Sermons on Impersonal:

Is That You? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

Discerning the voice of God

Is That You? 1 John 4:1-6 We are in the third week of our Holy Spirit series, “The Forgotten God.” We’ve been challenged and reminded of both our desperate need and quite often our neglect of the Holy Spirit. The truth is we cannot do anything of eternal value without the power ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Put A Question Mark Where God Puts A Period!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 21, 2017

Frequently when we experience bad circumstances we begin feeling like God doesn’t love us or has failed to keep His Word. God's trying to teach us to trust Him no matter what our situations look like.

DON’T PUT A QUESTION MARK WHERE GOD PUTS A PERIOD! Judges 6:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BED FEARS 1. From childhood, a man had a terrible fear that someone was under his bed at night. Finally he went to a Psychiatrist, who told him he could solve his problems. 2. "Just put yourself in my ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What's In A Name!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2016

Looking at the names of Jesus from Matthew 1:18-25

What’s in a Name? Matthew 1:18-25 December 11, 2016 When it comes to naming children, different people approach it differently. Being raised Jewish, I am named after my mom’s dad who had died. Jewish people don’t name their children after someone who is alive. And you use the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sermon: From A Cradle, To A Cross, To A Crypt, To A Crown

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 25, 2016

Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle.

From a Cradle, to a Cross, to a Crypt, to a Crown Text: Matthew 1: 18-25 Introduction: Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle. How could fallen, sinful mankind – separated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation - Community And Worship

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 6, 2017

We are moving from talking about Community to starting a look at worship. part 5

Transformation Romans 12:1-8 February 5, 2017 For the past 4 weeks we’ve been talking about community. We know it’s important, but we often struggle with community. We get confused about how to cultivate real relationships, we struggle once we’re in them, and sometimes when 2 or 3 are gathered, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Grace Grace

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 4, 2017

A sermon that reminds us of the importance of grace

Grace – Grace Grace!!! In one of the most memorable stories of my childhood was Mr Horrell who owned the Mobil Garage. Now 50 metres up the road from Mr Horrell’s was my Grandfather’s Garage. At Gran’s garage I could get stickers – the number of stickers on your schoolbag was a kind of important ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ruth 1: God Provides Faith Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

When Naomi's faith fails, God provides faith to Ruth--a foreigner, who could only be reached by grace. The faith God gives to Ruth rescues Naomi.

Ruth 1: God Provides FAITH ***A young woman graduates from college, and feels called by God to become a missionary. Despite wanting to be married, she recognizes that her career choice makes finding a husband much less likely. Still, she follows the call of God, only to contract dengue fever. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, Judges 3:12-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Super Secrets Of The Wheat And Tares

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 21, 2019

This simple parable turns out to be a treasure trove, answering age old questions like “Where do good and evil come from?” “Why are there so many problems in churches?” “Why doesn’t God stop evil?”and “What will happen at the end of time?”

SUPER SECRETS OF THE WHEAT AND TARES Matt. 13:24-30,36-43 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COMPLIMENT ON HIS SERMON 1. After a very long and boring sermon the parishioners filed out of the church, saying nothing to the preacher. Towards the end of the line was a thoughtful person who always commented on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promises Of God’s Compassion Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2018

A sermon on The Promises of God’s Compassion found in Psalm 145.

We continue in our series on hope found here and this month our focus is on the compassion of God. This morning I want us to consider together The Promises of God’s Compassion by looking at a Psalm where King David speaks of God’s goodness, greatness, compassion and grace, Psalm 145. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-27, Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 3:20-21, Psalm 145:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How And Why Christians Put On The New Self

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2018

In this lesson we examine how and why Christians put on the new self.

Scripture In preparation for last Sunday’s morning message on Ephesians 4:25-32, that I called “Living the Christian Life,” I read several commentaries, including one by Dr. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones titled, Darkness and Light: An Exposition of Ephesians 4:17-5:17. In that commentary he has a chapter ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cross Purposes 1: Embodying God's Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross is God's love in action. Because of the cross, we can "know and rely on the love of God."

CROSS PURPOSES 1: EMBODYING GOD’S LOVE Of all the religions of the world, the one with the strangest symbol of faith is one you are probably familiar with. The primary symbol of that religion can be troubling, scandalous, even abhorrent. In fact, in parts of the world, it is divisive and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:8-10, 1 John 4:14-16, Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Loves You

Contributed by David Nolte on Apr 18, 2016

HOW DO I KNOW GOD LOVES ME?

“God Loves You!” Romans 5:1-11 David P. Nolte Some people use flawed means for determining God’s love: there is the petal-pluck-procedure: “He loves me – he loves me not” as if a daisy could declare Divine devotion! Other people go by their feelings. If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Knows My Name

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2016

Everyone has the need to be loved. A life-changing moment happens when we hear the All-powerful Creator, Maker of the vast universe, express His loves to us personally, calling us by our name.

HE KNOWS MY NAME! Lk. 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE IRS SHUFFLE (2 days ago – tax day) 1. Tax his cow, Tax his goat; Tax his pants, Tax his coat; Tax his crop, Tax his work; Tax his ties, Tax his shirt; 2. Tax his chew, Tax his smoke; Teach him taxing is no joke.Tax his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zayin - Psalm 119:49-56 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 30, 2011

How does the Word of God affect your life? Your heart? Your reactions? Your spirit? The psalmist answers these questions in this section of this chapter!

Zayin November 30, 2011 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:49-56 (ESV) – 7 of 22 49Remember Your word to Your servant, in which You have made me hope. The word ‘remember’ here in this verse is very important. It is the Hebrew word Zaw-kar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56, Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadow And Light Of The Graveyard Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 4, 2012

Reflecting on Mary Magdalene’s visit to the tomb, we see her sorrow turn to joy upon seeing the risen Christ.

April 8, 2012 John 20:10-18 Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb and saw two angels in white, seated where Jesus’ body had been, one at the head and the other at the foot. They asked her, “Woman, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Lutheran