Sermons on House Churches:

What King Is Announced By A Star? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 4, 2021

Stars cause us to wonder. What was the star that appeared when Jesus was born? Was it a comet from a remote part of the solar system which happened to arrive at just the right time? Or was the universe itself acknowledging the coming of its creator and king?

Last Sunday we started our Christmas series of talks. I’ve given the series the title ‘NOT YOUR USUAL KING’. There are lots of ways in which Jesus is NOT your usual king. Last week we looked at some prophecies in the Old Testament that gave us the when, where and who of Jesus’ birth. No king ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2021

As God’s servant, Mary sings songs and praises God with happiness, glorifying, and with one faith.

And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” - Luke 1:28 Weddings are beautiful and exciting events with an abundance of anticipation. There is so much to do. The “who, what, where, how and why” questions all need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Addressing Liberal Theology: Was Jesus Nicer Than Thou?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

If you interact on the web, or with folks in your hometown you may come across Christians who tend to believe that Jesus Christ was the nicest of nice person who ever walked the planet.

If you interact on the web, or with folks in your hometown you may come across Christians who tend to believe that Jesus Christ was the nicest of nice person who ever walked the planet. This Jesus apparently never offended anyone. This Jesus was all inclusive. This Jesus endorsed gay marriage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36, Luke 14:26, Matthew 5:10, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 23:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Maundy Thursday Message

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 2, 2021

A look at what Jesus did for us through His death.

Maundy Thursday: It's About You John 13:1-5 Sometimes we wonder where did Maundy Thursday come from. The word "maundy" actually comes from the Latin word mandatum, which means "command." It's where we get the English word "mandate." That word ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 35. The Reclamation Of Straying Christians (James 5:19-20) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021

It's always an anxious moment, especially for families and friends, when someone is reported missing in the wilderness.

Lesson Text: James 5:19-20 (NKJV) 19Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save [l]a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. INTRODUCTION It's always an anxious moment, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

"tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021

This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-9, John 20:11-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is The Day Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

There is little we can give to God that is not a returning to Him of what He has already given to us. Time and substance are God's gifts to us. Thanksgiving, however, is a product of our own will, and to give God thanks is to give something that is uniquely our own.

Many years ago Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer, and it was reported that he was getting ten shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him ten shillings with the request that he send them one of his very best words. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6-14

Baby Talk Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

Where Are You? Pt. 2 - Baby Talk I. Introduction We have talked before about the importance of order and the Law of First Mention. First things, first fruits, first statements all matter. They are highly important and worth paying attention to. This should cause us to pay particular attention to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023

Families gather and celebrate, but do we know what leads up to Easter? The stops along the way are important and have life application!

The Road To Easter Pt. 4 - Breaking Bread Before It Breaks Bad Introduction Destination disease. It is deadly. It is contagious. It is the inability to enjoy, learn from or live in the moment long enough to pay attention to the now because we are focused on then! The drive to next causes us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christianity Made Easy(Er) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 3, 2023

How the world describes a Christian and how the Lord describes are very different.

Sermon Series Christianity 101 Christianity made easy (ier) Romans chapter 5:1-11 Good Morning everyone- This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. It is a new sermon series I am calling Christianity 101. It is shown to us by the writings of Apostle Paul in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

How Did The Affliction Of Naomi Cause Ruth To Become Active?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 5, 2023

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time.

THE AFFLICTION OF NAOMI Ruth 1:1-22, (16) The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 27, 2025

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do good things happen to bad people? Why does it rain on good and evil, the just and the unjust? Asaph decided to seek God. In seeking God, we will find stability amid life’s confusion.

Sermon: Finding Stability Amid Life’s Confusion Scripture: Psalms 73:1-28, “Truly God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart. But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled, my steps had nearly slipped. For I was envious of the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, Psalm 91:9-16, Jeremiah 12:1, Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Methodist

Generosity Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 12, 2024

The first of four messages on ownership of all things and giving, "Lifestyle of Generosity."

Generosity We have been working our way through Genesis, as part of a deep dive into scripture. I was talking about Abraham in my last sermon, before Easter, well actually, before cafe church. I talked on Abraham’s journey being a journey of faith and that the journey of faith is ours also as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:23-24, Genesis 3:20-21, Romans 8:28-32, Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is Our Purpose. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 6, 2023

Like God called John to a specific purpose—before birth and before he could qualify himself for the task—He calls us to spread His story of salvation to the world—even when we don’t feel capable of doing the job.

You know, I do think we all have a purpose on this earth. The reason we have skills and talents, and passions are so that we can serve the greater community, earn a living, and also live life. I have seen in my own life that sometimes we hit this mid-life crisis scenario where we question our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:15-17, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

Something we Christians have always taken for granted as we witnessed to the lost is the deity of Christ.

That is, as we talked to sinners we would take it for granted that they understood that Jesus was the son of Mary and Joseph, but more important, that He is the DIVINE SON OF GOD. In past years very seldom have we come across anyone who did not believe this Biblical truth. However, this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist