Sermons on Finger Of God:

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

"Sheep.ish - Pt. 4 - The Sheep Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 30, 2017

We are called sheep, but we tend to get into some wooly situations simply because we aren't sheepish. It is time to learn to be sheep and to follow The Shepherd.

Sheepish Pt. 4 - The Sheep I. Introduction 500 times. More than any other animal mentioned in Scripture. So engrained in the mindset and culture of the Bible that they instantly understood and comprehended the meaning associated with the comparison throughout the Old and then into the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You Want Us To What?"

Contributed by Randall Long on Aug 2, 2017

When Jesus' followers give Him what they have, little though it is, He does a miracle and feeds many through them.

The events in today's text took place at a pivotal time in the apostles' relationship with the Lord. They had just returned from their first "mission trip", when He had given them authority over unclean spirits and diseases and had sent them out to preach. They had a lot to tell Him, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2017

This event took place in April, about one year before the Cross. During the last year of His ministry, Jesus confined Himself to Galilee because of a Jewish plot to kill Him. It says that He walked no longer in Jewry; that means Judea, because the....

Galilee Lesson: Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice John 7:1-9 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 10, 2020

John 19:31-42 deals with the transition from the cross to the tomb. Two groups are involved here: the Roman soldiers, and two friendly Jewish leaders who have come to believe in Jesus as the promised Messiah.

The Burial of Jesus: John 19:31-42 Intro: Everything about the arrest, trials, beatings, death, and burial of Jesus was a continuous departure from proper protocols and basic fairness. The only reason this worked is that Jesus permitted all of it to happen to him because he willingly laid down his ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership Conference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 28, 2019

This message is addressed to our leaders as we attempt to recast a vision for our church.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH 1. Let’s develop a plan to use our building as an evangelism tool by making it available free for funerals to families who have suffered violence resulting in a death. We can also make the gym available for repasts for free to families who have been victims of violence. Let us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Travesty To Majesty Part Two - At Dawn On Friday: "don't Know This Man?" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 21, 2019

And so the travesty of injustice gains momentum . . . As predicted by Jesus, a few of his intimidated followers do, in fact, employ the defense mechanism of "denial" when asked about their association with Him.

MARK SERMON XII – TRAVESTY TO MAJESTY – MARK 14:53---16:8 Series Within A Series PART TWO – AT DAWN ON FRIDAY – “I don’t know this man.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:66-72

Offense Defense - Pt. 1 - You Mad Bro? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction It is a question that is asked to someone who is already mad in an attempt to not only point out the obvious fact that they are angry but to also make them more mad. You mad bro? It is apparent that in this day and age more times than not the answer is yes! In fact, we seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Four Great Questions Of Jesus Ii: "why Are You So Afraid?? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 7, 2019

What a difference the Presence of Christ makes in the lives of true believers as they (we) go through troubling times of sorrow, doubt, fear, uncertainty or anxiety - peace of mind, heart, and soul!

FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS OF JESUS II A Series of Devotional Sermons Second Great Question: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Changing Water Into Wine Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 31, 2016

During this incredible event two things are certain: Jesus performs His first miracle to reveal His glory, and, His disciples put their faith in Him. Would we respond by following Christ if we were there too?

Changing Water into Wine John 2:1-11 Introduction Three year anniversary? - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - If we can learn to love others like Jesus’ … we can ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Full - Pt. 3 - Purpose Full Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017

We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

Full Pt. 3 - Purpose Full I. Introduction Are you full? If so, what are you full of? Your "fullness" will determine what overflows to every area of your life. And yet the truth is that if we find ourselves closer to the "e" than the "f" we are in the majority. In a recent study of 1,000 churches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Agonizing Fear To Asolute Faith

Contributed by Peter Nieman Martin, Sr. on Jan 27, 2017

An analysis of John 4:46-53. Looking at the progression of faith in the royal official and showing such can be manifested in us today

From Agonizing Fear to Absolute Faith John 4:46-53. Were this title a pharmaceutical advertisement for a pill just approved by the Food and Drug Administration, the market could expect huge profits in a short time. As you know, such is not the case so far as the pharmaceutical industries having ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-53

#18 Understanding Love: More Than A Couch Potato

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 6, 2016

This is part of a series or can stand alone as a good lesson. THIS IS INSTALLMENT #18 ON LOVE UNDERSTANDS: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... Love can revert to doing-nothing neglect that dooms the chances of loves survival.

#18 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: MORE THAN A COUCH POTATO... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LOVE UNDERSTANDS THAT NEGLECT IS JUST AS BAD AS ABUSE... WHAT MAKES US THINK WE CAN GET AWAY WITH NEGLECT? HOW SHALL WE ESCAPE IF WE NEGLECT? NELECT: to fail to take care of, or not give ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon For Christmas

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021

Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed

V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational