Sermons on Exceptions:

Run To God Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 15, 2022

No one would think Joseph was a lucky guy. He was victimized, enslaved, harassed, accused, incarcerated - but he remained committed to God every step of the way - and that saw him through.

Run To God Genesis 39:1-23 Introduction We are observing Recovery month and have been looking at some Bible Heroes who got a lot of things right but also had some recovering to do when they didn’t. Noah taught us to Believe, Obey, Abide, Trust God. Abraham taught us to Hear God’s call to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Song Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Christ who brings that cleansing is the greatest gift of all, a gift so great that it even sent angels into singing.

Christmas Song Luke 2:8-20 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” - Luke 2:13-14 The two most used words in the month of December without question are the words, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Be A Priest Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2021

Hebrews spends a lot of time focusing on Jesus as our High Priest. But what does that mean to us, and what difference can it make in our lives?

Philip Yancey , in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” (Zondervan, 2002, p. 25) told of a Jesuit missionary - Matteo Ricci who went to China in 16th century. The missionary took along samples of religious art to illustrate the Christian story for people who had never heard it. He was pleased that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Healing Of Namaan (07/09/2017)

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Jan 6, 2022

A sermon on the Healing of Namaan

2nd Kings 5:1-19 (NLT) – The Healing of Naaman The king of Aram had great admiration for Naaman, the commander of his army, because through him the Lord had given Aram great victories. But though Naaman was a mighty warrior, he suffered from leprosy. At this time Aramean raiders had invaded the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19, 2 Kings 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See His Love

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 21, 2022

Many people believe that the most beloved verse in the Bible is John 3:16.

Come and See His Love John 3:1-18 Introduction Many people believe that the most beloved verse in the Bible is John 3:16. I like to include verse 17 as well: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon For Charterhouse

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 16, 2019

This sermon is specifically for Old Carthusians. Lt General Sir William Dobbie (aka Dobbie of Malta) received Jesus as his Saviour and Lord whilst a pupil at Charterhouse school, and what an exciting life he had

Story. A number of years ago, I decided to downsize. Now when a rural Vicar talks of downsizing he means reducing the number of parishes he has In my case it meant going from 15 parishes to five. And this also meant moving house. As we were taking our bedroom apart, I found 2 baskets ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-16, Deuteronomy 3:22

Denomination: Anglican

Son Of Man, Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Eric Wright on Feb 21, 2022

When death occurs, the medical examiner performs what we call an autopsy.

This is where the M.E. does a series of test to determine the cause of death. In this process, information is gathered about the moments before death but also certain attributes of a person’s life. This assessment demonstrates if there is any damages to the body and it’s organs and also the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Paid It All

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 4, 2022

A woman's bank account showed a $50B deficit. Turns out, that's similar to the debt Jesus named in the parable THAT WE OWE! There's only one solution for our huge debt: the precious blood of Christ paid it all. Praise You Jesus!

JESUS PAID IT ALL 1 Pet. 1:18-20 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. b. 2nd - put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Use What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024

The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Driving With The Wrong Map”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 9, 2024

Intro with the story of Lee Atwater who sought only wealth and power. some thoughts from sermon by Rev Ray Pritchard. Note the commandments Jesus listed.... why substitute "defraud" for "covet"? "Grace is the only answer.

In Jesus Holy Name October 15, 2024 Text: Mark 10:17-31 Redeemer “Driving with the Wrong Map” If you know American politics, especially the politics of the 1980s, then you certainly remember Lee Atwater. He was the amazing man who almost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Luke 18:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Civics Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2024

s we approach what can be a touchy subject these days… I do not intend to tell you who to cast your vote for. I do not intend to tell you which party is more godly.

CHRISTIAN CIVICS Romans 13 Introduction I’ve been beginning these messages from Romans with a summary. -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone. -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, accessed by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Death Of The Lord Jesus Christ Became Our Salvation? Series

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jun 26, 2025

Forgiveness of sins and salvation

How did the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ save us? First of all, the Bible says that all have sinned and no one is without sin. This is stated in Romans 3:23, for all have sinned and fall short of the righteousness of God. Moreover, Christ is the only person who has not sinned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Resting In God Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jul 8, 2025

What does it mean to really rest and why does this seem so challengin Jesus is saying I am the Lord of the Sabbath. I am that source of nourishment and rest - the source of that deep rest of the soul.

We have been speaking about being a church on mission and what that means. The church was not created to be inward-focused or static. God did not create the church to be a place for people to attend, to hear His Word and then go back home or to work and leave the gifts and talents He has given us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just One Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 27, 2024

With Holy Spirit leadership, the next movement and or, decision you make can be realized through your belief in the Bible, while learning Gods voice. The Holy Spirit becomes your go to, He selected you to live through.

Just One Word. John 14.26 Rev. Brian Brown tells the story of being at the community pool with his family. Kids were screaming, playing, and splashing in the pool, music was playing, the lifeguard whistles were blowing and in the midst of the conversation, his wife shooshes him. He said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible