Sermons on Finger Of God:

Deny Yourself Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Denying ourselves means looking introspectively, living with open hands, and not looking back at what we've left behind in order to fully follow Jesus and experience abundant life.

Today, we're going to talk about going "all in" for Jesus. You know, like when you're playing a game and you give it everything you've got? That's what we're talking about, but with our relationship with Jesus. So, let's dive in! Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Topics: Self-Denial, Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Sacrificial Love

Ready Your Heart Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Prepare our hearts by holding Jesus as Lord, setting up guards and filters, and sharing the hope we have in Christ with others.

Today, we're going to talk about our hearts. We're going to learn how to make sure our hearts are ready for anything life throws at us and how to share the hope we have in Jesus with others. Let's start with a cool object lesson. I have here a glass of water and a sponge. Now, imagine the water is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Proverbs 4:23, Luke 6:45

Topics: Spiritual Protection, Emotional Filtering, Heart Purification, Inner Peace

What Are You Holding Onto? Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Recognizing the false securities in our lives and learning to hold onto Jesus as our firm and secure anchor.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk where we put our hope; the thing we hold onto when life gets tough. What I want you to walk away with is: there's only one thing we can truly rely on, and that's Jesus. Before we dive in, let me show you something. (Hold up a small, flimsy-looking anchor.) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23, Luke 15:11-20

Topics: False Beliefs, Emotional Security, Letting Go, Personal Growth

John’s Vision Of The Voice Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus, the Voice, reveals Himself in a powerful vision to John, showing His glory, authority, and care for His Church. We need to listen to His voice and see Him for who He truly is.

Today we're diving into the book of Revelation. It's like the ultimate spoiler alert for how the world ends. Spoiler: God wins. But before we get to the end, we're going to look at a pretty wild vision that John had of Jesus. Let's read Revelation 2 together. Spoiler: God wins. So, John's chilling ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Topics: Apocalyptic Visions, Divine Revelations, Biblical Prophecy, Spiritual Symbolism

Firm In Suffering Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

As believers, we are called to stand firm in our faith despite suffering. We can find strength in our faith and the support of our fellow believers.

Hey guys! Today, we're into 1 Thessalonians. This letter was written by Paul to a group of Christians in Thessalonica who were having a really hard time because they were being picked on for their faith. You know, being a Christian wasn't easy back then. They had to deal with a lot of hate from ...read more

Topics: Endurance, Spiritual Strength, Hope Amidst Pain, Faithful Suffering

What Unites Us Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Despite our differences, gratitude can bring us together and foster unity.

You know, I was reading this survey from last year that said a lot of people who supported Trump or Biden didn't have any close friends who supported the other guy. Kinda crazy, right? We tend to hang out with people who think the same way we do, and that can sometimes make us forget about what we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Thankfulness, Positive Attitude, Emotional Wellness, Interpersonal Relationships

Performance Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Understand the importance of maintaining a healthy rhythm in our relationships, just like the early church did, and to resist the devil's attempts to disrupt our fellowship and community.

Cadence is all about rhythm, and just like a catchy beat in your favorite song, our relationships need a good rhythm too. Ever been to a play or a musical? Think about a ballet like The Nutcracker. It's all about the rhythm and steps between the dancers. Our relationships are kinda like that too. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Hebrews 12:1-3

Topics: Communication, Trust, Conflict Resolution, Emotional Health

Take The Bread Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 6, 2023

Jesus' invitation to us is to take Him into our lives and be transformed

January 07, 2023 In one of the “I AM” statements in the book John, Jesus said this about himself, “I am the bread of life; he who comes to me will never hunger, and he who believes in me will never thirst.” - John 6:35 If that wasn’t confusing enough, He followed it up with, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-56, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Seventy Days To Prepare For Easter

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 2, 2023

Salt of the earth. That means we help our world attain its end, its goal at the end of the world.

Fifth Sunday in Course 2023 As a chemist, I find occasional use for those skills when reading the Sacred Scriptures. Today Jesus gives us a confusing chemical statement while He makes an important biblical statement. Neglect the chemistry for a moment. Everybody knows that sodium chloride is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Psalm 112:4-9, Isaiah 58:7-10

Denomination: Catholic

Beginnings Of Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

Gospel according to Mark leads to the Christian faith in Christ. It brings the connectivity between the Old Testament and New Testament, between the Nation Israel and the Church.

Mark 1:1: ‘The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.’ John Mark (Author) John Mark was a son of Mary who gave her a home for the church to assemble (Acts 12;12). He was in the garden of Gethsemane during the betrayal of Jesus and ran away without dress (Mark 14:51-52). He was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Sower And The Soil

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

Parable of the sower

The sower and the Soil Mark? ?4?:?1?-?20? ?NASB1995?? “He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very large crowd gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole crowd was by the sea on the land. And He was teaching them many things in parables, and was saying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: *other

Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Psalm 19:9-11, Exodus 20:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

A Generous People

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 5, 2024

We give our first and best because we’re thankful. We give our first and best because we’re trusting.

Church in the City – 1st Corinthians 16 A Generous People December 8, 2024 1 Corinthians 16:1-3 NIV Now about the collection for God's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7, 1 Corinthians 16:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel Exalted.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2024

Re-establishing the Davidic dynasty through Jesus.

ISRAEL EXALTED. Ezekiel 17:22-24. The word of the LORD came ‘expressly’ to the priest Ezekiel in ‘the fifth year of king Jehoiachin’s captivity’ (cf. Ezekiel 1:2-3). Our present chapter is a ‘riddle,’ or an allegory: ‘a parable unto the house of Israel’ (EZEKIEL 17:2). It speaks of two eagles: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Difficult Journey To Rome Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2024

And Paul took his mission seriously. For two full years it looks like the entire Praetorian guard rotated through his house, one legion member at a time.

Saturday of the 7th Week of Easter 2024 If you have been following the readings from the Acts of the Apostles every day in our service, it looks like Paul appealed to Caesar yesterday and magically he is entering Rome today. That’s because we left off on chapter 25 yesterday and opened up to the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:20-25, Acts 28:16-31

Denomination: Catholic