Sermons on Ideas And Reality:

St. Luke, The Lord's Apostle And Physician

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

St. Luke—the Turk, the brother of Titus, Paul's personal physician, the historian, and the Evangelist—witnessed Jesus's miracles from a medical doctor's viewpoint and called Jesus the "physician."

Since COVID-19 gripped the world, the first responders such as paramedics, doctors, nurses, law enforcement officers and emergency department personnel have been hailed as heroes and heroines. Indeed, they are. Last Tuesday, I also became somewhat of a first responder when I was called out to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, 2 Timothy 4:5-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

¿estresado O Fortalecido Por La Oración? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 9, 2025

El estrés y la ansiedad han aumentado debido al COVID-19 y la polémica división política. El mensaje procesa la influencia del estrés y ofrece soluciones bíblicas.

Hoy quiero abordar un PROBLEMA que todos enfrentamos: el estrés y la ansiedad. Este año, 2020, ha sido un año estresante. La pandemia ha afectado al mundo entero. Las presiones económicas han aumentado para las familias y las empresas. El distanciamiento social y el aislamiento ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 12:3, Matthew 7:7-8, Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Peter 1:3, Jeremiah 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Discernimiento De Espíritus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 27, 2024

Este mensaje habla del don sobrenatural del Espíritu Santo llamado “Discernimiento De Espíritus” en 1 Corintios 12:10. Este don revela el reino espiritual y su funcionamiento a menudo precede al exorcismo. Es una protección contra el engaño.

En 1 Corintios 12, Pablo plantea el tema de las manifestaciones espirituales. Enumera nueve dones o manifestaciones del Espíritu. Hemos examinado los primeros seis y ahora llegamos al séptimo, el discernimiento de espíritus. Comienzo leyendo en el versículo 7: “Pero a cada uno ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, 1 Corinthians 13:1-9, Mark 16:17-20, Acts 10:38, 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, Ephesians 5:18, Isaiah 6:1, Matthew 12:22, Acts 14:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Actitudes Hacia Las Circunstancias Y Los Críticos Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2024

En Filipenses 1:12-18 tenemos una visión de la actitud de Pablo hacia sus circunstancias y sus críticos. Pablo ve más allá de lo que hace Satanás y se regocija en lo que hace Dios. No permite que los cristianos contenciosos y sectarios lo irriten.

Estamos aprendiendo de la epístola de Pablo a los filipenses. Nuestro texto de hoy es Filipenses 1:12-18. Leamos eso para tener una idea general de lo que Pablo está diciendo en el pasaje. “12 Quiero que sepáis, hermanos, que las cosas que me han sucedido, han redundado más ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49, Philippians 2:3, Philippians 4:22, Isaiah 26:3, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Corinthians 3:1-3, 1 Peter 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Is ‘allah’ Of Islam Another Name For The God Of Abraham, Isaac, And Jacob?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 15, 2025

Islam is the second-largest religion in the world after Christianity. It claims to be a monotheistic belief system that worships one god, Allah.

The word ‘Islam’ means ‘submission’ or ‘surrender,’ as its followers are to surrender to Allah's will continuously. It is because the name ‘Allah’ translates as ‘god,' that many Christians who live in the Middle East incorrectly use the word “Allah” when referencing the God of Abraham, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-4, Matthew 10:24-25, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Renovados: Nueva Dirección

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Mar 15, 2025

Nuestro Dios prepara los instrumentos de renovación en su pueblo

Si te pidiera que pensaras en personas que Dios ha usado para dirigirte en la renovación espiritual de tu vida, ¿En quién pensarías? ¿A quién ha usado Dios para impulsarte en tu relación con él? En lo personal, mencionaría a mucha gente, pero viene a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy Contest: God Vs. World - Psalm 4:2-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 6, 2025

David gets more joy from the smile of God than unbelievers would have even if they got everything they desire.

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:2-8

Disciplina Eclesiástica: Qué Es

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Nov 3, 2023

La disciplina eclesiástica se trata de procesos, acciones y actitudes, basadas en el evangelio, que la Iglesia aplica, de manera relacional y/o institucional, para prevenir, atender y corregir el pecado en la vida de los miembros del Cuerpo de Cristo.

Disciplina Eclesiástica: Qué es Algunos años antes de fallecer, mi padre escribió una pequeña autobiografía. En ella narra un episodio de su juventud cuando estaba como en segundo año de Preparatoria. Puesto que los estudios eran muy cansados y agotadores para ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

2 Samuel Part 3

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 11, 2024

NASB

This is "one of the most famous and tragic events of David’s life. We will pay close attention to how the storyteller presents the narrative, taking care to learn as much as we can while focusing on the primary message being communicated. Perhaps the question is not whether we will fail, but ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Living For The Pleasure Of God - Matthew 6:1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 27, 2024

We all know hypocrisy is evil. But few people understand the remedy Jesus gave. How does living for reward cure the disease of hypocrisy?

Matthew 6:1-18 "Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1

Ihop & The Case Of The Missing Figs - Mark 11:9-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Palm Sunday Message

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-21

Make The Gospel Look Good (Titus 2:1-15) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 31, 2022

How should first century Roman women, equal in Christ, act toward their first century Roman husbands? Is equality, or the gospel, more important?

Our passage today revolves around two related themes: reputation, and the good news about Jesus Christ. At first glance, you might not think that's Paul's focus. It's going to seem like Paul is talking about how men, and women, and slaves, should live in relation to one another. But ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Mucho Más Allá De

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2023

Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios.

Mucho más allá de Por Rick Gillespie-Mobley Génesis 24:1-20 Resumen: Cuando hacemos más de lo esperado, nos ponemos en el lugar para ser usados grandemente por Dios. ________________________________________ Mucho más allá de Génesis 24:1-9 Mateo 5:38-48 Prueba ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joy For The Downcast Soul - Psalm 42-43 Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 9, 2025

These two psalms are the diary of a desperate man. They are in the Bible to teach us how to handle times of discouragement, depression, sorrow, and the downcast soul.

Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and night, while men say to me all day long, ...read more

The Anamosity Of The Religious Leaders Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2017

Peter had just been preaching the resurrection of Jesus, and “the Sadducees” saw danger arising from such teaching. Peter an John had wrought a great miracle by healing the lame man, a miracle which the Sadducees could not deny.

October 7, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.C.3.a: The Animosity of the Religious Leaders (4.1-22) Acts 4.1-22 (KJV) 1 And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them, 2 Being grieved that they taught the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist