Sermons on Hosea 1:1-3:16:

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

When you hear the word “contend,” what comes to mind? An ugly fight? A heated argument? These are negative connotations, but contending can also be a very good thing, and that’s exactly what we see in the book of Jude.

According to verse 3, Jude’s purpose for writing this letter was to encourage these Christians to contend for the faith. But what does that mean? Why should we contend, is it really necessary? And how do we do that? ANALYSIS OF VERSE 3 Diligence (Gr. spoude)—to interest one’s self most earnestly ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of A King Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 24, 2022

Israel demanded a king and rejected God as their king. God made a new covenant with King David. In David’s offspring a king would rule forever. Israel rejected God but they did not thwart his sovereign purposes for man. In Jesus Christ both the Sinai covenant and David’s covenant are fulfilled.

It is tragic when we give something more priority than we give God. Sporting events can develop character and teach young people positive lessons but if that sport ever came between that person and God, it is wrong. Even humanitarian projects which are serving human need in a ministry, if they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Father Is Our Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

Since Jesus' Father is our Father. This means God our Father always protects. God our Father always provides.

JESUS’ FATHER IS OUR FATHER (Outline) January 3, 2021 - Christmas 2 - MATTHEW 2:13-23 INTRO.: Our text today reminds about the very special relationship God the Father has with his children. Earthly family relationships can be strained at times. Emotions interfere. Misunderstandings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Piercings

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2021

We have caused the literal and spiritual piercings of the Son and of the Father by our sinful practices.

Versions of Zechariah 12:10 AMP: 10 “I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace (unmerited favor) and supplication. And they will look at Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, John 19:34-37, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This sermon looks at the concept of fasting

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT FASTING MATTHEW 6:16–18 “WHEN YOU FAST, DO NOT LOOK SOMBER AS THE HYPOCRITES DO, FOR THEY DISFIGURE THEIR FACES TO SHOW MEN THEY ARE FASTING. I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, THEY HAVE RECEIVED THEIR REWARD IN FULL. 17BUT WHEN YOU FAST, PUT OIL ON YOUR HEAD AND WASH YOUR FACE, 18SO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Elohim Shama (The God Who Hears)

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 2, 2025

This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

Micah 7:5-7 (NKJV) Elohim Shama (The God who hears me) February 2, 2025 ILLS: Papi or Babe by Amory (I know you hear me). Jehovah-Shammah – The Lord is There! The Lord Hears. The story of El Shama begins with Hagar and her son Ishmael. Hagar, an Egyptian slave, found herself in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Race Privileges Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 15, 2025

Yahweh has chosen us to be holy race. We are blessed through Jesus Christ. We have obtained, joy, grace, peace. Glory to God.

Theme: Holy People - Privileges Text: Deuteronomy 7:1-10   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever!   In our family prayer, now we are reading the Song of Songs or the Songs of Solomon. I just looked at her and said this we could have done when we were young couples, by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

One True God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

Yahweh is the only God of all ages from everlasting to everlasting. He is the God of all stages of universe, he is everywhere. He is the God of all pages of my life. I believe in this one God.

Text: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Theme: Believe in One God   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever.   Introduction: In this Lenten season, we will meditate “The believe Series”.   We live in a nation where the religions believe in 33 crores of gods and goddess. Many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 17, 2025

The Fig tree is a symbol of prosperity, peace and divine blessings. Fig tree is the symbol of Israel in the Bible. Sitting under one’s one fig tree means having prosperity, peace and divine blessings. The Fig tree has the ability to produce fruit multiple times in a year.

Theme: Fig Tree Text: Mark 11:20-26 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: The Four notable events of this chapter are the Triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem City (11:1-11), Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing of the temple (11:12-19), the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Using Discernment To Navigate This World? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 5, 2023

We need to be sure to use discernment in our daily life or we will become tainted by this world.

Introduction We began a new series last week based upon the prayer that the Apostle Paul offered up to God for the whole church at Philippi. And the first thing that He asked God is to allow the Philippians' love to grow more and more. And so, we asked three questions to determine if our own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prophets Are God’s Artists

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts.

Prophets are God’s artists who paint God’s mind on people’s hearts. They paint God’s anger, anguish, love, blessing, and happiness on people’s hearts. They move when God moves, speak when God tells them to speak, and hide when God says so. They paint the impressions and nature of God the Father on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Jesus' Victory Is Our Victory

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 19, 2023

Death is swallowed up in victory. We are always thankful for our salvation. Victory.

JESUS’ VICTORY IS OUR VICTORY April 9, 2023 – Easter Sunday – 1 CORINTHIANS 15:54-58 INTRO.: Jesus is risen! Risen, indeed! Jesus’ resurrection victory is our victory. Today, every day, we celebrate the fulfillment of the Lord’s promises. Adam and Eve sinned. The Lord God promised a Savior ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Would Jesus Weep Over America?

Contributed by James Lowe on Aug 3, 2023

If Jesus was walking on this earth today, would he weep over the condition of the world.

Would Jesus weep over America? St. Luke 19:41-44 Luke 19:41 ¶ And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it, 42 Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes. 43 For the days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Swords Into Plowshares

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

• It is my prayer every week that you hear something that inspires you to crack open your bible and dig into Gods word.

• I’m hiding in a closet that is in the hallway between the living room and bedrooms in the house of my childhood. I’m about 12 years old, holding a toy gun. • My two younger brothers are trying to find me. They also are armed with toy guns. • I played similar games with my uncles except we made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

A Trustworthy Saying Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 13, 2023

Paul is giving Timothy this trustworthy saying. He emphasizes that this is a sure word that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners.

Do you remember when you made a concentrated effort to clean your house and felt the satisfaction of a clean house? Then after all the work straitening, dusting, vacuuming you look across the room and everything looks clean and then a beautiful ray of sunlight comes through the window. In that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17, Luke 18:9-14, 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist