Sermons on Incarnational Presence:

Revival Is When God Shows Up

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

Revival is When God Shows Up

Isaiah 64 Revival is When God Shows Up This chapter, was written, to a people carried away into captivity. Psalm 137:1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. 1. The Prayer 1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

The Eternal Christ

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 28, 2005

How does the fact of the pre-existence of Christ affect us personally? 1. It means that Jesus is God and has the power to help. 2. It means God cares for us. 3. It means there is a plan.

What you see on the screen is a picture from a movie. It is a single still shot. You probably don’t know what movie it is from or what the movie is about. All you have is one moment in time from the movie which spans more than two hours. It is impossible to tell what this movie is about from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus And His Heart! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 1, 2021

There are over 400 verses with the word "heart" But only two verses that describe the heart of Jesus. It is enough to understand the truth of His Heart!

Jesus is our Savior, our Hope, our Peace, our Joy, our Mediator, Advocate, our Sovereign King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. He is the Heart of our worship, and He is Heart of our Church. He is our Heart of our hearts! Tom Torrence was a Scottish Chaplain during WWII and ministering to a dying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- The Beatitudes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 31, 2026

God is recognized in new manner.

The problem with happy is that it is linked with happenstance—it depends on what is happening to you. If you want to feel happy for a lifetime, become a Gardner, if you want to feel happy for a moment, eat a carb! Perfect happiness is “blessed” as is the Beatific Vision, and that is where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Jonah's Descent

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015

JONAH'S DESCENT

JONAH 1:17-2:10 I. JONAH'S DESCENT 17 Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Ephesians 4:9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Transfiguration Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Feb 24, 2023

This Transfiguration points in a powerful way to the cross, to the passion, the death of Christ.

Today we’re going to look at an amazing scene in the life of Christ—what we often call The Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. The gospel tells us about an incident on a mountain. The clothing of Jesus began to shine, and His glory was revealed. Why was that moment so significant? In Matthew 16, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 2 - Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 13, 2018

This message explores the advent theme of peace; peace rooted in the person of Jesus Christ.

Sermon – Advent II – Peace in the Storm – December 9, 2018 Have you seen those Facebook relationship settings. You can say you’re: In a relationship, single, divorced, or it’s complicated. It’s interesting how social media has become a relationship tool. You may have seen things like this: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trinity- Triune God

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Aug 7, 2024

In contrast to the polytheism of the heathen world with its many gods and idols, the Christian faith centers in one God. This God, however, is revealed to be a Trinity, including the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Though, the word “Trinity” is not found in the Bible, yet scholars, Church history and traditions have validated it over the past 2,000 years along with many other theological concepts not found explicitly in the Bible. There are passages of scriptures found in the Bible that have hints of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, John 1:1-14, John 3:16, Colossians 2:9, John 8:58, Philippians 2:5-11, Matthew 28:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wiseman's Gift

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Now we look at the Christmas story through the eyes of the wisemen. We need to come as the wis men - excited, responsive, and bearing gifts.

The Wiseman’s Gifts Text: Matthew 2:11 Introduction: WISE MEN - We know very little about the wise men, magi - The wise men were astronomers, they studied the stars - The must have known the OT - you don’t just wake up one day and decide to travel hundreds of miles following a star. - Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Up Is Down Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

After all the nice things Pual has said about how good the Philippian church was doing, he wants them to remember where they came from, where they are now, how they got there, and who it is who brought them along.

I. Intro: A. Mohammad Ali, the great boxer, also was renowned for his cocky quick-wit, saying things like, “I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee, and it is hard to be humble when you're as great as I am.” My favorite: “I should be a postage stamp. That's the only way I'll ever ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Joseph's Jesus Story

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 21, 2018

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that?

What is your picture of the perfect Christmas? Beautiful decorations, lovely family, delicious food, well-selected gifts, children that know how to behave! How many of us really have a Christmas like that? No matter how hard we try Christmas has it’s messes and imperfections. If any Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Will You Do Wirh The Peace Of God

Contributed by Dan Yaw on Jan 26, 2001

God offers peace to all. What will you do about this offer?

"WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH THE PEACE OF GOD?" LUKE 19:41-44; JOHN 16:28-33 I. WE CAN REJECT GOD’S PEACE (LUKE 19:41-44) A. The Reality of Rejection (19:41-42) 1. Christ’s visit (See v.44) 2. Christ’s view (v. 42) a. Looked back: wasted opportunities ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, John 16:28-33

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by George Price on Dec 7, 2005

We can discover the wonder of God when we do as the shepherds did so long ago.

Discover the Wonder Luke 2:8-20 (NLT) That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened, 10 but the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Methodist

Mary, The Mother Of God

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Elizabeth is Mary’s older relative, yet she considers it an honor that Mary should visit her. She even calls Mary “the mother of my Lord.” And so the Church has called Mary “Theotokos,” which means the bearer of God.

Intro We are on the cusp of Christmas. In less than a week, we will marvel at the mystery of our Lord’s incarnation, of His taking on our humanity to save us. We are in a time of expectation; we are in Advent. It’s much like being pregnant, where a mother eagerly awaits and watches for the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Confidence

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 2, 2004

It’s too bad that not all believers experience the confidence God wants us to have as His children. But He has gone to great lengths to give us this confidence through the sending of His Son.

I think the greatest film that’s ever been made in the history of filmmaking, and this is my own humble opinion, is “Saving Private Ryan.” And the reason I like Saving Private Ryan so much is because it has one of the most potent theological statements ever made in film. The thing is it’s not an ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free