Sermons on Expressions:

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014

"The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Other

Embracing Your New Identity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Absolutely essential to your success as a Christian, is the biblical revelation of who you are in Christ. When a Christian tries to become something in God by good behavior, he is working backwards.

Galatians 2:20 2/15/15 When a person is brought into the military, an extensive process begins to change his (or her) way of thinking about himself. He is stripped of his old civilian closes and dressed in a uniform consistent with his new identity. That uniform is a constant reminder that he is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:11-13, Colossians 1:13, Romans 8:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Manner Of His Preaching Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 11, 2018

The first section of Chapter 2 [v. 1-8] records Paul’s comments about his visit to Thessalonica. His words suggest that people outside the church were charging him with unworthy motives and improper conduct.

5/28/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 5: The Manner of His Preaching (1Th 2:1-8) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 (NIV) 1 You know, brothers and sisters, that our visit to you was not without results. 2 We had previously suffered and been treated outrageously in Philippi, as you know, but with the help of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 13, 2018

3 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Final Words (Part 2)

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Mar 27, 2017

In Part 2, we take up the remaining four sayings of Jesus on the cross. We shall study how the gospel writer used the OT background in the death of Christ. It will give us a good grasp of the significance of Jesus’ last words on the cross.

A Word of Abandonment “‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me’” (Matt. 27:46)? I have heard many eloquent sermons on the “seven sayings.” However, the speakers rarely look into the OT texts that Jesus used in His last seven sayings. Yet how the gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46, John 19:28-30, Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Potter Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 26 in our exposition of Romans. Paul answers the question of Israel's place in prophecy.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Master Potter” Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness Paul spent the first two and a half chapters of his letter cataloging crimes against the righteous King whose anger has been stirred and emphasizing the need for God’s righteousness. Until ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Is Great

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 12, 2013

God alone is great and worthy of our praise.

INTRODUCTION The human heart is an amazing creation of God. Let’s see how much you know about this miracle of creation. What’s the average heartbeat for an adult? (The average heartbeat is 72 times per minute. In the course of one day it beats over 100,000 times. In one year the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 135:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Of These Is Love Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Love is the first of the nine Fruits of the Spirit.

INTRODUCTION Over the summer we’re going to be spending time examining all nine fruit of the Spirit. My main goal for this series is the same as God’s goal—for each of us to display these nine character qualities every day of our lives. But you don’t have to try to be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Reynolds on Jul 11, 2024

The Bible is God’s revelation of the unique God-man: the Son of God, Jesus Christ—the Savior of the world. God’s holy word, the Bible, is unique among all other books. It was written by more than 40 authors living on three different continents over a span of 1,500 years.

Sermon series on Fundamental Beliefs #1 The Word of God (((SLIDE))) Psalm 119:105 1 The Holy Scriptures The Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the written Word of God, given by divine inspiration. The inspired authors spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. In this Word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Adventist

Some Questions Worth Asking

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

A basic need for security is a part of the human condition. Men spend lifetimes planning and preparing to purchase a place and position of real security at the end of their days. It is commonly understood that a sense of security is one of a woman’s strongest emotional needs.

SOME QUESTIONS WORTH ASKING I John 5:1-13 “Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. For this is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Washing The Feet Of The Disciples Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

Second message in a series preparing us for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION WASHING THE FEET OF THE DISCIPLES TEXT: John 13:1-17 John 13:1-17 KJV Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel, Church And Culture

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 22, 2019

The sermon deals with the intersection of the gospel and 21st century culture

Title: Gospel, Church and Culture (July 21, 2019) 1 Peter 4 (NIV) Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in the body is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncomfortable Evangelism On Facebook Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2012

Paul taught us to be "versatile" in reaching out to people. But at times this can make us VERY uncomfortable. How can we make sure we share our faith with people who make us uncomfortable, and do it in such a way that we don’t betray our faith in Jesus?

OPEN: A man named J. K. Johnston studied the Gospels and asked this question as he poured over Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: Where did Jesus meet people? According to his tabulations: · The Gospels recorded 132 contacts Jesus had with people o 6 were in the Temple. o 4 were in Synagogues. o 122 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 24, 2021

The cross reminds us that God doesn’t intend for this fallen world, with its death, disaster, and corruption, to be our home forever.

Weather! It’s everywhere, amen? Duh … pretty obvious. We’re surrounded by it. No matter where you go, you’ll encounter … weather … and it has a pretty big impact on our lives. We wake up in the morning and look out the window or turn on the radio or TV or go on our computers and look up the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11, Genesis 6:5-6, Exodus 19:11, Exodus 19:16-18, Luke 13:2-5, Psalm 29:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

One In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 12, 2020

In Ephesians 2:12-18, the Apostle Paul shows how believers are One in Christ through a 1) Peaceful Body (Ephesians 2:13–17) because of 2) Access to God (Ephesians 2:18).

Ephesians 2:13-18 [13] But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. [14]For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility [15]by abolishing the law of commandments expressed in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-18

Denomination: Other