Sermons on Jewish Ritual:

'don't Worry.... Simplify!!!'

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 3, 2008

The Fourth and Final Sermon of the Fall 2008 Series, ‘Overload: Saying ‘No’ So That You Can Say ‘Yes.’

In the past month, we have taken time each Sunday to think about the issue and reality of overload on our lives. (Slide 1) We spent time with 1 Peter 5:7, ‘Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about what happens to you.’ How to deal with worry was our main topic of discussion. Then ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Declaring You Free

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 30, 2016

Psalm 33:12 says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." Our blessings in this nation do not come from freedom alone, but from the God who provides and protects us. This is what our Founding Fathers knew and declared more than 200 years ago.

Illustration- Tomorrow is the 4th of July! The 4th of July is a special day in our country. It is a day we celebrate patriotism, liberty, freedom, and what makes our nation great. Tomorrow marks 240 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our national birth certificate. It is day known as ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Honor Protocol Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 2, 2012

In God’s Kingdom there is a “Protocol of Honor”. If you expect God’s blessing you need to start by honoring God, respect his Word and behave accordingly. This includes respect by everything that is Holy, God himself, his Word, the Church and the men and w

Most things in life have to be learned. You can do things naturally but you’ve had to learn how to talk, behave, eat, dress, etc. Some people take all things for granted and have an attitude of knowing it all but in fact there are always new things that we have to learn in the area of our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saved? Or Born Again? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 23, 2011

Is there a difference between saying one is saved and saying one is born again?

“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, unless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Law Or In Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Before conversion a person is under the law and suffers the bondage that relationship brings; after conversion one is in Christ and enjoys the freedom that relationship brings.

Under the Law or in Christ? Galatians 3:23-29 Introduction Continuing his discussion of works of the law versus faith in the promise, Paul in our text before us tonight, now contrast the personal effects those two approaches have on people. He introduces to us the personal application of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Thunderous Silence

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 20, 2010

To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers.

THUNDEROUS SILENCE Rev. 8:1-6 Sermon Objective: To inspire the congregation as they discover God’s response to their prayers. Supporting Scripture: Psalm 55; Psalm 141:1-2; INTRO The temple priest’s day began at dusk. That is the start of the new day for him and his people and it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Of The Strong And Weak

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jun 24, 2009

Is your faith strong, is it weak? Does God love you any differenly if it is?

Sermon 062809 Mark 5:21-43 Sometimes things don’t make sense unless you look at the whole thing. If you look at or Gospel Lesson this morning you can tell even before you read it that it’s a long lesson. The next thing that becomes noticeable is that there are two very separate accounts going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Dear Sweet Matilda With Two Faces

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Aug 27, 2009

A story of perception and deception based on hypocrasy.

Out of the shadow came sweet little Matilda, an elderly woman who was very sociable and liked to talk to everyone and anyone. Everyone knew Matilda in the town, she was there from day dot – she was always there. No one could imagine the town without her she was so well known and so kind and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Temple Keepers

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

Heaven will open when we are obedient

Isaiah 64:1-2 Oh, that you would rend the heavens and come down, that the mountains would tremble before you! 2 As when fire sets twigs ablaze and causes water to boil, come down to make your name known to your enemies and cause the nations to quake before you! 3 For when you did awesome things ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baptism Divides God's Church But Should Unite It

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 8, 2014

John the Baptiser preached repentance and Jesus who had no sin was baptised by John, and the first Christians were baptised. The church should be united with regard to this Sacrament or Ordinance but is sadly divided over belief and practice.

Text: Luke 3: 21 and 22 ‘After all the people had been baptised, Jesus also was baptised and a voice came down from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiven And Brought Into The Light - A Halloween Message Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 27, 2015

We have been commanded to lead people out of darkness into God’s wonderful light. To proclaim the truth that Jesus is the light of the world. If we dress up as witches, demons, etc we are embracing darkness not living as “children of light"

Forgiven and brought from darkness to light The Bible teaches that we are forgiven when we repent and turn from our sins and become disciples of Jesus. When we trust in Jesus, and Jesus alone, we are set free from the punishment our sins deserve because of what Jesus did at Calvary. He died that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meals With Jesus - Clean Cup Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Jun 15, 2016

Christianity is an inside job - Jesus deals with the Pharisees who are obsessed with externals.

Jesus is on the way to Jerusalem to die on the cross, rise again and ascend to the Father so the Spirit can come! Along the way, there’s a series of meals with Jesus where we learn much about the gospel and the Christian life 1) Levi - the traitor to Israel has repented and joined the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Charismatic

Get Used To Being Hated Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2016

Jesus was hated by the world, for no other reason than He had come to reveal the Father. As those who are associated with Jesus we should accept the same level of hate.

Message John 15:18-25 “Get Used To Being Hated” Living with teenagers can be heaps of fun. Especially when they go through that wonderful time of life called “puberty”. You just never know what is going to happen from one moment to the next. You can be quietly sitting in front of the tv. Your ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The First Shall Be Last, And The Last Shall Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 22, 2015

Jesus says that it isn’t the religious folk who are first in the kingdom of heaven. It is those who are most open to turning their lives around who are first in line, those who take action when Jesus says, “follow me”.

It’s painful to have someone you trust tell you that they are going to do something for you---and they don’t. Many of us can tell stories about people who have let us down by making promises and then not following up on them. For example, there is a story of a young widow whose husband ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Anglican