Sermons on Hold Forth Word Of Life:

Jesus The Messiah-King

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 21, 2016

Jesus enters Jerusalem on that first Palm Sunday, riding on a donkey, symbol of humility and peace. Jesus as the true Messiah-King is different than all would-be Messiahs and Kings.

Palm/Passion Sunday Yr C, 20/03/2016 Lk 19:28-40 Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Jesus the Messiah-King” The first hymn that we sang today, “All glory, laud, and honour, to you, Redeemer King,” is a favourite one for Palm Sunday. Christians sing the hymn around the world on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Afar Off

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016

Keeping Jesus at distance

AFAR OFF 11. "Afar Off" There are many characters who are said to be "afar off." 1. A Demon -Possessed Man, when he "saw Jesus afar off," ran and worshipped Him (Mark 5: 1-6). 5 They came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gerasenes.[a] 2 And when Jesus[b] had stepped out of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Behave In A Meeting Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2021

This is the 67th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#67] HOW TO BEHAVE IN A MEETING Acts 20:1-12 Introduction: Once again, we see Paul leave and travel to other towns. This was part of his 3rd Missionary Journey. Acts 20:1-6 There are 2 passages in Scripture that Ministers love- The favorite of Youth Pastors is from 2 Kings ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And Andrew's Revivals Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2021

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew.

Eleven of the twelve apostles were revived in spirit. Let's begin a series examining first of all the revival experienced by Peter and Andrew. 1) Simon Peter’s Revival Can a run-of-the-mill laborer experience revival and become a prominent church leader? Peter, an ordinary man, answered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 6, 2025

This sermon is about loving others in a way that goes completely against Human nature. It's about Loving like Jesus no matter how we feel about the individual or what they may have done.

Loving Your Enemies Introduction I want to start today by telling you an unbelievable story from World War II. An American bomber pilot named Charlie Brown, was flying a heavily damaged plane back to base. He and his crew had come under attack and were barely alive and were struggling to make it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Knows

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 13, 2025

One of the most comforting truths in the Bible is that Jesus knows everything about us. He knows our struggles, our pains, our needs, and our deepest desires. Unlike people who may misunderstand or judge us, Jesus understands perfectly.

JESUS KNOWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathise with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin." – Hebrews 4:15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:1-4, Job 23:10, John 2:24-25, John ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joel 3 With 7 Footnotes

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

from biblegateway.com

The Lord’s Case Against the Nations (NASB) 1 For see, in those days and at that time,(A) when I restore the fortunes of Judah and Jerusalem, 2 I will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat.[a] There I will enter into judgment with them on behalf of my people, my ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Noah’s Generation And The Last Days Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 3, 2025

The generation of Noah serves as a stark warning to our present world. Just as people ignored God's call to repentance then, many today continue in spiritual blindness, living as if there will be no accountability.

NOAH’S GENERATION AND THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 24:37-39 Supporting Texts: Genesis 6:5-8, 2 Peter 3:3-7, Hebrews 11:7, Luke 17:26-30 INTRODUCTION In Matthew 24:37-39, Jesus draws a parallel between Noah's generation and the last days, indicating that just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Changes Of Heart: Could Cookie Monster Become Like Saul Of Tarsus?

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Aug 29, 2024

By exploring the hypothetical situation of Cookie Monster one day deciding he hates cookies, this sermon's ultimate message is that we can't rule out God's ability to radically change people's hearts because He radically changed Saul's heart on the road to Damascus

Very important question: can anyone tell me who this guy is…? [show photo of cookie monster] Yes! Cookie Monster! He's great, isn't he? For those of you unaware of this blue icon of children’s television, as his name suggests, Cookie Monster is really into cookies—like absolutely feral for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-17, Acts 7:54-60

Private Jets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2024

If Jesus rode in a "tube of demons" they would be cast out and people saved. You can fly economy and witness.

The topic was should pastors have private jets? My thoughts. Brother, the average Christian is not drawing negative attention to them buying a car. All I ever heard when I first got saved was that all preachers are in it for the money. I have striven to never have that said of me. I have most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:8-13, Romans 14:21-23, Romans 15:1-2, Hebrews 11:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Living (Numbers 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 6, 2024

Does pure living still apply? Let's look at Numbers 5.

Are quarantine, honesty and resolving accusations important for community well-being? Is living right important for Christians? Let’s look at Numbers 5. Was quarantine a concern in the camp in the wilderness? The Lord said to Moses, “Command the Israelites to send away from the camp anyone who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Moses' Big Mistakes (Numbers 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2024

What did Moses do that prevented him entering the land? Let's look at Numbers 20.

Do we complain a lot like ancient Israel or wait patiently upon the Lord? Do we give God glory or ourselves? Do we change when God reveals something new or stick with old ways? Let’s look at Numbers 20. Did Israel complain again? What was their bellyaching about this time? In the first month of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities (Luke 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2025

What are our priorities, the world or God's kingdom? Let's look at Luke 14.

Can legalism lack compassion? Can church leaders focus on pride instead of humility? Do we have free will to accept or decline God’s invitation? Would we give up everything for the Gospel? Let’s look at Luke 14. Can legalism lack compassion for our neighbor’s human needs? And it came to pass, as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist