Sermons on Literally:

The Aroma Of Worship

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

What is worship? “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Do we believe that the presence of God is here? The degree to which we believe that will determine the depths of our worship.

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army “Prayer focuses on the problem” “Praise focuses on the provision” “Worship focuses on the PROVIDER” What is worship? “Worship is the correct response to the presence of God.” Do we believe that the presence of God is here? The degree to which we believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Bride's Love Song Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2011

As Mary poured costly nard over the feet of Jesus, so the Church sings its love song to the Bridegroom sacrificed for our sins.

Monday of Holy Week 18 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Mary loved her brother, Lazarus. When he took ill, she and Martha immediately sent word to Jesus, trusting that He would come and cure Lazarus. She waited, and waited, and watched her brother get progressively worse. Worse yet, the rumor ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 12, 2009

If we intend to hear from God there mst be repentance and real comitment

How to hear from God? I Samuel 7:1-13 The life of the believer is full of mystery. Each day brings new surprises We don’t know what to expect or where it will lead us But what we do know for sure is the enemy is still the enemy And our need to hear from God remains unchanged But there are times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gestures Of Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011

Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Catholic

I Am Series, Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jun 5, 2014

I Am The Bread of Life

I Am Series, part 2 I Am The Bread of Life John 6:48-58 David Taylor We are in the second week of a three week series leading up to Easter, entitled I AM, looking at three of the I am statements made by Jesus in the gospel of John. We started last week in John ten with “I Am the Good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirituality Of Musicianship-The Musicianship Of Spirituality Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Ours is an artistic faith. We are exhorted to encourage one another with songs and hymns and spiritual songs-singing and making melody in our hearts to the Lord. It seems that worshipping God makes us all musicians.

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: *other

Do You Understand What You Read?

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Jan 10, 2012

Special notes on the Book of Revelation

SPECIAL NOTES ON REVELATION By Denis O’Callaghan, Ph.D. The proper designation of this last book of the Bible is given in the first three words: "REVELATION, or unveiling, OF JESUS CHRIST." The order of communication is as follows: God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; He signified, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Need For Christian Stability

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2013

Go on holding on: the day of Christ is not here yet.

THE NEED FOR CHRISTIAN STABILITY. 2 Thessalonians 2. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was already here (2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostolic Testimony

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

The telling of the message: the imparting of a divine mystery.

THE APOSTOLIC TESTIMONY. 2 Peter 1:16-18. Peter had a genuine pastoral concern for the purity of the church after his own death, literally his “exodus” (2 Peter 1:14-15). The Apostle wrote his second letter against a background of false teaching which denied the second coming of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory In The Midst Of Suffering

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

GLORY IN THE MIDST OF SUFFERING. 1 Peter 4:12-14; 1 Peter 5:6-11. I. Suffering, and the Christian’s response to suffering, has been a recurring theme throughout Peter’s first letter. This is in keeping with the whole tenor of Scripture: ranging from the trials of patriarch, prophet and Psalmist ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Participant Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 31, 2019

The Lord's Supper reminds us that we participate with God through Jesus in our Christian walk but also with our fellow Christians.

1. Justin Martyr (early 2C) recorded the actions of the early community of God when they came together: “On the day called “Sun Day” believers gathered in one place; writings of apostles or prophets are read; then when reader has ceased, the President instructs to imitation of these good things; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are The Visionaries?

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 20, 2021

The vision carried out in modern preaching of today, is not so much a stimulation but to act as a restraining force to stem the tide of wickedness and destruction.

The majority of the sermons of Rev. Raymond Williams comes from the sermon notes he preached from and are not always fluid. Where is the Visionaries Today? Proverbs 29:7-18; Text verse 18: Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Another ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:7-18, Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022

The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024

A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 29, 2025

How does God calling Samuel relate to our calling? Let's look in 1 Samuel 3.

Did God literally call Samuel? Is there more to our lives than just being called? Let’s look at 1 Samuel 3. What happened the first time that God called Samuel? The boy Samuel ministered before the Lord under Eli. In those days the word of the Lord was rare; there were not many visions. One night ...read more

Denomination: Baptist