Sermons on God Will Exalt You:

Obligations Drawn From The Widow’s Mite

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 11, 2022

A NEW message from the Widow's Mite narrative in Mark's Gospel. Understanding the culture of widows gives a new view of an old story.

Obligations drawn from the Widow’s Mite Mark 12:38-41 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 41 And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is Right?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Consideration 1.

Introductory Consideration 1. Imagine that we had a big blackboard before us. I write a heading on the board "things that are always wrong for us as Christians to do" and I ask you to tell me what I can write down. What are some of the things that you would put on the list? Then I write the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real Questions

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013

THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Tell It To Jesus

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 29, 2000

when life deals a hard blow, tell it to Jesus!

"TELL IT TO JESUS" "John’s disciples came and took his body and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus", (Matthew 14 : 12). What a birthday party! What a present! Herod’s birthday feast. One does not need to think to long or hard, to picture what type of party was in progress. A wild ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Winning With People: Offer Your Very Best Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul called Epaphro

“Offer Your Very Best” Epaphroditus PHILIPPIANS 2:25-30 Epaphroditus would be considered one of the “nobodies” in scripture. He never wrote a book in the Bible, nor is he mentioned anywhere else. He never had a statue erected in his honor or became famous for his accomplishments. However, Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Search Is On

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 11, 2008

This is a message that shows the qualities of a virteos woman

THE SEARCH IS ON… TEXT: Proverbs 31:10-31 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: “Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” The days, in which we are living, two questions could be asked as it applies to our favored subject. “Who can find a virtuous woman?” and then we could ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go / What A Difference A Day Makes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 4, 2012

Sermon for the 5th Sunday after Epiphany, Year B.

Let Us Go / Mark 1: 29 - 39 Intro: What A Difference A Day Makes by Maria Grever and Stanley Adams. “What a difference a day makes, 24 little hours. Brought the sun and the flowers where there used to be rain. My yesterday was blue, dear. Today I’m part of you, dear. My lonely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salt Anyone?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 29, 2012

Sermon for the Proper 21, Year B 2012

Mark 9: 38 – 50 / Salt Anyone? Intro: Mage has been a part of a juicy, slanderous gossip group. But, lately, she has been having 2nd thoughts. She approached her pastor asking if there was anything she could do to make amends. The Pastor took a basket of goose feathers and Mage to the top ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Marks Of A Christian - Loyalty

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 2, 2020

Loyalty is a devotion and faithfulness to a nation, cause, philosophy, country, group, or person. Loyalty is hard to find. Trust is easy to lose. Actions speak louder than words. Quote taken from Quotling.com

Paul said, “I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” He was in prison at this time. Chains were about his ankles, but his soul was free. He was a prisoner of Caesar, but he was a free man in Christ Jesus. Christ was his only master. Picture him there in prison, writing this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 48: Preach Apologetics Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2018

Basic elements of preaching to defend the Christian faith

Lesson Goal Introduce some basic elements of preaching apologetically. Lesson Intro In Philippians 1:7, 17 Paul defended the Christian faith. Defending the Christian faith has a long history. Those who have a particular gift in this area have served the church well throughout Christian history. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 14, 2022

DECEMBER 7th, 2025.

Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:18-19, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12. A). A SHOOT FROM THE ROOT. Isaiah 11:1-10. The reference to “the stem of Jesse” (Isaiah 11:1) sends us back to the origins of Messiah’s dynasty. Not just to David: but to his father, Jesse. David was the youngest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:18-19, Romans 15:4-13, Matthew 3:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Sheep, More Trouble Series

Contributed by Bradley Hall on Jul 19, 2002

Fed up with the leadership of their shepherd, a flock of sheep seek to go it alone.

Some time ago we heard of Roger, an uncooperative, troublesome sheep who caused much distress among his fellow sheep when the shepherd left all the good, cooperative sheep to go and find the uncooperative, annoying Roger. Things have been pretty quiet for Roger, but there is news from his flock. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30, Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Carl, Sven, And The Angels Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon about two Nordic shepherds and their Holy Land encounter with angels.

"Sven did you yust see what I think I yust saw?" "I don’t know Carl--what do you think it is that you yust saw--because I think I yust saw what you think you yust saw?" "Angels, Sven, angels--one angel and then a whole bunch of angels--singing some strange religious song and talking about some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: *other

What Do We Do When Our Loved Ones Die? Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 14, 2001

The disciples’actions when John the Baptist died offer us helpful suggestions of what to do when our loved ones die. (*appropriate for graveside service)

Intro: When John the Baptist died tragically, the disciples of Jesus exemplified what we must do today when our loved ones die. Let us notice what verse 14 says: I. THE DISCIPLES CAME 1. They stopped what they were doing, came together from various places. 2. Sadly, funerals are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Know How To Act Wisely And To Answer Graciously

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 22, 2004

Particularly in our present times we need to know how to act wisely and to answer graciously. An alternate title might be Time For A Wise Walk and Salty Talk.

KJV Walk in wisdom toward them that are without (outside - NKJV), redeeming the time. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man (each one - NKJV). NIV Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance