Sermons on How We Are Taught:

End Times For Advent, Want Can We Do, How Can We Prepare?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2021

Advent is a time to celebrate both the past and the future, as we remember when Jesus. End times prophesy can be horrific, and the last thing we want to hear at during advent. But there is hope, and people need to hear it.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland on the 28th November 2021; a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 33:14-16 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 Psalm 25:1-9 Main Reading: Luke 21:25-36 Prayer: My I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal

How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023

A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

The key in becoming infectious in our faith is to make sure that we have set apart Christ as Lord in our lives. When we are striving to live under the control of Christ, people will notice and will then ask us to explain the reason for the hope that we h

How To Be Ready Rev. Brian Bill 2/4/01 It’s fun to compare how life today is different from life 500 years ago. Some of the expressions we use, and the things we do, are based on life in the 1500’s. For instance, did you know that…? • Most people got married in June because they took their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Humble

Contributed by David Rogers on Sep 12, 2007

A sermon about why we are called to be humble and how we can be humble in our lives.

How To Live A Life Of Humbleness 1John 2:6 Prayer Introduction A. Many people today have the wrong attitude about the word humble. B. They think that being humble equates with being weak. But to be humble often takes more mores strength and physical strength than reaction. C. They wrongly seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Failure

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2007

We can fail in life if we follow the example of the one-talent man in Matthew 25

INTRODUCTION SLIDE 1 - How many of us want to fail in our walk with Jesus? How many of us want to fail at life? How many of us want our children to grow up to fail? - Failure is something that most of us want to avoid at all costs. We do not want to be known for our failures nor do we want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Troublemakers For God Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Aug 11, 2004

Sharing Christ to a secular world. Are we troublemakers? Or are we peacemakers?

I have been reading the report from the 9-11 Commission. I’m fascinated by some of the things I’m learning, but I also find myself feeling angry once again that our nation was so ruthlessly attacked. I find myself thinking of all of the victims, the families and relatives of those who died, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Prodigal Son) # 8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

Introduction: There is an old saying that we sometime quote as true, but we need to be careful quoting it, because it only contains part of the truth.

The quote is, "You can always tell a man by the company he keeps." Can you? Always? No, this is not always the truth. For example, Jesus kept company with many that society had rejected. (1) HE KEPT COMPANY WITH LEPERS Now in first-century Palestine, lepers were viewed with horror ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013

How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Neglected Doctrine

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2007

Christ commands us to disciple others. If we are not obedient, then we must consider the reason for our disobedience.

MATTHEW 28:18-20 THE NEGLECTED DOCTRINE “Jesus … said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Merciful... Are We?

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001

We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Methodist

How To Forgive Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive?

I would like to begin this morning with a very troubling verse of Scripture. "If you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins." -- Matthew 6:14-15 (NIV) Does this mean ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Conduct Cross-Cultural Research

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

The decisions we make are only as good as the information we based them on,’’ said a famous man. If we are trying to catch fish it makes sense that we will want to know something about the animal. What type of fish are we looking for? What are his feedin

HOW TO CONDUCT CROSS-CULTURAL RESEARCH Learning Objectives 1. Analyze why we should conduct cross- cultural research? 2. Learn the components of research. 3. Discover the Biblical basis of research. 4. Describe some of the errors to avoid in research. 5. Understand how to overcome some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Iv: Be Right And Do Right Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 22, 2019

Most folks want to live in peace with God and others, so Jesus taught us that such a life can be had and enjoyed if we put into practice a desire to be right with God and do right toward others.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:6

How We Got Our Bible Lesson 3: What We Believe About The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006

The Bible is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ, the greatest in influence on lives and nations, and it answers man’s greatest need: salvation.

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD 1. It is the greatest in subject matter i.e., Jesus Christ. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE 1. Revelation – refers to the act ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:18

Denomination: Baptist