Sermons on Fragrant Offering:

#1peacekeeper Vs. Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 21, 2008

SHALOM: the peace of the Old Testament and Shelem: the peace offering become EIRENE of the New Testament: the great peace of Jesus’ Presence.

#1 PEACEKEEPER VS PEACEMAKER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks to Pastor Joe Girdler, Kentucky District Superintendent of the Assemblies of God for the fodder that started the thinking of this lesson... This is part #1 of a 2 part series. TEXT: Matthew 5:9 "Blessed are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way, The Truth, The Life Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Series of messages on what the church has to offer to the community. We have been working on becoming a community minded church.

Title: Building a Bridge to the Community: The Way, The Truth, The Life Theme: Last message in teaching people what we have to offer to this community. Text: John 14:1-7 Introduction We have been talking about building a bridge to the community. Here is what we have seen as what we can offer. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Communion: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Feb 15, 2012

It is not without purpose that the Lord gave us the ordinances of the church. Communion offers us a special time to refocus the inner man.

Title: Communion: A Time to Refocus Text: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 Date: February 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. Revival & Communion A. The Table is spread 1. What were your thoughts? 2. Will you stay? B. Every communion ought to bring personal revival 1. Jesus said, “do this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas And The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2010

Christmas condemns all who have rejected Christ, but it offers hope should such people turn in faith to the Son of God.

“Behold, the day is coming, burning like an oven, when all the arrogant and all evildoers will be stubble. The day that is coming shall set them ablaze, says the Lord of hosts, so that it will leave them neither root nor branch. But for you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness shall rise ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Responded To Abuse

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 28, 2007

On the cross Jesus was mocked, insulted, abused. His response was only to offer forgiveness. We must learn from this.

“He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the chosen One” (23:35). “If you are the King of the Jews; save yourself” (23:37). “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us” (23:39)! When I’m watching a football match I can’t bear to hear ‘supporters’ shouting negativity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Anglican

Calm In My Chaos Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 23, 2007

Finding grace to help when I need it most in the REST that God offers me TODAY by trusting in His Word.

In his book, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was later made into a movie starring Will Smith, Chris Gardner tells of his childhood memories and how he and his sister Ophelia coped with being poor. “Ophelia and I lived vicarious lives as we played a game we made up with the household’s (Spiegel) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is There No Balm In Gilead? By Shannon Daley-Harris, M.div.

Contributed by Kaia Lenhart on May 7, 2004

This sermon is basd on Jeremiah 8:18-22 and offers an example of sermon material that may be developed for Cover the Uninsured Week.

Scripture My joy is gone, grief is upon me, my heart is sick. Hark, the cry of my poor people from far and wide in the land: “Is the Lord not in Zion? Is her King not in her?” (“Why have they provoked me to anger with their images, with their foreign idols?”) “The harvest is past, the summer is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What Kind Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011

The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting Proposition

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009

Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-20

Denomination: *other

New Directions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 23, 2019

We think of the new year as a new direction for our lives. God offers us new directions every day.

1. The Bible has a great deal to say about “New” • New Covenant • New Heart • New Life • New Way • New Creation, to name a few 2. We tend to view the New Year as our big opportunity to restart. It can be true but actually each day is a new beginning. It really is the “first day of the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mighty God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 9, 2020

Going through the descriptions given to the coming Messiah in Isaiah 9. This sermon is adapted from a series offered by Sermon Central.

Mighty God Prince of Peace, pt. 2 If you weren’t here last week we began a series covering one of the most famous descriptions of Jesus in all of history. Isaiah 9. This is the Christmas season. Last night I took dozens of people through this story at the living nativity and was honored to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running On Empty

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2011

IN A WORLD WHERE WE CAN SO EASILY END UP RUNNING ON EMPTY, THE FORGIVER OFFERS US AN ALTERNATE EXPERIENCE.

Running on Empty July 4th, 2010 Introduction: As a teen in the70's one of the classic songs was Jackson Brown's Running on Empty. Listen to it with me. Looking out at the road rushing under my wheels Looking back at the years gone by like so many summer fields In sixty-five I was seventeen and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Use Of The Excuse

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

Moses tried to excuse himself from God's mission at the burning bush. Can you relate to the excuses he offered?

The Use of the Excuse – Exodus 3:1-4:17 This story about Moses and his conversation with God at the burning bush (that wasn’t really burning) offers some insights into how we relate to God like Moses, when we offer excuses for why we can’t serve Him as His Word tells us to. Look ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Glorifying God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 23, 2011

The Christian and food offered to idols. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • The great composer Johann Sebastian Bach said, always headed his compositions “J.J.” • The letters stood for “Jesus Juva” which means “Jesus Help Me.” • He ended them “S.D.G.” the letters stood for “Soli Dei Gratia” • Which means “to God alone be the praise.” • That would suggest to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren