Sermons on Living Now:

Jesus And The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2022

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law. You ARE Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Imprudence

Contributed by William Meakin on May 21, 2022

Imprudence is defined as the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “Making money is intelligence; saving money is wisdom. Squandering money is imprudence. Sharing money is virtue.” Proverbs 14:8-10 confirms: ”The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:10, Proverbs 13:11, Deuteronomy 8:18

They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 5, 2022

The Egyptian taskmasters were very severe. The head-workmen justly complained to Pharaoh: but he taunted them. The Israelites should have humbled themselves before God and taken to themselves the shame of their sin, but instead, they quarreled with those who were to be their deliverers.

TITLE: They Cry Out Upon Moses And Aaron. Exodus 5:19-21 Scripture: Exodus 5:19-21 (KJV) 19And the officers of the children of Israel did see that they were in evil case, after it was said, Ye shall not minish ought from your bricks of your daily task. 20And they met Moses and Aaron, who stood ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

"they Have Done Violence To The Law"

Contributed by Kyle Campbell on Aug 15, 2022

The priests of Israel had done violence to the law (Zephaniah 3:4). God upholds His words.

Introduction. Just before the Babylonian captivity, when the priests had taken the authority of God’s words lightly, God considered that violence had been done to His law (Zephaniah 3:4). God upholds His words. In fact, He doesn’t uphold the earth with as much respect as He does His words. The ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:4, Luke 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jericho Road

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 28, 2022

Lessons from Blind Bartimaeus

The Jericho Road Mark 10:46 (NRSV) "They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside." Jericho was a city in Judea, not far from the ford across the Jordan just north of the Dead ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beware Of Stumblingblocks

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Have you ever tripped someone…on purpose? Perhaps it was a joke, but you still tripped them. Have you ever tripped someone by accident? Perhaps you weren’t looking where you were going and ended up getting in someone’s way, and they tripped right over you.

If you’re not careful, you will do the same thing in your Christian life. You will trip up your brothers and sisters in Christ without realizing it. When you do this, whether on purpose or by accident, you have become a stumblingblock, and this is what the Apostle Paul deals with in I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2022

God has a plan for us; but He also has an even more complex plan for history. History is heading to a conclusion and toward a purpose, His glory.

Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse (Isaiah 24:17-23, 25:6-8, 26:19-21, 27:12-13) 1. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:17-23, Isaiah 25:6-8, Isaiah 26:19-21, Isaiah 27:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Herod Agrippa Ii, Marcus Julius Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2022

Herod Agrippa II (Hebrew: AD 27/28 – c. 92 or 100), officially named Marcus Julius Agrippa and sometimes shortened to Agrippa, was the last ruler from the Herodian dynasty, reigning over territories outside of Judea as a Roman client.

HEROD AGRIPPA II, Marcus Julius Herod Agrippa I, original name Marcus Julius Agrippa, (born c. 10 BCE—died 44 CE), king of Judaea (41–44 CE), a clever diplomat who through his friendship with the Roman imperial family obtained the kingdom of his grandfather, Herod I the Great. He displayed great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Shepherd's Claims Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

Jesus still is trying to solidify His claims of who He is.

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John we will pick up in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is in His sacrificial death and resurrection. A shepherd’s greatest sacrifice was to give his life for his sheep. A shepherd who died for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness Of A King

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 14, 2024

King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to

II Samuel 9:1 King David is seeking someone in the house of Saul to show kindness to. King Jesus is still seeking for someone to show kindness to if they will just come to Him and stay at His house! Mephibosheth fell when he was 5 years old and became handicapped; he was lame. We are told that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Resurrection Of Jesus

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

In this integrated gospel account, we have the details of what happened on Resurrection Morning.

*************************** The Women: When the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, out of whom Jesus had cast seven devils, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, and certain others with them had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. Very early in the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Conflict & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 6, 2022

Conflict is defined as a serious disagreement or argument with another, typically a protracted one.

Lao Tzu, also known as Laozi, an ancient Chinese philosopher once remarked: “In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.” James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-39, Ephesians 4:26, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Sermon On The Bridges Of Hope

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 3, 2024

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is defined by Wikipedia as a natural light display in the Earth’s sky, predominantly seen in high-latitude regions in the vicinity of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Sir Philip Nicholas Outram Pullman, an English writer once remarked: “The Aurora!" Her wonder was so strong that she had to clutch the rail to keep from falling. The sight filled the northern sky; the immensity of it was scarcely conceivable. As if from Heaven itself, great curtains of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 Peter 1:3, Proverbs 23:18

Levitical Duties (Numbers 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2024

How does the tabernacle picture New Jerusalem? Let's look at Numbers 4.

How many sub-tribes were the Levites divided into? How were the duties of Kohath, Gershon and Merari organized? Did this foreshadow an eternal tabernacle? Let’s look at Numbers 4. What were the responsibilities of the Levitical tribe of Kohath in the tent of meeting? What were their ages of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis Chapter Forty Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 26, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Forty. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER FORTY OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that while in prison, Joseph interprets two dreams. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 40 The chief butler and chief baker of Pharaoh relate their dreams to Joseph. He interprets the dreams, which after three days are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational