Sermons on Familiarity:

Jesus Among Us

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 15, 2020

If a shut tomb could not hold Jesus in, a shut church cannot keep him out!

Jesus Among Us John 20:19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the story of the resurrection of Jesus, I would have done it a little differently. When John returned from the empty tomb he would confront Peter and excitedly say, “Peter, I have some good news and I have some bad news!” Peter would have ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Soothsayer Or Prophet

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 17, 2020

Sometimes it may look like a duck, walk like a duck and quack like a duck, but it is not a duck. Therefore we need to duck false prophets and their message.

Isaiah 8:19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? 20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:19-20, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, Deuteronomy 18:20-22, 1 Thessalonians 5:20, Matthew 7:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayerful Advocate For Those Who Groan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2015

The Holy Spirit as first-fruits, and efficacious intercessor.

A PRAYERFUL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO GROAN. Romans 8:22-27. There are several references to the Holy Spirit in Romans 8. He is named at least nineteen times in the first twenty-seven verses. This serves to contrast the weakness of ‘the law of sin and death’ (discussed at length in Romans 7), with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Is The Only Way?

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Jesus is the only way to heaven. This statement sounds exclusive, confusing, surprising, or even offending. Nonetheless, this is true

Do you know a place that can only be reached by a single conveyance? Perhaps a place where there is only a single road leading to it, an island that can only be reached by a boat, perhaps the outer space in which only via space shuttle humans can get there. I remember when I was new here in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation Eleven Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 21, 2023

The two witnesses make an appearance

As we go into chapter eleven, we see John is asked to take a rod and measure the temple of God along with the altar and count the worshippers. He is to exclude the outer court and not count it since it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months (3 1/2 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:2-3

Self Control Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Control Your Desires | Matthew 5:27-32 “You have heard it said” (Part 2) - Jesus is not challenging the Law. He is saying, you’ve been taught in the past how to avoid certain actions, but Jesus is showing them how to do it! - Jesus focus here is how to prevent sin before it occurs. Jesus does ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice In The Wilderness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2022

Never mind the preacher. Look to the One preached.

THE VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS. John 1:19-28. The witness of John is put on record (John 1:19) because the Council in Jerusalem sent a delegation to him, asking who he thought he was, preaching without licence (from them) out there in the wilderness. They surely knew he was a priest’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Promise To The Shepherds

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 17, 2020

A simple outline that reminds us of the Promises made to the Shepherds.

Discovering God’s Precious Promises A Promise To the Shepherds Luke 2:1-20 12-20-2020 As we celebrate this season together we are drawn to this text. There are several points that I am sure you are familiar with that I would like to point out none the less. We complete this series with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - The Gift

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 19, 2024

God didn't send Jesus just so that we could have a holiday. He sent him to die.

December 14, 2024 It’s that time of year again…. The Christmas trees are up, the lights are strung and there is a general feeling of anxiety in the air as we rush to and frow looking for those last-minute gifts. Choosing just the right gift can be stressful – it would be so deflating if we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-2, John 1:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Disciples' Little Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2023

Why are you fearful, O ye of little faith?

THE DISCIPLES’ LITTLE FAITH. Matthew 8:23-27. It was ‘when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him’ that He ‘gave commandment to depart unto the other side’ (cf. Matthew 8:18). The clamour of crowds was not about to keep Him from His true work. Even then, the divine Jesus KNEW that there were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Acceptable Worship

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 23, 2025

Jesus makes it clear that some worship is unacceptable to God (John 4:22; Matt 15:8-9)

ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP Part 1 INTRODUCTION A. Many people view the worship hour as a stage show: 1. Leaders are the performers, God is the prompter, and the worshipers are the audience (group of listeners or spectators), with many of them being self-appointed critics. 2. It is this attitude that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-23, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow God’s Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 16, 2010

1) The Voice of the True Shepherd (John 10:1-6) 2) Following the Voice through the Only Door to the Fold (John 10:7–10)

John 10:1-10. "Follow God’s Voice" Everton Community Church. Sunday October 17, 2010. This week saw two radically different outcomes from mine disasters. In Copiapo Chile, 33 miners began their first weekend above ground since a rescue that gripped the world, of their 69-day ordeal trapped deep in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Other

The Bible In A Nutshell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the problem of man; the provision of Christ; and the promise of God.

“The Bible in a Nutshell” John 3:1-18 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read the story of Nicodemus B. Many young people have often asked me, “What is the Bible all about?” “Why do I need to be saved?” C. In John 3:16, one of the most familiar, simple, yet profound verses of Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Seed Sower - The Art Of Wise Investing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in h

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in huge harvests and prosper. Jesus likened ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to progress without excess

The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational