Sermons on Holy Week:

Look In (Behold!)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2019

Mary has had a hectic couple of months. After Jesus is born, Mary takes a moment to reflect on what's happened. How do we use the breaks in our lives between the chaos and the crowds during the Christmas season?

Opening and Introduction Christmas is a pretty busy time of year isn’t it? Do you ever feel like you don’t have enough time to get it all done? Ever feel like the season is so wonderful to experience, but there’s just is so much going on. In our text today, Mary is experiencing a season like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lasting Values On The Last Days

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 31, 2019

Last Days

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twelve Ordinary Men

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2020

No one would have labeled this group "Most Likely To Succeed" in their High School Year Book. It is likely that even some of the disciples would not have chosen each other to be members of the group. We would not have selected any of them to lead ministries here in our Church.

TITLE: TWELVE ORDINARY MEN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 6:12-16 (There is no claim as to originality as many sources were drawn from for the development of this message. I have adapted to my style and transitions in support of the theses statement of this message) This morning we begin our walk through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 20, 2020

The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him.

Title: What Do You Want Text: John 1:29-42 Thesis: The thing Jesus wants is to invite us into a life changing relationship with him. Introduction In an article from The American Scholar by Arthur Crystal, entitled "Why Smart People Believe in God" Crystal mentions some of those smart ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Comes The Judge - Shamgar The Suggestions Of A Lifestyle

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 29, 2019

Shamgar’s story offers three significant challenges that may help us. (1) Start where you are; Use what you have; and Do what you can and the victory is sure!

Subject: Here Comes the Judge -The Suggestions of a LifeStyle Text: Judges 3:31 Introduction: Life is filled with transition and change. You and I can count on opposition. Almost every time you make a new start, embrace a new vision, or attempt a goal, you expect opposition. Even if you decide to ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Methodist

The Apostle John's Journey With God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 16, 2019

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath.

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our theme is Different Footpath. In our lives, there are many different types of journey we can choose to take. We can go on a journey to visit family, to go to work, to go on holiday, to go shopping, to go to church. We can journey ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:4, 1 John 4:16, 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 3:23, 1 John 3:18, 1 John 3:16, 1 John 3:14, 1 John 3:11, 1 John 2:10, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 2:5, Mark 9:39-40, Luke 9:55-56, Mark 9:38, Mark 3:17, Genesis 25:7, Genesis 34:7, Matthew 4:18-20, Luke 5:7, Matthew 4:21, Mark 1:19-20, 1 John 4:19-21, Luke 5:1-11, Matthew 17:1, Matthew 26:40, Luke 22:8, Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-29, Luke 9:51-56, Mark 5:37, Philippians 3:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Makes You Happy?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 16, 2019

Solomon examines the source of happiness in life.

10.20.19 Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 Are you happy? Do you enjoy your life? A part of the American dream is entwined within our Declaration of Independence where it declares, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

No More Death Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 5, 2018

"They cannot die anymore; because they are equal to angels . . . they are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection."

Date: 7-16-2016 Text (NIV): Job 19:23-27; Luke 20:27-38 Title: No More Death The Question So this was the holy man everyone was talking about; the miracle worker who had drawn a crowd of people that wanted to see a miracle. A group of Sadducees had forced their way to the front of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:23-27, Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Blind Man With 20/20 Vision

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2018

A blind man had 20-20 vision while those who could see were blind to the spiritual realm. It's possible to have a miracle but not know Jesus. Take that second step!

THE BLIND MAN WITH 20/20 VISION Jn. 9:1-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little girl told to her parents what she had learned in Children’s Church about the creation of Man & Woman. 2. “The teacher told us how God made the man first. But he was very lonely and had nobody to talk to. So God put ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Me Hear Joy

Contributed by Joel Hoyer on Nov 8, 2018

8th in a Lenten Series on Psalm 51

Psalm 51:8 3/11/18 (Create in Me a Clean Heart #8) LET ME HEAR JOY As we get started, I want to share with you a story by Phillip Yancy that I think does a great job of illustrating this text and this chapter, Luke 15, the Lost and Found Chapter of the Bible: A young girl grows up on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Godly Parenting

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 11, 2018

Simple and profound tips for effective parenting. Parenting made very simple. How to make your children obey and trust you.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Parenting made simple and easy. Introduction: Our spouse and children are one ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:18-19, Hebrews 11:23, Psalm 78:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bearing Your Cross!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018

What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

81. Revelation 19-20 - Christ's Return In Majesty Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

At long last, the cry of the martyrs, “How long O Lord?” is answered?

IN GOD'S IMAGE 81 - REVELATION 19-20 - CHRIST'S RETURN IN MAJESTY This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-19, Revelation 16:16-17, Revelation 19:20-21, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 12:10, Revelation 20:1-10, Daniel 2:34-35, Revelation 18:21-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Thanksgiving-The Forgotten Holiday

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 19, 2018

It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. What we can do to give Thanksgiving the attention it deserves?

THANKSGIVING-THE FORGOTTEN HOLIDAY It is just me or is the focus on Christmas happening earlier and earlier as the years go by? Years ago you didn't see anything Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Now the attention on Christmas starts before Halloween. And let's not forget Christmas in July; as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1, Proverbs 15:17, Deuteronomy 8:10-14, Psalm 100:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christmas Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 30, 2018

Why Christmas? Why did God send us Jesus? Why did Jesus have to come and die for our sins?

We begin a news Sermon Series for the Christmas season. We will be examining “The Why’s of Christmas.” According to very compentent authority (my wife), the Chgristmas season does not start untill the day after Chritmas. As such there are a few questions I have about the Christmas season: Why do ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist