Sermons on Heavenly Council:

That One Should Die For The Nation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 23, 2021

God uses even evil people to speak for Him, even if what they say isn't what they intended by saying it.

That One Should Die for the Nation: An Exposition of John 11:45-54 Jesus had just done a great miracle by raising Lazarus from the dead. You would think all of Israel would rejoice that Mary and Martha’s beloved brother had been restored to them from the dead. And some did rejoice. Others believed ...read more

Scripture: John 11:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Week One Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Mar 15, 2021

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter.

“Lent is one of the oldest observations on the Christian calendar. Like all Christian holy days and holidays, it has changed over the years, but its purpose has always been the same: self-examination and penitence, demonstrated by self-denial, in preparation for Easter. Early church father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Starting With Amen

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

The Amen is at the beginning of an affirmation, not at the end...

Starting with Amen John 3:1 NIV 1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus is introduced Member of the Jewish ruling council John 3:2 NIV 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Chronos: Galatians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Our salvation is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Jesus + Something = Nothing … or… Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Leaders Serving The People

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023

In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

You Must Be Born Again!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 23, 2023

The words of our Savior found in John 3 are the very heart of Biblical Christianity. Many in our society want to dismiss the very idea of rebirth through faith in Jesus. Many of our churches have embraced a "social gospel" where works are elevated above rebirth.

Today we will be reading from the Gospel of John 3:1-18 Intro Who am I? (Speaking as a guest preacher) Cautions Don’t trust me - Check everything I say with the Scriptures - Careful who you watch or listen to - Check what they say with the Scriptures - If you know the Scriptures you will “not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18, Ephesians 2:8-10, John 15:5-8, Galatians 2:20, Titus 3:3-5, 1 John 1:5-7, John 14:23, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Journey Ends Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 13, 2025

This journey, by Paul and Barnabas, was essential in establishing churches among the Gentiles and Paul’s never ending quest to take the Gospel message to his people, the Jews.

“The Journey Ends” Acts 14:24-27 12-14-2025 AM Paul's First Missionary Journey is a major event spreading the Gospel, as recorded in the Acts. This journey, by Paul and Barnabas, was essential in establishing churches among the Gentiles and Paul’s never ending quest to take the Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Engaged Participation In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2009

We cannot come to worship unprepared. Silent prayer, fasting and confession are recommended.

Monday of Fourteenth Week in Course July 6, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The House of God and Gate of Heaven is, fundamentally, Jesus Christ. The woman with the hemorrhage found that out through her experience of the healing touch of His garment. The little girl experienced it through her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Catholic

Listen To Your Conscience

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 2, 2012

We need to let our conscience be our guide.

LISTEN TO YOUR CONSCIENCE Be convicted by your own conscience. John 8: 9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Doctored Photos Of The Antichrist Part Ii Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2011

A look at who the Antichrist is as revealed in the book of Daniel chapter 7

Daniel 7: 7 - 8 ‘Doctored’ Photos Of The Antichrist Part II 7 “After this I saw in the night visions, and behold, a fourth beast, dreadful and terrible, exceedingly strong. It had huge iron teeth; it was devouring, breaking in pieces, and trampling the residue with its feet. It ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:7-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Standing Alone Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2016

Each Christian will eventually stand alone. At such times, they may be assured that they are never truly alone--the Lord is standing with them.

2 TIMOTHY 4:16-18 WHEN STANDING ALONE… “At my first defense no one came to stand by me, but all deserted me. May it not be charged against them! But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Survivor 7: How To Survive Conflict Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Oct 28, 2002

This is the seventh sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon Jesus’ formula for bringing peace to interpersonal conflict (10-27-02).

Opening Illustration There were once two men who lived in a small village. They got into a terrible dispute that they could not resolve. So they decided to talk to the town sage … the wise man. The first man went to the home of the old, wise one and told his version of what happened. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Build On The Rock

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 16, 2009

A life built on the Rock has a foundation for eternity.

Text: “And the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; for it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock” (Matthew 7:25). As we pass through this earthly life, we are going to come upon difficult times, sooner or later. These difficult times may resemble ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Christian Church

The Essenes Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2022

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E.

The Essenes were a devoutly religious group (similar to an order of monks) who emphasized spiritual purification and frequent praying. They were a mystic Jewish sect during the Second Temple period that flourished from the 2nd century B.C.E. to the 1st century C.E. The Jewish historian Josephus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Steadfast Church: Part Two: Stephen's Execution

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

CONTINUING WITH THE THOUGHT OF THE STEADFAST CHURCH

A STEADFAST CHURCH: STEPHEN'S EXECUTION ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 POINT ONE: STEPHEN’S EXECUTION: PSALM 116:15: THE DEATH OF ONE THAT BELONGS TO THE LORD IS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT. STEPHEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS SOON TO DIE, BUT HE HAD A CALMNESS AND PEACE AROUND HIM THAT ONLY GOD CAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist