Sermons on Joy Out Of Sorrow:

Hashtag - "Some Gifts Are More Than Just A Gift” Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 24, 2018

A Christmas sermon based on the John Lewis Advert 2018 (where Elton John plays the piano and flashes back through his memories)

................ Hashtag - “Some gifts are more than just a gift” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “In the beginning was the Word” {play music snippet} “I hope you don’t mind, I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words” “And the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Catch The Vision

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 15, 2016

When God’s people are following his vision for them personally and collectively, we won’t be able to contain the excitement that will follow.

J. Wallace Hamilton said, “Roads to nowhere are hard to build.” Studies have shown that depression rates are higher among today’s generation than in past generations. One has concluded, “The more we focus on ourselves, the more depressed we become.” Without them, my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Around The Cross

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

Have you heard the term Fair weather Friends? Were the disciples fair weather friends? How about us? Do we have the tendency to be fair weather friends? How does Jesus handle fair weather friends? What is the lesson for us?

I want to you to think about your best friend this morning. How do you define a friend? One of the online dictionaries define “friend” as follows “a person who you like and enjoy being with a person who helps or supports someone or something” You would also have your own definitions of friendship. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:9-10, Revelation 1:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015

On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Obedience And The Other Witness - 8 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

We must obey God, not human authority. We need to believe that what we are doing is God's will. We don't ask God's blessing on OUR ideas and plans— instead we submit our will to HIS.

April 19, 1998 And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him. Acts 5:32 AT THE END OF THE EXODUS God's chosen leader-successor to Moses, Joshua, led the Israelites into Canaan, the Promised Land. By a miracle very much like the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:32

Denomination: Nazarene

Divine Coordinates

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2021

In order to fully understand Jesus' identity, we need to witness more than just his divinity; we need to encounter Jesus our savior, who died on the cross and rose from the dead.

February 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:2-9 Divine Coordinates Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Outdoor activities have grown in popularity with the onslaught of COVID-19. One of those nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lost And Found

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 1, 2021

Sermon for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year B

February 28, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 8:31-38 The Lost and Found Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Most public places have a lost and found. Schools, churches, grocery stores, bus stations. Somewhere ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Of Faith

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

The dying thief on the cross next to Jesus made one request to be remembered, and Jesus responded to that by promising him that he would be joining Jesus that very day in paradise. Look to Jesus and your future is always bright.

Not all heroes die a noble death. Jacques de Lalaing, the flower of knighthood, who was considered the pattern of chivalry for all of Europe, and who was called the last hero of romance, died an early death in 1453. It was not of a lover’s broken heart, or in a tournament with his flag flying. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-46

Back To Basics: To The Cross

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on May 4, 2020

The Cross is NOT just a symbol but a REALITY.

Back to Basic:To The Cross Matthew 27:32-44 By the help of the Holy Spirit, we are going start in the beginning. Where is the beginning? The beginning of eternal life starts at the Cross. The Cross is the beginning of ALL things that concerns you. If haven’t been for the Cross, all of this that’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course Sermon Iii: Spiritual Maturity Instills Courage Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

When we Christians find ourselves having to contend with enemies of the Lord, spiritual maturity sustains us and relies on the Spirit of God to give us courage to carry on despite difficult circumstances and dire situations.

SPIRITUAL MATURITY INSTILLS IN BELIEVERS COURAGE TO STAY THE COURSE At the end of World War II, millions took to the streets to celebrate victory. Simultaneously, a multitude of others quietly gathered in churches to give thanks to God for peace. Nearly all of us had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-9

Strait And Narrow Sermon Ii: Christians Choose To Protect And Preserve Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, Christians naturally grapple with the question of right versus wrong but come down on the side of protecting and preserving rather than devaluing and destroying.

CHRISTIANS CHOOSE TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE RATHER THAN DEVALUE AND DESTROY LIFE As Christians grapple with the question of right vs wrong as it pertains to shocking cultural changes, we would do well to remember whose we are, whom we serve and what our Lord taught His followers about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Our Most High God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 23, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Our Most High God Psalm 91 - Study 1 - Our Most High God There are so many believers who are discouraged that the recent epidemic has hindered us from coming together to worship the Lord, as is our practice. In the Old Testament we read about Noah and his family who were confined to stay within ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Secret Place Of Safety Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 30, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

Psalm 91 - Study 2 - The Secret Place We read in Psalm 91:1, He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. (WEB) It is a natural instinct for man to hide when faced with danger. We live in a time when hovering over us is a colossal threat of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other

Daniel Shines Sharing The Prophecy Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Mar 28, 2022

Daniel goes before King Nebuchadnezzar to reveal the dream and its interpretation.

Introduction We find out the reason today that King Nebuchadnezzar is so concerned about the dreams that he had that he was willing to kill all the wise men of Babylon for being unable to reveal the dream and its interpretation. Nebuchadnezzar, just like you and I, was concerned about what was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

What Part Of "i Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life" Do You Not Understand?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 29, 2022

Jesus Christ made it clear to His disciples in the Upper Room and to everyone that He and He alone provides us access to God the Father. There is no other way to God and salvation except through Him. The issue is settled.

Just who do we think we are to question the Sovereign Lord God Almighty, Creator and Sustainer of all things (Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-4; Colossians 1:16-18) as to how He has solemnly decreed from all eternity the means by which He has chosen to redeem our sorry, self-centered, malevolent, cruel, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 37:39, Psalm 62:2, Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 43:25, Isaiah 45:22, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 3:10-18, 1 Timothy 2:5-7, John 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist