Sermons on Healing The Wounds Of Our Past:

The Holy Name Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2014

We should take time to consider the meaning of Jesus's name, and the respect we owe that name.

The Holy Name of Jesus (January 3) Thirteen Days of Christmas The Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus is placed at this time of year because January 1 is the Octave day of Christmas, and that day was the day Jesus, Son of Joseph, Son of Mary, underwent the ceremony of circumcision. At a boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Catholic

Impacting The World For Jesus

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 10, 2015

A Church that does not change will not impact the world

Impacting the World Col 3:12-15 COL 3:12 Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Like God

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Mar 12, 2019

God commands us to be Holy. We are to love others as God loves us.

This sermon can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKSMttyr-gU Be Like God (Video: Be like Mike) Ephesians 5:1-7 1 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Romans 5:8, Leviticus 11:45, Matthew 5:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Education In Ethics Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

When it comes to church ethics God sets the standards. He calls us to proper behavior, right living and Godly conduct.

AN EDUCATION IN ETHICS I CORINTHIANS 5-7 INTRODUCTION: The word “ethical” is foreign to some church people and some preachers! Ethics = conforming to the standards of conduct of a given profession or group. When it comes to church ethics God sets the standards. He calls us to proper behavior, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Now About Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Spiritual gifts are good. But like anything else they can be abused and misused.

NOW ABOUT SPIRITUAL GIFTS I CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual gifts are good. But like anything else they can be abused and misused. See 1:4-7 – they were gifted. But the blessing had become a blight. In Chs. 12-14 Paul has to deal with another issue in the church (bless the poor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bearing Fruit

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 20, 2019

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Are people who die in calamities and atrocities just getting what they deserve? Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Unless You Repent Luke 13:1-3 Now on the same occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Highly Favored

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 8, 2012

Now The Question Is Do You Believe You Have Been Highly Favored?

Luke 1:26-38-Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Unwrapping The Very Best Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012

The very best gift has indescribable value

- McDonalds’ Espresso cup “Unwrap a Little JoY’ - At what moment does Christmas comes into focus? - The pinnacle point of your Christmas? • Is it shopping? • Is it the lights? • Is it the music? • Is it seeing children in the Christmas program? • Is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

The eleventh chapter of Revelations reveals unto us two witnessses that will prophesy in the great tribulation.

God’s Witnesses Revelations 11:1-14 In chapter 10 it concluded with the command of Lord unto John saying “Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.” This is the great commission that is given to the Church of God to take the gospel into all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities’ In Cry.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 7, 2019

Jesus' cry and parents cry are very similar. Jesus’ cry, and a parents cry are very similar in many ways.

Similarities’ In Cry. Matthew 23:37-38NKJV “Right before today’s text in Matthew 37:13-39, ‘Jesus gives many woes to church leaders. In fact, Jesus gives 7 woes to these supposed leaders. Blind guides teaching the blind, Woe!” P.H Jesus condemns, Teaching proselyte, and them becoming sons of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hypocrites!

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2019

Considering, hypocrisy is noticed by people who live in this world, a lifestyle which breaks God’s heart, offends Jesus and causes God’s enemies to find contempt in His work, it is a necessity we understand what the Bible says is hypocrisy.

Hypocrites! A Short Biblical Look at Hypocrisy One reason why non-Christians do not attend church is hypocrisy. There is a phrase often spoken of the people of God, by those who are at odds with God’s truth, “Hypocrites!” Hypocrisy has been addresses by Jesus, always in negative terms. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Division Over Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 11, 2019

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56.

Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Let’s see how conflict is part of the Gospel message in Luke 12:49-56. Fire & Division Luke 12:49-51 “I have come to set the world on fire, and I wish it were already burning! 50 I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2019

This is a short message to children about respecting their parents, the elderly, spiritual leaders, teachers, and government employees. Respect is a basic social skill and practical application of the Golden Rule: "Treat others like you'd like to be treated."

R-E-S-P-E-C-T INTRODUCTION A. SONG: Play a rendition of R-E-S-P-E-C-T by Aretha Franklin. Encourage the crowd to sing along. B. WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT “RESPECT?” 1. It’s obvious when people show others respect…and it’s obvious when they don’t. No one likes to be disrespected because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:3, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dream Killers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 17, 2020

God's people are often in the minority opinion. Some get bad counsel and have their dreams and calling killed in the wilderness.

Numbers 13:30 And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once, and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it. Numbers 14:6 And Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of them that searched the land, rent their clothes: 7 And they spake ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30, Numbers 14:6-10, Numbers 14:35-38, Proverbs 11:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob's Dream

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2020

Jacob had a dream that tell us a few things about God. God wants relationship with us, God wants to offer us Grace, and God wants to be with us where ever we go.

1. Jacob ‘s Dream Genesis 28:10-19 Who was Jacob? • Jacob was one of the sons of Isaac and Rebekah, • Jacob probably had a very stressful life. Because of his rivalry with Esau. • First, Jacob tricked his father so he would receive the blessing which was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Methodist