Sermons on Four Living Creatures:

The Joy Of The Gospel And Pursuit Of Peace Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2016

The word of God helps us to pursue true peace.

Thursday of Third Week in Course 2016–St Thomas Aquinas Joy of the Gospel God made a promise to King David because of his faithfulness to worship of Him. David had succeeded to the leadership of all twelve tribes of Israel some time before this. He was secure from his enemies–for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Catholic

The 4 Rules (Acts 15)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 31, 2025

What four rules would help Jew and Gentile fellowship over a meal?

Did four rules promote table fellowship between Jew and Gentile? Were the seven laws of Noah a basis for this decision? Let’s look at Acts 15. Did some early Christians believe that circumcision and the law of Moses were still required? But some men came down from Judea and were teaching the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Two By Four (A New Years Message)

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2020

In this MSG we will pull FOUR powerful truths from TWO well known passages that if lived out will lead us to a great new year.

Two By Four New Years Message 2016 The year is about 700 BC. AND – God’s people were not doing so good. YEAH - things are pretty tough for the nation. A large part of Judah and all of the northern kingdom of Israel were in exile in various parts of the Assyrian Empire. YOU SEE – because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 3:3-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Live And Help Live

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010

You shall not murder. You shall not take a life by anger. You shall not take away life by calling contemptuous names. You shall not take away from life by gossiping and slandering people. Not friends, not strangers, not your wife, not your husband, not yo

When my brother got his driver's license he had saved up enough money to buy a 1954 Bel Air Chevy. Now this was not one of those cars that people considered to be a classic, this was an old clunker. It was a unusual shade of green. It had been restored and Mike bought it for $400. One day before I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Rest And Unceasing Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 3rd Address in the four part Lenten Series on Prayer

Prayer of Rest and paradoxically Unceasing Prayer Story: A business manager went on holiday to an island in Greece. One day, while he was on the beach, he was called up on his mobile phone by his secretary, wanting some help. He gave her some instructions and told her to call him back when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Revelation 5:6-10, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Romans 12:12, Colossians 4:2, Philippians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002

This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 26, 2016

3 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-III—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: Yvonne & Patch’s doggie Nicotine Addiction: A changed life(no smoking/chewing) would give everyone in the house, including the dog, the opportunity to avoid disaster! A true Christian receives a new nature. Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Saul The Persecutor Became Paul The Preacher .

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 16, 2022

Many things undergo changes in this life

Paul before his conversion he was known as Saul, after he was converted he became Paul. Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one partical to another • Some are converted in the sports ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 2, 2016

We are often disappointed with new beginnings, especially with our resolutions to change in the coming year. The reason might be that we are looking to change the wrong things. We look at circumstances instead of looking at who we are within.

Happy New Year! Some have heard me say before that this is my favorite time of year. It is … it feels sorta like we can start over … doesn’t it? In some ways we feel like we are starting fresh and because of this everything is possible. We haven’t done anything or failed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Bible Church

2 Cor. 5:17

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Nov 22, 2014

2 Cor. 5:17

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living, Loving And Leading Like Jesus Through The Four Stages Of Christian Experience

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on May 7, 2021

To fully enjoy the Christian experience, we need to go through a few steps. Let us look at them

Living, Loving and Leading like Jesus through the Four Stages of Christian Experience Psalm 65:4 (NKJV) Blessed is the man You choose, And cause to approach You, That he may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple. We have different types ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4, John 15:16, John 6:44, 1 John 4:16, Ephesians 3:19, Matthew 20:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wow! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2023

When is the last time you stopped to think about the WOW moments God has placed in your life? Consider these thoughts as our Family Minister walks us through several WOW moments in the life of the apostle John.

Our current sermon series is entitled “Words to Live By.” Last week, we talked about “Help.” Today, we’re going to look at the word, “Wow.” We’re going to look at how God acts in our lives and leaves us saying, “Wow!” I was once told a story about a boy that was drawing a picture. When his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7, Luke 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 20:20-28, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:52-55, Mark 13:1-3, Mark 14:32-42, John 19:25-27, Revelation 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. Solomon asks all of those questions as he pursues the meaning in life.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 A Life Worth Living There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. We want to know what our purpose for existence is. Introduction – Life, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010

This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational