Sermons on Holy Mystery:

Count It As Joy

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 8, 2024

When faced with the ungodly things of this world, the Bible tells us to "count it all joy." This message looks at how we can do that.

Count it all Joy Good evening to the Lord’s beloved. Would you please open to Hebrews 12? I “joined” church when I was 10 years old. Back then it meant the same thing as accepting Jesus. I started out as a baby. I didn’t know anything about being a Christian. That was 57 years, six months and 72 ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Colossians 1:13, Acts 4:13-20, Acts 5:17-29, John 14:11, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boat Trip To Bethsaida. A Trip To Remember

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2024

Is Jesus nothing more than a ghost to you as you struggle to get to your destination? Find out how He responds.

8.4.24 Mark 6:45–52 (EHV) 45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go ahead to the other side, to Bethsaida, while he himself dismissed the crowd. 46 After he had sent them off, he went up the mountain to pray. 47 When it was evening, the boat was in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Dare To Believe In The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 6, 2024

Numbers 13 is about a report brought back by the Israelite spies about the land of Canaan, where they compared themselves to the giants in the land and felt like grasshoppers in their sight, showcasing the crippling effect of fear and lack of faith in pursuing God's promises

Subject: Dare to Believe in the Faithfulness of God Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Isaiah 53:1, 1 Samuel 17:15

Denomination: Methodist

Planning To Succeed!

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

a life well-lived in the wise ways of the Lord

Maximum Impact - Living to Make a Difference # 3 Planning to Succeed! While Bev and I were in Maine this summer, I drove down a gravel road and miles from any town, was surprised to see an old cemetery off in the woods. I stopped my car and pushed through the weeds to have a closer look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 11 - A Night That Changed Everything Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 8, 2024

We have a mighty God who can turn things around overnight. If only we can trust God and commit everything to Him in prayer, we will experience God’s miraculous intervention in our seemingly impossible situations.

We read in Genesis 19:27-28, “Early the next morning Abraham hurried to the place where he had stood in the presence of the LORD. He looked down at Sodom and Gomorrah and the whole valley and saw rising from the land, like smoke from a huge furnace.” (GNB) God had revealed to Abraham that He was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-28, Genesis 19:24-25, Matthew 11:28, Genesis 19:29, 2 Kings 19:16, 2 Kings 19:35, Deuteronomy 28:7, Genesis 31:22-24, Genesis 31:29, Psalm 23:5, Exodus 2:23, Exodus 12:28-29, Exodus 12:31, Esther 5:14, Esther 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 26 - Faith Coupled With Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 11, 2025

Faith and obedience must go hand in hand if we want to experience the wonderful miracles of the Lord Jesus in our lives. The widow of Zarephath, Naaman, and Abraham are great examples of how faith in God combined with obedience can yield great results.

For our meditation we will look at Luke 4:16, “Then Jesus went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath he went as usual to the synagogue. He stood up to read the Scriptures ..” (GNB) Jesus was returning to Nazareth, which was His home town where He had grown up, and it was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16, Luke 4:18, Luke 4:22, Luke 4:25-27, Luke 4:28-29, James 2:21, Genesis 22:18, 2 Kings 5:3, 2 Kings 5:9-14, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Measure Upon Measure – Guilt And Shame – The Restoration Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 19, 2025

We embark on a series to examine the consequences of Adam’s sin and how this was addressed by Jesus Christ, not only to restore what Adam and Eve lost, but to restore it in greater measure. In this first consequence we will look at GUILT and SHAME.

MEASURE UPON MEASURE – GUILT AND SHAME – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 1 (A). MEASURE UPON MEASURE - INTRODUCTION An incident occurred in Brisbane some years ago which reached the National news. An elderly lady who required the assistance of a walking stick to get around, was driven to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1, Psalm 69:8, Matthew 12:47, John 2:17, Psalm 69:9, Psalm 69:20-21, Psalm 69:4, Genesis 3:2-3, Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:7, Genesis 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Pay Or Not To Pay

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 23, 2025

In chapter nine of First Corinthians, the apostle Paul speaks to the issue of paying the preacher. He says it is the right thing to do. On the other hand, he reminds the Corinthians that when he was with them, he did not accept a salary.

Alba 6-22-2025 TO PAY OR NOT TO PAY I Corinthians 9:1-18 Today's subject is “To Pay or Not to Pay”, that is the question. There was a preacher who had just finished his sermon for the day and went to the back of the church for his usual greetings and handshaking. After shaking a few hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Panic To Praise

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 5, 2025

“From Panic to Praise” is a call to trust Jesus in life’s fiercest storms, reminding us that while faith may be shaken when we focus on the storm, it is strengthened by knowing who is with us and secured by trusting in the sovereign power of our Savior.

From Panic to Praise Mark 4:35-41; Psalms 95:1-7 The author of Hebrews tells us that “faith is the confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1). Faith allows us to stand firmly on the unseen foundation of God’s truth—not because we were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Question That Defines Eternity - Matthew 16:13-28 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025

WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS? THIS IS THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY. True discipleship begins with a right confession of who Jesus is, embraces the necessity of the cross, and responds with wholehearted surrender to follow Him; regardless of the cost.

2025.07.06. Sermon Notes. THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY - MATTHEW 16:13-28 PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC THE CHRIST, THE CROSS, AND THE CALL - MATTHEW 16:13-28 SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23 THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY: "Who Do You Say Jesus Is? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-Four Carat Faith

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

We don’t have to suffer for our faith. But we do have to live for it. And if we never grate against a sinful world, how true to Christ are we being?

Peter is one of my favorite Bible characters. He’s the one who always opens his mouth before his brain has switched into gear and that’s a failing I have a lot of sympathy with. Remember when the disciples were alone on the boat out in the middle of the Sea of Galilee and they saw Jesus walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

10 Blessed Principles For The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 14, 2025

10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY

10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE 1. SIMPLICITY 2. PIETY 3. BREVITY 4. TENACITY 5. LOYALTY 6. HUMILITY 7. VERACITY 8. SAGACITY 9. ALACRITY 10. FELICITY ***************************** 10 BLESSED PRINCIPLES FOR THE JOURNEY OF LIFE ***************************** 1. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

A debate between Creationism and Evolutionism

A MATTER OF FAITH By: C. Mason Davis Why did the Chicken cross the road? Because it was free range. Why did the Chicken cross the road? Because the road was too long to walk around it. Why did the Chicken cross the road? To visit family at KFC. TODAY’S SCRIPTURE Genesis:1-5, “In the ...read more

Out Of The Mouths Of Babes

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

Kids say the darndest things.

OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES There was a baby dedication in church, and five-year-old Emma watched intently as the pastor poured water on the tiny infant’s head and said some important sounding words. Confused by what she saw, Emma leaned over and whispered in her father’s ear, “Daddy, why is Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text. Luke 12:22-34

"In God We Trust" Luke 12:22-34 A sermon for 8/14/22 - Tenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 12 “22 Then He said to His disciples, “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; nor about the body, what you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34, John 10:11, John 10:16, John 10:27-29, Genesis 22:13-14, 2 Chronicles 9:17-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist