Sermons on Living Church:

Our High Priest

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

Because of our High Priest Jesus Christ, we may now approach the throne of God and receive mercy.

Hebrews 4:14-16 Our High Priest 3/30/14e Introduction Poor Dorothy – she wants to go home. A tornado has lifted her up into the land of Oz, and only the Wizard of Oz can help her. She travels along the yellow brick road and picks up three friends, each of whom who is hoping the wizard will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Heals A Blind Beggar Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 23, 2015

Jesus' healing of a blind beggar in Luke 18:35-43 teaches us about the mercy of Jesus.

Scripture When Pierre-Paul Thomas was growing up in Montreal, Canada in the 1940s he couldn’t play hockey with his brothers, and it broke his heart. Thomas was born blind – long before a cure for his particular condition was available. So, for most of his life he could only imagine ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 20, 2015

Part 3 of this series continue with Romans chapter one focusing on God's response when mankind refused to acknowledge Him.

The Person In The Mirror Part 3 Scriptures: James 1:21-24; Romans 1:22-32; 6:1 Introduction This message is part 3 in my series “The Person In The Mirror.” In part one and two I shared with you what was recorded in James chapter one. He said “Therefore, putting aside all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:22-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gifts In A Manger

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 19, 2014

In the manger with Jesus we can discover 6 gifts just waiting to be opened.

Can I say I am thankful this morning that all my children are grown? Christmas is here and I don’t have the worry of 10 Christmas gifts for each, trying to make sure that all three felt happy and fulfilled with their expectations. I don’t have the worry about credit card debts ran up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Testimony Of John The Baptist Concerning Himself Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 10, 2015

The Testimony of John the Baptist reveals that he has the privilege of announcing the Preeminent One at the commencement of Jesus' Ministry.

The Testimony of John the Baptist Concerning Himself: John 1:19-28 We looked at verse 18 last week, and saw that Jesus is the only one who has ever seen the Father, and He is the witness of the fullness of the Father’s character and essence, having always existed with Him. Since ONLY God is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 30, 2015

We examine the lost opportunity in Luke 14:12-24 and see what it teaches us about the amazing grace of God.

Scripture One Sabbath, while on his way from Galilee to Jerusalem, Jesus was invited to dine at the house of a ruler of the Pharisees. While there, Jesus healed a man of dropsy (Luke 14:1-6). Then Jesus told them all the parable of the wedding feast to illustrate the necessity of humility to enter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Price Of Haircut @ Devil's Barbershop

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 11, 2016

Satan wants to "cut" the devotion of every spiritual Nazarite. He does it by severing your prayer life, devotional time, by some sin, etc. There's hope though. Samson's hair grew again and he was restored to his mission You can too!

THE PRICE OF A HAIRCUT IN THE DEVIL’S BARBERSHOP Judges 16:15,17,19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MISSING HIS LOVED ONE (ONLY IN TEXAS) 1. Husband: “My wife is missing. She went shopping yesterday and hasn’t come home. 2. Sergeant: What’s her height? H: “Gee, I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 16, 2017

He doesn't say oh ye of little faith...He says child, hook your little faith to my ability and there is nothing that we can't accomplish together!

What Do You Believe? Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genealogy Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2017

I have read the Bible several times, but to be honest I must admit that I sometimes skip the genealogies. But it occurs to me that since the Spirit of God used so much ink to give them to us that there must be something in there that we need to know.

Genealogy of Jesus Christ Scriptures (Ruth 4:18-22; 1 Chr. 1:1-14) Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage), Luke 3:23-38 (Focal Passage) 23 Now Jesus Himself began His ministry at about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, the son of Heli, 24 the son of Matthat, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:23-38

Denomination: Baptist

Failures In Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 9, 2017

There are chances of failures in our Christian life. But how to face failure and turn it to a story of success.

Failures in Christian Life (Mark 9:28-29, Luke 9:28-56, Mt.17:1-21) “After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28) The context: Mark has a more complete account of this story than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-29

Denomination: Episcopal

‘keep Calm Jesus Is In Control!’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 11, 2017

‘Keep Calm Jesus is in Control!’ - John chapter 6 verses 16-21 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). God Has A Plan For Me And Its Good (vs 16) (2). God Sees Everything I am Going Through (vs 15) (3). God’s Help Is Always On Time (vs 18b-19) (4). God’s Purpose Is Always For Our Growth (vs 20-21) (5). God’s Word Never Fails (vs 20). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “Keep Calm and Carry ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Brethren

Look And Listen Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2017

If you’re going to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, look to the God who is always good, and listen to Him.

We all know that duct tape and bailing wire will fix almost anything. Well, not quite. A man in Alaska less than a month ago (June 8, 2017) attempted to cross a channel near Juneau on a homemade, inflatable raft made with duct tape. He put the raft into the water with a paddle and his dog, but no ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Father's Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2017

The analysis of the Father's plan of salvation in Ephesians 1:4-6 shows us seven elements in that plan.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Father's Plan Of Salvation

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 20, 2017

The analysis of the Father's plan of salvation in Ephesians 1:4-6 shows us seven elements in that plan.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” The Apostle Paul’s emphasis in chapter 1 is not on what we must do for salvation, but rather on what God has done for us in Christ. Ephesians 1:3-14 shows us how each Person of the Trinity ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Suffering Servant Messiah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 1: 19-34

John 1: 19-34 The Suffering Servant Messiah 19 Now this is the testimony of John, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?” 20 He confessed, and did not deny, but confessed, “I am not the Christ.” 21 And they asked him, “What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel