Sermons on Finding Purpose In Life:

Tales Of Vomit, Tanin, Poop And Love Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 13, 2017

It’s like looking at Jesus on the cross. We can look at him on the cross and see how much he loves us. But it’s too big. How are we meant to copy that? So Jesus shows us something we can copy. He kneels down and washes his followers feet.

This sermon was first preached Maundy Thursday 2017 at St Barnabas Church Northolt. A version of it was then preached at Holy Trinity Tooting Maundy Thurday 2025 .................................................................................................................................... The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Anglican

Be Holy For I Am Holy

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 1, 2017

The New Testament calls upon Christians to be holy, as God is holy. Is that even possible? Does a single sin nullify our holiness irrevocably? What does the phrase mean, and how are we to respond?

BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY Note: I have a presentation in PowerPoint 10 to go with the following sermon. If you are interested in the PowerPoint file I will send it directly, along with the sermon text in a Word 10 docx file with cues for slide changes and animations. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 1 Peter 1:14-16, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Leviticus 21:6-8, Exodus 19:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7, Isaiah 6:3, Leviticus 11:45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Your Mule Out Of The Boat (Four Truths When Attempting The Impossible)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2018

Our Lord's voice could be heard above the storm. No storm, no turmoil, no tortuous test is too great for our Lord. No matter how dramatic the storm may be his voice can be heard and his Rhema can be received. (Updated August 2023)

The Navy branch ... of the service ... called the "Seabees" ... had a unique slogan ... during World War II, (Pause) "If it's difficult, ... it will take a day or two. If it's impossible, ... it will take a little longer." (Pause) It seems to me ... there are a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:48-50, John 21:25, Matthew 14:25-33, Romans 10:17, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Peacemaker

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 30, 2018

How to sermon of peace.

“The Peace Maker” John 14:23-31 John 14:23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him. 24 He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Personal Greeting Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018

Paul calls himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of devotion springs from an awareness of the great love Christ has demonstrated by His death. Paul was not just a servant to the Lord but a slave as well and answerable only to Him.

(1) Paul’s Personal Greeting Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Paul calls himself a bondservant (the Greek word is doulos, meaning bondslave) of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of utter devotion springs from an awareness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Declares War

Contributed by Casey Jones on Feb 22, 2018

God's love is so powerful that it can break through the barriers that hold us back from growing closer to Him.

1) Reading the Song of Solomon a) We don’t normally talk about Song of Solomon at church. i) It’s sort of the black sheep of the Bible. It can be embarrassing to read, you know. ii) You see, this seems to be a beautiful love poem written from a man to a woman (1) From Solomon to his wife iii) It’s ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:7-10, Song of Songs 2:10-13, Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Governance-&-Marriage-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 13, 2018

5 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses/encompasses...

C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage-V—1Peter 3:1-7 Governance by God in Marriage. Attention: Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. Christian governance is foundational in/to Christian marriage. How is Christian governance addressed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus Love Is ..."

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 12, 2017

Describes characteristics of jesus' love

“Jesus’ Love Is....” 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 David P. Nolte Someone cataloged three kinds of “love.” One kind is the “IF” love. “I will love you (IF you treat me like royalty; IF you give me whatever I want whenever I want it; IF you never do anything I think is stupid!”). The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah-Shalom

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2017

Continuing our series on the Covenant Names of God. Tonight is Jehovah-Shalom: it’s revelation, it’s meaning & the 2 kinds of peace, and the Source of our peace, Jesus Christ.

JEHOVAH-SHALOM Jdg. 6:11-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’m going to see how good you are at completing a sentence. “FINISH THE SENTENCE:” a. “I am ready to throw in the ______.” (towel) b. “I’m just a bundle of _______.” (Nerves) c. “I’m at my wits ______.” (end) d. “I’m resigning ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Working Women And Titus 2:5

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

Decades ago, most Christian pastors, teachers, and counselors in effect tore-out of their Bibles the portion of Titus 2:5 which enjoins that women (especially younger women) are to be “keepers at home.”

For over a half-century, we have witnessed our society depart from God's will in regard to the differing roles and responsibilities that individuals are to play based upon their gender. Feminism, more than any other ungodly philosophy, has motivated American and European societies to reject the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Of The Advent

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Choose First Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 13: 1 – 18

Genesis 13: 1 – 18 You choose first 13 Then Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, to the South. 2 Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journey from the South as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Blessings Lost Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

As we continue our series in the Book of Genesis, here we see Esau lose his birthright to Isaac.

Blessings Lost Text: Genesis 27:1-29 By: Ken McKinley Now before we begin this morning, I want to remind you of chapter 25… it was in chapter 25 where we read about how Jacob stole Esau’s birthright. Remember? Esau was more concerned about the flesh, and fleshly desires than he was about his own ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Benefits Of Good Ground Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 11 “Benefits of Good Ground” Mark 4:20 “But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” This morning we talked about what it takes to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal