Sermons on Good Tidings:

Great Expectations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023

John the Baptist's followers struggle with changing their allegiance to Jesus.

Zach was tired. He had been coming down to Tiberias every week for almost two months, bringing news and food to John in prison, and it looked like he’d probably be doing it for the rest of the year. Nothing had changed. After Herod arrested John for publicly accusing him of incest and adultery, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Messiah: Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me and for the gospel will save it.

Have you ever seen a star being born? Here we see a picture from the James Webb Space Telescope, of just such an event. From the STSI: “NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is celebrating the first anniversary of its start of science operations with this image of a star-forming region in the Rho ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hearing God

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jul 29, 2023

In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion?

In your life and studies of the scriptures, do you hear God? I mean, do you really hear God speaking to you or is the idea of hearing God an illusion? Often we forget, God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. John 4:24. Therefore, to hear God, which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-47, John 10:30, John 10:27, John 4:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not Enough, Just Enough, Or More Than Enough

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2023

There are 3 conditions the people of God find themselves in when they meet a crisis: Not Enough, Just Enough, and More Than Enough. This is a message about spiritual poverty or spiritual abundance.

NOT ENOUGH, JUST ENOUGH, or MORE THAN ENOUGH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lacking a Little 1. A man went on a ski trip and was knocked unconscious by the chairlift. He called his insurance company from the hospital, but they refused to cover his injury. 2. He asked them, "Why is the injury not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:19-20, Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Armor Of God: Faith

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2023

Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal!”

Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023

God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Armor Of God: Prayer

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2023

We cannot begin to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power, or stand firm in our faith, or resist Satan’s schemes unless we are people of prayer.

Alba 8-20-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: PRAYER Ephesians 6:18 You probably have heard the poem about prayer written by Sam Walter Foss. But here it is again just in case you missed it. "The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, "And the only proper attitude is down ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18, Romans 8:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 13 – Psalm 129 – Israel Is The Most Persecuted Nation In History Yet The Lord Is Righteous – Part Three Of Three Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 5, 2023

Psalm 129 continues with this third message looking at how Israel has faced persecution. The final end for the nation is glorious as the Lord’s heritage is Israel, and Jerusalem is the city of the Great King. This Psalm is very Jewish and after the long years of persecution, blessing will come.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 13 – PSALM 129 – ISRAEL IS THE MOST PERSECUTED NATION IN HISTORY YET THE LORD IS RIGHTEOUS – PART THREE OF THREE Psalm 129 focuses on the persecution endured by Israel and in the two previous parts we looked into some of this. This last Part ends the Psalm but it still ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:3, Psalm 129:4, Isaiah 53:6, Isaiah 53:4-5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 129:5-7, Genesis 12:3, Revelation 20:7-10, Revelation 20:13-15, Psalm 137:5, Joel 3:20, Zechariah 8:3, Isaiah 60:14, Psalm 48:2, Psalm 129:5-8, Isaiah 19:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Survive A Storm Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 25, 2023

Three important strategies for surviving a storm. They're all not-so-common common-sense.

The book of Acts is 28 chapters long. In Chapter 28, Paul finally gets to Rome. But chapter 27 is the chapter where the last major drama of the book of Acts happens. It’s the story of Paul in a storm. Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, gave a lot of space to this story. He must think it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Real! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2023

You never hear the story of Jesus birth start with "Once Upon a Time" because this was an actual historical event in history!

Christmas is Real – Jesus is Real – therefore you do not have to be alone! This is the School Christmas Program Message tonight! You see the phrase "Once upon a time" is a stock phrase used to introduce a narrative, typically in fairy tales and folk tales. It has been used in some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Mark 1:1-8, Luke 1:1-4, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastor Youre Responsible

Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023

Pastors are call to preach the full counsel of Gods Word

Today is Pulpit Freedom Sunday The clip played at the offering closed with these words - In the face of Tyranny a silent pulpit is a complicit pulpit Ezekiel 33:6 Just what exactly does Ezekiel 33:6 say Ezekiel 33:6 6 But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6, Acts 20:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Thousand Years To Sin’s Final Defeat Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 11, 2023

The lake of fire, the place of eternal punishment, was never intended for humanity. God created the lake of fire for Satan and his fallen angels as their eternal punishment. However, for those who refuse Christ's salvation it will be their final residence.

Alpha and Omega, Part 48, Revelation Part 25 A Thousand Years to Sin’s Final Defeat Revelation 20:1-15 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice -- After today, there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-15, Matthew 11:20-24, Exodus 32:32-33, Romans 2:16, 1 Corinthians 15:54, Isaiah 25:8, Isaiah 24:21-22, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 25:41  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Once Was A Man Named John

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 15, 2023

John the Baptist was on a mission from God. We have a mission too - to testify to the Light.

12.17.23 John 1:6–8 (EHV) 6 There was a man, sent from God, whose name was John. 7 He came as an eyewitness to testify about the light so that everyone would believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. There Once Was a Man Named John Some people are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When Is Christmas?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 27, 2023

Solomon built a temple for the Lord to dwell in a special way, and God appeared. How did God appear at Christmas?

12.31.23 1 Kings 8:6–13 (EHV) 6 The priests brought the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the house, to the Most Holy Place, under the wings of the cherubim, 7 for the cherubim were spreading their wings over the place for the ark, so that the cherubim ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran