Sermons on Joseph In Prison:

A Costly Memorial Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 7, 2023

As you think about what Jesus did for you on the cross, consider making a costly memorial, and start by giving Him yourself. Sure, people will criticize, but Jesus won’t. He’ll commend you before all your critics someday.

In Great Britain, a butcher specified in his will that he be cremated and that at his memorial service the organ was to play Cole Porter’s song, “Every Time We Say Goodbye.” Well, he got half his wish. He was cremated, but the organist brought the wrong Cole Porter Sheet Music. Instead of playing, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Dont Know

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2023

The dying thief realized his sin nailed him to the cross. But he also realized that his sin nailed Jesus to the cross.

TITLE: I DON’T KNOW SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 23:39-43 / II CORINTHIANS 5:21 This particular text is ordinarily reserved for Holy Week or Good Friday Service. However, it is a text that we should examine as often as we can. We are somewhat familiar with the text, and I challenge you this morning to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43, 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Study Series 26a - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Oct 13, 2023

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

Revelation Study Series 26a - God’s Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 20a) 06.05.22 Our eyes were on the Groom last week! Jesus, the Rider on the white horse, the Word of God, King of kings, Lord of lords! We spoke of Jesus’ Second coming and the battle of Armageddon! Jesus with a “sharp ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10, Isaiah 11:6-10, Isaiah 65:17-25, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Theft

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

An unstable person who feels inadequate in their identity might steal another’s because it might bring them personal gain. Others who have turned to evil find pleasure in stealing from a person more wealthy than they.

Knowing mankind has to have individual identifiers for every person, place and thing, he has instinctively created an almost impossibility to recognize things of a spiritual nature. Man cannot readily recognize things of a spiritual nature because he does not see, hear, touch, nor smell or taste a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24, 1 John 2:15-16, Colossians 3:17, Philippians 2:5-11, Ephesians 4:1-3, Philippians 3:15-19, Colossians 3:1-8, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Survive A Storm Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 25, 2023

Three important strategies for surviving a storm. They're all not-so-common common-sense.

The book of Acts is 28 chapters long. In Chapter 28, Paul finally gets to Rome. But chapter 27 is the chapter where the last major drama of the book of Acts happens. It’s the story of Paul in a storm. Luke, who wrote the book of Acts, gave a lot of space to this story. He must think it’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

First In Everything! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge.

INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND OF THE PASSAGE: We live in a pluralistic society and thus presenting the uniqueness of Christ is a great challenge. Some see Jesus as a great teacher. Some see Him as a prophet. Others perceive Him as a great example. Many in our culture see Jesus as one among the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, Colossians 1:15, 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 6, 2023

We live in a corrupt world. Truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter. Satan permeates right through society especially in the judiciary. There is little justice any more. We look at ways Christians are penalised by Satan’s system, but evil is promoted.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 7 We continue this study of the schemes Satan uses to infiltrate all aspects of humanity. His influence is everywhere. We need wisdom and reliance on the Lord for the battle we are engaged in. We will examine two more of these schemes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-21, Psalm 61:3, 2 Corinthians 2:11, Philippians 3:20-21, 1 Thessalonians 5:21-23, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Isaiah 5:7, Isaiah 10:2, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:14, Isaiah 42:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

-We Are Acts.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 24, 2024

Luke and Acts give us a great look at the ascension. How Jesus handled Himself for 40 days before He was taken up! Powerful!

-We Are Acts. Luke 24:44-53 The first four books of the New Testament are commonly called the gospels. The fifth book, The Acts of the apostles, is tied to Luke by common authorship. So Luke wrote the gospel of Luke, and the book of Acts. That is important, because Luke gives us two accounts of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, Isaiah 43:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2024

In this opening song of blessings, Paul praises God for our security in Christ, our significance in Christ and our satisfaction in Christ. Our relationship with Christ and our God is unique, precious and eternal.

Eph 1:1-14 OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST We are starting a new series today in the book of Ephesians. • The theme of the book is God’s salvation through Christ and His relationship with the church. • As usual, Paul starts with the doctrines in the first 3 chapters, stating the truths about the work of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14, Romans 8:15, Galatians 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

Jesus goes into the next part of the Sermon on the Mount where he goes through some qualities and characteristics of how a disciple takes those beatitudes and lives them out in this series for the next 8 weeks: Living Righteously

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FOOD MYTHS: MSG We are talking about saltiness this morning, so I thought I would begin with a story about a food myth and that is Chinese food makes people feel bad because it is loaded with MSG. And I bet I can guess where everyone will be going for lunch today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 49:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 13, 2023

A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery.

Alba 3-12-2023 KNOW THE LOVE OF CHRIST Ephesians 3:14-19 A woman named Phyllis W. Zeno, a contributor to 10 Chicken Soup books, wrote the following story: “One day a beautiful, but very troubled little girl came through the door of my day nursery. From the very beginning I was captivated by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Guarded Inheritance (Second Sunday Of Easter 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 15, 2023

We have a living hope, a guaranteed inheritance and the understanding that we are studying for what some call “finals” --- their final exam when they will receive the goal of their faith namely eternal life.

THE GUARDED INHERITANCE Text: 1 Peter 1:3 – 9 1 Peter 1:3 - 9:   “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,  (4)  and into an inheritance that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Living Perks

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 24, 2023

This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Acts 2:42-47; Revelation 21:1-7 Theme: Christian Living Perks This sermon focuses on three perks of following Jesus – 1. Being Radically Born Again, Experiencing a Life of Living Hope and Enjoying an Everlasting Inheritance INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 2:42-47, Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Truth About Divorce Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 27, 2023

Jesus sets the liberal view on divorce by the Pharisees straight.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I realize that this morning, we are approaching a culturally sensitive topic of divorce. There are some here this morning that have endured the pain of a failed marriage. I grew up in a home without a dad because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:31-32

Denomination: Brethren

More Than A Mother

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 3, 2023

No matter how deep the scars that life has left us with, the mother-love of God can restore the broken places and refill the empty places. There is nothing that we have lost that cannot be transformed or redeemed.

Many of you met my sister Kathleen and her son Brian when they came down for my installation. Brian is the only child in our generation, my mother’s only grandchild. And that’s surprising because, of the two of us, Kathleen didn’t want children and I did. I was the one who played with dolls. I was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed