Sermons on Holidays:

A Living Hope!

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020

Today we are going to look at several benefits resulting from the resurrection of Jesus Christ...

Today Christians all around the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ died on a Roman cross—history records this as an actual event. The Bible also teaches that Jesus Christ was raised from death and the grave—history also records this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Content During Covid

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 31, 2021

In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Paul said that he learned the secret to contentment. With the way things are going it would do us well to learn that secret.

BEING CONTENT DURING COVID In seeing the title of the sermon you may be thinking, "he can't be serious. Content during COVID? How?" Before the holidays hit we were making strides. The numbers were going down, businesses were opening back up, etc. We may have started to get our hopes ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Philippians 4:10-13, Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Foretells His Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 26, 2014

Jesus' foretelling of his death in Luke 9:21-22 teaches us the necessity of his suffering.

Scripture In our study of the life and ministry of Jesus in The Gospel of Luke we have come to a decisive moment. Last time, in our study of Luke 9:18-20, we noticed that Jesus asked his twelve disciples, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” And they answered, “John the Baptist. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Arrested Series

Contributed by Tim White on May 11, 2014

The enemies of the cross at Jesus' arrest show us strong lessons about the Kingdom of Christ.

When we hear the word, “arrested”, we think of criminals. Criminals are an unusual sort, as far as I can tell. I hear tell of a set of criminal brothers who did all sorts of crime. As a matter of fact, if a crime occurred in this small community, one, if not both, of these boys had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Flood (3) Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 15, 2021

Next in series on Genesis. Third in 3 part series on the Flood.

Genesis 8-9 The Flood (3) Some lessons from the flood - Read Genesis 6:9, 8:1-9:29 For several weeks now, we have looked at the Flood, the deluge in the days of Noah. This morning I would like to wrap that up with a few items, a few lessons we can learn from Noah and his family’s encounter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Shall Crush Your Head Series

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

A series of prophesies regarding Jesus

Good morning! This past week we entered into a traditional holiday period known in the church as Lent. Lent isn’t really something we are overly familiar with in the church of christ and christian churches, other than perhaps having pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. Essentially Lent is the period of 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Better Light (John 8:12-13; Lev. 23:33-44; Exodus 13:17-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 6, 2022

Jesus is our pillar of fire.

If you're following along with me in your own Bibles, in the gospel of John, you'll notice that this week we come to the story of the adulterous woman. This story may or may not be an authentic tradition about Jesus-- my guess, which is probably worth nothing, is that it is. It ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-13, Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 13:17-22

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024

This morning, as believers, we too are up against something that seems insurmountable and that is to stay on the narrow road.

Opener: Good morning Church! We are so glad that you are here fellowshipping with us this morning! We are in the middle of a series on Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. We are discovering a few life changing moments from Jesus sermon found in the book of Matthew chapter seven. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Magi Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 15, 2022

Matthew 2:1-12 shows us three responses to Christ's birth.

Introduction The account of the Magi, also called wise men, who came from afar to worship the one who was born king of the Jews, is a familiar one. The account is recorded only in the Gospel of Matthew. While it is a familiar story, it is also a fascinating account of men about whom we know very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"your Miracle Is In Your Seed."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Dec 1, 2024

Just as farmers confidently expect a bountiful harvest from the seeds they plant, believers should result from their faith, whether speaking life-giving words or generously supporting God’s work. While seeds may take time to grow, patience is crucial in witnessing the abundant fruits of our labor.

SRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Luke 12:33-34) (33) “Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.” (34) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38, Luke 12:33-34, 2 Samuel 24:24, Luke 6:45, 2 Corinthians 9:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Be Thankful (2024)

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 2, 2024

It is God's will that His people be a thankful people. God will give us the ability to rejoice always and be thankful in all circumstances, but we have to do our part by focusing on our blessings.

A. Last Thursday was Thanksgiving and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving. 1. Thanksgiving is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, and it is arguably the most important holiday of the year. 2. I’m thankful that we are a nation that still pauses one day a year to be thankful. 3. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 8, 2024

Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29, Luke 14:11, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good News Of Christmas

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 9, 2024

The birth of Christ brings Salvation

The Good News of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Good morning and Merry Christmas. In this fallen desperate world in which we live, we could all use some Good News! Isaiah 52:7 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

St. Michael And All Angels

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Angels are God's agents sent to protect us from all harm

This year, the official feast day of St Michael and All Angels fell on 29 September. It was the Tuesday which preceded the feast of St. Francis last Sunday; we did not get to celebrate God’s angels and talk about them. There are about six hundred references to angels in the Bible, but we seldom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14, Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Give Jesus My Despair, He'll Give Me His Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus gives me hope in exchange for my despair when I seek Him, not just a solution

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist