Sermons on False Gods:

The Ten Bridesmaids Represent Christian Believers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017

The message is that apathy and carelessness are a much greater threat than any external force.

32A Fr. Murphy was visiting one of his elderly parishioners whom he hadn’t seen at church for a few months. “You know,” he said, “you are not getter any younger and you should start thinking more of the hereafter.” She replied, “Thank you, Father, but I am always thinking about the hereafter; ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Preach Jesus Not Yourself Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 9, 2017

Don't be discouraged no matter what men say just preach Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: PREACH JESUS NOT YOURSELF John 8:13-14King James Version (KJV) 13 The Pharisees therefore said unto him, Thou bearest record of thyself; thy record is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Two By Two Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 3, 2021

Why did Jesus send out his apostles in pairs? Why is this a good thing for us to do today? Watch video: https://youtu.be/ISE_w3JJARY

Scripture Reading: Mark 6:7-13 Calling the Twelve to him, he began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over impure spirits. These were his instructions: “Take nothing for the journey except a staff—no bread, no bag, no money in your belts. Wear sandals but not an extra shirt. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best News Ever: Jesus Has Risen

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Feb 19, 2021

The best news ever is to hear that Jesus did not remain in the graves, but that He is alive.

In the good news of Jesus resurrection, we see that • Those who do not withhold from Jesus always get their concerns met and fear removed (the stone which was their concern had been rolled away before they arrived (vs. 1-4). • Those who seek Jesus curiously always receive good news (vs. 6; Mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Mark 16:1-9, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pilot And Barabbas Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 12, 2020

Fifth message in a 7 sermon Easter series. Jesus chose to die for us.

Journey to the Resurrection Pilot and Barabbas March 29, 2020 Morning Service Easter 2020 Series Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus chose to die for us. Focus Passage: Matthew 27:11-26 Supplemental Passage: So Pilate *said to Him, "You do not speak to me? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26, John 19:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Is This?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 28, 2021

Are we amazed with the authority of the words of Christ Jesus?

What Is This? Mark 1: 21 - 28 Intro: Out of necessity, I live in a world of words. Every week, I am expected to produce a string of words from other words that I have read in the Bible and other resources. I wonder sometimes, do you really hear the words? For example: A New York columnist set ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sleeping Christians. Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Nov 5, 2022

Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch."

THE SLEEPING CHRISTIANS. Mark 13: 36-37 KJV "Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch." The above last sentence was a direct expression from our Lord Jesus Christ. He is very much aware of the past, the present & the future. He is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:36-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Easter's Ray Of Hope

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 10, 2023

A sermon for Easter, Year A

April 9, 2023 - Easter Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 28:1-10 Easter’s Ray of Hope Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The dawn was slowly eroding the darkness of the night. When the women left their homes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Great Commission: Our Divine Mandate Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 5, 2023

The Great Commission is not just a task; it's a sacred duty, a privilege, and a calling that each of us, as followers of Christ, is entrusted with.

The Great Commission: Our Divine Mandate Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey through Matthew 28:18-20, where our Lord Jesus Christ left us with a divine mandate known as the Great Commission. This commission is not just a task; it's a sacred duty, a privilege, and a calling that each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Goodnight Or Goodbye Series

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on May 23, 2022

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." Matt 25:46

"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." Matt 25:46 I called my wife and my two daughters. I asked my wife, a question: "do you love me"? She replied, "but you know that I love you." I smiled. I asked my two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call A Spade A Spade

Contributed by George Warner on Jun 4, 2022

Open rebuke is better than secret love (Proverbs 27:5)

The Bible says that Open rebuke is better than secret love. And at 1 Samuel chapters 2 to 4 there is a relevant story about Eli an Israelite priest who appears to have loved his impious sons more than he loved God. It is time for us to call a spade a spade. There is no such thing as a l.g.b.t ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:5

The Spirit Of Adultery Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 3, 2021

What about those who can truly claim faithfulness in marriage, before and during? What did Jesus say?

Like murder can exist in our hearts when we don't value other people's lives, how many of us have truly been unfaithful to a spouse? Probably more have been unfaithful before or during marriage than have committed actual murder, but what about those who can truly claim faithfulness in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Simon Of Cyrene Helps Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2022

We don’t know if Simon complained all the way to Golgotha, or recognized Jesus and was glad he had helped, but his name--unlike most of those minor players in the Gospel drama-- has come to us.

Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New Testament, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Mark 8:31-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Romans 16:13, John 12:32-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 11, 2022

I'm certain we all have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit. But what does it mean? Welp, pull up a chair, cuz I'm going to explain it to yall.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Let's start with the first one. Love. 1st Corinthians 13:4-10 "Love is patient and kind; love does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ