Sermons on Gentiles Reception:

We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018

Do we find Him, or does He find us?

We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah Perplexed: God Provides

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah is provided for by God in the wilderness

1 Kings 17:2-16 We left Elijah last Sunday having given a weather report and then promptly disappearing. You could be left thinking is that it? An appearance, a disappearance and we sit back for the next three and half years and wonder if it is going to rain today? Well, the next three and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Identity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

There is an identity crisis in our country. I believe that our racial problems are a result of an unbiblical view of our identity. This passage has long been used to rebuke a racist and bigoted view of the gospel.

INTRO: Galatians 3 has been a history lesson through the Old Testament. One of the more complicated chapters of Paul’s writings, it’s been a difficult hike, but like many hard journeys, there is a rewarding view at the end. We have climbed the mountain peaks of Abraham and Moses and have seen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Prepper? A Sermon For The Second Sunday In Advent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2025

How do we prepare ourselves for what is coming at the end of the world?

Are You a Prepper? A Sermon for the Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3:1–12 NKJV In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah, saying: “The voice of one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul becomes an ideal subject for the study of a Christian in a world of change. He went through the most radical change of any of the Apostles in his conversion. He had the most radical change of career, and faced the most radical changes in theological commitment.

On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Close But No Cigar Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2017

A study in the book of Acts 26: 1 – 32

Acts 26: 1 – 32 Close but no cigar 26 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You are permitted to speak for yourself.” So Paul stretched out his hand and answered for himself: 2 “I think myself happy, King Agrippa, because today I shall answer for myself before you concerning all the things of which I am ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leadership's Divine Assignment_2 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 11, 2024

Establishing that sound and faithful leadership is one of the church’s greatest needs. That means appointing elders and deacons (along with their families) who are committed to their divine assignment of lovingly watching over, caring for, and shepherding the children of God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. The Leadership’s: Divine Assignment Introductory Remarks. 1. The second lesson in this Series: “Divine Call to Leadership,” will be “The Leadership’s Divine Assignment.” 2. We will discuss the elders at Ephesus’ divine assignment. Paul continued with his discourse: “For I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32, 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Kingdom Of God Comes To Earth Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 30, 2015

Eventually a literal kingdom is set up in the New Jerusalem. Christ's people literally reign over a literal planet with a literal King, Jesus. We stress "literal" because of so many who love to "spiritualize" texts.

5 . THE KINGDOM COMES TO EARTH A. The day of the Lord! No less than fifteen Bible characters speak of a unique day that is to come at the end of this present age. All of their descriptions point to a time that has not begun as yet! They speak of an unrepeatable time, as exceptionally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2011

The General call and those whom God brings to His feast of Life is seen in Luke 14:16-24. With `The Parable of the Great Banquet`` in, we see: 1) The Incident (Luke 14:16-17), 2) The Invited (Luke 14:18–20), 3) The Invitation (Luke 14:21–24)

Thank you for coming this morning. You responded to an invitation to come and be with us enjoying each others company with food, fellowship and faithful worship. There are a lot of other things you could have been doing on such a nice day. Trips, the beach or a quite read are all enticing. Not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Other

"Christian Conflict" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 13, 2011

People are always hurt when believers disagree to the point of fighting among themselves. I imagine the vast majority of you understand what I'm talking about • you've may have been a part of a painful split • Or some other form of church infighting.

Christian conflicts Date: September 11, 2011 Scripture: Acts 15:1-41, Matthew 18:15-16 Introduction: We come to our journey in the book of Acts were we see some Christian differences. • The Jerusalem Council. “Doctrinal” • Paul and Barnabas dispute with John Mark. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Blessing

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

I will call them my people, which were not my people, and her beloved which was not beloved.” “And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there shall they be called the children of the living God. (Roma

As we look at our text we read here where Joseph is presenting his two sons Ephraim and Manessah before his father Israel who by now can hardly see because of his age v.10 He is presented these two boys in whom he is going to make a divine impartation by laying hands upon them that will set them ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Anger

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 21, 2000

A Biblical approach to managing anger

How to handle anger Mark 11:12-19 September 6, 1998 Morning Service Introduction I. Mikey Mantle and Billy Martin’s hunting trip A. Go to Mantle’s friend’s farm: Mantle and Martin go out to the farm, when they arrive Mantle goes to speak with his friend, friend has a dying mule and asks Mantle to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Church: An Obligation Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 10, 2012

Five reasons we should be involved in our church

We all know people who find themselves in debt “up to their eyeballs.” The majority of the time it is due to their own foolish lifestyle. They seem to be constantly expecting someone to bail them out without any sacrifices on their part. Some feel that the sole purpose of the church is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Foursquare

God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius And Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - Cornelius and Peter.

Acts 10:1-48 – God’s Power Through God’s People #8: Cornelius and Peter So we’ve been working through the book of Acts this fall, looking at how God used His people in the early church to accomplish great things, making the world a better place. Today we come to an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Stronger Man Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 20, 2012

As humans we have been taken prisoner by a strong opponent who wants nothing but to destroy us. We see this captivity and torture revealed graphically as Jesus takes on not one but thousands of demons at once. It is a powerful picture of how our ultimate

Just prior to Chapter 5 Jesus calmed the wind and seas and the disciples said “Who then is this?” As the disciples approach land they find out in spades. In a way, all of chapter 5 involves people imprisoned and the ultimate action hero who comes to set them free. In verses 1 through 20 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel