Sermons on exception:

How A Local Church Is Killed

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

When Heroes Fail Us Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 12, 2008

Samson had all the resources to be a great hero, except for one thing, a powerful lust. What makes this man a candidate for the hall of fame in Hebrews 11:32? What makes us potential heroes for God?

WHEN HEROES FAIL US Are there any heroes left? Do you have anyone in your life you would consider a hero? Are there men or women who you look up to? Our children and teenagers look up to a variety of stars as models to follow. Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers have captured the younger hearts. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

There Were Two Brothers

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 14, 2004

As we approach this third parable, the Lord seeks to contrast the lost with those who are not. Our tendency is to focus on the younger son in the parable, and to completely miss the elder son. Today, I hope to be the exception to that tendency.

There Were Two Brothers Luke 15:11-32 INTRODUCTION: This parable is the third of a trilogy of parables. The first parable in the group was that of the shepherd and the lost sheep. This parable told of the shepherd leaving the 99 sheep and searching for the one lost sheep. The truth communicated ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 28, 2015

Who can give you faith when you ask your spiritual pastors---your shepherds to give you faith so that you hear to receive---reap the blessings of God except Christ Jesus?

HAVE FAITH by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 28, 2015) “And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.” (Mark 11:22, King James Version [Of faith in prayer]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, the single most important phrase ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22

Denomination: Friends

Faith Sermon 01/2014

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jan 29, 2014

The Old Testament was all about rules and regulations....the dos and don’ts for a relationship with God.....but, every man that God used throughout the scriptures failed at some point and time except Jesus

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. 4 By ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Wrath And The Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

It was a terrible time for the land of Egypt. God had risen up against the land with horrible plagues. Death will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Exception? Only those under the blood would be spared!

GOD’S WRATH AND THE BLOOD Ex. 12:3-13; 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “4 worms in Church" 1. A minister decided to add a visual demonstration about the evil habits of modern society. 2. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. a. 1st - put into a container of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Jesus Appears"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 5, 2013

Jesus appears to open closed doors, Jesus appears to show us, Jesus appears to change except I see-ology to that is all I see-ology, and Jesus appears to help us have faith.

John 20:19-30 "Jesus Appears" 19On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

What Part Of "i Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life" Do You Not Understand?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus Christ made it clear to His disciples in the Upper Room and to everyone that He and He alone provides us access to God the Father. There is no other way to God and salvation except through Him. The issue is settled.

Just who do we think we are to question the Sovereign Lord God Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of all things (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:16-18) as to how He has solemnly decreed from all eternity the means by which He has chosen to redeem our sorry, self-centered, malevolent, cruel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 37:39, Psalm 62:2, Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 45:22, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:10-18, 1 Timothy 2:5-7, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Sweet Aroma

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• Happy Mothers’ Day Several men have brought food for the ladies today • Been around long enough, you know that God doesn’t put traditional messages on my heart. Today is no exception!

Clap your hands, move your feet, GET UNDIGNIFIED I wanted to take a minute to talk about getting undignified. We can get undignified and still be in reverence to and in awe of, our God! Here’s the best definition I have found for undignified: • Having your composure disturbed (repeat) • Excuse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-19

Unshakable Things

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 24, 2022

A time of shaking is coming a time in the world when everything is shaken, except certain things which can never be shaken. All that is not built upon Christ the solid rock will fall and only things eternal will stand.

Unshakable Things By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. PRELUDE: - I grew up in the church back in the day when we sang songs that stirred something up deep down on the inside. I’m not talking about emotionalism because you can be emotional without being spiritual, but you can’t be spiritual without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Hebrews 12:24-29, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

Series: Limiting The Holy One Of Israel (Part 2: Jesus Could Do Not Much Miracles In His Own Hometown Except... Why?)

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus, the local boy, leaves town and makes it big in the world - and returns with great following. He has shaken the religious establishment, nation & Roman world. You would expect his own to applaud him & see God's work displayed through Him. But no - He does few miracles. Why?

DO NOT LIMIT THE HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL (PART 2) JESUS COULD DO NOT MUCH MIRACLES IN HIS OWN HOMETOWN EXCEPT... 1. Mark 6:1 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. “Where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Charismatic

Funeral Message

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Sep 21, 2008

Miss you, we will without a doubt. Long for your love and understanding, everyday without exception. Mourn our loss, deeply and for the rest of our lives. Confident that we will be with you again in the presence of Jesus, never a hesitation!

1Th. 4:13-18 Rom 12:9-18 Let us not be ignorant…so St. Paul informs us, let us not be like the rest of men who have no hope. No hope. Darkness, emptiness, zero. No hope. Fear. Anxiety. Apprehension. Is there anything more than what I can see and touch? Is this all there is? Most people, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Secret" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus warns his disciples and to "keep watch" for the day and hour of his return is a secret to all except the Father. I begin with a "vest button" principle and have an illustration of Katrina... all emphasising the principle of "preparedness" and being

In Jesus Holy Name December 2, 2007 Text: Matthew 24:3,4,36,42 Redeemer The Secret This past summer and fall I’ve had the privilege of officiating in a number of weddings. Some were held in the back yard of a family home. Others on a golf course. One on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Resistance Resistant

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009

Anytime there is a new initiative in the kingdom of God, resistance will arise. Where God is at work, the enemy is also at work. Rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was certainly no exception to this. When people take kingdom priorities seriously, people res

Resistance Resistant Nehemiah 4:1-8 Don Jones tells the story of a close friend who pastored in the Phoenix area but God had laid on his heart the desire to start new churches. He left to go plant a church in another state. The plans were laid for him to begin with the cooperation of two ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Driving With Power Steering Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 30, 2020

Pentecost is such an important feast. It's really important that even though I'm unwell I make myself work really hard on writing a sermon... except that is the exact opposite of the message of Pentecost

.............................................................................. For years I have driven cars with power steering. It’s just standard now. But I few years back I visited New Zealand and had to hire a number of cars - and one of them did not have power steering. I don’t know if you can ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Anglican