Sermons on It Is The Lord:

The Man Who Fell Asleep In Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2012

This messages explains the importance of preparation for the Lord's Day and practical suggestions for how to get the most out of Sunday worship...stress free.

The Man Who Fell Asleep in Church Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 5, 2012 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Turn to Acts 20 INTRODUCTION JOKE – There was a man who always fell asleep in church because the preacher was so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Hell Comes To Planet Earth

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 27, 2012

We shouldn't be surprised by the increase of evil in the world today; it was predicted by the Apostle Paul in 2 Thess. 2:1-12. Its growth indicates how close the Rapture of the Church is.

WHEN HELL COMES TO PLANET EARTH 2 Thess. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WE’LL CALL YOU It's tough enough getting a job. Try not to commit these interview gaffes, as reported by actual hiring managers: "The candidate arrived in a cat suit." "The candidate sent his sister to interview in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Miracle Prayer Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Jul 20, 2013

How to receive the best gift and what it means.

July 28, 2013 The Miracle Prayer The two-thousand member mega-church was filled to overflowing one Sunday morning. The preacher was ready to start the sermon when three men dressed in long, black coats and black hats entered through the rear of the church. Two of the men walked down the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-13

Denomination: *other

Songs Of Our Faith Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 8, 2012

Part 4 focuses on the song "take My Hand, Precious Lord" by thomas A. Dorsey.

Songs of Our Faith Part 4 Precious Lord Scriptures: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: As you know I grew up in a small Baptist church that was located in the country. I lived in the south and our small church was typical of a small, close knit family church. As a family church there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is #1 - So Live Like It.

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 28, 2019

In life we already know who is #1...but do we live like it?

Christ is Number One – So Live Like It! Colossians 2:6-15 Two Sunday’s ago, I preached a sermon from Colossians 1 entitled, “Five Wonderful Truths About Christian Living.” Those five wonderful truths are: • We have been called to a holy calling. • We have been called to walk a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

Praying With Jesus: Hallowed Be Your Name Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 15, 2019

God's name stands for him. When we pray for his name to be hallowed, 1) We are saying that he is the foundation of our lives, and 2) We are committing ourselves to show his holiness by our worship and actions in the world.

PRAYING LIKE JESUS: Hallowed Be Your Name In Luke 11:1-2, we read, “One day Jesus was praying in a certain place. When he finished, one of his disciples said to him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray’ … He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: “Father, hallowed be your name.”’ Jesus wants us to pray that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, Romans 2:24, 1 Peter 2:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Easter Sunday, Year A. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 24, 2023

APRIL 9th, 2023.

Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10. A). AN EVERLASTING LOVE. Jeremiah 31:1-6. The book of Jeremiah is mostly, but not exclusively, a book about God’s judgment. The painful ‘rooting out, pulling down, destroying, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-6, Psalm 118:1-2, Psalm 118:14-24, Colossians 3:1-4, Acts 10:34-43, John 20:1-18, Matthew 28:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

What are you sowing? What will your harvest be, on the Day of the Lord?

One of the things I loved about living in South Jersey, where I served my first church, was the fresh peaches. I love peaches even more than I love sweet corn. So as soon as they started appearing, I started buying. And every time I went into the local farmer’s market (Puglia’s) I would just wander ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Matthew 13:24-39, Luke 6:43-44, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Brothers Get It Wrong Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 4, 2023

Jesus' brothers gave Jesus some advice. It wasn't very good advice. But we can learn from it, about assumptions, about accepting Jesus as Lord, and about dealing with pressure from our families.

Today, we’re continuing in our series ‘Encounters with Jesus in John’s gospel.’ I’m going to focus on the first eight verses of John 7. These tell us about an encounter Jesus’ brothers had with him. As usual, I’ll try to give the context. Then we’ll look at what happened. After that, we’ll ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 24 - God’s Mysterious Plan (Chapter 19a) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Mar 7, 2023

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation Study Series 24 - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 19a) 05.22.22 Message… Revelation 19 1 After this, I heard what sounded like a vast crowd in heaven shouting, “Praise the Lord! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God. 2 His judgments are true and just. He ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 19, 2022

Since we do not know the day or hour of the Lord's triumphant return to be found faithful one needs to be constantly giving to the poor and serving Him with all one's heart in any many He asks!

Are you Ready to Meet Jesus? Luke 12:32-40 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How ready are you for the future? Are you ready for the glorious mountaintops of blessings to stand upon and the deep, dark valleys to endure! Since our future is unknowable, each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

We Come Together As One Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 17, 2022

The church comes together as one in the Lord's Supper, with no distinction of class or race, no division or faction. We remember not just our redeemed relationship with Christ but also with one another. The Lord's Supper is a corporate witness.

1 Cor 11:17-34 - We Come Together as One From 1 Cor 11-14 Paul addresses the conduct of the Corinthians when they come together for worship. • 1 Cor 11:2-14 Keeping to Good Traditions • 1 Cor 11:17-34 Observing the Lord’s Supper • 1 Cor 12:1-14:40 Using of the Spiritual Gifts Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Hebrews 12:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Blood Flow!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 23, 2022

I was praying for a diabetic's foot, "Let the blood flow," when the Spirit said to me, "That’s the problem of the Body of Christ – why they’re not getting healing & not walking in newness of life; they need the blood of Jesus to flow in them!

LET THE BLOOD FLOW! Lev. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’ve all talked to people who claimed to be SELF-PROCLAIMED EXPERTS. Usually it’s “practicing without a license!” (Not worth too much). 2. It is said that Billie Burke, the Hollywood actress, was enjoying a transatlantic ocean voyage ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sprinkled Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2023

Five places in Scripture refer to the sprinkling of blood. It brings preservation, confirms covenants, purifies from uncleanness, sanctifies, and gives access. It's at the center of God's great redemption!

THE SPRINKLED BLOOD Heb. 12:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. One of my pet-peeves is Christians with Christian bumper stickers driving discourteously or dangerously – it’s a bad testimony. 2. One guy had a bumper sticker, “Jesus is my Co-Pilot.” He got in a bad wreck. A policeman came along and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Names For Communion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 3, 2022

Let’s look at some common names for communion. First of all, is the word communion even used for the ceremony of the bread and cup? That depends on the translation of the Bible.

Let’s look at some common names for communion. First of all, is the word communion even used for the ceremony of the bread and cup? That depends on the translation of the Bible. “The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of [participation, sharing in] the blood of Christ? The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16, Luke 22:17-19

Denomination: Baptist