Sermons on Gift Of Mercy:

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10-11, Hebrews 1:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Churches Of Revelations Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 15, 2023

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Requirements

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Dec 19, 2023

What does God require? What's the MINIMUM? What Does God want?

God’s Requirements (Micah 6:1-8) Intro: A. I have been a dad to four children, a father-in-law, a grandfather, a child to my parents and in all of the family situations I have been in there comes a time, the terrible two that last until 32, where the child says to the parents, “What do you want ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 100 - Rejoicing As You Enter God's Presence Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

You cannot meet God and remain the same. You will be changed by an encounter with Him.

A. PSALM 100 (ELT) “Lord, I shout with joy to You; everyone from every nation joins me. I worship as I enter Your presence with singing because You, Lord, are my God. You made us and we belong to You; we are Your people and the sheep of Your pasture. Lord, I come into Your gates giving thanks; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Deliverance And Restoration

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 5, 2023

Psalm 107 showcases 7 vivid examples of people in distress, crying out to the Lord, and witnessing His faithful response. As we study each point, let us reflect on the incredible power of God to rescue and restore us in our times of trouble.

1: Cry Out to the Lord in Distress Psalm 107:6 - "Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of their distresses." The psalmist highlights the importance of turning to the Lord in times of trouble. When we find ourselves in distress, whether due to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give To Social Concerns Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Jesus has declared that he is a good shepherd. A shepherd who gave his life for the salvation of the sheep. He is such a shepherd that he lays his life for the benefit of the sheep. He was not a shepherd who lost his life to the power of the lion who devours the sheep.

Theme: Give to Social Concerns Text: Matthew 25:31-46 1. Jesus the Judge (Matthew 25:31-33) This is the little apocalypse and Olivet discourse, found in three gospels (Matthew 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21. The description of the figurative speech of King and Shepherd recalls the role of David who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Hooray! God Does Not Think Like Us!

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 20, 2023

He is, as Torah teaches, “slow to anger.” That’s very different from most of us.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2023 All of Scripture is useful to those whose purpose in life is to attain union with the Blessed Trinity. But there are probably a hundred verses that stand out as critical in the most important pursuit of our existence on earth. Two of these, surely, come from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16, Luke 23:42

Denomination: Catholic

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Nov 5, 2023

This morning we look at Matthew 18:21-35 and learn the true meaning behind Forgiveness. Forgiving others is not just a command which Christ gives to us, but something which heals us from bitterness.

The Freedom of Forgiveness (Thanks to Jeff Strite @ Sermon Central for many ideas in this) Our Epistle Lesson begins with Paul thanking God for the Philippians. Their Bishop, Epaphroditus, brought Paul a substantial love offering to help cover his costs while he sat in house arrest in Rome. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

Good Grief?

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023

A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Go Through Troubles?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jan 11, 2023

This message from the Word of God is relevant to every person in this assembly and the millions around the world. How many of you've ever been in trouble? I will tell you this is the sermon for the day. Going out to meet trouble is life's shortest walk.

This message from the Word of God is relevant to every person in this assembly and the millions around the world. How many of you've ever been in trouble? I will tell you this is the sermon for the day. Going out to meet trouble is life's shortest walk. If you're not in trouble today, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus' Guest List

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 19, 2024

You’re probably heard the saying, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. You would think that Jesus could please all of the people all of the time. But he didn’t.

You’re probably heard the saying, “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. That sounds true from my experience. No one can please all of the people all of the time, but … if there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Valued

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 23, 2024

If you have ever felt that you had no value based on the statements of others then you need to read this message. As a child of the Most High God, you are extremely valuable to Him!

You Are Valued Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21; Romans 8:2 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “You Are Valued.” Now I recognize that there is no great new revelation captioned in that title, but God wants us to know this morning we are worth something ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:6-7, Proverbs 27:21, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Angry With God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2021

When we want to yell curses at God, perhaps we first should ask if our peril has somehow been brought on by our own stupid decision somewhere.

Wednesday of the 27th Week in Course Have you ever been angry with God? I don’t mean you feel inconvenienced by something that happens–a fender-bender, a sudden rain shower that leaves you without an umbrella, an extra-long work day–no, I mean really upsetting things. A sudden death of a good ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

A Blessed Man

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 5, 2021

We think of blessings as it relates to material things and riches. However, Psalm One talks about a blessed man (or woman) as defined by their relationship with God and His Word. This message examines who is truly blessed in God's eyes.

A Blessed Man Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3; 106:3; Second Timothy 3:16-17; 4:3-4 As some of you know, my brother Barry and I started recording Bible study lessons that people can review at home as part of their personal Bible study time. One of the lessons that we recorded last month was on Psalm One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Psalm 106:3, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Encouraged (A Funeral Message) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 7, 2014

A service of encouragement and thanksgiving for a life well lived. For a life cut short by illness.

Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9 ..... was a great encourager. She would always have a word of encouragement for Rochelle and I in regards to how a service had gone. When I saw her last Saturday her words were again encouraging hoping that the service went well for us on Sunday. We celebrate her life today ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Salvation Army