Sermons on Lilies:

Worry Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 3, 2008

Jesus calls his followers to trust God not worry

Do not Worry (Mt 6:25-34) A Sunday school teacher was teaching her class about the difference between right and wrong. "All right children,” she said “let’s take another example," “If I were to put my hand into a man’s pocket and take all his money, what would I be?" One little lad raised his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Anglican

Clothing Is Optional Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 22, 2007

Clothing is really an optional concern. It isn’t important. In what do we place our faith? How much faith do we really have? What tests our faith?

Last week we look at the birds of the air passage and saw how God takes care of us especially. God simply asks us to trust Him. Grow in our trust of Him. The Lord Will Provide. Of course this continues the theme of being generous with the blessings that God has given us. God has called His people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Have A Need? He Has The Answer!

Contributed by William Ellis on Nov 24, 2006

There is nothing that will ever come against you that God has not already supplied the answer and deliverance to.

Also recorded in Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:11, John 6:1-14 Point 1: Don’t overlook Andrew...three times in the gospels 1. Personal evangelism with his brother Simon 2. Foreign missionary brining Greeks to Christ 3. Now Children’s work Point 2: Basic flaws in Philip’s and Andrew’s with the challenge at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Getting encouragement from the prophecy of Zechariah

“Hope For the Future” Zechariah 12-14 Intro: This morning we remember the death and resurrection of our Lord. And we remember with hope. The words of scripture tell us by partaking of the bread and the cup we do “show the Lord’s death till he comes.” Sometimes it takes memories to give us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loaded - Pt. 5 - Benefit 5 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 25, 2014

We are instructed to give thanks. Some of us struggle to do that because we aren't sure that God has blessed us lately. Situations and circumstances cause us to wonder if God even deserves our thanks! The truth is that we are loaded!

Loaded Pt. 5 - Benefit 5 I. Introduction We have been commanded repeatedly to be thankful. Over and over again gratitude is commanded because God is worthy. Because life can be difficult and not everything is always as planned it is necessary to remind ourselves of the benefits that we have due to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's A Love Story #3: Relentless Love

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 4, 2013

The Song of Solomon describes the relentless, passionate love that Jesus has for us, and how nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus.

IT’S A LOVE STORY #3: RELENTLESS LOVE INTRO TO THE SONG OF SONGS: “The song of songs, which is Solomon's.” (Song 1:1, NKJV). • Three names to this book: Song of Songs, Song of Solomon, Canticles (Latin for song). • Author: Solomon: “And God gave Solomon wisdom ...read more

Denomination: *other

"When God Says Amen!”

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 23, 2009

If we are every going to change our condition, situation, predicament, that we will need people who can pray prayers for which God will say Amen.

Reading of Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: 2 Chronicles 7:1 “When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifice, and the glory of the Lord filled the temple.” Revelations 1:17:18 “Fear not: I am the first and the last: I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Worry In The Christian's Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 26, 2010

Believers have no reason to worry about today or tommow, for God has promised to supply all our needs.

Worry in the Christian’s Life Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION A. Reporter who visits an unusual woman. 1. Widow who raised 6 children and adopted 6 more. 2. Asked, “How have you been able to raise all these children by yourself-and do it so well?” 3. Lady, “It’s very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Timon The Accountant.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 24, 2009

A narrative, from the point of view of one of the deacons of the early church, Timon.

Narrative Acts 6:1-7 22/01/09 Hello! Please come into my office, well it’s not my office, I share it with Nicolas he’s at lunch so take his seat, me? Oh sorry I’m Timon! I guess you are wondering what I am doing with the papyrus and pencil? Accounts, I can be found here most days, doing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Church Clothes

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 21, 2011

What should a Christian think and do about what to wear? God's word has a few things to say about that.

Matthew 22:1-14, Romans 13:11-14, Eph. 5:25-30, 6:10-18, Revelation 19:6-9, 21:1-4 Surely everyone here today has heard of "church clothes." We used to call it wearing your "Sunday Best." I remember going to a wedding not too long ago and the preacher said to the couple, "One way to keep your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognizing His Presence In Your Prayer Chamber

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 20, 2014

When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and truth, then, He will make His presence known to you.

“For he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him” (Hebrew 11:6) When you please God and approach His throne in the right attitude of mind, believing that He exists and also a rewarder of Him that seeks Him in Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Anglican

Seeking First God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus gives us three keys to overcoming worry in our lives: Refuse to worry, meditate on God’s love, and put first things first – seek God’s kingdom.

TRANSFORMATION #5: SEEKING FIRST GOD’S KINGDOM INTRO TO TOPIC: We are living in a world where people worry about everything from the economy to the threat of terrorism and war. The world’s solutions to worry: Take pills! A LOOK AT WORRIES: A.J. Cronin, author-physician, analyzed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

Part Iii – Daniel’s Prophecy Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 24: 1 – 22

Matthew 24: 1 – 22 Part III – Daniel’s Prophecy “Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the buildings of the temple. 2 And Jesus said to them, “Do you not see all these things? Assuredly, I say to you, not one stone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prove It!

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 5, 2010

A look at Jesus as he shares with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Why did he start at Moses to expound the scriptures concerning himself? I have tried to answer this, plus it's a good gospel message.

Prove it! JCC Easter Evening 04.04.10 Read: Luke 24:13-32 This was the fourth appearance of Christ; this was to two the disciples as they walked on the road to Emmaus What did Jesus say to them? There was a supernatural withholding of all recognition Christ expounded to them the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 2

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be victorious

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE TWO 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other