Sermons on Forty Martyrs:

Ascention Day!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 21, 2013

To focus on the significance of Ascension Day...

ASCENSION DAY Several important events mark the life of our Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. Traditionally the Universal Church has been very dutifully celebrating Christmas (day of birth), Good Friday (the day the atoning work was completed on the Cross) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: *other

Take Pleasure In Pleasing God

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 15, 2009

Seeking personal pleasure is seen as the highest priority of modern culture. In our passage today Paul affirms the opposite to be true: humanity’s chief goal ought to be to take pleasure in pleasing God. The question we are going to address today is ho

TITLE : TAKE PLEASURE IN PLEASING GOD TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Background to the Letter: Chapters 1-3 o The oldest letter in the NT (50 AD) o Written to a Church Paul established himself o The Church was heavily persecuted and many were martyred. First by the Jews and then the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Saints On Earth And Saints In Heaven

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Nov 2, 2010

It’s All Saints’ Sunday. This is the Sunday when we are reminded, once more, that our God is not a God of the dead but the living. Today, we remember that Christ’s Church not only includes the saints on earth but also the saints in heaven.

Intro It’s All Saints’ Sunday. This is the Sunday when we are reminded, once more, that our God is not a God of the dead but the living. Today, we recognize that those who have died in Christ are not dead but alive! Today, we remember that Christ’s Church not only includes the saints on earth ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Letters To The Churches

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Nov 20, 2010

Letters to the Churches

Letters to the Churches Revelation Two Introduction: 1. Letters to the Churches a. The Lord is making certain command on these first century churches. b. Christ is the head of these churches c. Each Church was to read what was said to the others 2. Spiritual threats to the Churches a. Paganism ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Inward Focused Vs. Outward Focused

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Being inward or outward focused determines how you see the world and how you will impact the world around you.

Inward vs. outward focus Inward focused people must point out their accomplishments or talents. Phil 2:3 3Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Inward focused people focus on the outward struggles of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Says About Doubt

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 2, 2008

A sermon preached at the Salem Lutheran Home Chapel in Elk Horn, Iowa during the week of the 2nd Sunday of Easter. This sermon looks at doubt, both Thomas’ doubts about the resurrection, as well as our doubts, and what Jesus has to say about them.

How many of you there this morning have ever heard the phrase “Doubting Thomas?” I’m guessing quite a few of you have at some point in your life. We usually use it to refer to someone who doubts the truth of what we’re trying to tell them. That phrase “Doubting Thomas” comes from Thomas, one of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Victory Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 8, 2008

God’s people remain steadfast because of the assurance of the victory.

Introduction The family sat down at the table and dad asked his young son to “say grace” over the meal. While the family waited, the little boy quickly eyed every dish which his mother had prepared; then he bowed his head and prayed, “Lord, I don’t like the look of it, but thank you — I’ll eat it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tongues: A Biblical/Historical Perspective

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A thorough look at the gift of tongues

TONGUES: A BIBLICAL/HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE There were many reasons for God to cause tongues to be used in early church but as we shall see, the reason for tongues diminished and therefore tongues eventually ceased. (I Corinthians 13:8) 1. Acts 1:6-9- A sign to the disciples that the power ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah & Obadiah Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 6, 2013

Obadiah was a good man in a bad place, risking all to protect God's prophets...his concerns resonate with anyone with a stressful job, and show us the path to encouragement and reassurance.

It would be easy to skip over this passage as merely a transition, leading to the exciting confrontation that follows on Mount Carmel. Yet this brief episode in the life of Elijah is for anyone who feels discouraged and defeated. Following three years of drought, three years of decisively ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

A Still, Small Voice Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 27, 2013

Elijah is discouraged, but not for the reasons most people offer. It is popular to portray Elijah intimidated by vicious Jezebel and running scared in a cowardly retreat, yet his desert journey is not a sign of weakness.

Elijah enjoyed a triumphant showdown at Mount Carmel. As we consider the aftermath, we’re apt to focus on what appears to be weakness in Elijah. This is largely due to how this passage has been translated and interpreted. The Elijah seems to be a different man in the turn of a page. Is ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

A Picture Of God's People, Part 2

Contributed by Chris Beam on Dec 7, 2015

Revelation 7:9-17

A PICTURE OF GOD’S PEOPLE, PART 2 Revelation 7:9-17 THE GREAT MULTITUDE (Vv. 9-12) Last week we left off with John hearing the 144,000 from the tribes of Israel being numbered. And so, having heard this, he looks up and expects to see 144,000 people. But instead, he sees something ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is A Great Leadership Lesson From Acts One Series

Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 17, 2017

Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve

Let’s look at how they replace the leadership void that was vacated by one of the twelve. They do not just replace this disciple with just anybody. Peter gives the qualifications right there in verses 21-22 of Acts 1. He said the qualification for this disciple to become an Apostle, must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21

Denomination: *other

Dandelion Christians

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 12, 2019

What's the difference between yellow dandelions and puffy white dandelions? One is immature and just sits there while the other is mature and ready to scatter its seed wherever the wind takes them. Which kind of dandelion Christian are you?

Dandelion Christians Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Acts 8:1-4, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Finish Line, Cast It Down!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 7, 2019

There has been 4,224 horses race, 13 won the Triple Crown. Jesus promised to reward of those that diligently seek Him. Did you know those closest to the Throne of God lay their crowns at Jesus' feet? Cast them down!

THE FINISH LINE, CAST THE CROWN By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THERE HAVE BEEN 4,224 (2016) HORSES RUN THE RACE, 13 HORSE HAVE WON THE TRIPLE CROWN. The Crown of Thoroughbred Horse Racing is the Triple Crown: 1. Kentucky Derby, The Run for the Roses 2. Preakness Stakes. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Revelation 4:10-11, James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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