Sermons on Golden Plate:

Balancing Relationships

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.”

I desire balance, yet it escapes me again today. What of it – where did it go? It is defined as “a state of equilibrium; equal distribution of weight.” Balance is “the ability to decide an outcome by throwing one’s influence/support to one side or the other.” In life, the rest that we call balance ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To Church Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 20, 2009

Giving is a challenge and a privilege. God offers us a way to be among the blessed as we give in response to God’s grace through our congregation.

Acts 4:32-27 “Giving to Church” INTRODUCTION During the month of October, we are hearing stories of how our brothers and sisters in Christ have discovered the joy and blessings of giving. Shelley Krispin, Carol Baker and now Steve and Deb Weber have shared their journeys. They have seen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Pretenders

Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014

Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Samson: A Life Wasted

Contributed by Rich Cook on Jul 2, 2012

A study of waste and wasted potential. Samson had such potential to be a great man of God. Instead of treasuring the gifts he'd been given, he wasted his strength on his own desires.

What a Waste Seeds: some background notes from a Steve Malone message/outline. 1. I’m aggravated by waste. 2. Waste: wasted time (waiting in line, or at the doctor, or to get your driver’s license), wasted food (seeing food thrown away, or left on the plate), wasted money (government ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Passover Sedar Feast

Contributed by Carl Finney on Mar 5, 2010

Christ revealed in the Passover Feast

Passover Sedar Feast Pesach – to pass over Seder – meaning order, is a holy meal The candles symbolize the presence of God and mark this as sacred time. Exo 12:11 - 15 “And thus shall ye eat it: with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Wedding Message

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2021

Tomorrow, 25th of July 2021 our unofficially adopted daughter Ayodya Moffatt marries Sachin. Their wedding is in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We due to the Covid situation are in Fiji. So they asked me for a short message for their wedding. Here it is, may God bless their big day!

1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

#6- Responsibility And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

How do I work out my salvation? What is fear and trembling?

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Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Holiness

Elohim, The Strong Creator Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019

The more you learn about the many names of God, the more you will know Him and His ways.

A. THE THREE MAJOR NAMES OF GOD 1. Elohim – Creator God, Strong One. 2. Jehovah – LORD, Covenant Keeper. 3. Adonai – Lord, Master. B. INTRODUCTION TO ELOHIM/GOD 1. The name of God (Elohim) is the most common designation. a. It comes from El, meaning “strong one,” and alah, which means “to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Just The Beginning

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2021

We are one day closer today to the return of Christ Jesus than we were yesterday.

Just The Beginning – Mark 13: 1 - 8 Intro: I read a story recently about a young lady who had been invited on a blind date to an exclusive restaurant where there would be live music and dancing. She went to her beautician to have her hair done, did her makeup, put ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013

Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowledge Of Ourselves.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 31, 2015

Understanding yourself as you move to a more understanding of who God is. Freedom without love can cause weaker Christians to fall.

To understand the Scripture we have to understand what was going on within it. In those days the pagan religions sacrificed to their gods similar to what the Jews did. After the religious ceremony was over they would sell the meat to local food establishments. They would then sell it to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unexpected Defeat

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Unexpected Defeat

Ecclesiastes 9 v 11 & 12 Unexpected Defeat v.11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

Denomination: Holiness

Leprosy Is Not The Problem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2021

Jesus today needs replacements in His ministry, saints to live His life, calling men and women and children to repentance, healing, and a new and happier life with His Church.

Sixth Sunday in Course 2021 You may have noticed that not only have we been reading St. Mark’s Gospel since Advent began, but also that this is the sixth week just on chapter 1. He introduced us to John the Baptist, then Jesus came south from Nazareth to be baptized. He was driven by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:1-2, Leviticus 13:44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31-32, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Mark 1:40-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Healthy Habits Of A Blessed Believer

Contributed by James Chandler on Jun 30, 2015

This message looks at the things that will most help us grow spiritually and fully experience God's rich blessings in our lives.

Healthy Habits of a Blessed Believer It is easy to become a Christian in our world. No persecution, no pressure. The enemy is not as concerned with people becoming Christians as with them letting it become real in their lives and leading to a full life of discipleship. The enemy would rather ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Birthday To The Church

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 19, 2018

When the Holy Spirit was poured out on the disciples of Jesus on that first Whitsunday in a very real sense the Church was born. When a child is born we celebrate annually the date of that birth by giving presents but on the Church's birthday we receive.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Today is a very special day in the life of the Church it’s not just because today is called Whitsunday or the feast of Pentecost,,,,, it is however related to what happened on that first Whitsunday The sending of the Holy Spirit on the disciples of Jesus. No in many ways its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18-24, Acts 2:1-21