Sermons on Grain Offering:

Go Thy Way: The First Time Jesus Used This Phrase Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 6, 2020

Relationships matter. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus had much to say about right relationships between His disciples, God--and each other. This is the first time Jesus used the phrase, "go thy way",

Introduction: The Sermon on the Mount. How many of us love this passage of Scripture? Even though this was not the first message Jesus ever preached, He did preach it, and it was one of the longest messages anyone heard Him speak. He started this message with the Beatitudes, a series of sayings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Incense & Anointing Oil (Exodus 30)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 8, 2024

How do incense and anointing oil picture the Christian life? Let's look at Exodus 30.

Are our prayers trivial to God? Does God treat our prayers as pleasant incense? If God considered the anointing of the priests to be sacred, how do we treat the spiritual leaders in our churches? Let’s consider Exodus 30. How was the altar of incense to be constructed for the tabernacle? You are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Priests & Levites (Numbers 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2024

What lessons can a twofold ministry of priests and Levites teach a twofold Christian ministry of elders and deacons? Let's look at Numbers 18.

Was Israel given a two fold ministry of priests and Levites, similar to that of early church elders and deacons? Were they to live from offerings? Does this relate to modern preachers living from the Gospel? Let’s look at Numbers 18. Who were to be the ministers to help the priests in their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Oh The Blood

Contributed by Christopher Respass on Feb 3, 2007

Addresses the significance of the shed blood of Jesus.

Oh, The Blood (Hebrews 9:11-15) Pastor Christopher J. Respass February 6, 2005 Oh, The Blood (Hebrews 9:11-15) Introduction. Christian churches around the world commemorate Jesus’ death and resurrection through the Lord’s Supper, Communion, or the Eucharist. At the heart of this ordinance is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ego : Edging God Out Through Busyness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 5, 2018

When was the last time you had a one on one time of Solitude with the Lord? Are you too busy and thus Edging God out?

EGO: Edging God Out through Busyness How many of us woke up to an “alarm” this morning? Most of us; isn’t it? Have you really thought about why is it called the “alarm”? Come to think about it, what is alarm most commonly associated with? It is associated with a disaster to come, a danger ahead, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:2-23, Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 6:1-13, Matthew 14:13, Matthew 14:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: God’s Drum Major For Justice

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 15, 2025

God is a just God and He desires His world to be a just world. The Lord vindicates his people, punishes evil, and cares for the marginalized. He opposes the wicked, whether individuals or nations and He will one day set all things right. God’s promises are sure!

Sermon: God’s Drum Major for Justice Scripture Lesson: Amos 5:21-25 “I hate, I despise your religious festivals; your assemblies are a stench to me. Even though you bring me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them. Though you bring choice fellowship offerings, I will have no ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-25, Psalm 25:8-10, Amos 9:7-11

Denomination: Methodist

It's A Bug's Life Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 9, 2017

Undealt with sin can destroy us, but God offers us a way out.

It's A Bug's Life Text: Joel 1:1-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: When we were pastoring a church in Yellville, AR, there were some structural problems with the building that concerned me. There was a dip in the floor of about 2 or 3 inches that ran across the sanctuary. So I contacted the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

New Year's Resolutions Require More Than Duct Tape

Contributed by Chris Mason on Jan 4, 2003

God through the death of His Son offers more than a quick fix, rather He offers a lasting solution!

INTRODUCTION The first week in January, has to be the most depressing week of the year! The holidays are over, all the family and friends are gone, the presents have all been opened, the Christmas candy has dwindled, and now it’s time to go back to work and school! What a drag! While I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being People Of Hope

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Jan 3, 2010

Bringing a message of hope to people who believe they have little to offer! They have everything to offer! The Hope of JESUS CHRIST!

Sunday January 3rd 2009 Over the past few months the leadership of the church here in Butler met together multiple times and wrestled with deciding what it is that we value as a church. By asking the question what do we value we begin to see a vision for our future. If I were to ask each of you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Holiness

Accepting The Truth

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 14, 2020

David responds, "I will not offer burnt offerings to the Lord my God which cost me nothing."

ACCEPTING THE TRUTH Malachi 1:1-14 Text v.10-14 In an age that has grown lax, and consciences that have become dry, Malachi here rings out a warning, unchanged by peoples criticism or sarcasm. The people of his time were not irreligious i.e they were not (indifferent or hostile to religion, or ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Recovery From This? The Prescription For Recovery

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 7, 2021

This message is good news for every sinner and every backslider who finds themselves bound in sin and crippled by habits. The text shows the undying love of God and his willingness to help us in whatever position we find ourselves.

A Prescription For Recovery (A Call To Recovery) Introduction: The book of Isaiah is one of the most fascinating of all the Old Testament Books of Prophecy. It has 66 chapters that actually reflect the 66 books of the Bible. Thirty-nine chapters have to do with the history and judgment to Judah, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 5:7-11 Message 18 – Disobedience; Division; Study Of Leaven; Stumbling Blocks Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 21, 2024

What does the scripture teach about leaven? The Galatians, through disobedience had departed from Christ, and Paul has confidence they will return. We look at stumbling blocks and returning from sin. What is the offence of the cross?

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 5:7-11 MESSAGE 18 – DISOBEDIENCE; DIVISION; STUDY OF LEAVEN; STUMBLING BLOCKS We continue this vital study of Galatians so that our faith is secured in the realities of faith, and not pushed around by the whims of men and false teaches. These Galatian Christians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7, Galatians 1:8-9, Galatians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 2:11, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Galatians 5:9, Exodus 12:8, Exodus 12:19, Leviticus 2:4-5, Mark 8:15, Matthew 16:11-12, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Matthew 13:33, Galatians 5:10, John 16:7-8, Galatians 5:11, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healed And Gratefukl

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013

When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Parable For Recalcitrant Goats

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 27, 2023

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year A

November 26, 2023 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:31-46 A Parable for Recalcitrant Goats Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Perhaps the most central call to prayer in Judaism is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Timing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 15, 2022

Jesus offers a message on the last day of Succot. It is how to obtain salvation.

Timing John 7:37-53 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 37 Now on the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. 38 “He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, ‘From his innermost being will flow rivers of living ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-53

Denomination: United Methodist