Sermons on Examine Your Work:

Our Rest Only In God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2021

The Christian faith, after all, is deeply personal. When we abide in Christ, we rest in God.

OUR REST ONLY IN GOD. Psalm 84:1-4. At the end of the celebration of Passover, in Jewish homes scattered throughout the world, the parting toast is, ‘Next year in Jerusalem!’ The sentiment echoes a common consciousness, a restlessness if you will, which is forever drawing God’s people back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Help And Our Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022

The LORD, and the name of Jesus.

OUR HELP AND OUR HOPE. Psalm 146:5-10. Our help and our hope is in the LORD our God (Psalm 146:5; cf. Psalm 121:2). The contrast brings us back to the beatitude of Psalm 1. If we are like ‘this’ and not like ‘that’, then “happy are we”. Yet who is this LORD, that we should worship Him? First, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Presence Of God

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Jan 27, 2023

Delighting in His Blessed Presence

As Children of the Blessed Lord Jesus we are most blessed to receive an invitation from the Master to pursue and delight in Him. And, how marvelously does the Spirit of God lead us into this intimacy? The Comforter may lead us as we are communing with Him, reading the Holy Bible, in praise and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 4 - The Smile On Gods Face Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 31, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 4

Context: • While the context for this prayer is unknown, the language used throughout the psalm indicated that it is similar to that of Psalm 3. • In addition, there are people in Israel accusing David 4:1 - Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hedge Of Thorns And Hedge Of The Blood Of Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 4, 2024

God had built a spiritual hedge around Job, around his family (household) and around all his possessions.

The Hedge of Thorns as God’s Protection: Hosea 2:6, "Therefore, behold, I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths." "Benefits: 1. Divine Protection: God places a hedge of thorns to guard and protect His people from ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:6, Exodus 12:13

Jesus Forgives Sin, But. . . Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2024

Jesus remains focused on His mission. Note that He doesn’t say something like, “well, these guys are products of their environments.”

Saturday After Ash Wednesday 2024 Jesus was in conflict with the Jewish religious leaders of His time pretty much all the time. The other day we heard in Mark that Jesus told the disciples to “beware” of the “leaven” of the Pharisees and the Herodians. Today Jesus is having dinner with His new ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:9-14, Psalm 86:1-6, Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Catholic

Darkened

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 29, 2024

The one who sees God, his eyes are also darkened to earthly pleasures and blessings. He is completely consumed by God and nothing else. He is so lost with only God and nothing else.

Because God is so glorious and radiates such marvellous light, everything around him will be darkened. All the angels and cherubs will be darkened or rendered insignificant in his brightness. God is so glorious that once we see him clearly, all the things around him, such as angels, cherubs, and ...read more

Jerusalem- Physical Versus Spiritual Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 8, 2023

This is the 26th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#26] JERUSALEM- PHYSICAL VERSUS SPIRITUAL Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 Last week, we saw how confused the people were concerning who Jesus was. Tonight, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37, John 7:33-44

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Priorities.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 16, 2024

The unfaithfulness of God's people.

A MATTER OF PRIORITIES. Hosea 6:4-6. HOSEA 6:4. The two halves of this verse are two examples of parallelism. First, the LORD laments over the two kingdoms of Israel: “Ephraim” in the north, and “Judah” in the south. The loving Father asks each in turn, “What shall I do unto you?” And we can ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Warning To Unrepentant Sinners Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

The Bible is clear that unrepentant sinners will perish.

The Bible is clear that unrepentant sinners will perish. This is a truth that echoes throughout Scripture, a warning to those who refuse to turn from their sin and seek forgiveness through Jesus Christ. In this sermon, we'll explore few examples from the Bible that illustrate the dangers of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Effective Leadership Series

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 4, 2022

Effective leadership is a major key to achievement, effectiveness, and success in every area of life

CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP TOPIC: EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP SCRIPTURE TEXT: Proverbs 27:23-24, Philippians 2:3 INTRODUCTION Effective leadership is a major key to achievement, effectiveness, and success in every area of life. This is as true ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous Among The Wicked

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Righteous among the Wicked

In the temple of Nob – Ahimelek the Priest helps David who entered the temple as he was hiding from Saul. Gave him food, sword of Goliath etc. Doveg went and told Saul; Saul killed 85 people including Ahimelek and destroyed the city (1st Sam 22) David angry at Doveg 1- 7 is self-lamentation; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be "highly Favored" By God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 22, 2019

The prosperity gospel tells us that "favor" means God makes our lives easier and more prosperous. But here, Mary is called "highly favored." What does that mean for Mary and what can we learn from her?

PROSPERITY GOSPEL: Some people today teach that having “God’s favor” means unlimited blessings. - This is true of prosperity gospel preachers, but it’s also true of a lot of American Christians who know a lot more about America than the New Testament. WHAT DID "FAVOR WITH GOD" ACTUALLY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Relentless! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 16, 2020

From cover to cover, the Word of God shows how relentless our God is, and He wants us to do the same as He sends us His Spirit to live inside us!

Introduction - Who is Larry Vollink? …. Retiring after 50 years! - Who is the Apostle Paul? … read his resume ! 2 Corinthians 11:21-31 - What do we have in common? Commercials -- the lady who was fighting cancer; the presidential candidate described as "relentless." Books ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have Respect And Love For All

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 21, 2019

Respect all and deal with all with love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *HAVE RESPECT AND LOVE FOR ALL* Romans 12:3 King James Version (KJV) 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Charismatic