Sermons on Festival Of The Harvest:

"The Puzzle Of The Be Attitudes”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 9, 2022

“The Beatitudes are not teachings on ‘how’ to be blessed. They are not instructions to do anything. Jesus is not telling anyone they would be better off being ‘financially’ poor. (Dallas Willard) Is Luke 6 about Jesus fulfilling His Mission statement? Luke 4

In Jesus Holy Name February 13, 2022 Luke 6:17 “The Puzzle of the Be Attitudes” Philip Yancy in his book “The Jesus I Never Knew” wrote the following when he read the 1st Beatitude in Luke 6. “I became so convicted about my addiction to material things that I gave away to a friend my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26, Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing Opposition And Overcoming

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 16, 2023

Joseph faced opposition but, as a result, saved his family. David faced opposition from his brother but went ahead and killed Goliath. Nehemiah faced opposition, never lost confidence, and completed the building in record time. We no less will succeed, our confidence in our Lord.

In Genesis 37 we read about Joseph the second youngest of twelve brothers born to Jacob, He was only seventeen years old. His father loved him more than his other sons. One day he made a coat of many colours for Joseph. His brothers hated him and did not speak very kindly to him. Joseph then has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-37, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Nehemiah 4:1-3, Nehemiah 6:1-3, Colossians 3:15  (view more)  (view less)

Remember God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 3, 2019

The Feast of Purim was instituted to remember God's deliverance of His people, for the generation that was saved, as well as for the generations to come.

We have come a long way through the book of Esther. • Against all odds, and through a set of amazing and miraculous twists, Esther and Mordecai achieved the mission – the mission of God, actually - to save their people from certain annihilation. • It was successful because God has a hand in it. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Seed Of Faith, The Fruit Of Praise

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 15, 2019

We’re not responsible for results, and the moment we stop production on the “act of producing the results,” the results will become easier and more better than we could ever expect!

The seed of faith, the fruit of praise! Illus. from the book Guide posts, “ His mysterious ways: miracles of healing” What I remember most about the summer of 1934, when dad got his tonsils out, that’s how hot it was. The middle of July in Blackwood, Virginia, and we hadn’t seen a drop of rain or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 106:1, Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 55:22-23, Psalm 91:9-11, Ezekiel 37:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong And Work Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2019

The people were discouraged at the modest structure of the new Temple as they started rebuilding it. God assured them of His presence, His promise, and His power. The future glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.

Let’s recap. The Israelites came back from 70-years of captivity in Babylon. • They rebuilt the altar and started work on the Temple but the local Samaritans opposed them (cf. Ezra 3). • They were so discouraged they stopped work for some 16 years. Nothing was done to God’s house while they busy ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Peter 2:1-5, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Conquer These Trials Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019

This hopefully helps answer the question of how we can find joy in the crises of life.

Last Sunday evening we talked about the trials and temptations that we all go through on our journey through life. What is the worst trial that you face right now? What is the worst temptation, the temptation that just swarms in upon you and overcomes you and leads you into sin? Is there an ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2019

Fear will keep the church for being what we are called to be

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Fear, fear can do some bad things to us. • In the first inaugural address in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said, “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Needless Anxiety

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 25, 2021

Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work.

Needless Anxiety Philippians 4:6-9TPT Most anxiety is needless. Do you believe that? As anxiety or worry dances around inside our minds, God is blocked from doing His best work. Place a finger on each of your temples. Now say, “Thank you Lord for my amygdalae. Thank you Lord, for the two ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:5-9, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To Walk With God

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 2, 2020

Allowing God to lead you

In our text today, we are introduced to a man whose distinctiveness and character was extraordinary and astonishing. In our lesson as we try to identify him, we know that his fingerprint leaves minimal evident, but yet there is enough evident to convict him of the charges of being the one that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:14-29

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 4, 2024

Exegesis look at the passage with application to us today.

Heb. 12:14-29 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Vss 14-17 – Peace, Holiness, Concern, Respect A. Peace with Others 1. Mt 5:9 – “Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called sons of God.” 2. Make every effort (NIV) 3. Pursue (NKJV) a. This indicates action. b. This commands that we go out of our way ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 - My Home Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Nov 5, 2024

Jesus promises to make your heart his home, if you come. “I WILL LIVE AND WALK AMONG THEM” Are you yoked with God? Is your heart His today? Have you given up everything for trusting in the Lord? Would you pray and RESPOND to Jesus. Tell him, Come HOME.

1 - THEY WILL BE MY HOME = “I WILL LIVE AND WALK AMONG THEM” 2 Corinthians? ?6?:?14?-?18? ?NIV?? 14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, John 14:23

Denomination: Methodist

When The Unthinkable Happens: What Would Jesus Do? Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 13, 2024

In these times of overwhelming uncertainty and fear, Christians often ask, "What would Jesus do?" By examining the Bible, we can gain insights into how Jesus responded to crises and how we can emulate His actions and attitudes.

Title: When the Unthinkable Happens: What Would Jesus Do? Text: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Teach Us To Number Our Days

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 2, 2024

Why should we number our days? (Material adapted from an article in Pulpit Helps and from Elad Nehorai at: https://endoflifewa.org/news/6-reasons-you-should-be-thinking-more-about-death/) (Also handed out Five Wishes from Aging with Dignity- order at: FiveWishes.org)

HoHum: Death is just a door to the joy that is awaiting, death is just a shadow into everlasting life, death is often thought of as a very sad occasion, for the child of God it’s just a door to brand new life. WBTU: Psalm 90:10, 12: “Our days may come to seventy years, or eighty, if our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:10, Psalm 90:12, James 4:14, Luke 12:13-21, 1 Corinthians 15:32-33, Proverbs 3:7-8, Romans 8:1, Ecclesiastes 7:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Life In The New Community”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 12, 2025

The Beatitudes are written to the "new Christian community" Both the economiclly poor disciples and rich Pharisees disciples must now "live rightly" in the same community of faith. Different emphasis than in Matthew.

In Jesus Holy Name February 16, 2025 Luke 6:20,24 “Life in the New Community” If we are to understand these beatitudes in the Gospel of Luke there are some “first things first” we should know. 1) Luke is probably writing between 58 AD & 64 AD when the Apostle Paul is in prison in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20, Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving The House Of God

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 18, 2025

The attitude of someone who loves the house of the Lord cannot be shown by how much we offer, nor through our busy ministry, but our attitude must be through a heart full of love for the Lord.

Loving the House of God By. Rev. Saumiman Saud*) Psalm 5:1-3, 1 Chronicles 22:7-8, and Psalm 26:8 Reading from Psalm 5:1-3: "For the director of music. For pipes. A psalm of David. Give ear to my words, Lord, consider my lament. Hear my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, 1 Chronicles 22:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational