Sermons on Finite:

Christmas Sermon: From A Cradle, To A Cross, To A Crypt, To A Crown

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 25, 2016

Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle.

From a Cradle, to a Cross, to a Crypt, to a Crown Text: Matthew 1: 18-25 Introduction: Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle. How could fallen, sinful mankind – separated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

No Comparison

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 24, 2019

Comparing ourselves to others creates problems-anger, envy, hatred, division and even murder. There are solutions to the problem: Take the Eternal Perspective 2. Count others as better 3. Follow Jesus 4. Be so busy being cool that you don’t notice what others are doing 5. Give Thanks

No Comparison Today I’d like to tell a few stories from the Bible, As well as read some of the Bible’s teachings concerning comparisons. Then, at the end, I’d like to consolidate some of the lessons we can learn from what the Bible teaches concerning comparison. This 5-Point message you’ll only ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9, John 21:15-19

Denomination: *other

The Two Faces Of Faith: Triumph And Trial

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 9, 2020

It’s easy to trust God when the sea is parting, when the walls of Jericho are falling, when His voice is clearly coming through to our spirit. But what about those days when God is silent? Discovering both sides of Faith!

There is a faith receives what it believes, and a faith that believes beyond what it receives. Text: Hebrews 11:13-16 "These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-40

Denomination: Methodist

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 13, 2014

"The Word became flesh and dwelt among us" explains the very essence of God in His plan of salvation for sinful man: God took on human nature and "tabernacled" among us.

The Word Incarnate Tented Among Us John 1:14 John 1:1-14 (nas)The Infinite character and person of the Word before Creation and His Work at Creation: 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things came into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 18, 2020

Have you ever stopped to wonder what could possibly bring tears to the eyes of God? Can you imagine the face of Jesus, moist with his own tears? Are they tears of weakness or of strength? Of fear or compassion?

TITLE: JESUS WEPT SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 11:35 This is the shortest verse in the Bible -- “JESUS WEPT.” But for all its grammatical simplicity, it’s packed with unfathomable complexity. No book has a higher Christology, the study of Christ, than the Gospel of John. His persistent focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

A Strong Refuge Is Our God

Contributed by Kenneth Robbins on Jan 5, 2018

A reminder that in the midst of our most troublesome times God our strong refuge is always right there by our side.

Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe” Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Family Prayer

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 19, 2018

Ephesians 3:14-19 shows Paul praying for God to empower the family of believers and grant them a greater knowledge of his extraordinary love for them.

Scripture Today we get to the prayer that the Apostle Paul began in Ephesians 3:1. Having started to pray for the believers in verse 1, Paul then broke off into a digression in which he talked about the mystery of the gospel which had been revealed to him (namely, that God was making a new family ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pain Of Truth Decay

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Sep 2, 2019

Understanding Biblical truth in a post-truth world

The 2018 notable quote of the year came from Rudy Giuliani, an American politician who said, “Truth isn’t truth”. He meant that there are lots of versions of the truth, different versions called “alternative facts”. We live in a post-truth world. Unfortunately “truth” in the 21st century has a very ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 4 - The Language Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

The language of Heaven is one of the facets of the sacred secret of God that was revealed at Pentecost.

“Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.” (Jn 4:23-24 NIV) Jesus said that those who believe in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Mark 16:17, Acts 2:4, 1 Corinthians 14:2, Acts 13:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph-Fullness Of Time Series

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2017

We must trust God with our life. This sermon used to support our church moving forward into a new building due to God given growth.

Title: Joseph-Fullness of Time Place: BLCC Date: 12/10/17 Text: Galatians 4.4 CT: We must trust God with our life. [Screen 1] FAS: Here is a story about a married woman who decided to go on her own private vacation to Europe. She went from the Midwest to London and then she was planning to go ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Foundations Of The Faith: The Eternal State

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

HEAVEN IS GOING TO BE SUCH A WONDERFUL PLACE. JESUS FINAL WORDS OF THE BIBLE IS AN INVITATION TO “COME” AND BE A PART OF HIS KINGDOM

FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: OUR ETERNAL STATE REVELATION 21:1-27 I WAS IN MY OFFICE THIS PAST WEEK AND HAPPENED TO LOOK AT THE CALENDAR FOR UPCOMING EVENTS AND REALIZED THAT THANKSGIVING WAS ONLY THREE WEEKS AWAY. I THOUGHT BACK TO THANKSGIVING AT MY HOME WHEN I WAS A CHILD. THOSE WERE SPECIAL ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Your God Is Too Small!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 5, 2014

Many Christians are half-hearted because they don’t know the True God. We’re going to see that the True God will incite our wonder, He’ll be a God we feel honored to serve, and that He’s big enough to meet any need we have.

YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL! Acts 17:24-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Two ropes walk into a restaurant to get something to eat . The waiter leans over to address the first rope and asks, "Are you one of them ropes?" 2. "Why yes," quavers the rope. "We don’t serve ropes here," growls the waiter, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning..to Be The Light..

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 8, 2014

This is recurring theme throughout Scripture: the greatest treasure you and I can ever have is our relationship with Jesus Christ. And the greatest thing we can ever do..is to be a light to this world In which we live..and to share the source of the light

Learning To Be The Light In the past two Sundays, we've talked about finding out Who we are...and knowing where we are going This morning I would like to challenge everyone.. To learn to be the light in all situations along the way! Gal. 5:13-15 MSG 13-15 It is absolutely clear that God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does God Still Speak Today?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 25, 2020

The Holy Spirit was given to help lead and guide us each day as we walk through this world

"Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world." (Heb 1:1-3 ESV) Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice, and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, John 10:27-28, Revelation 3:20, John 14:26, John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 1 Corinthians 13:12-13, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Galatians 1:6-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Answer For The Soul Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2020

What does Micah say in verses 6-7? Our soul needs to come before the Lord. Our soul needs to worship God. Our soul needs to please God. Our soul needs to be right with God. How does Micah say to do that in verse 8? Act justly; love mercy; walk humbly with God.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: THE ANSWER FOR THE SOUL MICAH 6:6-8 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… https://www.preceptaustin.org/micah_devotionals It's a scene straight out of a Leave It to Beaver re-run. Two brothers are misbehaving, both equally at fault, but when Dad arrives he ignores one ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ