Sermons on Lords Army:

Changing The Narrative

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 15, 2019

The paralyzed man at the Bethesda pool needed a change, and Jesus could heal him! Jesus can change our lives, but we have to respond to him in faith.

CHANGING THE NARRATIVE—John 5:1-18 Read John 5:1-3. For many years, skeptics said there was no pool called Bethesda by the Sheep Gate of Jerusalem. However, excavations in the 1800’s found 2 pools, with a 5th portico between, as John said. Evidence of the pool being called Bethesda finally emerged ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

What We Shall Be

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 21, 2019

The more we feel battered on this earth or are tempted to look away from others who are broken, the more we need to remember what God can make us when we see him face to face in heaven.

This morning we are celebrating All Saints’ Sunday. You may know that the observance began many centuries ago to honor Christians who experienced the fierce persecutions of the Roman Empire, who were executed for their faith, and maintained their testimony of Christ through it all. Folks like a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Blessed Are The Flexible For They Shall Not Be Bent Out Of Shape

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 23, 2019

What is in our lives that 'cripples' us from receiving the blessings from Jesus

Luke 13:10-17 For many years there has been a saying that I have been using. I learned it in business and it has become my tenth beatitude: “Blessed are the flexible for they shall not be bent out of shape.” We hear in the Gospel today that the woman was bent out of shape. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, Luke 10:12-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fairy Tales - Pt. 2 - Little Red Riding Hood Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Once upon a time, there was a little ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Offense Defense - Pt. 3 - Handling Hurt Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction In 1990, I graduated and moved to SC. Applied to receive license. Election year. If we let you get your license with long hair it will cost us votes. The Bishop at that time stepped in and made it possible to get my license. But then he taught me a very valuable lesson. He pulled me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

6. The Pre-Adamic World Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

What brought about the chaos and lack of order in the Pre-Adamic world?

IN GOD'S IMAGE 6 - THE PRE ADAMIC WORLD This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2, Matthew 24:21-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Confession: Facing The Truth About Yourself Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 7, 2018

Confession... part of the process of acknowledging the Holy Spirit's work bringing us to repentance, Some Thoughts from "Keep On Believing"

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2018 Series: Luther’s Small Catechism Redeemer Text I John 1:8-9 “Thinking the Things of God” Confession: Facing the Truth about Yourself Are you willing to face your past? The hardest truth you’ll ever face ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Lutheran

48. The Full Extent Of Evil Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 7, 2018

The true and full extent of the evil that resides in the human heart

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 48 – THE FULL EXTENT OF EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:5-9, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 20:7-10, Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian Church

What Brings A Smile To God's Face?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 8, 2018

A sermon in the character of an observer who was seeing the events that unfolded in Mark 12:38-44, where he see the difference between the religious rulers and the widow, and we explore not only what this means for us but what this story reveals about God.

I will never forget that day. I was sitting near the back waiting to worship and out of the corner of my eye I could the one everyone was talking about. This is the one who was challenging some of the religious authorities, not with violence but with love and something called grace. And there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

A Living Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Part 1: Our High Priest And Brother Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Nov 13, 2018

Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Right now you need a revelation that Jesus is just as alive today as He was during His ministry in Judea. Often, we tend to separate the two stages of Jesus's life ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 9:15, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

Love: The Greatest Characteristic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018

Love is the greatest characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This messages focuses on the meaning of love in the life of a disciple.

All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Characteristic 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a, 13 Whoever thought love could be such a lucrative business? Retailers, that’s who! According to the National Retail Federation, the average amount spent on Valentine’s Day is $134/person in 2014, with a total spent ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Deal Of A Life Time: Forgiveness... The Pearl!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2018

Have you ever found a hidden treasure? The pearl speaks of FORGIVENESS. The gates of heaven swing on the hinge of forgiveness. Give the gift of forgiving and set yourself free.

THE DEAL OF A LIFETIME… THE HINGE OF FORGIVENESS… ONE OF THE GREATEST GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a 4 inch hinge that I bought at Ace Hardware. I open with the HINGE, and we discuss what a hinge is designed to do… Later in the lesson, I have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45, Ephesians 4:31-32, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Assembly Of God