Sermons on Gnaw:

The Doctrine Of The Immanency Of Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 7, 2023

What is the imminence of Christ's return and why is it important to the church today?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This evening we are going to Revelation 22 and we are on the next to last study of this marvelous book. I am going to warn you, that tonight is not the complete study of verses 6-9, but just the examination of what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Lydia's Journey

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 13, 2023

Imagining how and why Lydia moved from being a pagan to a god-fearer, and then to beecoming a follower of Jesus.

This is the story of Lydia, the first woman pastor in the Christian church (at least as far as we know). And it almost never happened. You see, Paul and Silas hadn’t planned to go to Macedonia at all. They had hardly begun to scratch the surface of Asia Minor - that’s where present-day Turkey is. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dying To Know: The Death That Changes Everything

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus’ death bridged justice and mercy, redefining family through grace and offering every sinner forgiveness, belonging, and everlasting life.

1. The Question We’re All Asking Everybody’s dying to know something. What happens when we die? Why does love hurt so much? Why is the world so broken—and if God is real, why hasn’t He fixed it? Even people who don’t think much about faith still feel that gnawing ache: There has to be more than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22, Isaiah 6:1-7, Isaiah 53:4-6, Luke 23:40-43, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Not By Bread Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 12, 2024

Explores Jesus' temptation in the wilderness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual sustenance and resisting worldly temptations through God's Word.

Greetings, beloved friends and family in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine theatre of God's grace, love, and wisdom. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to reflect on the words of our Savior, to learn and to grow, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Consecration

The Unmerciful Servant

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 17, 2025

Funny thing about forgiveness- Everyone wants to receive it but not many want to give it.

The Unmerciful Servant Matthew 18:21-35 Good morning everyone, Please turn to Matthew 18:21-35 Next week during the month of June it will have been 5 years since Covid-19 struck America that caused everyone to be isolated in their homes and caused the church to quickly come up with a new way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2005

In this message we will unpack the title of ’The Good Shepherd,’ We sure could use one. (I Am Jesus - pt 4)

The Good Shepherd I Am Jesus – part 4 TODAY – is week 4 in our message series ‘I Am Jesus.’ ON – January the 9th we set out on a journey together to know Christ in a much deeper and much fuller way. On that day began taking a fresh look at Jesus, we starting looking at Him through a fresh pair ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

In this message we will talk about the reasons why envy is so destructive and also about 3 things we can do to put out the flames of envy in our lives (stop comparing, start enjoying, keep trusting) so that we can begin to live out God's kind of love.

Love Does Not Envy #LoveIs GOOD MORNING MGCC – AND - welcome to week 4 in our series ‘Love Is…’ AND LISTEN – if there ever was a series that we need to make every effort to live out when we walk out those doors, it is this one. LIKE – the truths we will discuss have the power to change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complications Of Multiplication Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 27, 2000

How to handle problems in the church.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 12 “The Complications of Multiplication.” Acts 6:1-7 Together we have been tracing the history of the early church, we have seen how the church was going, growing, and glowing. At no other time in Christian history has the church of Jesus Christ been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Repent That Your Sins Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001

How can I be saved? The Early Church provides us with a lesson.

I. Forgiveness of Sin is Promised by God. Repent therefore and return that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord; and that He may send Jesus, the Christ appointed for you. Vs. 19, 20 Last week we began to take a look at Peter’s ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Holy Is Holiness?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002

The many ideas on holiness lead to the misconception that it is unattainable here on Earth.

How Holy Is Holiness? 1 Thessalonians 5:23 Rob Thomas has always been motivated more by recess, than by any other of his classes. For an hour one day when he was in the second grade, Rob had avoided working on his math sheet. Then the teacher told him that every problem would have to be done ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Denomination: Holiness

You're Hanging With Who? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 5, 2004

Looks at some of the various people who impacted Nehemiah as he rebuilt the walls.

Hanging with Who? He was a little confused. There were some people who loved him and others who hated him. He thought he was doing a good thing, a necessary thing, even a God thing, but obviously there were those who disagreed. Nehemiah was one of the Jews living in exile and was in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 25, 2004

This message looks at Psalm 23 verses 1-3 and how Jesus the Good Shepherd provides of His flock.

Jesus the Good Shepherd Psalm 23:1-3 John 10:11 The 23rd Psalm is one of the most popular chapters in the Bible. David the author of the Psalm compares God’s love and guidance to a Shepherd caring for his flock of sheep. David had spent many years of his life as a shepherd and was well ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forgiveness - Take A Deep Breath And Enjoy Clean Air Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2007

If you have ever been in the position of the father in the story, you know the heartbreak, the sleepless nights, the wondering, and the self-reproach. "Where did I fail?" It is agony to await the outcome.

Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." So he told them this parable: "There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Everyone Who Calls On The Name Of The Lord Will Be Saved

Contributed by Eric Vertein on May 16, 2005

Confirmation Sermon on the Day of Pentecost.

Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost – Year A May 15, 2005 Confirmation of a boy named Christian Acts 2:1-21 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2 Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 They saw ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

We Have Everything We Need To Be Content

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Feb 14, 2006

You have everything you need right now to be perfectly content, we have everything we need to be perfectly at peace, right now and right here, in this place.

A message before November 20th Hi everyone, Just a quick reminder about next week, don’t miss next week, don’t not come to church next week, not for my benefit, but for your own benefit, and for the benefit of the ones who will be demonstrating their obedience to Jesus, come and pray, and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist