Sermons on Incarnation:

Are We Never Satisfied?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

why are humans never satisfied?

Take my words and speak through them, take our ears and hear through them, take our hearts & set them on fire with love for you. Amen. Let’s set the scene: As the Israelites left Egypt, we would expect them to be overjoyed and relieved because their prayers for deliverance were finally answered, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, Matthew 20:1-15, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Episcopal

The Original Death Star Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 20, 2018

Father, Grant that my heart will embrace the blessings You have for me, in the Spirit in which they are given. Let Your blessings never distract me from You. May Your blessings never be a source of division between me and You, or me and Your people.

CHAPTER 9 And the fifth angel played his trumpet, and I saw a star from heaven, fallen to the earth, and there was given to him the key to the pit of the Abusso 2. and he opened the pit of Abusso, and smoke went up out of the pit, like smoke of a huge furnace, and the sun and air were darkened by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-21

Denomination: *other

Usps Selling The Faith

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 12, 2018

We have many opportunities to 'sell' the faith that we are Christians but often do not take advantage of them. Unique Selling Points as used by those involved in marketing and advertising could help us to be more proactive in sharing our faith with others

Selling the Faith I had the pleasure of being involved in a course called Faith Pictures and the 1st session was all about opening the conversation, and started with a video about a conversation 2 ladies were having on a bus. Its our grandson’s Christening on Sunday to which the other commented, ...read more

The Way, Truth, And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 12, 2018

Jesus declared He is the Way, Truth, and Life. He is not one of many ways; He is not just adequate truth; He is not mere physical life. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life!

The Way, the Truth, and the Life John 14:6 As we continue to examine the I AM statements made by Jesus, we come to one that is often quoted and very profound. I am convinced this is one of the most compelling statements in all of Scripture. Jesus was very emphatic as He spoke to Thomas, and this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Authority In The Synagogue Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 1, 2017

Jesus possesses great wisdom and authority regarding the Word, and He also possesses authority over all creation, humanity, and Satan himself. We face nothing our Lord cannot handle. His power and authority are unmatched and unlimited.

Authority in the Synagogue Mark 1: 21-28 As we continue moving through the Gospel of Mark, bear in mind that he is writing primarily to a Roman audience, seeking to portray Jesus as the Servant of Men. It is a dialogue that moves rapidly from one event to the next. The fast pace, with which Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Foundation Is Sure Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 8, 2018

This is a outline of a sermon about Christ as our foundation and also about the 'superstructures' God gives us to develop as the people of God.

January 7, 2018 Sermon Outline - Our Foundation is Sure - Ephesians 2:18-22 Talk today about foundations and superstructures. 001 New Evergreen Foundation Issue; Many of you have heard about our Evergreen Centre for at-risk youth. Close to my heart Forced to move ourselves from current location ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sharing God's Sure Promises

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Eternal God, Creator of the universe, Who is beyond our knowing, has made Himself known to us, most especially in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ. The Word of God should be reverently handled, and we should share the message it contains.

There’s an immense universe out there: earth, moon, sun, solar system, galaxy, all the cosmos. And it all began with a Big Bang about 13.772 billion years ago, give or take 59 million years. That is scientifically observable, determinable, objective and quantifiable, insofar we can know ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Our Disappointed God

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013

From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Sap Flow...and Don't Be A Sap! Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

A message about abiding in Christ, and bearing fruit

Let The Sap Flow...And Don't Be A Sap! Part II Charles Haddon Spurgeon once wrote: "There are overshot waterwheels and undershot. In the one case the motive power falls from above; in the other the water turns the wheel from below. The first is more powerful. Men, like wheels, are turned by ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Bible Church

The War In Heaven

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 27, 2014

If we know the battle plan of the enemy, and we know the eventual fall Satan will take from Heaven, this message asks the important question of us: "What are we waiting for to actually GO and make disciples?"

The War in Heaven Revelation, Part 17, Revelation 12:7-17 Introduction - One of the greatest indicators of our faith’s strength is our commitment to the church and to bringing others to Christ which is the Gospel ministry - The bible tells us that the times ahead will be difficult ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013

Were the wise men as smart as we think?

Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas According To St. Mark

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2013

Is there really a Christmas Story in the Gospel of Mark? For the Second Sunday in Advent.

Christmas According to St. Mark Mark 1:1-8 St. Matthew has a Christmas story in which Joseph is prominent. St. Luke has a Christmas story. Even John has a Christmas story from a cosmic perspective where the Word became flesh. But is there a Christmas story in Mark? Let us see. From first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Keeping Power Of God Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 18, 2013

It is out of our personal relationship with God that we come to know with assurance certain things in the Christian life. These closing assurances are intended to be great encouragements to us.

1 JOHN 5: 18-21 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] THE KEEPING POWER OF GOD John here reaches the end of what he wants to write. He has clearly shown the differences between the true believer and the false, and now he concludes by reiterating his purpose, which is to assure his readers who ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Direction Of Worth Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2013

This message looks at the value and worth of the gospel and our responsibility to multiply this value and worth through telling others about Christ!

THE DIRECTION OF WORTH Acts 13:42-52 As Paul and Barnabas were leaving the synagogue, the people invited them to speak further about these things on the next Sabbath. 43  When the congregation was dismissed, many of the Jews and devout converts to Judaism followed Paul and Barnabas, who talked with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

“a Resurrection Pledge And Proclamation” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 26, 2014

The Resurrection is often quickly forgotten: This series spends 6 weeks viewing Jesus' Resurrection ministry.

“A Resurrection Pledge and Proclamation” John 20:19-23 Resurrection Sunday, the day that Jesus rose from the dead, is often quickly forgotten, and so are the 50 days between Easter and Pentecost. Over the next 6 weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist