Sermons on Hostile To God:

Realistic Reminders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2020

We need reminders to keep us realistic about human social behavior, about our tendency to accommodate our own sin, and about the nature of government leaders.

Realistic Reminders (Proverbs 28:11-16) 1. Everyone is forgetful at times. The difference is often this: some people remember they are absent-minded, others forget they are absent-minded. 2. One of my favorite original jokes is also true: I read a book about how to remember, but forgot what it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:11-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why They Turned Down The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 15, 2020

This section is lengthy and confusing. There is a lot going on. This message unpacks it by focusing on five of the key reasons the crowd rejects Jesus here.

- A couple things up front. - First, there is a lot in this passage, yet the passage needs to be taken together. A lot of ideas are brought out, but it’s all a cohesive whole. So we are going to cover a lot of ground this evening. - Second, there is so much in this passage that there are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-71

Denomination: Baptist

The Tenth Commandment Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Tenth Commandment

TENTH COMMANDMENT “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s.” (Ex. 20:17). “I say to you, don’t look on your neighbor’s wife with impure ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Humble Or Stumble (Borrowed From A Quote By Rick Warren)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 31, 2017

Be humble Be a servant

“Be Humble or Stumble” (Borrowed from a quote by Rick Warren) Matthew 23:1-12 Three more quotes and we’ll move on: “What kills a skunk is the publicity it gives itself.” ~ Abraham Lincoln “Swallow your pride occasionally, it’s non-fattening” ~ Anonymous : There are two circumstances that lead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On A Mission In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 21, 2022

A mission is defined as a particular assignment given to a person or group of people.

Vannevar Bush, an American engineer once remarked: "Science has a simple faith, which transcends utility. Nearly all men of science, all men of learning for that matter, and men of simple ways too, have it in some form and in some degree. It is the faith that it is the privilege of man to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:3, 1 Corinthians 2:16, 1 Chronicles 16:24, John 14:26

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023

This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready And Prepared

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023

Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Romans 10:10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Palm Sunday: Pathway To The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Mar 26, 2021

ON PALM SUNDAY THE CHURCH CELEBRATES A PIVITAL EVENT IN BIBLICAL HOSTORY WHEN JESUS PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE JOURNEY THAT WOULD CULMINATE IN ACHEIVING HIS DESTINY, GIVING HIS LIFE FOR MANKIND ON THE CROSS.

PALM SUNDAY FPCC 3/28/2021 SERMON TITLE: “PALM SUNDAY: THE PATHWAY TO THE CROSS” TEXT: John 12:12-19 “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. 13 So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, and “Hosanna! Blessed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson 16: A Rebuke Of Partiality (James 2:1-4) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021

This section assumes the rich and the poor’s understanding that appears at other places in James and reflects the influence of the reception of the poor by Jesus in the exhortation not to show partiality in the church.

Lesson Text: James 2:1-4 (KJV) 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment; 3And ye have respect to him ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Death From Christians Perspective Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022

In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Psalm 58:3, Matthew 22:42, John 6:44, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Still Passing By Today?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 4, 2023

What a question to ask for our day and time in this world, "Is Jesus Still Passing by Today?" Where is our faith? Can we not see Him or hear Him?

What a question to ask for our day and time in this world, "Is Jesus Still Passing by Today?" Where is our faith? Can we not see Him or hear Him? In verse 35: Beggars regularly lined up along the streets close to urban areas since that was the place where they had the option to contact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Matthew 20:29-34, Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sharing Blessings

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 7, 2022

Sharing blessings is a lesson from Jesus at the wedding at Cana.

Sharing Blessings Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 2:1-12 John 2:1 On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there; 2 and both Jesus and His disciples were invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, the mother of Jesus *said to Him, “They have no ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer Works

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Jun 30, 2022

The power of prayer is real and important to every person who believes.

I am a true believer in prayer and how wonderful it can work no matter how bad or how good things seems to be in our lives. Prayer is the universal way of talking to God one on one. That's why I believe that “PRAYER WORKS”. I Josephine Baker once said, “I believe in prayer, it's the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Salvation Army