Sermons on Expertise:

Jesus Finished What We Started Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 1, 2004

As a result of sin, we have experienced and would continue to experience a separation from God, ultimately being carried with us into eternity. We cannot find anyone who can fix it for us, and we cannot ever gain the skills, experiences, or resources to

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Jesus Finished What We Started Romans 5:6-ff INTRODUCTION: Have you ever gotten in over your head with a project, and soon realized – after you had started that you did not have the ability, resources, or expertise necessary? When we get into these kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Onward Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

Being a good Soldier for the Lord

“ONWARD CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS” Eph. 6:10 A person is saved without any effort whatsoever on his part. However, once a person is saved, he finds that he is in a battle. He has three big enemies: the world, the flesh, and the devil. Every man, woman, boy, and girl who is saved needs to learn to be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Babel, Pentecost, And The Church

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jun 12, 2006

How is it possible for the Pentecost message, of unity in the church, as the vehicle to undo the Babel confusion, to occur?

Babel, Pentecost, and the Church Montreal/Cornwall June 11, 2006 “The tower of Babel” speaks of an impressive intervention in human affairs that God did in order to guarantee that his plan would work out in the time frame of his choosing, rather than through different effort, means and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Gift To Mankind: A Lamb Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2010

The focus of our personal ministries should be introducing and calling attention to Jesus Christ, not ourselves.

God’s Gift to Mankind: A Lamb (John 1:19-34) 1. For about 14 years, I have been teaching AWANA. I teach each of our three division, beginning with a puppet skit and then a flannel graph lesson with felt figures… 2. I taught the Christmas Story to the Sparks, K=2nd grade…then Austin helped me ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Go All The Way

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

To follow Christ we must be willing to go all the way!

“Let’s Go All The Way” Text: II Kings 2:1-15 What motivated Elisha to request a double portion? Had he seen the power that Elijah had and determined it wasn’t enough? Was his motive carnal? Did he just want more power so that he could make a name for himself? Or did he recognize that problems ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Mary’s Miracle

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 7, 2015

The marks of greatness in God’s sight are the same marks of greatness that Jesus showed us-humility, self-sacrifice, total dependence on God and total obedience even unto death. The only place of honour in God’s kingdom is the place of service.

Do you believe in miracles? Well, I certainly do, because earlier this year I saw God work a miracle in the life of my mother. One night she had to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance because of breathing problems. I followed the ambulance in my own car. After several tests and x-rays, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Ethiopian Ambassador

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 26, 2013

Philip preaches on Isaiah 53.

THE ETHIOPIAN AMBASSADOR. Acts 8:26-40. Many centuries ago, long before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foresaw the suffering of “the Servant of the LORD” in dramatic language which hid nothing of the horror and the power of the vision which was disclosed to him. This same prophecy has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Vii: Focus On The Wonder Of It All Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

When feeling discouraged about schemes of the wicked in a world of disappointments and discombobulation, focus on God's Grand Scheme for His people --- and the wonder of it all will be therapeutic and elicit praise.

The Wonder of It All Is Worthy of Praise by All! Widely known as the leading theologian of the 20th Century, Karl Barth was asked to summarize years of research and volumes of writings, and he responded: “Jesus loves me, this I know, ...read more

Trust & Wealth Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2019

There is a difference between believing in God and trusting Him with all your heart. & I believe God blesses with material wealth so we’ll have more to give. This is two devotionals compiled together-one for Proverbs 3:5-9 (Faith) & the other for 3:9-10 (Wealth)

Proverbs 3:5-8 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not rely on your own understanding for support. 6 In all your habits acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight 7 Don’t look at yourself as wise—fear God and leave evil 8 It will bring health to your umbilical cord and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: *other

Dead Or Alive?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2019

What happens after death? What happens between death and the return of Christ? Let’s discuss the Sadducees, an ancient marriage custom and resurrection questions in Luke 20:27-38.

What happens after death? What happens between death and the return of Christ? Where are our loved ones? Let’s understand that God is the God of the living because to him all are alive. Let’s discuss the Sadducees, an ancient marriage custom and resurrection questions in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Brand?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 1, 2016

Are you wearing His brand or yours??

I have a branding iron that depending on how you turn it you could brand the cattle with a large I or a wide H. For those not from Texas or other cattle states, you branded the cattle to mark them as yours. Hence a design like Rocking R or Lazy S is used to distinguish your cattle on an open ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What’s Your Brand?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Who owns you?

I have a branding iron that depending on how you turn it you could brand the cattle with a large I or a wide H. For those not from Texas or other cattle states, you branded the cattle to mark them as yours. Hence a design like Rocking R or Lazy S is used to distinguish your cattle on an open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

A New Direction

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia).

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia). They are partway carved from their block of marble but, never finished, they are forever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On Inspirational Teachings

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 19, 2024

One of the many definitions of teaching is said to be ideas or principles taught by an authority.

Henry Brooks Adams, an American historian once remarked: "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." Titus 2:7-8 reminds us: “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2, James 3:1, Psalm 32:8, Colossians 3:16

At The Foot Of The Cross

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 10, 2023

waiting for the crucifixion of Jesus at the foot of the cross

John 18:1-19:42 This obituary appeared in the Jerusalem Post in the year 33 C.E. “Jesus Christ, 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, ‘the place of the skull.’ Betrayed by the apostle Judas and crucified by the order of ruler Pontius Pilate. The causes of death ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal