Sermons on Give Glory To God:

Freedom: True And Counterfeit

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon on the parable of the prodigal son.

Freedom: True and Counterfeit Luke 15:11-24 INTRO.:Some people try to make fake, or counterfeit, money. It may look good at first, but it is actually worthless. It isn’t backed by the government and it isn’t supported by reserves of gold and silver. There are many security measures to prevent its ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nathanael- From Prejudice To Purity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019

This is the 6th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#6] NATHANAEL- FROM PREJUDICE TO PURITY John 1:45-51 Introduction: The 1st time we see Nathanael, his heart is filled with prejudice. Prejudice is a strange thing. Where does it come from? Why is it so strong? Are we born with prejudice? Yet, in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 10, 2020

5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-10, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

An Open Letter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019

No longer a slave.

AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depression: Madness In The Palace 1 Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Jul 28, 2019

Depression is a complex and dangerous mental health condition that cuts across every facet of humanity and often seems so tacit in description and definitions.

Depression: Madness in the Palace I Samuel 15:24 –16:1; 14--18 But the Spirit of the Lord departed from Saul, and an evil spirit from the Lord troubled him. And Saul’s servants said unto him, Behold now, an evil spirit from God troubleth thee. I Sam. 16: 14-15 (KJV) Depression is a complex and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Lies And Liers! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 26, 2021

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception.

Lies bring brokenness, truth brings freedom. We now live in a society that has become so desensitized to lying that it has become the norm rather than the exception. Satan is a pathological liar, and Jesus described him in John eight as the father of all lies. Friends, when you lie you are not just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:9, Proverbs 6:16-19

What Preaching Ought To Be

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

What should preaching look like

Intro: - Rom 10:14 and how shall they hear without a preacher? - One day a father sat down with his 8 year old girl and explained with great pride that her grand-father was a preacher, and that her great-great- grandfather was a preacher, and that her great-great-great grandfather was a preacher. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Scourge Of Small Cords

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 14, 2015

The righteous indignation of Messiah at the desecration of the Court of the Gentiles.

A SCOURGE OF SMALL CORDS. John 2:13-22. It was Passover, and the city of Jerusalem was packed with pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Israel’s deliverance out of slavery in Egypt. Not only was it a solemn religious celebration, but also a great national statement that defied all who would ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed By The Blood

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 22, 2014

The innocent, powerful, sin-cleansing, divine, ever-powerful, crimson blood of Jesus Christ is worth talking about and singing about. His blood has never lost its power. It is the only thing that can save the soul of man.

BLESSED BY MEANS OF THE BLOOD The RED blood applied to a BLACK heart, will make it WHITE as snow. Acts 20:28 Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do I Know I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 20, 2008

Five test to Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? You can listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (Sep 2008)

How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? After Repentance, forgiveness & Reconciliation a Question that comes Up…. How Do I Know I Have truly Forgiven Someone? The Quick Answer is When you don’t need to think “have I forgiven them for …….” Unforgiveness can be out of sight / mind until ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith: Touching And Being Touched By Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2014

"the light of love is born when our hearts are touched and we open ourselves to the interior presence of the beloved"

Thursday of 2nd Week in Ordinary Time 2014 Lumen Fidei King Saul of Israel exhibited what we might call paranoid schizophrenic tendencies. He had an on-off relationship with his son, Jonathan, and the same kind of relationship, but even more intense, with the man he considered his main rival, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Place Called Heaven

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 10, 2013

Some people ask me, 'Are you one of those narrow-minded Baptists who think only Baptists are going to Heaven?' And I say, 'Dear friend, I'm more narrow minded than that. I don't think all the Baptists are going to make it.' Author: Mike Huckabee

John 14:1-6 Verse 2-In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. A Prepared Place-A bride and groom many times prepare place for themselves to live! Jesus is the groom and we are His bride! Jesus prepared a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Nailed To The Cross"

Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Oct 25, 2013

GETTING RID OF OUR PAST SIN IS AS EASY AS REMEMBERING THAT JESUS NAILED IT TO HIS CROSS

NAILED TO THE CROSS--Colossians: 2:13-15 One of the things that frustrate me the most about the Christian Life is listening to defeated Christians. We either have habits in our life that we seem to think that we can’t overcome. Or we have placed so many added restrictions to our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The practical faith of Rahab stands in contrast to the platitudes of the person who sent the hungry empty away, and failed to clothe the naked.

FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. A person is making what seems to be a credible claim to “faith” - but (as yet) there is no evidence in their lives of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. They seem to have all the right words, but (so far) “works” are lacking. James 2:14. What is the profit in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Skirmish With The Status Quo Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 2, 2012

Jesus begins his ministry and immediately clashes with the understanding of the people and the forces of evil. Jesus confronts the status quo of our live seeking to free us from the chains that bind us and to enable us to experience true freedom.

Mark 1:21-28 “Skirmish with the Status Quo” INTRODUCTION The beginning of Mark’s gospel is in stark contrast to those of the other gospel writers. You do not find a boring list of Jesus’ ancestors, as you do in Matthew, nor the heartwarming story of Jesus’ birth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran