Sermons on Literally:

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 17, 2004

The simple fact is that Jesus is the Lord of all creation and He will one day take His rightful place as the King of Kings. We are either with Him or we are against Him.

Jesus is Lord Selected Passages March 2004 Morning Service When Queen Victoria had just ascended her throne she went, as is the custom of Royalty, to hear The Messiah rendered. She had been instructed as to her conduct by those who knew, and was told that she must not rise when the others stood ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Stay Out Of The Basement

Contributed by Steven Shubert on Nov 17, 2004

There are certain things in the life of each of us that should remain locked behind basement doors; no one needs to go digging around in the basement of your brother or sister’s life...or even in your own life!

Stay Out Of The Basement! I Cor. 6:7-11 1) Introduction a) The origin of this sermon was a rather un-nerving trip or two down to the basement of this church the past couple days. i) There were all sorts of crawlie thing that were scurrying around in the darkness, and me and crawlie things just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking With The Shepherd Of Your Soul

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2003

Funeral

FUNERAL SERVICE “Walking with the Shepherd of our Soul” Psalm 23 It has not been my privilege to really be around ______ since he has been an adult. My connection with _________ goes back several years to when _________ attended the children’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Bound And Christ's Reign For 1000 Years Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Week 42 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 42 “Satan Bound & Christ Reigns for 100 years” Date: July 2, 2003 Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Revelation 20:1-10 Introduction Chapter 19 ended with the Battle of Armageddon and Christ’s second coming. These are events that mark the close of the Tribulation. The events of chapter 20, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story: Responding To God's In-Breaking Kingdom: Shepherds/Kin Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 15, 2006

#3 in a series: A look at some of the better known characters of the Christmas Story, learning from their experiences as God’s In-Breaking Kingdom brought the incarnation of Jesus Christ to planet earth and into their personal lives.

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061217. An Insider or An Outsider…Which are you? Which group do you fit with? Let’s say at work? Or school? Are you part of the in-crowd? Or are you one of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Peek Into Hell

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Oct 24, 2008

A look at some people in hell & why they are there

A PEEK INTO HELL Luke 16: 19 – 24 Intro:A. Let me begin this morning by saying unequivocally that there is a literal place called hell with literal fire & torment for those who go there 1. If you believe the Bible is the inspired word of God then you must believe in hell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation 6: 1-8 - Seal 1, 2 & 3 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 3, 2006

Examine Revelation Chapter 6 verses 1-8.

Revelation Chapter 6 Vs. 1 - 8: SEAL 1, 2 & 3 Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City www.tawasbaptist.org Key Verse; Revelation 1:19 “Write, therefore, what you have seen, what is now and what will take place later.” Revelation Chapter 1: Things you have seen, Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Sep 30, 2006

This sermon is for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost and addresses the need we all have to cut off from our lives the things which keep us from a deeper relationship with Christ.

“A Rock and a Hard Place” Sermon on Mark 9:38-50 Pentecost +17-B October 1, 2006 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. 43If your hand causes you to stumble, cut it off; it is better for you to enter life maimed than to have two hands and to go to hell, to the unquenchable fire. 45And if your foot ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Brought Back To Life

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 9, 2013

If we will have faith, Jesus can resurrect areas of our life we have written off as dead, gone, over, or impossible.

First, there was the agony of Jairus over his young daughter. Then Mary and Martha mourn for their brother Lazarus. These people all shared something in common. They dealt with the unexpected Death of a family member. In fact, both situations had Jesus at the center of attention. In both cases, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jesus Is Life And Light Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 9, 2016

In 5 sentences, John gives us a wonderful picture of who Jesus is and what He came to do. He came with a message of hope, from the place where hope is eternal, so that we may know His Father and the love that is provided free if we will accept it.

Jesus is Life and Light John 1:1-5 - Happy Mother’s Day to our mom’s! -- Today as we begin our study of the book of John, we will see eternal love -- That same love is what allows you to love your children so unselfishly -- We give thanks for you, and thanks to the Lord for what He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Our Priority Money Or Prayer? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 27, 2018

Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in the temple and prayer.

Prelude Is our priority prayer or money? Whether you are suspicious or selfish or give generously, what is the right use of money in the church? Purpose: Let’s understand that money will always be a cause for good and evil in the Church. Plan: Let’s examine John 2:13-25, the money changers in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B-- My Inner Demons

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 26, 2023

The demon uses the object pronoun “us,” which is non-binary.

I saw a sweatshirt that said, “I Stopped Fighting My Inner Demons because I realized we’re On the Same Side.” Although most deviant behavior may be explained by natural causes, psychotics, for example, suffer from a loss of object reality while demons are separate spiritual beings. Psychology can ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

God In Man's Image

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

Most people need a concept of God that can be embodied in some kind of a mental image. This is why the Bible is filled with what is called anthropomorphism. That is a big word that simply means the picturing of God in the form of a man, and with characteristics of a man.

A young boy afraid of the dark called for his mother to come upstairs to his bedroom to be with him. She came and sought to comfort him by telling him God was there with him, and so he didn't have to be afraid. He was all right for a while, but then he called her again. When she came up ...read more

God In Man's Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

Even before man knew of God the Son, the Father was described in terms of human characteristics. The reason for this is obvious, for there is no alternative if man is going to have any intelligent concept of the nature of God.

A young boy afraid of the dark called for his mother to come upstairs to his bedroom to be with him. She came and sought to comfort him by telling him God was there with him, and so he didn't have to be afraid. He was all right for a while, but then he called her again. When she came up he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8