Sermons on Hosea 3:12-16:

First Flight Into Egypt And Masacre Of Innocents Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2017

Matthew tells how Jesus was saved from this slaughter of innocents and Jesus' family's escape by night.

-4 BC- Bethlehem, Jerusalem and Egypt Flight into Egypt and Massacre of Innocents (Jeremiah 31:15) Matthew 2:13-18 History records many evil men. You would be able to compile a list of their names as easily as I can, and your list would probably have some of the same names; Hitler, Osama Bin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009

We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Milk For Adults

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

We are a spiritual house and a holy priesthood, and we offer spiritual sacrifices to God.

MILK FOR ADULTS. 1 Peter 2:2-10. Whether we are new in the faith or have been following Jesus for many years, we are encouraged to get back to basics, to return to our first love (Revelation 2:4-5), to long after sound Word-based teaching. Peter speaks of “the pure milk of the word” (1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Gilgal"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 4, 2016

Gilgal means "Rolled away" the sermon shares that God rolls away disgrace, God says we can start over, there is no more of the same oh same oh, and reminds us that God is for us and not against us.

“Gilgal” Joshua 5: 9-15 Notice that today’s passage begins with the words, “The Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away from you the disgrace of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

You Gotta Have Wisdom To Grow Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 13, 2014

Only when believers are controlled by Biblical knowledge are they able to walk worthy and please the Lord

Background: (1:1-2) • Last week we learned that before we can say that Christ is all I need, we must have solid faith in the gospel. If a person does not believe in the Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, then they are not Christians. And the telling sign that someone is truly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Name More Excellent

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 29, 2016

Scripture proofs for the superiority of Jesus.

A NAME MORE EXCELLENT. Hebrews 1:1-14. The high Christology of Hebrews 1 bears comparison with that of John 1:1-14. We are first reminded of the many and various ways that God spoke through the prophets in times past (Hebrews 1:1). Then we are informed that the final word of God has now come to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Feast, And A Question Of Fasting.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2022

A warning against mixing things that differ.

A FEAST, AND A QUESTION OF FASTING. Luke 5:27-39. I. The Call of Levi, and the feast at his house (Luke 5:27-32). Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Levi’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is My Helper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 4, 2021

Prayer starts with God, not us.

GOD IS MY HELPER. Psalm 54:1-7. The superscription to this Psalm associates it with a particular act of betrayal. David was on the run from King Saul (1 Samuel 23:15); and his neighbours, members of his own tribe, reported his whereabouts to his pursuers (1 Samuel 23:19). However, in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Connects Ot & Nt Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2023

The real connectivity between Judaism and Christianity took place through the Gospel writers. He established his purpose for writing this Gospel. It’s not for telling some stories about Jesus Christ and the conflicts between Jesus and the Leaders of Judaism and Romans.

Mark 1:2-3 Mark connects OT & NT Introduction: The real connectivity between Judaism and Christianity took place through the Gospel writers. As we understood last week that Mark was the earliest and the first Gospel accepted by the Canon of the Church. So, he established his purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:2-3

Denomination: Methodist

The Only Living God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves,

As humans, we have an inherent desire to believe in something greater than ourselves. However, the danger lies in putting our faith in multiple false gods. When we believe in many false gods, we risk fragmenting our beliefs and values, leading to confusion and spiritual emptiness. In polytheistic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 14:15, 1 Thessalonians 1:9

From The Flight Into Egypt To The Massacre Of The Innocents.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2024

A time to stand still, and a time to move forward.

FROM THE FLIGHT INTO EGYPT TO THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:13-18. MATTHEW 2:13. Joseph was called into exile. It is important that we do not linger in the place where we have been, but continue to follow the leading of God in our spiritual walk. After all, wherever God places us we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed

Contributed by Jason Martin on Jan 6, 2025

The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is small but powerful, holding within it the potential for transformation.

Preached Jan 5, 2025 If you need the Powerpoint. send an email to bishop@lfccog.ca Text: Amos 9:13-15 Theme: The Seed – Potential, Preparation, and Expectation Introduction The imagery of a seed in Amos 9:13-15 teaches us about God's promises for growth, renewal, and abundance. A seed is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Divine Chastisement - The Purpose And Final Outcome

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 16, 2025

What does our Lord do to bring the persistently sinning Christian back into the "right track"!!!

Divine Chastisement -Purpose and Final Outcome _hand this man *over to Satan* for the destruction of the flesh,[a][b] so that his spirit may be saved on the day of the Lord.- 1 Cor 5:6_ _Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:4-6, 1 Timothy 1:19-20

Denomination: *other

Be Fruitful

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025

1. Be fruitful and increase in number 2. The fruit of your womb 3. Joseph is a fruitful vine 4. Fruit in season 5. Fruit in old age 6. The fruit of righteousness 7. The fruit of our lips.

BE FRUITFUL 1. Be fruitful and increase in number 2. The fruit of your womb 3. Joseph is a fruitful vine 4. Fruit in season 5. Fruit in old age 6. The fruit of righteousness 7. The fruit of our lips. ************************ BE FRUITFUL 1. Be fruitful and increase in number GENESIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

4 Areas Of Growth In Life Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Jun 17, 2021

The ultimate goal for every believer is to become mature and be transformed into the Image of our Lord Jesus. From the time we get saved, we start to grow. But growing spiritually alone is enough? What about the other areas in life? Let us learn the lessons from the life of our Lord!

Luke 2:52 says that Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature and in Favor of God and men Here we see 4 areas of growth: 1. "In Wisdom" which is about Phycological Growth: - Jesus had shown His Wisdom all His life through His Words and Actions. He Himself is Wisdom! - What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 5:15, James 3:17, Proverbs 1:7, 1 John 1:7, 3 John 1:2, 1 Corinthians 1:30, John 2:13, 1 Timothy 4:11, James 1:5, Romans 12:17, Ecclesiastes 2:1, Galatians 5:16, Isaiah 40:31, John 10:10, Hosea 4:6, Titus 3:8, Luke 2:52  (view more)  (view less)