Sermons on Honor To Parents:

An Eye Full

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

If you are a Christian you have been given gifts from God and you are expected to use them for God and His Kingdom.

An eye full Samson – Judges 13-16 Chapter 16:18-31 Reading Each of us is meant to have great potential as a Christian. Jesus himself tells us… John 14:12 NIV 12 I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hometown Boy Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 12, 2014

Jesus deal with home-town folk and delivers a startling message.

• There is an unwritten "rule" that exists in ministry. It’s a "rule" most ministers recognize. The rule: "Never return as pastor to your childhood church." So often going back home just won’t work, because folk in your childhood church often know you too well to ever accept you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Pastoral Relations

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 2, 2016

A message to detail the Pauline admonitions concerning elders.

Principles for Pastoral Relations 1 Timothy 5:17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Real Hope In The Right Places! (Psalm 39:1-7) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by looking and finding hope in places that God honors by His Presence versus pursuing false hope in places where God is dishonored and His people discredited.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon VIII – Psalm 39:1-7 David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:1-7

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

Music constituted another demanding part of the worship of the temple and evidently in the early Christians. So, the singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs play important roles in worship mentioned by Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians.

Theme: Give thanks thru worship Text: Ephesians 5:18-20 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to share with you the significance of giving thanks to God through worship. It is based on Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2018

Thy name is good (Ps.52:9,54:6). i.e., powerful, majestic, awesome and pleasant(Ex.15:3, Jer.33:2, Is.42:8, Am.5:8). Wherever his name is declared and honored, he would bless that place(Ex.20:24). When God declared his name to Moses implied his characters are good (Ex.33:19,34:6).

Nahum 1 Introduction: Sennacherib’s general Rabshakeh challenged with a louder voice to Israel ‘which God can deliver you from my Hand’ in 722BC (2Ki.19:10-11). But within 100 years, the fall has come to Assyrians. Nahum, Habakkuk and Malachi are the three minor prophets talk about burden ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Sometimes The Best Sermon/Message Is One That Is Lived

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2020

A True Account of God's Love and Grace

Bobby, A Story About A Child of God God chose a small non-denominational church to be blessed and to be a blessing to a poor victim of a lifetime of rejection, physical and psychological abuse. We are sharing this true story as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, grace and love. Background of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022

What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Methodist

What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022

Jesus turns human society on its head.

What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Issachar Is A Donkey

Contributed by John Mccormack on Dec 27, 2013

SPIRITUAL BONDAGE

ISSACHAR IS A DONKEY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY SPEAKS TO SPIRITUAL BONDAGE. JACOB AND LEAH’S NINTH BORN SON WAS ISSACHAR. HE WAS THE HALF BROTHER TO JOSEPH. HIS NAME APPEARS SEVERAL TIMES IN SCRIPTURE. THE NAME ISSACHAR MEANS LABORER OR A DONKEY OF BONE. THE WORD SHEEPFOLDS MEANS SADDLE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020

You must work out your own salvation. Outline

Philippians 2:12-16 Proposition: You must work out your own salvation! I. By obeying without supervision! vs. 12-13 A. You honor the Lord. vs. 12 B. The Lord works in you. vs. 13 II. By walking as sons of God! vs. 14-15 A. You will be without rebuke. vs. 14-15a B. You will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 9 - Finding Happiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Question: How do you know when you're happy? Do we even know what it means to be happy? Psalm 1 makes it all clear.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2893594 Finding Happiness Intro: • If you’re happy and you know it… song. o But do we really know when we’re happy? • Happiness is a universal human desire. We’ll do just about anything to feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022

What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

What Jesus Expects From Us

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 3, 2024

If we really know the Biblical Jesus and have faith in Him, what are some of the positive reactions He expects from us?

"The Jews answered him, 'Are we not right in saying that you are a Samaritan and have a demon?' Jesus answered, 'I do not have a demon, but I honor my Father, and you dishonor me. Yet I do not seek my own glory; there is One who seeks it, and he is the judge. Truly, truly, I say to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist