. Though Timothy had been his companion and co-laborer for a number of years, Paul still felt it necessary to write to him, “(exercise) train yourself to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 18, 2005

The makeover for a house comes from Hollywood, but the makeover for a home comes from heaven! The declining life of children translates into a declining culture of life! We must provide a godly home for the sake of our children!

3 Godly Guidelines For Great Families Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Remember last week I ask - have you ever prayer a prayer like this, “God, I just commit my child to your safe keeping”? The Pastor’s Cat… Dwight Nelson recently told a true story about the pastor of his church. He had a kitten that climbed ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Camps With Us

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Sermon focuses on John 1:14, using the translations the word became flesh and "tabernacled" or "set up camp" with us. (Good for use in a camping setting or a location where many hearers are familiar with camping.)

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. How many of you would call yourselves “campers”? Yes, several of our members disappear for varied weekends throughout the summer to spend time at a campsite. But let me get more specific here. How many ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, John 1:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Being God's Adopted Children.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 7, 2017

A short message at a Child development Centre and Remand Home, short because the message is to be translated to Sinhala (one of the local languages) and because in many cases those hearing the message have short attention spans.

Being God’s Adopted Children Morning my name is Andrew. You may have seen me around here looking at work that has been done when the men have been in painting or fixing the bathrooms. I became a Christian when I was the same age as some of you sixteen I am now 53 years old, still a young ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Salvation Army

You Are Holy - Set Apart For A Purpose

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 10, 2015

How do we become Holy? The Hebrew word translated Holy is Qodesh it means a sacred place or object set apart consecrated and dedicated to God. Beloved there is a vast difference between Holy and Purity.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are three Scripture readings prior to the Message. The appointed Scriptures for this day are: 1 Samuel 1:4-20; Hebrews 10:10-25, and Mark 13:1-8 When Satan,..... tempted the woman in the garden, it was not with great theological points of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:13-16, Hebrews 10:10-25

Denomination: Anglican