Sermons on Justin Martyr:

How Can I Make Disciples? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 16, 2015

Today, we want to look further as how we can make disciples that are true disciples.

Let’s review what we have studied so far on our series “Jesus Christ, Disciple-Maker.” The first sermon in this series was “How Jesus Made Disciples.” This sermon focused on Christ’s command and how it was preceded by 3 ½ years of training by example. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Historical Events Foretold By Daniel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 13, 2013

For Daniel it was prophecy; but for us it is history.

HISTORICAL EVENTS. Daniel 11. Daniel is at pains to demonstrate the starting point for this history: it is the first year of Darius the Mede when he, even Daniel himself prophesied (Daniel 11:1). There would be three more kings of Persia, and the fourth, (Xerxes I) would attack but fail to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sucked In, Washed Up And Blown Over

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 3, 2013

Yes there are times when life can make us feel "Sucked in, washed up, and Blown over" Yet in the midst of what the world offers we can have peace. "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Updated May 2019.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; we have four readings before the message is shared. The readings for this day were Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 and John 14:23-29 You can trust me ... Go ahead and Jump! I do not think there is a parent ... or a grandparent ... ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 11:30, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican

We Promise Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 12, 2008

Short exposition of Joshua 24:14-28 about covenanting together to follow the Lord. This is the first of several sermons on the church covenant.

Text: Joshua 24:14-28, Title: We Promise, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, PM Opening illustration: Quote from Hammet, Biblical Foundations for Baptist Churches, p. 109-110, “To enter church membership is to enter into a covenant with the other members and the pastors. It is a commitment to being ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by David Mende on Apr 29, 2019

Even many Spirit-filled Christians miss out on the spiritual blessings of speaking in tongues. In this sermon, discover the seven blessings of speaking in tongues. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

Introduction: A few months ago, I read an article on a website of The Guardian, a British daily newspaper. The article mentions that the chief leader of the Church of England (which has about 85 million members), Justin Welby, speaks in tongues every day as part of his 5 am prayer. When I read that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer - Praying Like Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 22, 2013

This is the 3rd talk in a series, and this week the focus is on learning to pray by paying attention to the Master Teacher himself, and by learning from him. Then, we actually need to learn by praying!

Jesus said, “Your Father [in heaven] knows what you need before you ask him” (6:8). An elderly man was on his deathbed. He wasn’t afraid of dying or of death, but he was having trouble praying. When a pastor from the church visited him one day the old man told him about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Anglican

Walking The Road To Bethlehem: Mary Is Encouraged By Elizabeth

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021

This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist.

This week we’ll be looking at Mary’s relationship with Elizabeth, the cousin of Mary, who being 88 years old is told that she will be the mother of John the Baptist. All of this took place at about 35 to 40 B.C. Augustus was Caesar of the ancient Roman empire at this time in history. Following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Salvation Army

Awful Angels Or Miserable Men? Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

When scholars disagree the best thing we can do is examine the evidence for each view and see which case is the strongest.

A modern book titled Sex After Sixty Five was written to encourage older people to realize their is still sexual life after retirement. This would have sounded like a joke to the people before the flood. In Gen. 5:21 we are told that Enoch was 65 when he had his first son Methusalah. Then in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

How Shall They Know?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 29, 2013

They will know we are Christians by our love.

How Shall They Know? John 13:31-35 Introduction Everyone has an opinion about love. It has been the topic of many a poem, song, novel, and ordinary conversation. For example, a Beatle’s song of what now seems eons ago says: “Love, love, love, all you need is love”. Is this ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Happens When We Pray

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Jan 15, 2019

This sermon shows how prayer works; our powerful our prayers are; how important they are to God

What Happens When We Pray Revelation 8:1-5 When Georges Vanier became our first francophone Governor General in 1959 he made two requests. First, he asked that the signage outside of Rideau Hall be bi-lingual. And second, he asked that they build a prayer chapel inside the official residence. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

King David's Last Words Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 23, 2023

All these years later, we see David an old man, hair turned white, beard gone gray, wrinkled and tired, laying in bed, unable to keep warm.

Have you had a loved die? Did you have the chance to have a final conversation with them? And do you remember the last words they spoke to you? Or the last words they gave, period? It's a way of communicating something very important, as your last statement to the Earth. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Saul's Conversion Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023

Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Names Of God: Jehovah-Nissi, God Our Banner On The Battlefields Of Life Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 22, 2022

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses.

Israel had escaped slavery in Egypt. An entire nation now traveling through the wilderness to their new home. They were led by God himself, working through Moses. It was a difficult journey. And God was observing their every move to see how they would respond to the tests and challenges he gave to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7, Exodus 17:8-9, Exodus 17:10-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cutting Edge.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 9, 2022

Spiritually speaking, The question I want to ask you tonight is, Are you using a dull ax blade? An experienced Woodsmen would tell you, “It’s better to sharpen your ax-head for an hour or two, before you go cutting in the woods.”

The Cutting Edge. Matthew 3:14-17, 4:1-4NIV When we purchased our house 16 years ago. (It’s the longest we’ve ever lived in one house). We inherited some Bradford Pear Trees in the front yard. After a few years of living there, these trees begin to split, they looked really bad. Therefore I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:14-17, Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Influencer

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

We are not neutral. We are either influencing the people around toward Jesus or away from Jesus.

Influencers I. Introduction An influencer is a new breed of individuals who wield significant sway over consumer behavior and industry trends. An influencer is more than just a social media personality; they are individuals who possess the unique ability to shape the opinions, preferences, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12, 1 Timothy 4:16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal