Sermons on Illumination Of The Temple:

A Smile On The Face Of Papa-God

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 2, 2018

A sermon on Sun-bathing and Son-bathing, the sacred heart, and the God who wraps his arms around us in love. Preached at St Joseph the Worker Northolt for their

Deuteronomy 4:7 “For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him?” When I was a teenager the church I went to after I became a Christian had a big statue like this one (point to the statue of the Sacred heart). Jesus with his arms outstretched ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-12

Denomination: Anglican

A Joyous Church

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 10, 2018

This sermon compares what people see in the church today, and its overall lack of joy, to that of the first church is how is was filled with joy.

A Joyous Church Acts 2:46-47 One look at human history and what we see a story of humanity’s endeavor to solve its own problems, from food to famines, from violence and war, to who’s got what and how can we get more. And seeing that there are more problems facing the world today than ever before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47, Philippians 4:4, 1 Peter 1:8

Denomination: Foursquare

How To Win Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Practical insights from Joseph being tempted by Potiphar's wife: Eliminate self-pity, tell the truth to yourself, think about what you will gain or lose, make a commitment to win. Ultimately, the key is (3X) "The Lord was with Joseph."

HOW TO WIN OVER TEMPTATION—Genesis 39 Temptation. It seems to pop up out of nowhere—although it comes from somewhere! It may be drugs—or ice cream. A party at school—or a pity party. A click on a computer, an alluring fantasy, or a sudden invitation. The feeling of something in a shopping cart—or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Window Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 2, 2018

God showed mercy to a disobedient Israel, not giving them what they deserved but provided a window of opportunities for them to return and repent.

We are going to swing back to ISRAEL (N) and look at King Jeroboam today. • King JEROBOAM is the 3rd successor of JEHU, succeeding his father JEHOASH, who fought with Judah’s King AMAZIAH in the first part of 2 Kings 14 (we saw last Sun). • Read 2 Kings 14:23-29. Again verse 24 says “He did evil ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 14:23-29, Amos 5:4-6, Hosea 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Son Of God

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 6, 2018

Sonship, Acting Like Our Father, Family

I AM - I AM the Son of God June 10, 2018 John 10:36-39 (p. 748) Introduction: One of my least favorite people to deal with in this world is a “bully.” Bullies prey on those who they think are weaker than them…either physically or emotionally…they use their perceived ...read more

Scripture: John 10:36-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Of Distinction Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Nehemiah continuing an exploration of what it means to be people of distinction.

Chico Alliance Church "People of Distinction" Part Two REVIEW We have been gathering data about elements of revival from Nehemiah's journal. We must first focus on buidling protective walls. We need a good, protected environment consisting of a solid Biblical walls. Then, with walls in place ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Story Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2018

Zacchaeus was a man with everything, yet he was a man with nothing, that is until Jesus impacted his life!

INTRODUCTION " VIDEO CLIP from FIREPROOF " SLIDE #1 " We are beginning a new series today entitle, SPRING INTO LIFE. " In this series, we are going to examine the story of some of the people we find in the New Testament who had encounters with Jesus, and how those encounters changed their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Criticizer

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 19, 2018

This sermon looks at someone who is a criticizer, a person with a judgmental attitude and a critical spirit.

The Criticizer Matthew 7:1-5 Two taxidermists stopped before a window where an owl was on display. Immediately they criticized the way the owl was mounted. They noted that the eyes were not natural, nor the wings proportionate to its head, and its feathers were not neatly arranged, and its feet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

Trusting Within Self?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2018

It is easy to fall into an invalid conclusion and trust your self? Your emotions and thought patterns can deceive you.

TRUSTING WITHIN SELF? WHAT SHALL I DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRUST OURSELVES? WHAT SHALL I DO? CONSIDER RICH PAUPERS? I read many years ago about a man. The man’s law firm had been very successful and made him millions of dollars. He was known in the political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Generous Giving, Generous Living Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

A faithful life is a generous life. The more generous we become with all of life's gifts, the more full lives we will live.

It seems strange to be talking about “Making Change” by using the Old Testament. We’re New Testament people, right, and Jesus and the power of His Holy Spirit are the change agents in our lives. So? What’s with this message series rooted in the writings of Solomon? Well, think about it. In his day, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Hell Tries To Put-Out An On-Fire Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2020

When the church gets to the place where God begins to move there supernaturally, and its members began to move outside of church to bring healing and deliverance, the devil is threatened!

HELL TRIES TO PUT-OUT AN ON-FIRE CHURCH Acts 4:18-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Baptist Dog 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew wanted the dog to be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020

Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

“I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Didn’t Kill Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Sep 24, 2020

God can bless in the time of trouble

A lot of times in our lives we are faced with trials an obstacle that threaten us to end our very existence. We are so beaten down that we don’t how we are going to survive. You have tried to do things your way and the more you put your hands on it the more you fail. So, the question is what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Judas Contracts The Betrayal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2019

Judas Iscariot, whom Jesus called “the son of perdition,” lived up to his name by agreeing to hand over Jesus to the religious leaders for a rather insignificant amount of money. How did he get the courage for this evil act? The Bible has the answer.

Tom Lowe 11/12/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS JUDAS CONTRACTS THE BETRAYAL Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, LUKE 22:3-6 (ZECHARIAH 11:12) Judas Iscariot[1], whom Jesus called “the son of perdition,” lived up to his name by agreeing to hand over Jesus to the religious leaders for a rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 24:3-6

Denomination: Baptist