Sermons on Heart After God:

The Church Established Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2017

The genuine mission to the Gentiles begins, and Antioch in Syria becomes the center for the developing church, leaving Jerusalem behind with a narrow view of evangelism. For the first time the church actively proselytized Gentiles.

May 13, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.1: The Church established (11:19-21) Scripture (Acts 11:19-21; KJV) 19 Now they which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Superman Gets Quarantine

Contributed by Brussy Soriton on May 21, 2020

Lessons from a super-possessed-man in Mark 5:1-22 to dealing with the quarantine and social distance because of Coronavirus Pandemic.

Jesus and his disciples one day visited the Gerasanes beach in the eastern part of Lake Galilee (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-22 and Luke 8:26-39). Now, maybe the village of Kursi, 12 Km to the north, the city of Gadara. This area is less populated and possibly at the time of Jesus, this place made as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-22, Matthew 8:28-34, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Endurance: Do You Ever Feel Giving Up?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 6, 2020

Often we allow fear to reign and give birth to tiredness, fatigue, lack of patience. We walk in danger when we watch other people. We must focus on endurance.

ENDURANCE: DO YOU EVER FEEL LIKE GIVING UP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE MINUTE CHAIR. In 1982 the ABC EVENING NEWS told a story about a modern art project that the artist created. It was called the MINUTE CHAIR. The artist took a beautiful chair and at point blank range ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3, Galatians 6:9, Romans 5:3, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Storms; ‘oh, It’s Just You!’” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Mar 2, 2019

life changes that it is possible from day 1 Full of blessings to day 2 full of problems! It is that our life would would shift to vibrant ecstasy to a sudden depression and questions. A change may begin. Be like Jesus!

Let us be blessed by this story and be refreshed and reminded of the infallibility of the Scriptures and the lessons of life it would brings to us. Sea of Galilee has many names, most New Testament readers recognize "the Sea of Galilee" as its common designation. It is also called the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 2, 2017

Our Advent Gospel today reminds us that i) one day Jesus will return in glory and that we are living in the ADVENT of that time 2. that Jesus wants us to go on living as if he was coming tomorrow - to be on RED ALERT. 3. Jesus wants us to be on our guard

TSJ/TSL 03-12 -17 Mark 13:24-37 Lew Slade records the scene in his sermon entitled : The Second Coming "It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

Going To The Well Alone

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint.

Intro: Today I want to talk to you about going to the well alone. The steps from a sinner to a saint. I. Outcast! A. From the text we are introduced to a Samaritan woman whose heritage is less than one to be desired. 1. By that statement let us look into the past of the Samaritans. During the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-24

Storms Come And Go--But They Have An Expiration Date

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 25, 2018

This message talks about our response when storms come. Do we cave into fear immediately when adversity comes?

Storms Come and Go—but they have an expiration date. Mark 4:35-41 Matthew 8:23-27 Matthew 17:20 Storms show up from time to time either with prior warning or unexpectedly. For the first time I got an automated warning from the county about a storm warning, but for the most part you don’t get ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christian-Atheist Dialogue

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

is it possible for Christians and atheists to have meaningful conversations?

It was billed as “A Discussion between Science and Religion about Origins,” but it was nothing of the sort. The scientist refrained from attacking the biblical account, but he kept stating that science demonstrated the earth to be billions of years old and that settled it. The pastor, defending the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Physiology Of Faith - Addendum - The Healing Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

Out of 3,774 verses in the four New Testament Gospels, 484 relate specifically to healing physical and mental illnesses and the resurrection of the dead.

In Mark, 209 verses out of 666 connect to the miracles of Jesus. Of the 1,257 narrative verses in the Gospels, 484 (38.5 percent) are devoted to describing healing miracles Jesus spoke the words of God in His ministry: . . . I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Baptism

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Jan 3, 2023

Baptism is an odd rite. So why do we baptize people?

Why Baptism? 1. It’s in the Bible • It’s not like we made this up • In fact it’s mentioned quite often in the New Testament • John the Baptist as he prepares everyone for Jesus is baptizing people • Jesus himself is baptized • Jesus commands it as he commissions his disciples in Matthew 28:18–20 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Signs Of The End (Part 2)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 15, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return! Jesus revealed much for us in this passage.

Signs of the End (Part 2) Matthew 24: 3-14 In our last study we began to consider what is commonly known as the Olivet Discourse. Just prior to His crucifixion, Jesus spoke at length concerning the events that will lead up to His second coming. Some who hold to an Amillennialist theology believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14, Matthew 24:15-51

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Who You Are

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 25, 2024

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday, Year B

November 24, 2024 Christ the King Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 18:33-37 Remember Who You Are Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Christ the King Sunday. It marks the end of our liturgical calendar, ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Roots Of Jealousy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52)

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noel- "Now All Is Well"

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 18, 2000

A Christmas sermon on the word "Noel."

Introduction: A. There are many Christmas traditions and observances that have lost their meanings. B. Many words have lost their original meanings. C. Like, What does Gloria in Excelsis Deo Mean? It means Glory to God in the highest, but how many of us know that when we sing the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow His Steps Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002

Following in the steps of Christ means committing ourselves to the One who judges righteously.

I Peter 2:18-25 “Follow His Steps” Intro—Today is the day we call Palm Sunday—This is the day that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem one week before His death on the cross, His burial and His resurrection. In Mark Chapter 11, beginning in verse 7, the Bible tells us that “they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25, 1 Peter 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist