Sermons on Gather:

But God ...

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Typically when we read of a Biblical hero in crisis, the next sentence starts with ’But God ...’. Do you experience the ’But God’

Suicide Gorge is well known among hikers. Follow river from top of mountain. Incredibly steep. In the first few minutes you drop hundreds of metres ... by jumping off the top of the waterfalls. Only way is to jump. I can’t lie to you by saying that I wasn’t scared. We were taken by someone who has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For 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 hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Sermon For Jim Blair

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is a sermon I delivered for a beloved member of our congregation who passed away after a short illness. He was baptized only a few years earlier after he had retired.

GOSPEL: Matthew 5:1-8 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

You Are Accepted

Contributed by Doug Morrell on Dec 5, 2005

The reason we think and many times say such terrible things about others is that we do not truly accept that we are accepted. We are haunted by guilt because we have never accepted and forgiven ourselves.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me. Or so we have been told. However, the Bible tells us that our words have the power of life and death (Proverbs 18:21). God also tells us that only wholesome talk should come from our mouths and that we should encourage one another ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Difference Makers/Made To Count

Contributed by John Mccurry on Dec 17, 2007

As ministers and leaders of the gospel we have been called to make a difference in this world not to just exist.

Thursday, September 14, 2006 Full Gospel Minister’s Meeting Springfield, OH Monday afternoon service Difference Makers/ Made To Count Heb 5: 1 – 4 Heb 5:4 And no man taketh this honour unto himself, but he that is called of God, as [was] Aaron. Difference Makers make an Impact Our culture ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blind Pharisee

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 27, 2006

This one looks at the similarities between modern "churchianity" and the Pharisees of Jesus’ day.

Dakota Community Church November 19, 2006 Blind Pharisee John 9:1-41 Read the chapter. 1. Pharisees have a “private club” mentality. There are entrance requirements and membership has its privileges. There those who are “in” and those who are “out” and the distinctions are made clear by the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Mennonite

Mighty Men And Their Pea Patch

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2015

David's last words are powerful as he teaches the lesson of the lentil field. It is time to take your stand and be counted faithful to the little field before us. You can make a difference when others chose to run.

I WILL STAND FAITHFUL IN MY PEA PATCH! PAY ATTENTION TO THE LAST WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( I buy a bag of LENTILS at the local grocery store. I discuss value, price, worth --- Lentils are in the pea, split pea family of plants...) Psalm 68:1 (KJV) Let God arise, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whese's The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Jesus stands before Pilate. Jesus’ kingdom is not from this world, but he is still King of kings and Lord of lords.

John 18:28-40 "Where's the Kingdom?" INTRODUCTION It has often been said that Jesus, "Lived so that he could die." Such comments stress the crucifixion, but down play Jesus' life. I think it might be more accurate to say that Jesus died because he lived. In other words, Jesus bringing in the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Becoming A God Honoring Church Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2015

We honor God by obeying Him fully and consistently. Part of honoring God means submitting to his judgment above our own, including what we do in church meetings and ministry. Keep in mind the sum total of all our regular meetings and ministries, not just

Becoming A God Honoring Church (I Timothy 3:14-16) 1. Infrastructure is important. Take our nations roads. #1 American Society of Civil Engineers …an overall grade of D. #2 …not enough roads in the United States today. Each year, traffic jams cost the commuters of America 4.2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pentecost: A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Aug 26, 2016

What happened at this Jewish feast called Pentecost? Why did it draw so much attention? What does it mean for us today?

Fifty days had passed since Passover. Jesus has ascended to heaven, having left the disciples with instruction to wait in Jerusalem until the promised Counselor would come upon them with power. The city of Jerusalem was teeming with Jews whom had come on pilgrimage to celebrate Pentecost, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

The Meal, The Message, And The Miracle

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 28, 2014

The Feeding of the 5,000 is a great miracle story, but it wasn't the only miracle that happened that day.

The Meal, the Message, and the Miracle Proper 13A – Matthew 14:13-21 -- August 3, 2014 Food! Be it blessed or tempting, it is filled with meaning that may not have anything to do with the food itself. Kringla, with its subtle hint of nutmeg, reminds me of grandma, who not only made these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

An Advent Sermon: He Will Do What Is Promised (Sermon 1 - Faith)

Contributed by Rev. Dustin Parker on Nov 29, 2015

The first sermon of Advent at Concordia Lutheran Church. It is the title and theme of the series

He Will Do What is Promised (Faith) Jeremiah 33:14-16 † Jesus, Son, Savior † May the grace of God, that incredible mercy, and peace that resides in you because of the Holy Spirit, sustain you until His imminent return! The Time Is Close You wondered with every passing car, whether the guests ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning Of Spirits

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 22, 2013

Spiritual gifts are manifestations of the Holy Spirit. These gifts belong to the church and are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit and are manifest through Spirit-filled believers. These manifestations are visible expressions of the Holy Sp

The Manifestation Gifts - Discerning of Spirits 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 - But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another faith by the same ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Cleansing The Temple Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Jesus Cleansing the Temple Luke 19:45-20:10 June 6, 2010 Big idea –Jesus will always act in ways that gets our attention. Jesus is cleansing the temple because something was fundamentally wrong with the way worship was being facilitated. There was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational