Sermons on Good Friday:

Christian Hypocrites Give Bad Directions #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

When Christians fail to follow God's Positioning System in favor of our own, they degrade the witness of Jesus Christ leading in our own lives.

Last week, we began a six-week sermon series entitled, “In need of a GPS.” Over the course of this sermon series, we will cover the entire letter to the Galatians moving at a rate of one chapter per week. In our first week, we learned that this letter was written in 54AD to the churches Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon Vi: No End Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

As we grow older, most of us need all the help we can get. Our hearts go out to those who suffer - which, at times, includes all of us. We find comfort in God's promise to be with us and to supply our need for goodness and mercy.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON VI: NO END The sixth jewel of truth is that in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord our God - there is NO END. The sixth verse of the 23rd Psalm says this: “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow ...read more

Work The Works Of God Now Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 23, 2017

Do the work of God now when you have the strength to, don't wait till you are old and used by the world before you bring the leftover to God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WORK THE WORKS OF GOD NOW John 9:4King James Version (KJV) 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. Beloved, there is not much time to waste, the work of God needs all our attention and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Nov 10, 2017

In order to make an impact for Christ, believers need to be out there serving the Lord with all our heart through the gifts, talents and skills He has given us.

All believers are called to be the light of the world, as Jesus stated in Matthew 5:14. Regardless of where we are in life, we are encouraged to make the best use of our time for Jesus, utilizing the skills, talents, resources, and spiritual gifts He has given us. God desires for us to be worthy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word, Love & Work Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 19, 2014

Jesus is the Foundation of the Christian life. Upon that foundation there are three key pillars that enable to live the abundant life that Christ wants for us: God's Word, God's love and Grace, and our active engagement in doing the work of God.

Today we want to take an opportunity to think about strengthening and making firm the foundation of our lives. The parable that was just read talks about the importance of building on a sure foundation. If life was always calm, if there were no storms, if troubles never came our way, then perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Life Matters To God!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 5, 2017

All of our lives matter to God! -- And we know because: 1. Jesus came for us (vs. 1-4). 2. Jesus carries us (vs. 5). 3. Jesus celebrates over us (vs. 5-7). 4. Jesus calls us to help search (vs. 7).

Your Life Matters to God! Luke 15:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 26, 2017 *In 1905, a box was shipped from South Africa to England. There was nothing special looking about this box. It was just an ordinary shipping box. And inside the box was a rock, but it was no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Children Of Light Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015

Christianity, unlike a political or social philosophy, should make a difference. In Christianity, we are made new people. Repentance and faith turn us around. We are set in a new direction, and our lifestyle should reflect that new direction. Does yours?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 19 Children of Light Ephesians 5:3-14 3. But immorality or any impurity or greed must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints; 4. and there must be no filthiness and silly talk, or coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Faith Works Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Paul and James agree. Faith works. How? Here's where we need both of these to help us understand.

Romans 3:21-28 Ephesians 2:1-10 James 2:14-26 What is going on here? Are Paul and James contradicting one another? Does James hold a gospel that teaches justification by faith with works while Paul’s gospel teaches justification by faith without works? Because James is so strong on works ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seek The Lord, And Ye Shall Live.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 4, 2021

Setting ourselves up for a new infusion of Grace.

SEEK THE LORD, AND YE SHALL LIVE. Amos 5:6-7; Amos 5:10-15. Amos is already lamenting the doom of the northern kingdom of Israel (Amos 5:1), bewailing the fact that she will ‘no more rise’ because ‘there is none to raise her up’ (Amos 5:2); but he immediately hints that there may yet be a ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:6-7, Amos 5:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

King Josiah - A Role Model For Leadership Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Oct 8, 2021

Youngest kings who ruled Judah was Josiah. He was only 8 years old when he was anointed as king of Judah but his kingdom and rule was not a failure.

1) JOSIAH WAS 8 YEARS OLD WHEN HE BECAME KING: - Age is not important when God wants to use a person - To be used by God, we should have a humble spirit - Giving our lives for His service at a very young age is well pleasing to God - When someone takes up a position at a very young age, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:1-2

Tienes Que Entrar Al Ring Para Ganar: Yo Contra Yo

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 7, 2021

Hay 4 oponentes con los que tenemos que subir al ring para ganar nuestra batalla de fe: 1. Yo, 2. Tú, 3. El mundo y 4. Dios. Este sermón analiza la batalla que tenemos que ganar contra nosotros mismos.

Tienes que entrar al ring para ganar: yo contra yo 1 Samuel 25: 6-35 1 Timoteo 6: 6-16 Estamos iniciando una nueva serie en la que reconocemos que hemos sido llamados a entrar en una pelea. 1 Timoteo 6:12 dice que peleemos la buena batalla de la fe. Como un boxeador, podemos ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:6-35, 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 19, 2021

Paul calls the readers of the Thessalonians to stand firm in giving thanks for others, stand firm in holding on to the teachings of Christ, and doing the good deeds and speaking with good words.

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17 Stand Firm The Lord is good; His love endures forever. Introduction: Context of Thessalonica: Thessalonica city was founded about 315 BC by General Cassander worked under Alexander the Great, later became the king of Macedonia. Thessalonica was a daughter of Philip II of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

O Absalom, My Son

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 31, 2021

There is far more to the story of David and Absalom than palace intrigues so common to world history.

O Absalom, My Son! An Exposition of 2 Samuel 18 There is nothing new about palace intrigues. Although there are only a few monarchies in the world, formally speaking, these intrigues have been adopted by governments everywhere. Those who rule have to deal with dishonest counselors, coups, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:15, 2 Samuel 18:5-9, 2 Samuel 18:31-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoy The Lord's Favor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

We enjoy the Lord's favor when the Good News is proclaimed. God's Good News is our comfort.

ENJOY THE LORD’S FAVOR (Outline) January 17, 2021 - Epiphany 2 - ISAIAH 61:1-3 INTRO.: The favor of the Lord God of Armies shines on his people. Every day the love of our heavenly Father sustains us. As God’s children we enjoy these divine gifts. God’s gifts to us and for us are physical. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran