Sermons on High Council:

The Apostolic Testimony And The Authority Of Scripture.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord lies the foundational authority of the Old Testament Scriptures

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY AND THE AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:16-21. I). THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communicate The Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 11, 2022

Luke begins his volumes with clarity and confidence and passes on this message to Theophilus to convince him about the gospel. He proves that Jesus is the saviour. He wrote history (Life of Jesus), and her story (Life of the Church).

Text: Luke 1:1-4 Theme: communicate the truth Introduction: the Lord is good and his love endures forever. The great theme of this gospel of Luke is Jesus Christ is the divine saviour. This is the supreme fact focused on. According to Luke, Jesus means “the Lord saves”(Luke 1:31). The good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 1, 2023

The birth of Christ was not announced to the most influential people in the nation, like political, religious, or military leaders, nor to wealthy merchants and prominent men and women, but to the shepherds. Why? Who are they?

News about the birth of a baby is usually greeted with joy, especially news of the birth of a baby from a kingdom, for example, England. In 2021, Caroline Picard and Charlotte Chilton wrote the article "38 Royal Baby Traditions You Didn't Realize Existed." I will share some of them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, John 10:2-4, 2 Samuel 22:28, Psalm 149:4, Matthew 23:12, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, John 3:16, John 6:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Listen

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 1, 2025

This is all about getting to know the Shepherd and how to identify the things in life that drown out the voice of Christ... And hopefully it can help us learn to Listen to Jesus

John 10:27 – "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me." Have you ever tried to have a conversation in a noisy room? Maybe you were at a party or a busy restaurant, and no matter how loud you spoke or how much you leaned in, the message just didn’t get through. It’s ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27, James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Rest And Work Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 6, 2022

The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days.

Rest and Work Genesis 2:1-3 Greetings: Introduction: The word rest is forgotten by modern world. Work culture has overtaken everyone. Many have the Work-alcoholic spirit. I am busy, I was busy and I will be busy are the common words used in these days. But God was concerned about rest. Rest to our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"But Jesus & The Black Church Say; Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 13, 2023

This is one of 4 short Sermons on the importance of Jesus' Words to the world as we Celebrate Black History month this year. This is Not a What would Jesus Say this is a What Would the Kin-dom call for you to do message.

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany – “But Jesus & The Black Church Say; #Black Church Matters” February 12, 2023 Matthew 5:21-37 Color: Green Matthew 5:21-37 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Concerning Anger 21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Example Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 9, 2024

Paul wrote letters to the young evangelists Timothy and Titus, giving them advice and encouragement that would develop their leadership and equip him for ministry. In those encouragements we can find today’s daily principle for discipleship: Set A Good Example for others.

Journey With Jesus: The Daily Trek of Discipleship THE DISCIPLE’S EXAMPLE Introduction 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, through the insincerity of liars ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Five Solas: Scriptura, Christus, Fide, Gratia & Deo Gloria Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2024

The five solas were crucial to the Reformation, these principles stand at the heart of our faith, affirming the authority of Scripture, the centrality of Christ, and the doctrines of salvation by faith through grace, all for the glory of God.

The Five Solas IntroductionThe five solas were crucial to the Reformation, setting the Reformers apart from the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. These solas are: Sola Scriptura (Scripture alone) Solus Christus (Christ alone) Sola Fide (Faith alone) Sola Gratia (Grace alone) Soli Deo Gloria ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:20-21, Psalm 12:6, Psalm 19:7, John 1:14, Romans 3:23, 1 Peter 2:24, Acts 4:12, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:1, Galatians 2:16, Ephesians 1:4, Romans 9:16, Titus 3:5, Philippians 1:29, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31, 1 Peter 4:11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Guest Becomes The Host

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 18, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 16

July 17, 2022 Gen. 18:1-10a; Lk. 10:38-42 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church When the Guest Becomes the Host Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s a joy surrounding hospitality. It’s a delight to welcome people into ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-10, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

New Testament Religions

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

It would be an understatement to say that the religious world is in a state of confusion. With hundreds of denominations in this country and thousands of religions worldwide, it’s sufficient to say that many people simply don’t know what’s going on.

Introduction. You likely know that sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:1-2). Therefore, in order to get back to God, we need religion. The word “religion” basically means to “tie or bind back to God again.” This fundamental belief in sin and redemption has fueled the development of many varied ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:13-14, Acts 26:5, James 1:26, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mindset: Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 21, 2022

Using the story of Cain and Able this message deals with what happens when we have a mindset of anger.

Introduction Opening Illustration “Keep a sharp eye out for weeds of bitter discontent. A thistle or two gone to seed can ruin a whole garden in no time.” -Hebrews 12: 15 Max Lucado begins Chapter 11 (“Revenge Feels Good, But Then . . .”) of You’ll Get Through This with the story of businessman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-10, James 1:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Obedience Is Better Than Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 29, 2022

The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 Samuel 15. The man who stood head and shoulders above all the people is imploding like a skyscraper building with the walls blown out.

The bigger they are the harder they fall. It is dramatic to see a skyscraper building brought to the ground. Dynamite blows out the walls and the building collapses to the ground. What once filled the skyline becomes reduced to a pile of rubble. The story of King Saul’s utter demise unfolds in 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Baptized To Go And Bear Fruit

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large grand pianos. The only way to get the piano into the Sanctuary was by taking out the back windows and raising the piano over thirty feet into the air.

Baptized to Go and Bear Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit--fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 Intro: A church had purchased a new grand piano. Not a baby grand but one of the large ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trinity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 14, 2025

This article touches upon doctrinal believe of Trinity. The Basis for the Trinity, The Belief in the Trinity, The blessings of the Trinity are deal in this wrote up.  

Text: Isaiah 11:1-9 Theme: Trinity   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever.   Introduction: "The Trinity is the foundational Christian belief that God is one Being who exists in three Persons.”What is the Trinity? Three-in-one. The word Trinity does not appear in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-9

Denomination: Methodist