Sermons on Floodgates Of The Sky:

In The Mean Time...

Contributed by John Newton on Jan 15, 2022

God has promised us a new creation and empowers us to live it in the here and now, as it has already been purchased for us through Jesus’ death on the cross.

Years ago (in fact it was the first summer after we were married), Karen and I decided that we would spend our summer vacation visiting her relatives and my birthplace here in Nova Scotia. We didn’t have a large salary between us, and we were young and adventuresome, so we decided that it would be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 10, 2021

Do you feel abandoned? Feel as though you’ve been sold into slavery? The sufferings of Judah were the necessary result of sin, no certificate of divorce or sale to creditors occurred because Zions separation from the Lord was only temporary.

The Sweetness Of An Encouraging Tongue. Isaiah 50:1-4TPT. A mother who wanted to have the last word but couldn't handle the hassle that resulted whenever she said no to her young son. After an especially trying day, she finally flung up her hands and shouted, "All right, Billy, do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-4, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Serious Humor: Is Hell A Bad Place?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2021

The devil is a trickster.

Is Hell a Bad Place? It was just minutes before an important vote in the Senate, and Senator XYZ was hurrying across the street in front of the Capitol Building to be on time for a roll call vote. In his rush, he stepped out in front of a tractor-trailer. Mashed flat, the next thing the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:35, 2 Corinthians 11:3

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Jonathan Nelson on Dec 18, 2021

A Christmas message focusing on John 3:16 and God's love for mankind.

John 3:16 is both the easiest verse in the Bible to preach on and it is the hardest verse to preach on. Of the 31,102 verses in the Bible, John 3:16 captures the very essence of the message of the Gospel. If we were to remove every verse from Genesis to Revelation, leaving only John 3:16, I still ...read more

Scripture: John 3:12-21, 1 Timothy 2:4

Denomination: Nazarene

These Stones Cry Out

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 26, 2021

A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday

“These Stones Cry Out” Luke 19:37-40 A sermon for 3/28/21 – Palm/Passion Sunday Pastor John Bright Luke 19 “37 Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Psalm 118:1-4, Psalm 118:19-24, Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 7:9-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

During this series, we will examine topics that are related to the Holy Spirit. Today we will talk about the person of the Holy Spirit.

The Person of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 1 2 Corinthians 13:14 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Today we are starting a new message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we will examine topics that are related to the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moving From Good To Great

Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015

We come to this passage immediately following the conversation in chapter 3 between Jesus and Nicodemus. You remember Jesus told Nicodemus that he needed to be born again.

“Moving from Good to Great” John 3:22-30 Several years ago Jim Collins wrote a book titled “Good to Great.” It is the story of how effective leaders can take a business that is already ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Here And The Hereafter

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

What I have just read would bear little weight to anyone in the real world if it had been written by some ordinary person in some ordinary book. However, the writer and the book here spoken of are both far beyond ordinary.

THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” II Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Genesis 3:14-18, Matthew 10:22, Romans 8:22-23, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Got Faith?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 11, 2019

Abraham and Sarah point us to a kind of faith that can help us make temporary sacrifices for our heavenly home. This faith opens up our eyes to God's activity. And it actually makes God proud of us!

Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-16 Got Faith? Remember the old milk commercials, with famous people wearing milk moustaches? The caption at the end simple said, “Got milk?” It was catchy. It grabbed your attention. So I thought about that when it came to naming today’s sermon. We’re looking at the famous 11th ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Hebrews 11:8-16, Matthew 25:21, Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Leper’s Thanksgiving

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 22, 2019

What can you learn from a leper? From this one, coming from the other side of the tracks, you can learn how to act on your faith for healing, and learn to be thankful for all the little things we take for granted.

THE LEPER’S THANKSGIVING Lk. 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family sat down to Thanksgiving dinner. The eight year old boy asked if he could say “the blessing.” Everyone bowed their heads. 2. He said, “I’m thankful for Mom who cooked the turkey, for father who bought the turkey, for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas - The Wise Men (2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 1, 2019

Over the years a lot of stories have arisen about the Wise Men. Most of them are folklore with no evidence to prove that they are factual. So, this morning lets concentrate on what we do know about them, rather than on what we don't know..

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED 2018) THE WISE MEN (#2) TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12; Numbers 24:17 The story of the Wise Men in the Bible is a story of mystery, for it presents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Strengthened Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 30, 2020

The disciples were strengthened by the presence of the risen Christ, the promise of the Holy Spirit and the hope of the returning Christ.

As you know by now, we are suspending all our services and gatherings because of the COVID-19 pandemic, until 30 April, pending further updates from the government. • Small groups of 10 and below can still meet but will have to keep to the safe distancing and other precautionary measures, now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 1:1-4, Luke 24:30-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nick At Night

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2014

Nicodemus who defended Jesus at his trial, helped bury him and was later kicked out of the Sanhedrin for being a Christian did not start out filled with faith. Like most of us, he had questions. The answers that Jesus gave him are wonderful.

Intro What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Goal Let us understand the Spirit life. Plan We will examine Nicodemus, regeneration, and why we are not to condemn others. Nicodemus Nicodemus is also called Saint Nicodemus. He was a Pharisee and a senator ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Must Know The Entreator Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

Do you really know yourself and why you are speading the message?

You must also know the entreater. While it is ultimately the work of the Holy Spirit to get people to listen and respond. We are the package for the message. This is why prosperity preachers must wear expensive suits, Rolexs and have jets and multi-million dollar homes. For them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18

Denomination: Baptist