Sermons on Kosher:

The Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015

Peter's vision reveals that all people from every nation are acceptable in God's Kingdom

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 “The Vision” INTRODUCTION Recently a relative visited us for a few days this past year. She’d been to Surprise a few years ago and she was astonished at how Surprised had changed. Surprise had to change in order to accommodate increased population and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Legalism Stinks Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Having a clear understanding of God’s law can help us avoid the trap of legalism. King David, the apostle Paul and Jesus can each give us a healthy perspective on God’s law.

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #5 August 12-13, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Why Legalism Stinks 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lesson 1: Getting Ready

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2010

A outline and description for properly following the Daniel Fast.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. A fast is a discipline in the spiritual realm, like training in sports to gain (a) strength, (b) skill, and (3) victory. 2. Like prayer, a fast is relationship with God. 3. Old Testament requirement. “On the tenth day of the seventh month of each year, you must go ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:29

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Explains Gentiles Coming To Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2022

This sermon of Peter in Acts 11 is the mark of victory for grace of the Lord Jesus. The Pentecost experience happened three times. It happened in Act chapter 2 with the Jews. It happened in Acts chapter 8 with the Samaritans. Now in Acts Chapter 10 with the Gentiles.

Context of Peters message Acts 10 explains the events of what makes up Peter’s Acts 11 message. The news about Cornelius travelled fast and in no time the leaders in Jerusalem wanted an explanation from Peter what was happening in Caesarea. Peter himself knew he was breaking Hebrew traditions by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - The University Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023

The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Habakkuk 1:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Genius Making God

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2019

Living successfully and abundantly in a Post-Modern/Post-Christian World!

Scripture: Daniel 1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 17:16 Theme: Being IN the World but not OF the World Title: The Genius Making God Or: Smarter than the Average Bear Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about how to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Live Successfully

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2019

Living successfully and abundantly in a Post-Modern/Post-Christian World!

Scripture: Daniel 1; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 17:16 Theme: Being IN the World but not OF the World Title: The Genius Making God Or: Smarter than the Average Bear Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about how to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:16, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

What Ever Happened To...?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jun 30, 2001

An inductive message using biblical narratives to lead Christians to the conclusion that the church is changed as a result of individual lives being changed by God.

Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness encouraging God’s people in my care to seek real change in their own lives and to watch God change the church as a result. Response: As they receive communion, Christians will ask God to help them change and to become more like Jesus in attitudes and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005

Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

The Right Focus Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 9, 2015

Old and new ideas constantly circulate and are repackaged; they can distract us from the truth; we must be on-guard or they will slither into our hearts and minds.

The Right Focus (I Timothy 4:1-13) 1. Not all problems are difficult to solve.. Morris went to a psychiatrist. "Doc," he said, "I've got real trouble. Every time I get into bed, I get his weird feeling that there's somebody under it. I look under the bed, to check it out, but then I think there's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory Of Bethlehem’s Babe Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 29, 2013

The Glory of Christmas is found in Jesus Christ!

The Glory of Bethlehem’s Babe (John 1:14) 1. People love to use their talents around Christmas time. It didn’t end with the little drummer boy. For example, a plumber I knew was married to gal who love to make gingerbread houses, so he installed the plumbing. A is into home economics ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011

If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible