Sermons on Gifting:

Better That Christ Go To The Father

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2022

As we enter this week before Pentecost, we are reminded today why Jesus told us it’s better for us that He go to the Father.

Monday of 7th week in Easter Acts 19: 1-8/John 16: 29-33 I suspect that we are all like the early Christians, like Mary Magdalene, wanting to cling to Jesus, wanting to be able to touch him and see him and hear his voice speaking words of love and tenderness and reassurance. Especially now when ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-8, John 16:29-33

Denomination: Catholic

The Pastoral Letters Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2022

The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus.

The Pastoral Letters The pastoral epistles are a group of three books of the acknowledged New Testament: the First Epistle to Timothy (1 Timothy), the Second Epistle to Timothy (2 Timothy), and the Epistle to Titus. They are presented as letters from Paul the Apostle to Timothy and to Titus. They ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Double Standard Or Higher Calling?

Contributed by Steve Sheek on May 8, 2023

Delivered on 6 May 2023 at Tree of Life Messianic Congregation in Katy Texas. The instructions given to Moses in the Law had much more stringent requirements for the priests than for all others. Seems like discrimination.

20230506 Parashat Emor – Double Standard or Higher Calling Blessing Torah Portion Leviticus 21:1-8 Haftarah Ezekiel 44:15-23 Brit Chadashah Matthew 26:59-66 The thirty-first reading from the Torah is called Emor, a title that comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Isaiah 61:6, Revelation 1:6

Denomination: *other

Pandora's Box

Contributed by Dennis Fox on May 14, 2023

Hope is a gift from God. It effects our outlook and how we interact with others. Hope can keep us alive and help us reach our goals.

Pandora’s Box Saint Augustine said: "Let those who dread be allowed to hope," But what exactly is hope? I’ll start with Greek Mythology because I’m reminded of the story of Pandora. Mythology stated that Zeus first created only men. Prometheus first stole fire for man then tricked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24, Romans 15:13, Romans 15:4, Psalm 39:7

Denomination: Other

Heavenly Blessings Series

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

Your Gifted in the church as Apostle, prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher for to equip, to have unity and to maturity (Ephesians 4:11-13), live as children of light, to know what is pleasing to the Lord, live as wise, redeem most of the time, and understand the will of God.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

What Is This Thing Called Love?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

What is love, that we should know when we have it? Is love a feeling? a right? an instinct? What is love?

Some enchanted evening you will meet a stranger across a crowded room. Neither of you has a clue what the other is like. But your heart rate goes up and your imagination goes into overdrive and, well, you know how it goes, right? Happily ever after is just around the corner. Is this love? On her ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Submit To Be A Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God.

06:15-23 Submit to be a slave Introduction: This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God. This passage will lead the reader either to cling to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Walking In The Anointing

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 26, 2024

The Anointing does not point to the believer, but to God who empowers the believer. However, Jesus is the Anointed One, and you are a conduit for His power.

Opening illustration: At a remote underground church in the Middle East, our meeting started with exuberant worship. Many raised their hands, fell on their knees and faces, and sang joyously to the Lord. We witnessed many women crying out and weeping to God. After the sermon, as I stood behind the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will provide. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 4, 2024

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity.

From the dawn of creation, God has demonstrated His provision for humanity. He has created a world teeming with blessings, and the income we receive is one such blessing. As we explore the extent of God's provision, we must ask ourselves, how many blessings will the Lord provide? Our God is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:21, 1 Timothy 5:8, Hebrews 13:5

Unmistakable Signs A Person Is Genuinely Walking In The Presence, Anointing, And Favor Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 19, 2025

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PART 2 8. They Surrender to God Daily and Live a Repentant Lifestyle “Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15 NIV) “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, 1 John 2:27, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost And The Foundation Of The Church

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 4, 2025

We are called to work for God in the spiritual harvest and as a result we have three responsibilities for the success of the operation. 1. We need to hear what God is saying to us and obey him; 2. we need to ask for power to preach the Gospel; and 3. we need to know our Scripture well.

Corby Glen 08-06-2025 Introduction The fifty days between Passover and Pentecost following Jesus’ Crucifixion must have been incredibly strange time for the 11 remaining apostles (Judas having committed suicide) and the other disciples who had not deserted Jesus. The Jewish inhabitants of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Genesis 11:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Ye Shall Receive Power

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jun 7, 2025

Never has the church needed power more than we need it today. But we have to position ourselves to receive.

Joel 2:28-32 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: [29] And also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Anatomy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 10, 2025

There is a space in Christ’s body that only you can fill. Some part of his hand, his eye, or his heart is missing when you are not there

A couple of weeks ago, I used the image of a jigsaw puzzle to illustrate that the gift of God takes some assembling before it starts to take shape in our lives. That is why you were given a piece of a jigsaw puzzle on the way in to the sanctuary this morning. The gift of God’s spirit comes in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3 - Understanding Prophecy. Four Types Of Modern Prophecy Series

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

Prophecy continues in modern Christianity in 4 distinct ways. This sermon series serves to help the believer understand the fundamentals of Biblical prophecy. Do not be deceived by those who say that prophecy is not for today, nor by those who prophesy in error.

Understanding Prophecy: Part 3 Four Types of Modern Prophecy PROPHECY CONTINUES TODAY - BUT NOT AT SCRIPTURE LEVEL "Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." (1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 KJV) ________________________________________ I. INTRODUCTION: PROPHECY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12, Luke 4:16, 1 Corinthians 14:3, 1 Corinthians 14:31, 1 Corinthians 14:29, 1 Corinthians 12:31, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal