Sermons on Life Is A Struggle:

Anointed To Witness And Serve - Week 3 - The Power To ‘convey’ Prophecy, Tongues, And Interpretation Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 20, 2019

These spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of God and operate for His glory, as well as for the edification of the Christian, and to evoke change in the heart of the non-Christian to help bring about repentance and their surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

The English word “convey” is defined as: “to impart or communicate by statement, suggestion, gesture, or appearance: to transfer or deliver to another” (Merriam-Webster). The meaning also includes the ability to give or transmit. These spiritual manifestation gifts are used to convey the heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10, 1 Corinthians 14:5, 1 Corinthians 14:24-25, Matthew 7:21, Luke 4:4, 2 Timothy 1:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Can Learn From Coffee About Hebrews Chapter 12

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 5, 2019

Unpacking the chapter through the medium of roasted beans

.......................................................... When I was kid, every couple of months my mother would take us on a special shopping expedition. Instead of the normal Sainsbury’s we would go to Waitrose (1). Then after we came out we would go to a coffee shop. Not like Starbucks or Cafe ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Genesis 4:10, Haggai 2:6

Denomination: Anglican

Praise Him In Advance Before The Wall Is Moved

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 6, 2021

Trusting God to handle the issues

To those of you that has ever paid on a bill or given a check that was postdated know that; that basically means that you write a check and date it for some time in the future and the understanding between the two parties is that the check is not to be cashed until that particular date. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Sundays To Easter: In The Garden Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 11, 2021

Jesus and the Eleven Disciples left the upper room and walked over to the Garden of Gethsemane. There Jesus prayed earnestly to the Father. Even though the disciples had come along with Him, our Lord was probably never so alone as He was at this time.

Introduction: Jesus and the eleven disciples finished their time in the Upper Room. Judas Iscariot had left them so he could betray Jesus to the chief priests and others. He missed out on the truths which our Lord shared with the others in John 14-16, and the Lord’s beautiful beyond words in John ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-50

Denomination: Baptist

They Wanted To See

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

Bartimaeus and Zacchaeus both wanted to see…

During my years in active pastoral ministry a large proportion of my reading was taken up with biblical, pastoral and theological works. So, one of the goals that I set for myself in retirement was to read more fiction. I have to admit that thus far I haven’t managed to live up to that resolution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021

Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11, Luke 22:50-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Zephaniah

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 25, 2021

Day of Judgment on Judah, Judgments on Judah’s Enemies, Woe to Jerusalem and the Nations

CHAPTER 1 The word of the LORD which came to Zephaniah son of Cushi, son of Gedaliah, son of Amariah, son of Hezekiah, in the days of Josiah son of Amon, king of Judah: 2 “I will completely remove all things From the face of the [a]earth,” declares the LORD. THIS IS A STRONG WARNING 3 “I will ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 22, 2019

What Does Jesus' ascension means to me? What is Jesus doing now. How does Jesus' return relate to His ascension?

Over the last few weeks since Easter, we have been looking at the events that transpired after the resurrection of Jesus. We considered the guards guarding the tomb. They were as close to being eyewitnesses to the actual resurrection as anyone. But they were bought off and they spread a lie the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Help Mine Unbelief

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

The father of a child possessed by demon doubted Jesus could help. How many times have our doubts about God come to the surface?

Help Mine Unbelief Mark 9:17-26 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought unto Thee my son, which hath a dumb spirit; And wheresoever he taketh him, he teareth him: and he foameth, and gnasheth with his teeth, and pineth away: and I spake to Thy disciples that they should ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"under Construction"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 4, 2019

A sermon for Pentecost.

“Under Construction” Acts 2:1-21 Pentecost is one of the most important days in the history of Christianity. It is, quite literally, the birthday of the Jesus’ Church. In importance, it is right up there with Christmas and Easter. That being said, a lot of people know very little about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Church: The People Of God Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 21, 2019

THE CHURCH IS A LIVING ORGANISM MADE UP OF BORN AGAIN BELIEVERS.

THE CHURCH: THE PEOPLE OF GOD 1 PETER 2:4-12 JAN. 20, 2019 LAST WEEK WE STARTED A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE CHURCH. PEOPLE HAVE MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WHAT THE CHURCH IS, AND IT IS MY HOPE THAT AS WE STUDY WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT THE CHURCH, THAT WE WILL GET A BETTER IDEA OF WHAT WE ARE TO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Israel In The End Times, Part One

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 22, 2019

THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART MESSAGE EXAMINING THE ROLE OF ISRAEL IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY.

THE PLACE OF ISRAEL IN THE END TIMES, PART ONE MATTHEW 24:32-35 A CRUCIAL ELEMENT IN STUDYING ABOUT THE LAST DAYS BEFORE THE ETERNAL KINGDOM IS ESTABLISHED IS THAT OF THE ROLE OF ISRAEL. THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THE NATION OF ISRAEL HAS ALWAYS HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE PLAN OF GOD AS HIS CHOSEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2019

When we praise the Lord, God inhabits our praises. The enemy knows that when God’s presence comes, His power, His anointing, and His blessings come too, so he tries to keep you from experiencing the supernatural.

THE POWER OF PRAISE Ps. 40:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A police officer jumps into his squad car and calls the station. “I have an interesting case here,” he says. “A woman shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped.” 2. “Have you arrested her?” asks the sergeant. “No!” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:3, Psalm 149:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ruth 3: God Provides Faithful Love Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth is a love story, not about romantic love, but faithful love (Hebrew "hesed"), shown by Boaz, and reflecting the love of God.

Ruth 3: God Provides FAITHFUL LOVE Ruth is a love story. Ruth, a widow in a strange land, goes into a field at harvest time, to gather grain left by the reapers. The owner of the field, who is considerably older, treats her with kindness, inviting her to share his lunch, and telling his workers ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 36:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 25:5-6, Judges 19:1-30, Romans 5:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unexpected Grace Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 17, 2020

Our response to those who are have false motives and who scoff at Jesus is to show unexpected grace so that the ungodly may still have an opportunity to experience God’s forgiveness and love.

Message Jude 17-25 Unexpected Grace The book of Jude takes many different and, sometimes, unexpected turns. Jude wanted to write about the wonders of salvation – instead a difficult and spiritually dangerous situation compelled him to urge the recipients to “contend for the faith”. They needed to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist