Sermons on Letters To Lorna:

The Speck

Contributed by Dave Nichols on Aug 29, 2024

These will be red letter words, meaning that they come from Jesus Himself. In fact it is scripture that you may have used in the past to justify something you have done, when the point is this, take a closer look at yourself, at your thoughts, your words and your actions.

If you were here Wednesday night than you already know what my topic will be this morning and where the scripture reference will come from. So, for those of you who were not here on Wednesday, today I am preaching from the Gospel of Matthew. These will be red letter words, meaning that they come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Loving All The Way Until It Hurts Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2025

Remember that the letter to the Hebrews tells us that Jesus Himself was made perfect through suffering. If we, too, want to share in His glory, we must also be prepared to suffer, perhaps a lot. And loving can involve suffering too, can't it?

Fifth Sunday of Easter 2025 Pope St. John Paul II looked at Our Lord Jesus as the fulfillment of what we might call “human potential.” He was and is the man that Adam was created to become. Lamentably, Adam and Eve tried the Satanic shortcut, attempting to become divine by disobeying a direct ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-27, Psalm 145:8-13, Revelation 21:1-5, John 13:31-33, John 13:34-35, Hebrews 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Ending Well Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Oct 5, 2022

We’ve spent 36 weeks covering a letter containing some of the grandest mysteries of the Almighty and His love for us through Jesus Christ our Lord. Truth be told, we could start again and discover even more truths. This is the joy of studying Scripture.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/159060 This is it. We have reached the conclusion of Paul’s letter to the Church in Ephesus. We’ve spent 36 weeks covering a letter containing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-24

Denomination: Brethren

"Predestined, Justified, And Sanctified Elect Of God” Series

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Aug 26, 2023

Apostle Peter starts out his letter to the 5 Churches that are dispersed with an important aspect of God’s sovereignty regarding His elect saints. Those who are members of God’s Kingdom, not of the will of mankind, but the will and choice of God whom drew those whom He chooses.

Title: “Predestined, Justified, and Sanctified Elect of God” Subtitle: “All Because of Christ’s Love for His Sheep” Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2 1 Peter 1:1–2 (ESV) 1Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

18. Romans Chapter 5 Verses 1-2 - Messages In Romans – Countless Benefits And Blessings Flow From Justification - Message 18 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 29, 2024

Justification by faith is a beautiful action of God bringing us to Himself. Justification brings peace and the God of peace provides us with so many blessings. We are introduced to four great biblical words we’ll do in future messages – faith, grace, hope and glory.

18. ROMANS CHAPTER 5 VERSES 1- MESSAGES IN ROMANS – COUNTLESS BENEFITS AND BLESSINGS FLOW FROM JUSTIFICATION - MESSAGE 18 [A]. TAKING UP FROM THE END OF CHAPTER 4 {{Romans 4:25 He who was delivered up because of our transgressions, and was raised because of our justification.”}} It is with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:25, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 14:1, John 14:27, Isaiah 57:20-21, Romans 5:10, Matthew 12:30, Romans 15:33, Romans 16:20, Philippians 4:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, Hebrews 13:20-21, 2 Thessalonians 1:2, Ephesians 2:13-18, Romans 11:33-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conditions To Answered Prayer Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted.

Introduction: Can we have whatever we ask for in prayer? In the gospel of John and in his first letter, 6 times we are told we can have whatever we ask for. Let us look at 6 conditions or 6 factors necessary for our petitions to be granted: 1. The Glory Factor (John 14:12-13) i. Jesus was going ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Freedom In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 27, 2009

The letter has changed emphasis from doctrine to practice. The first part of chapter 5 has promoted freedom from legalism. Since the restraints of the law are lifted I can now do what ever my inclinations, passions, & desires lead me to do. This is licen

GALATIANS 5: 13-15 CHRISTIAN FREEDOM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 6:15-23] At the close of an important speech to congress on January 6, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt shared his vision of the kind of world he wanted to see after the war was over. He envisioned four basic freedoms enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stayingfocused.com/Online

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Aug 25, 2005

What are some things we can do, or focus on, to adjust from long summer days, Bermuda shorts and tanning oils, to shorter days, cooler weather and pulling out the autumn gear? I know, autumn is a dirty six letter word but its coming.

In a recent Canada survey, is it reported that one out of every 10 Canadians aged 15 and over, about 2.6 million people, reported symptoms consistent with alcohol or illicit drug dependence, or illnesses from major depression, mania disorder, panic disorder, agoraphobia (open spaces), social ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:18-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bold About Jesus Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we are the letter J. And since none of these other things would matter without Him, I think we should look at being bold concerning Jesus! There a lot of thing we should be bold in sharing about Jesus but today we will concentrate on being Bold

Boldness A-Z J- Bold about Jesus Romans 10:9,10 / Matt. 16:13-16 We have been considering many ways and things that Christians should be bold or courageous about. We have touched on topics from being bold in our actions, Bold against brutality, Bold in our conversations, boldness in defense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons For The Materializing Church -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 3, 2009

Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, in his letter deals with this situation – personal securit

THE BOOK OF JAMES LESSONS FOR THE MATERIALIZING CHURCH -- PART 2 James 1:9-11 – TRIALS INTRODUCTION: Frank Mead has said, “The best protection one can have from the devil and his schemes is a humble heart. Nowhere is this more apt than when we look into the area of our personal security. James, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

On Eagles Wings

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2012

Have you ever heard the Ten Commandments described as a love letter…..A tender heartfelt message from the very heart of God? Probably not. Yet, I am convinced it is one of the most powerful expressions of God’s love in all of scripture.

On Eagles Wings Exodus 19:3-6 In Exodus Chapter 20, verses 3-17, there are ten things that we need to take to heart today, and keep them there for the rest of our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 10, 2007

God sent a letter through Jeremiah to the captives in Babylon telling them that he still had plans and a welfare for them.He would still bring them out. When God has plans for you he can overcome all odds against us in life.

Against All Odds Have you ever experienced the odds against you? It’s not easy when the odds are against you in any field of endeavor. When I graduated from college in 1949 with a major in accounting the odds of me finding a job in the accounting field were against me. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

5 Ways To Frustrate Failure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul, here in his letter to the Thessalonian Church gives us five ways to frustrate failure, to keep ourselves from being overwhelmed by it, and to give us a gauge by which we can judge our own spiritual success – ie: our success before God!

5 WAYS TO FRUSTRATE FAILURE 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6a INTRODUCTION: Failure is something we all want to avoid. No one likes to be known as a failure. No one likes to be associated with a failed anything. We all tend to look at people who have failed with a little cynicism. What’s wrong with them? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

St Peter And Hans Christian Andersen

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 31, 2017

The first letter of Peter takes your breath away as he relates to the wonderful gift God has given us in His Son that we are children of God and inheritors of the kingdom of heaven. Andersen relates how God in Christ gives us a totally new view on life.

St Peter and Hans Christian Andersen 1 Peter 1:3-12 There are few passages in the NT where more of the great fundamental Christian ideas come together than in this passage of St Peter. It begins with a doxology to God--but a doxology with a difference. For a Jew the commonest of all beginnings to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

How To Handle A Sinful Person In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 20, 2015

We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality.

We have just finished examining Paul’s 11 answers to some questions he was asked in a previous letter. Now Paul starts to address some more detailed problems. In chapter 5 of 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses the shameful sin of sexual immorality. Many churches become involved in shameful sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist