Sermons on Is It Ok:

The Gentile Pentecost

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 25, 2018

Is the Baptism of the Holy Spirit for today?

The Gentile Pentecost Acts 10:42-46 Some time earlier in Jerusalem at the Temple an extraordinary event had happened. The believers in Jesus were gathered together in an upper room, probably called Solomon’s Porch to attend to the morning prayer and sacrifice which occurred every day at 9AM. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017

The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Other

"He Called Them To Have A Holy Heart”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 13, 2017

Jesus tells us that sin is universal and destructive.

There was a difference in the teaching of Jesus and that of the religious leaders. It is emphasized at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, where we're told, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ta Da! Christ Has Risen Indeed

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 12, 2017

A Sunday School teacher asked the class: "What were the first words Jesus said after leaving the tomb." A little girl lifted her hands in the air and responded; "Ta Da"! O' Beloved; Ta Da Jesus Christ has Risen indeed.

Let us pray O' Heavenly Father it is through your only begotten Son Jesus that we have the gift of eternal life. For He overcame death ... and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, ... who this day ... celebrate with joy our Lord's resurrection, ... may be raised from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

Six Superhero Fashion Musts For The Well-Dressed Soul Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 8, 2016

Following is a list of accoutrements for the spiritual warrior-think of it as a warrior’s must-have items for walking the ramp of the spiritual fashion show.

Ephesians 6:4 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-17

Denomination: *other

A Sermon For All Saints Day

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 29, 2016

God calls us all (who know and love the Lord) Saints. Can you imagine how God could reach people through you if you loved enough?

Luke 6:20-31 EMB BENEFICE SERVICE 30-10-2016 Have you ever been confronted with a message that changed your perspective? Illustration: One church chose as its Lenten theme, "Forty Days of Love." Each week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Anglican

A Prayer Pattern For Obstacles

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 12, 2018

Let's look at the progression of prayer for a particular need.

Text: Psalm 108, Title: A Prayer Pattern Obstacles, Date/Place: WHBC, 6.10.18, AM A. Opening illustration: Our Father…softball style. B. Background to passage: This psalm is a combination of two previous psalms, 57 and 60. Those two psalms were psalms of David, as this one. This demonstrates that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Forgiveness

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Sep 17, 2018

What grace really means

Toward the latter part of the Psalter there is a group of 15 Psalms known as the Psalms of Ascent. Jewish pilgrims sang these 15 Psalms as they made their way to worship in Jerusalem for the three great feasts. The one Psalm I want to focus on this morning from this group is Psalm 130. READ This ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Forgiveness: The Key To Our Relationship With God And Others Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 21, 2018

Forgiveness, God, Others, Relationships

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Forgiveness: The Key to Our Relationship with God and Others September 8, 2024 Matthew 6:5-15 Introduction: In the book, “When Godly People Do Ungodly things” Beth Moore writes: “Whether we realize it or not, God formed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cruise Ship Vs Battle Ship?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 31, 2018

Let us address spiritual maturity. Survey the differences of expectations on a cruise ship and a battle ship. What makes people great? David's dying words hold some powerful secrets.

CRUISE SHIP VS BATTLE SHIP? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE A BAG OF LENTILES WE ME… what is the value of this bag? Ask Esau? CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE THERE CAN GROW A TENDANCY TOWARD PERPETUAL BABYHOOD? 1 Corinthians 3:1 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-2, Ecclesiastes 3:1-7, Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Im Not Yet Ready To Come To Jesus Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017

I can plead, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10,), that’s His promise. No matter how bruised, broken, or bloody I may become in this life, I have a Friend who is always standing by, come just as you are!

As soon as the phone rang I knew it was her, and I knew I’d have to make some sort of excuse. “I can’t make it to your party tonight,” I apologized weakly, “I’m just . . . just . . . not up to it.” There was silence on the other end for a few seconds. Then Katie responded, “Melissa, you haven’t ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You & Yours, Toxic Hearts

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 2, 2017

Let us consider that contrary winds are blowing to sift us. The battle is not just about you, the battle is also about yours.

You & Yours, TOXIC HEARTS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a little hand held sifter and a fan... TARGET: CONTRARY: not helpful, against... to be opposite of what one desires or expected, opposed, Matthew 14:24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learn To Face Solemn Days

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2017

There are 3 solemn days we all face... Are we ready to face these difficult times?

LEARNING TO FACE SOLEMN DAYS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SOME THINGS IN LIFE COME BY INSTINCTS? BUT MOST OF LIFE IS LEARNED BEHAVIOR? Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if in the land ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Martyrdom Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

Jesus doesn't promise He'll deliver us from our stresses (Tribulation), He does, however, promise to use our suffering for good, and offers an eternal weight of glory in return for our sacrifice.

And to the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write: These things says the first and the last, who died and came to life I know your tribulation (stresses) and poverty, but abudance And the blasphemy of those who claim themselves to be Jews and are not, but are of the synagogue of Satan. Do not fear ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: *other