Sermons on Finding Hope In This World:

Communion, Symbol Or Sacrament

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2022

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter?

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter? Symbol The argument begins with a simple word, “is.” Those who remember the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal may remember that famous line, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Satan In The Beginning Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 10, 2022

In the beginning, Satan was an angel named Lucifer. Lucifer sinned and was cast out of Heaven. We next see him in the Garden of Eden as the serpent.

********** Lucifer was Satan’s original name when he was an angel. He was full of wisdom and perfect in beautiful. 1. Anointed Cherub O Lucifer, son of the morning! Isaiah 14:12 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus (represents ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, Isaiah 14:12-16, Luke 10:18, Revelation 12:7-9, Revelation 12:12, Acts 16:20, Ezekiel 28:11-18, Revelation 12:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Apostles' Creed, Biblical?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 14, 2022

The Apostolic or Apostles’ Creed contains twelve articles of faith that are essential biblical and apostolic doctrines that have been believed throughout church history.

The Apostolic or Apostles’ Creed is reputed to have either originated with the apostles or later. Its source is a mystery. It contains twelve articles of faith that are essential biblical and apostolic doctrines that have been believed throughout church history. 1. I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6, John 3:16, Luke 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Toolbag Of The Enemy

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 15, 2022

The devil has many avenues that he uses to attack the believer. He wants to rob and make rubbish of your victory. Be aware.

The Toolbag of the Enemy Gen. 17:1,2 And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect. And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly. Gen. 17:15-19 15 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Or Finished?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2023

"Perfect" is a single word with a huge load of meaning. Do we have the right idea about the word?

Perfect or Finished? I have to admit my thoughts and feelings when I first heard the Biblical injunction from Jesus, “Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Mt 5:48) I felt horrible; I thought I was doomed. Hell was to be my ultimate destination. Perfect is a single word with a huge ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 146:6-10, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:3, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 19:30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Give To Social Concerns Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Jesus has declared that he is a good shepherd. A shepherd who gave his life for the salvation of the sheep. He is such a shepherd that he lays his life for the benefit of the sheep. He was not a shepherd who lost his life to the power of the lion who devours the sheep.

Theme: Give to Social Concerns Text: Matthew 25:31-46 1. Jesus the Judge (Matthew 25:31-33) This is the little apocalypse and Olivet discourse, found in three gospels (Matthew 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21. The description of the figurative speech of King and Shepherd recalls the role of David who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Predictions About Me Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 29, 2023

Fulfilled predictions are one of the many undeniable proofs that Jesus is who He says He is, and He did what was predicted.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. ETERNITY PAST 1. I am the only begotten Son of My heavenly Father. “I am the Father of the universe, the Anointed is My Son, He is My only begotten Son” (Psalm 2:7). a. Only. God has no other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Psalm 2:7, John 10:30, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love, Fear, Forgiveness And Forgetting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2021

God fills you with love, and as you mature in Christ, that drives out the fear of eternal damnation, the only real fear worth mentioning.

5th Sunday of Easter We’ve grown so accustomed to seeing St. Paul as one of the good guys of history, especially of Catholic or Christian history that we might be shocked by today’s reading from the Acts. Paul comes to Jerusalem after a three-year retreat in the Arabian desert. He comes full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, 1 John 3:18-24, John 15:1-8, Acts 9:26-31

Denomination: Catholic

Miracle 8: Jesus The Provider Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Miracle of the 153 fish.

Jesus The Provider John 21:1-14 Miracle of the 153 Fish 1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Quartet Of Human Hearts Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus teaches the parable of the sower to illustrate the various conditions of the human heart that challenge our spiritual growth to accept God's truths.

ONE OF THE MOST ENJOYABLE MUSIC GENRES THAT I HAVE ENCOUNTERED IN MANY CHURCHES THAT I HAVE PASTORED HAS UNDOUBTEDLY BEEN SOUTHERN GOSPEL QUARTETS. THE FOUR PARTS OF LEAD, TENOR, BARITONE AND BASS HAVE CLAPPED MANY A HAND AND TAPPED THOUSANDS OF TOES TO THE STORIES OF HEAVEN AND THE GOSPEL OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, John 15:8

Denomination: Free Methodist

When You Are Threatened Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023

Worship activates God to action.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.” Psalm 23:4, NKJV “Some came … told Jehoshaphat … a great multitude is coming against you from beyond the (Dead) sea .. Jehoshaphat feared … seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-25, Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Learning God's Attributes Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

Humans do not have unlimited abilities (attributes), but possess only an understanding of God’s presence and these abilities.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An attribute of God is that which: a. Uniquely identifies only Him. b. Uniquely possessed only by Him, and reflects Him. c. Uniquely expresses His nature, and defines His abilities. 2. Humans do not have these unlimited abilities, but possess only an understanding of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 147:5, Psalm 137:7-9, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Angels Worship The Baby Jesus Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

Angels were created in the beginning and are holy beings who worship God,

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14, NKJV A. WHAT IS AN ANGEL? 1. Angel is aggelo means messenger. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14, Hebrews 1:4-8, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation But Deliver Us From Evil Series

Contributed by Lucy Paynter on Jul 30, 2023

Today we continue to pray the Lord's prayer after receiving forgiveness of sins and forgiving others. Jesus focuses on Watchfulness and the importance of having consistency in this relationship with our Father.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. This is a prayer that says, I acknowledge the grace of God in my life, and I desire to live a life of righteousness and holiness. I am surrendered to your leading Lord and acknowledge my human nature's weakness and limitations. I am not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truly God And Man

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 25, 2025

Old Herod was not even a Jew, but he sometimes paid attention to Torah, since he was “king of the Jews,” He even thought of himself as the true Messiah.

Word Made Flesh March 25, 2025 This day, this most critical of solemnities, was supposed to take place in a castle or palace, or some really important place in Israel. The Messiah was imagined to be conceived in an independent Israel, and that Messiah, the natural son of a king and queen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Isaiah 8:10, Psalm 40:7-11, Hebrews 10:4-10, Luke 1:26-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic