Sermons on Identify:

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Skilled Or Committed - 7 Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson Athisayaraj on Mar 17, 2015

You can fool all the people some of the time time, you can fool some people all of the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time. - Abraham Lincoln

Once, Akbar asked Birbal to find four fools in his kingdom and bring them to him. Birbal was amused at the Emperor’s wish and said, “Jahanpanah, it is not a difficult task as this world is full of foolish people. All I need is a of few days.” Akbar readily granted Birbal’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Agents Of Grace: Joab Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 8, 2015

Joab was a sinner/saint just like we are. We learn to deal with such people in patience. We also learn that we are not to base our plans on our own sinful cunning, but on trust in the Lord.

Over the past couple of months we’ve been looking at the people God used in the life of King David and today will be our last sermon in this Agents of Grace series. Of all the people we learned about, which one do you most identify with? Are you a Samuel, a mentor to younger believers? Are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Holy, Holy, Holy

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Apr 16, 2016

There are only two places where we see the expression in the Bible, “Holy, Holy, Holy.” Isaiah 6:3 and the Apostle John’s praise and worship of God found in Revelation 4:8. Why is God considered Holy? Why did the Seraphim say Holy three times?

Introduction I love that hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy” written by Reginald Heber (1783-1826) and John B. Dykes (1823-1876) Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," read Reginald Heber's widow. Among her dead husband's papers, she found the words of one of the most powerful and beautiful hymns ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Grasp The Truth

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 19, 2019

Is it really possible to know the Truth? What should we do to find it?

“Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Called For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 13, 2017

Why has God called called us? What is His purpose for us?

2 Timothy 1:8–12 (NKJV) According to Julie Iovine in the New York Times, in the 1990s many owners of small farms in America began to reduce their wholesale farming to a mere sideline and instead started using their property for another purpose: entertainment farming. Other terms for this new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Pure In Heart

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 8, 2021

In our world today, many are doubting God and turning away from Him. So how can we strengthen our faith and remain faithful? We only need to remember that Christ will one day return and rid this world of all sin, immorality, and suffering.

I want you to think about your spiritual life for a moment. How would you rank your spiritual life? Is it backsliding? Is it stagnant? Or is it growing? We're going to again use the Book of Revelation and a letter that Jesus wrote to the church in Thyatira to examine our own spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 30, 2021

The Bible is also very plain that you do not have to be baptized in order to be saved. Water doesn't save anyone regardless of whether it is a spoon full or a tank full. The only liquid in the Bible that saves is the Blood of Jesus Christ.

Jesus had a ministry that lasted a little more than three years. Of all the things He could have started His ministry with and ended His ministry with, He started it by being baptized and concluded it by commanding the church to make disciples and baptize others. Now, since baptism was the bookends ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-11, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

‘woman, Behold Your Son. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 1, 2021

Of the four gospel writers, John is the only one who records Mary's presence at the cross. It would be expected that Jesus' mother be in Jerusalem at Passover .

‘Woman, behold your son. John 19: 26-27 " Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Dear woman, here is your ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Have you ever felt that twinge of nervousness when you thought about walking across the street to introduce yourself to a neighbor? That little voice in your head that says, "What if they think I'm weird?"

This morning we are in the last of a three part series on the book entitled: The Art of Neighboring. Last week we were challenged to make a block map. This week we’re challenged to go a step further. Have you ever felt that twinge of nervousness when you thought about walking across the street to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Spiritual People

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

Paul wrote in his letter that he wanted to speak to the SPIRITUAL PEOPLE, but was not able to.

SPIRITUAL PEOPLE Text: I Corinthians 2:14 thru 3:1 This morning I want to look at three types of Christians the Bible teaches. They are all very different from one another. I have never met anyone who was not one of these three. You cannot be kind of like one and kind of like another. As ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

The first person to which we are introduced is the poor traveller. He had taken the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, which was notoriously dangerous. It descended nearly 3,300 feet in 17 miles, running through narrow passes at points.

SERMON—THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10: 25-37 The Good Samaritan. Familiar story. One researcher found in a survey that 49% of the people interviewed said they would be able to tell the story of the Good Samaritan if asked to do so, 45% said they would not be able to, and 6% were unsure whether they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25

Denomination: Methodist

The Cs Of Spiritual Guidance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 13, 2003

An inductive sermon on spiritual guiance and decision making.

THE Cs OF SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE JOHN 10:1-6 INTRODUCTION… Dr. Anderson, Freedom in Christ and Harvest House Publishers A young pilot had just passed the point of no return when the weather changed for the worse. Visibility dropped to a matter of feet as fog descended to the earth. Putting total trust ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6, John 10:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Les 6-8 Ans Series

Contributed by Patrick Berthalon on Jun 17, 2006

Helps to Teach Children

L ‘ ENFANT DE 6 A 8 ANS GENERALITES Apparition prépondérante du développement collectif : son intégration totale dans le rythme et la vie scolaire. L’enfant de cet âge est vivace, actif, curieux et pose beaucoup de questions. Si l’âge des 3 ans est celui des « non », celui des 6 ans est celui ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intrusions

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jul 1, 2006

Sometimes the intrusion in our life or means for God’s grace.

Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear God, the very giver, preserver, and restorer of life, we pray this day for all who are ill in body or mind, who languish on beds of pain, praying for the dawn to come, seeking relief from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran