Sermons on Joseph Phillips:

Two Great Mysteries In Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Life is full of uncertainties. Solomon questions the meaning of life: who am I? why am I here? and where am I going? 3 questions we all ask at some point in our seemingly meaningless life.

1 For I considered all this in my heart, (WHY?) so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. People know neither love nor hatred by anything they see before them. 2 All things come alike to all: One (fate-event) happens to the righteous ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2013 Week 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 6, 2013

God, in His gracious mercy, gives us warnings of the need for repentance. In this case He does it through His Son, Jesus, using two accounts of untimely death and applying them to the reality of eternity which we all face.

This is the third week of the Lenten season and in the Scripture we are about to look at we see how Jesus responded when He was confronted with the news of some untimely deaths. Some died at the hands of an evil man and others died because of a construction accident. Now, you may have noticed on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Glory In The Highest

Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013

The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the eight message in a series over the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines God's ability to get us out of impossible situations.

Perhaps you have heard one of the following expressions or maybe you have used one of them personally. “Up the creek,” “in a jam,” “in a pickle,” “painted into a corner” or “between a rock and a hard place.” Each of these phrases sends the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt And Light

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on May 22, 2013

By adopting the qualities of salt and light into our lives, we can make a difference to the immediate world around us.

Salt and Light Introduction. If you were to ask anyone with a basic knowledge of the Bible about the Sermon on the Mount, they would probably quote at least one of the Beatitudes. However, the Beatitudes are a part, an important part but only a part of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bread Du Jour Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 28, 2013

Bread, both physical and spiritual, is necessary for life. Jesus is the eternal bread represented in manna. Our faith gives us access to eternal life through him.

1. G. Mueller and Prayer Things looked bleak for the children in George Mueller’s orphanage at Ashley Downs in England. It was time for breakfast and there was no food. A small girl whose father was a close friend of Mueller was visiting in the home. Mueller took her hand and said, "Come and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Wanna Go Home

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010

In Luke 15, we find a young man who could have easily written the words to the song "I wanna go home." His story provides encouragement for anyone who is homesick for the life that they once enjoyed as a child of God.

I Wanna Go Home Luke15:11-19 Many of you are familiar the lyrics to the song “Detroit City”. The First line goes “I wanna go home. I wanna go home, oh how I wanna go home.” In Luke 15, Christ tells the story of a young man who could have easily written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Choice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 10, 2010

Individuals are given only two choices where eternity is concerned.

THE ETERNAL CHOICE GALATIANS 6:14-18 INTRODUCTION When we boil down the religious choices all people have, throwing out the denominational names, broad characterizations and different names, we are left with only two choices that a person might make. They can choose the religion that states that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Predicted

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at an advent story through Isaiah.

PREDICTED December 5, 2010 ISAIAH 40-55 I love surprises, but I don’t let anyone know that. Debbie could buy a present for me, tell me it’s in the next room, and I’ll shrug my shoulders and go about my business and I won’t go looking for that present. Why? Because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities Of The Lord - Exodus 34:6-7

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2011

Qualities Of The Lord - Exodus 34:6-7

Qualities Of The Lord - Exodus 34:6-7 Exo 34:6 And Jehovah passed by before him and proclaimed, Jehovah! Jehovah God, merciful and gracious, long-suffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Exo 34:7 keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and who will by no ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2011

Many love the Lord but do not have the fear of the Lord in their heart. They take God for granted and treat Him with contempt. We need to honour Him with reverence and respect.

The church was enjoying the presence of the Lord, since Pentecost. • Acts 4:32-35 says all the believers were one in heart and mind. They shared everything they had. Needs were met. The apostles continued to preach with great power. The church was doing well. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 3

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 16, 2013

What must we be prepared for when we share the Gospel of Christ? What examples do we have to look at in the Bible? How should these examples prepare us for whatever may come our way when we share Christ?

Today as we talk about evangelism I want to read the entire chapter of Daniel 5 from the NLT. Daniel Chapter 5 1 Many years later King Belshazzar gave a great feast for 1,000 of his nobles, and he drank wine with them. 2 While Belshazzar was drinking the wine, he gave orders to bring in the gold ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Why I H8 Religion Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Pastor Aubrey looks at the rules that make up religion and its trap to pride, servitude to death & hell

John 3:1-11 Why I H8 Religion Theologian Karl Barth was lecturing to a group of students at Princeton. One student asked the German theologian "sir, don’t you think that god has revealed himself in other religions and not only in Christianity?" Barth’s answer stunned the crowd. With a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Figful Christian

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 29, 2013

Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Ready Or Not, Here I Come Series

Contributed by Allan Bendert on Dec 1, 2013

Looking at expectations

READY OR NOT, HERE I COME! MATTHEW 24:36-44 HOWEVER, NO ONE KNOWS THE DAY OR HOUR WHEN THESE THINGS WILL HAPPEN, NOT EVEN THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN OR THE SON HIMSELF. ONLY THE FATHER KNOWS. WHEN THE SON OF MAN RETURNS, IT WILL BE LIKE IT WAS IN NOAH’S DAY. IN THOSE DAYS BEFORE THE FLOOD, THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist