Sermons on Faith In Suffering:

The Fear Of The Lord Is The Beginning Of Wisdom: Why Do We Fear God?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We need it today especially. We need it as the body of Christ on Earth.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow his precepts have good understanding. To him belongs eternal praise. -Psalm 111:10 NIV The scriptures read "the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Wisdom is something we desperately need in our world. We ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-8, Psalm 111:10, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Psalm 23:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Joy Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Scriptures do emphasize the glorious worship we will offer to God in eternity because of the great joy that will be ours, and the everlasting gratitude we will have for the Lamb of God, who died for us.

Two friends were walking along a country road and precisely at the same moment that one saw a lovely wild flower the other spotted a poisonous snake. When the one had killed the snake and the other had put the flower in his button hole, they walked on in silence for a while, and then the one with ...read more

The Approachable God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

To find the Child-that was the goal. Anything that takes us off the path that leads to Christ is not part of God's plan. The job of the angels and the star was finished when the shepherds and the wise men bowed before the Christ-child.

Lucy is expounding on the meaning of Christmas and she says, "this is the time of the year that we show kindness and good will, when we accept others and welcome them into our home." Charlie Brown says, "why can't we be kind and accepting all through the year and not just at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

The Location Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 9, 2021

It is considered a self-evident truth that you can't be in two places at the same time. But the Bible says this is not so. The Christian, by being in Christ, is both in time and in the heavenly realm of eternity.

The City Bank of Binghamton, New York, sent flowers to the management of their new branch, on the opening of their new facility. Unfortunately, the card accompanying the flowers read, "Deepest Sympathy." The florist who made the mistake, called later to apologize for the mixup. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Greater Gift

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020

Many churches today have chosen convenience over conviction and pleasure over principal...

The last time Christmas fell on a Sunday was 2011. That has only happened 11 times since 1938. I am told there is a pattern. The pattern is 11/6/5/6 years between. This means the next time Christmas falls on a Sunday will be in the year 2022, God willing. In 2005 the New York Times reported ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:12-13, Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Are Spirit Beings

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 18, 2020

Man is a Spirit, who as a soul and lives in a body.

On the day that God created man, He created us in His own image and likeness - Genesis 1:26 - 27. And after creating us, He gave us His breath - Genesis 2:7, the breath of life. And we became a living being, complete in body and spirit. After He gave us His breath, He gave us power over every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Romans 8:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twenty-First Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by David Grate on Oct 23, 2020

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other.

It is important to remember, when following the Revised Common Lectionary cycle, that this cycle and these readings do relate to each other. This week, Miss Justine’s reading helped us to witness the peaceful passing of the first Hebrew leadership baton from Moses to Joshua, setting the stage for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8, Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Listens To Prayer

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Nov 17, 2020

God Listens to prayer, is able to respond to prayer, and moves when we pray "Thy Will be done" from Joshua 12 and the account of the sun standing still.

Sermon for Sunday, November 15, 2020 God listens to your prayers Have you ever had God answer a prayer? And not just a vague prayer where you said to yourself, “God, please don’t let it rain tomorrow?” and it didn’t? Well perhaps God answered that prayer for you, or perhaps it wasn’t supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Anchor Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020

Jesus is our anchor of Hope in all storms and all of life. We must keep our eyes on Jesus

Anchor of Hope Hebrews chapter 6:13-20 Good Morning everyone What are you putting your hope in? What or who do you trust with your eternal and everlasting things? When this old world is done and you stand before the Lord of the universe- what will you be placing your hope in? Now more than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Well-Ordered Life. Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2021

A well-ordered life will bring contentment.

The Well-Ordered Life Jeffery Anselmi / General The Book of Proverbs- The Ways of The Wise / Discipline; New Perspective / Proverbs 3:1–2; Proverbs 30:7–9 INTRODUCTION • At times, life can be complicated and confusing. • There are so many choices in life, and to make things more complicated, not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-2, Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Manger Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Dec 24, 2021

The miracle of the manger is the incarnation. God becomes a man. A Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we consider the miracles of Christmas, the most obvious miracle of all is the incarnation, God became a man. That is Christmas, the birth of our Savior, God coming to earth as a man as foretold of the prophets of old. Matthew 1:23 “BEHOLD, THE VIRGIN SHALL BE WITH CHILD AND SHALL BEAR A SON, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Know About God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 15, 2022

There is nowhere sin can place you that the blood of Jesus cannot locate you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 020 OPENING PASSAGE: Psalm 86:5, NIV: You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. TOPIC: THREE THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT GOD Do you call to God? How often do you speak with Him on daily basis? In today's passage, the psalmist ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5, Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Charismatic

Who Will Deliver Me?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 23, 2022

The sad truth is that all of us seem to fit too well into Stevenson's story about Dr. Jekyll. Because we also seem to have a split personality, at times doing things we know we should not do.

Alba 1-16-2022 WHO WILL DELIVER ME? Romans 7:14-25 Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island, Kidnapped, and A Child's Garden of Verses, is also well known for writing The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde first published in 1886. It is the story of a man who had evil tendencies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ