Sermons on Gods Mercies:

"What Kind Of Man Is This?"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 21, 2011

EPIPHANY 5 - The frightened disciples are compelled to ask, "What kind of man is this?" This is Jesus -- a calmly sleeping person. This is Jesus -- our calming, mighty Savior.

“WHAT KIND OF MAN IS THIS?” (Outline) February 6, 2011 - Epiphany 5 - MATTHEW 8:23-27 INTRO: Believers know and believe who Jesus is. By faith we are able to confess that Jesus is true God and true man. "For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is Great Benefit To A Working Faith (James 2:14-26) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 6, 2022

So add good works to your faith.

This morning we find ourselves in James 2:14-26. Let's start by just reading James 2:14: (14) What is the benefit, my brothers, if faith, someone says he has; ["faith" is focused in Greek] now, works, he doesn't have. ["works" is focused] That faith isn't able ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

While Dying On A Tree

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 20, 2014

A Holy Week / pre-Easter sermon about "What Jesus dying on the cross does for us."

While Dying on a Tree “Then they nailed him to the cross” Mark 15:24 Intro: Today I’m going to talk about what Jesus dying on the cross does for you. As people would walk by the cross, they would look up and see not only the shock and brutality of the crucifixion, but also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To Bethel

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 14, 2015

A sermon about the dangers of backsliding

"Back to Bethel" Genesis 13:1-3 Genesis 13:1 And Abram went up out of Egypt, he, and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the south. 2 And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold. 3 And he went on his journeys from the south even to Bethel, unto the place where his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Listening With Love

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Dec 22, 2019

Sermon for Advent 4, Year A. Sermon contrasts how Joseph could have treated Mary and how he actually acted toward her. Mary has a story (and thus Jesus) because Joseph listened with love and showed mercy.

Preparing for 2020: Listening with Love I feel for Joseph. Not only because he’s often overlooked, but in some ways I understand what it’s like to be Joseph. In 1994 I found a new level of solidarity with Joseph. The children’s director concluded that the pastor’s grandson didn’t need a “speaking” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

The Power Of Diversions & Distractions

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 6, 2024

This message is about two tools that our enemy uses against us to keep our focus off things we need to be doing for the Lord. Those tools are diversions and distractions.

The Power of Diversions and Distractions Scripture: Second Corinthians 2:10-11; Joshua 9:3-14; Deuteronomy 20:10-11 Good morning Strangers Rest. This morning I am going to ask you to give me your undivided attention. Yeah, I know I should not have to ask, but as you listen to this message, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11, Joshua 9:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Christ Loved The Church Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 28, 2012

Every relationship eventually has moments of hurt and disappointment. We are wounded intentionally, and unintentionally, by the words and actions of others. Those wounds can cut deep and can erode the intimacy of our marriages. How ought we to handle t

As Christ Loved The Church - Ephesians 5:25-28 - May 27, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon #6 / Communion Service Recently I heard about a young lawyer who was called in from the big city to represent a large railroad company that was being sued by a farmer. It seems that the farmer’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Pride, Lies And Scorn

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 16, 2022

An example of two queens and what The LORD wants

Pride, lies and scorn Two queens and what GOD wants. Micah 6:6-8 All scripture is profitable for teaching. Where you find pride, you will find scorn and despising of other people. Scorn blinds people and makes you think that you are god or better than others and so you start taking matters ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

The Act Of Forgiveness.

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 23, 2020

“Every one,” C.S. Lewis writes, “says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until there is something to forgive”

Matthew 18:21-Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” 22-Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. 23-“Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Cherubim Around The Ark Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 26, 2011

Depictions of events from the Bible in image are in no way a violation of the first commandment, but help the events transcend the passing of time and become present in our midst.

Monday of 8th Week in Course Feb 28 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The young man arrived full of enthusiasm, and he went away sorrowful. The English can’t do proper justice to the original meaning of the Greek. The same word is used of the disciples when Jesus told them he would ultimately be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Catholic

Sticks, Stone And Words Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 16, 2025

This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach foundational truth that are designed to challenge, encourage and, most importantly, flame the fire of hunger in the Christian who wants to learn more about who they have become in Christ Jesus.

Sticks, Stones And Words – Part 2 (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Mite Bible Study Lesson Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

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 Widow’s Mite 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 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-44, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Are The Nine? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 26, 2012

Those lives that day sought & received external physical change for that was all they were after. Being satisfied they went on their way. Those that did missed out on the greatest blessing Jesus offers to the one who returns to Him.

LUKE 17: 11-19 WHERE ARE THE NINE? [2 Kings 5:10-15 / Psalm 103] Some people are too quickly satisfied with Jesus’ blessings, others are never satisfied with Jesus’ blessings. These extreme types remind me of two stories. A food editor of the local newspaper received a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Luke 15:11-19, Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Like A Dog

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014

Faith in Jesus brought the Canaanite woman into his presence. Her faith was pleasing to Jesus, and he blessed her through it, and included her into table fellowship with him. Faith in Jesus makes us acceptable to him and a delight.

Matthew 15: 21-28 Faith Like A Dog Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. The lake district had been a busy place for Jesus, calming the storms in people’s lives and dealing with their unfulfilled needs. It was also a place where Jesus was challenged by some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Spiritual Resilience: Strengthening Your Faith

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 6, 2023

In these passages from Jude, we find seven points of inspiration that guide us in building spiritual resilience and strengthening our faith.

1. "But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith" (Jude 1:20a). Cross-reference: "So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God" (Romans 10:17). The foundation of our spiritual resilience lies in our faith. We must diligently build up our ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-24

Denomination: Pentecostal