Sermons on Life Lessons From John The Beloved:

The Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018

God can make something great of nothing.

The Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-40 Chapter eight of Acts begins with the spreading of the gospel out of Jerusalem. Saul’s (Paul) persecution of the Christians there had driven everyone out but the apostles from Jerusalem. These persecuted Christians spread out to the Judean villages like dandelion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Resolution Every Christian Should Make (And Keep)

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 3, 2004

We should continually resolve, or purpose in our hearts, to magnify God in our lives by praising and giving thanks to Him without ceasing.

ONE RESOLUTION EVERY CHRISTIAN SHOULD MAKE (and keep) “Oh, that men would give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, And for His wonderful works to the children of men! For He satisfies the longing soul, and fills the hungry soul with goodness.” Psalms 107:8-9 It is customary at the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Bounce Back

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Jun 12, 2012

Followers of Christ can become discouraged, without the lively step in their service. Jesus gave to two of His followers a new bounce to their step.

How to Get Your Bounce Back Luke 24:13-35 Our spirits are fickle. One time we are on top of the world, the next time we are at the bottom. Like many politicians call their opponents, we are “flip-flops.” Two examples of spiritual “flip-flops” are described in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Bounce Back

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

The resurrection of Jesus gave energy to the defeated followers; Easter changes the lives of followers; The Emmuas Road activity that change hearts;

How to Get Your Bounce Back Luke 24:13-35 Our spirits are fickle. One time we are on top of the world, the next time we are at the bottom. Like many politicians call their opponents, we are “flip-flops.” Two examples of spiritual “flip-flops” are described in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Drp The Rock"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 13, 2017

Painted rocks are the big thing people drop them somewhere and someone else picks them up. I wonder if something was written on those stones that witnessed to David like, "Fear Not", "I Believe", "God is Able", "I can go in these", or "remember me".

“DROP THE ROCK” 1 Samuel 17: 40 • This is exactly what these folks do with these rocks they drop them somewhere and someone else will pick up the rock • WE can Drop the rock, Keep the rock , Hide the rock you decide” Keep or hide you decide The bible says David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Methodist

Iv Advent, Year C Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 13, 2003

A sermon for the fourth Sunday in Advent, based on Micah 5:2-5a.

Sermon for Advent IV Yr C, 21/12/2003 Based on Micah 5:2-5a Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, pastor of Grace Lutheran Church & chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta The Time is the 8th century before Christ’s birth. The place is Judah, which was commonly ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Lutheran

What Does God Want? Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on May 6, 2009

How forgiveness is a two way street and how God wants us to forgive and be forgiven to break the cycle.

Over the past two weeks we have explored the message that God wants us to be repentive, loving kindness , seeking a holy justice for all, as well as being in humble love with God. Today Jesus brings us another message from God, and that message is He has come to deliver people from captivity, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

My God, My God

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Good Friday Service

At the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Yes indeed Jesus was forsaken. He was not only forsaken by the crowd who on Palm Sunday shouted, “HOSANNA, HOSANNA, BLESSED BE THE LORD.” and then only five days later they cried out, “CRUCIFY HIM, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Lutheran

Proverbs 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 5

Wisdom | Proverbs 05 My son, pay attention to my wisdom… - Wisdom does well when it is given undivided attention. That you may preserve discretion… - Discretion is something we must continue to fight for. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey... - Honey is sweet (represents the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fatherless - What A Mistake - The Man Of Steel Series Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 14, 2021

We need to train men (Manly Training Ministries) and equip men to teach more men just what it takes to really be a man. We must understand how God designed men and then teach this to other men who will pass it along to the next generation

The average American home is is crisis! The "National Review" calls it a "Permanent Family Crisis". In 2004, A famous America Comedian expressed his concern about the African American Family in front of the NAACP with a speech that ignited a firestorm. Let me give you a small ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Depravity Lamented Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY CREATE A LONGING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS KINGDOM OF GOD INTRODUCTION: See Psalm 14 notes I. (:1-3) PICTURE OF WORLDWIDE CORRUPTION AND DEPRAVITY A. Total Foolishness = Denial of God living as a practical atheist denial of accountability and judgment B. Total ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Everlasting Proof That The Almighty One Exists

Contributed by George Warner on Jul 14, 2022

Simple succinct facts in paraphrase / No pedantic jargon

THE METAPHYSICS THOMAS AQUINAS USED TO PROVE GOD'S EXISTENCE 1 Argument from MOTION All bodies are either potentially or actually in motion. But nothing can be changed from potentiality to actuality except by something in a state of actuality. Nothing can be both of those at once. Therefore ...read more

Our Nation Is In Peril, What Can We Do?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jul 5, 2002

Our Lord shows us that he often waits for us to pray our burdens to Him, before he acts. This is what our Lord wants us to do now!

Title: Our Nation in peril, what is our recourse? Text: Zechariah 9:1-12 Date: July 7. 2002 We all know what happened to the people of Israel when they abandoned God. God removed the hedge of protection around His people and thus allowed Israel’s neighbors to attack and persecute them. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Days O Creation

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 14, 2005

The six days of creation

Days of Creation Genesis 1:1-31 The Lord has not left us in the dark. Through the authors of the Bible He has revealed to us the past, the present, the future, the plan of redemption, and the renewing of the relationship that existed between God and man in the Garden of Eden. God did not create ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

We Are The Redeemed

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007

What does it mean to be redeemed?

We Are the Redeemed Ephesians 1:1-14 Tom carried his new boat to the edge of the river. He carefully placed it in the water and slowly let out the string. He marvelled at how well the ship he built moved in the water. Tom sat in the warm sunshine and enjoyed the boat. Suddenly a strong ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene