Sermons on Incarnation:

Parade Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

To some Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. According to Philippians, it was an act of obedience by Jesus on his way to the cross.

Philippians 2:5-11 “Parade of Obedience” INTRODUCTION [Picture of hag and beautiful lady] We can see by this image that though people look at the same image, they do not always see the same thing. Looking at this picture some of you will see an old hag, while others will see a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus - Savior, Lord And Christ Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Dec 25, 2018

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly there is something spectacular about this child born to us in the town of Bethlehem.

Every Christmas we read or see the depictions of a story that has been told and retold for over two thousand years and interestingly, 750 years prior to the birth of Christ, prophet Micah who prophesied that ‘a Messiah shall be born in Bethlehem’, said that coming ruler is from eternity. (Micah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20, Hebrews 7:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Weeps

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2016

Our resources have run out, and there is no healing balm for the malady of sin apart from the blood of Jesus.

THE GOD WHO WEEPS. Jeremiah 8:18-22; Jeremiah 9:1. We are accustomed to referring to Jeremiah as the ‘weeping prophet’ – and rightly so. However, Jeremiah’s tears do not just speak to us about the prophet, but also about the people – and mainly about God. In that sense, we might refer to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22, Jeremiah 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Age Of The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Regal Genealogy Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2014

'Jesus, as to the flesh, of the house of David...' (Romans 1:3).

THE REGAL GENEALOGY OF CHRIST. Matthew 1:1-17. Genealogies are perhaps one part of the sacred account that we are prone to pass over, but we must pause for a moment in the genealogy of Jesus as given in Matthew 1. We have heard of at least one person who, beginning to read the New Testament, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Romans 1:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jews' Sin Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 22, 2022

Jews had the privilege of chosen by God as special nation through Abraham. They were bestowed with Law through Moses. They had formed vibrant empire through David. But they rejected Jesus Christ the Messiah, which is the greatest Sin.

Romans 2:17-29 Jews' Sin of disobedience to God Romans 2:17-20: The Pride of the Jew Romans 2:21-27: The Peril of the Jew Romans 2:28-29: The Peak of the Jew in Christ The Pride of the Jews - Romans 2:17-20 Jews are prideful people. They are enjoying the privilege of the chosen community ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Methodist

A Question Of Sonship.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2022

Jesus challenges His questioners out of the Scriptures.

A QUESTION OF SONSHIP. Mark 12:35-37. After answering all the questions of His interlocutors, Jesus took over the agenda (Mark 12:35). There are times when we need to stop speaking, stop questioning, and start listening to what God is saying in His Word. Jesus was willing to challenge ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

Giving a tea light to each member of the church represents Jesus, the Light of the World.

Light John 1: 10 - 18 Intro: I have given each of you a gift this morning. It is commonly known as a tea light. I have been told that if you are stranded in your car in the cold, it will provide enough heat to keep you warm. It will also provide light. Light cannot be contained. Light has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just How Important Is Jesus Christ To Us? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 2, 2022

Is Jesus Christ so important to us that we would lay down everything to witness to His abiding love?

Thursday of 14th Week in Course (July 7 2022) Roger Dicconson “No gold or silver or money in your belt, no bag” basically the clothes on their back were all that the early disciple-missionaries had on their journeys. When we look at the histories of the witnesses to Christ in the sixteenth ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-9, Matthew 10:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 2 - Kiss The Son Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 31, 2024

Exposition Psalm 2

Psalm 02 | Kiss the Son Introduction: • The 1st Messianic Psalm (The NT ascribes authorship to David in Acts 4:25-26) • This Psalm is about the kingdom of God and the kingdoms man sets up. Verse 1 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? • The Psalmist questions the purpose and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lame Man Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 14, 2022

The third significant sign in the Gospel of John.

THE LAME MAN HEALED. John 5:1-18. THE NEED (John 5:1-5). A man who had had an infirmity for 38 years lay by the Spa of Bethesda. So did many other people, each with challenges of their own. There was nothing special about this man as opposed to anyone else. DIVINE SELECTION (John 5:6). Then ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witnesses To Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 18, 2022

Jesus brings forward witnesses as to who He is.

WITNESSES TO JESUS. John 5:31-39. JOHN 5:31. “If I bear witness of myself, my witness is not true.” If any mere man were to make the claims that Jesus made for Himself, that man would be a liar. But, to show us that He is no mere man, Jesus goes on to speak of “other witnesses.” JOHN 5:32. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort For Troubled Hearts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 27, 2023

Faith in God through faith in Jesus.

COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS. John 14:1-14. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). The cure for troubled hearts is faith in God, but only through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. The disciples, as good Jews, no doubt already believed in God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Died For Whom? (1 Timothy 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2024

For whom did Jesus die, all or just a special few? Are gender roles a curse or blessing? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 2.

Who should we pray for? Did Jesus die just for an elect few, or everyone? Are gender roles oppressive or a blessing? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 2. Should we pray for just a few or all people, even national leaders? Why? I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people. Ask God to help them; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Are No Magic Buttons

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2024

We must all be taken aside continually and taught more about the truth of Jesus and the Church.

Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter 2024 Today’s Scripture from the Acts of the Apostles introduces someone new to the story of Paul’s time in Asia Minor. Paul is ministering in Galatia, up toward the Black Sea coast, while the scene shifts to Paul’s future destination, much farther south closer ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic