Sermons on Exhort:

Free To Serve, Or Not Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2015

We will be judged on our service to the poor--but do our social systems make it easy or difficult to do so?

Thursday of 33rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel Two things tie our Scriptures together today. The obvious one is that they are texts written in or about a time of injustice and disaster. In the first reading, the Syrian king Antiochus IV has decreed that all his subjects would act like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Catholic

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

What should preaching look like

Intro: - Rom 10:14 and how shall they hear without a preacher? - One day a father sat down with his 8 year old girl and explained with great pride that her grand-father was a preacher, and that her great-great- grandfather was a preacher, and that her great-great-great grandfather was a preacher. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Redeem

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 29, 2015

Redeem time for your troubles sacrificed in the Name of Jesus in the business of God.

REDEEM by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2015) “In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword...Or, Deliver from the enemy's hand? Or, Redeem me from the hand of the mighty?...Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles” ...read more

Denomination: Friends

The Old Rugged Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2015

Look to the people.

THE OLD RUGGED CROSS Hebrews 12: 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. One of the must famous hymns ever put to words in our time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Universal Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2013

We are called to universal prayer because God desires that "all men" be saved. This is the purpose behind the doctrine of election. There is only one God, one Mediator, one sacrifice. The church's mission is to make a universal declaration of this truth.

UNIVERSAL PRAYER. 1 Timothy 2:1-7. CONTEXT. The faithful saying that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners is worthy of all acceptation - or ‘worthy to be accepted by ALL’ - (1 Timothy 1:15). “Therefore” - as a priority - Paul exhorts Timothy that “supplications, prayers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Joyful Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 15, 2016

"Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning" (Psalm 30:5).

A JOYFUL TESTIMONY. Psalm 30. The junior members of the drama group were playing the part of carol singers in the musical play Toad of Toad Hall. I can still remember hearing their sweet voices singing just one line: “Joy shall be yours in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). I did not know the Lord then, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of God And The Reproach Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 11, 2020

Sanctified by the blood of Jesus.

THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE REPROACH OF CHRIST. Hebrews 13:9-14. This short passage opens with an exhortation to beware of strange and diverse teachings (Hebrews 13:9a). The temptation for these Hebrew Christians was that they might return to laws about ‘foods and drinks, various washings, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How David Battled The Giant Of Depression

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 3, 2017

Every human faces depression at some point in their lives, yes even men that love God.....like King David.

THE HALL OF FAITH Hebrews 11:29-12:2 1. In the earlier verses of Hebrews 11, the ‘Hall of Faith’ (as I have called it) spoke of faithful individuals, ranging from Abel through Abraham to Moses. Now we have a shift to the plural, emphasising the collective faith of all involved. “By faith THEY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prescription For Healing

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

God is a healing God

END TIMES OBEDIENCE Romans 13:11-14 Context: Romans 12:1-15:13 is the practical application of the statement “The just shall live by faith” established so thoroughly in Romans 1-8. Those who have been made righteous through faith are not to live any longer in the ways of the world, but to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Comfort In Christ: Transformed By His Compassion 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024

In times of trouble and distress, the comforting presence of our Lord Jesus Christ sustains us

Comfort in Christ: Transformed by His Compassion 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Introduction: As we gather today, we're reminded of the comforting presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. In times of trouble and distress, His compassion sustains us, offering solace and strength. Today, we'll explore 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clothed In Compassion: Living Out Colossians 3:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 16, 2024

Colossians 3:12 encapsulates the essence of Christian living. Let us uncover the transformative power of embodying the virtues of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience in our daily lives.

Clothed in Compassion: Living Out Colossians 3:12 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Colossians 3:12, a verse that encapsulates the essence of Christian living. As we explore this passage, we will uncover the transformative power of embodying the virtues of compassion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Ephesians 4:32, Philippians 4:5, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Build Yourselves Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

Christian discipleship is demanding life. Living with Christ, living for Christ leads to brings others to Christ. Its a hard task. This is a daily task of a believer. Let us build ourselves in Christ and others too!

Jude 1:20-23 Build Yourselves Jude 1: 20 “but ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23 and ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Methodist

Taking God's Word Out From Underneath The Bushel Basket To Restore Righteousness To Our Nation And The World Series

Contributed by Lyla Dahl on Apr 21, 2023

This sermon will inform how a scripture in the Word of God has been placed under a "bushel basket," igniting a raging inferno of depravity in our nation and around the world and what we as a Church can do to restore righteousness in our nation and around the world.

- I want to share a thought-provoking riddle and its answer with those who are open to receiving it. - - The riddle goes: "Why not light a lamp and put a bushel basket over it?" The answer is clear - the light would be rendered useless and may cause a destructive fire ("No one after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:11, Matthew 5:15-16, 2 Chronicles 7:14

A Hymn To The Redeemer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 10, 2023

Worship is not only a duty for the congregation, but also of the individual Christian.

A HYMN TO THE REDEEMER. Psalm 149:1-9. PSALM 149:1. The exhortation to “Praise ye the LORD” is especially addressed to “saints” = those loved by God with His covenant love. All of God’s people are saints, and we are envisaged as met together in congregation, singing His praise. It is only those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 149:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational