Sermons on Lord Sabaoth:

Lesson 31: Preach A Contrast Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 9, 2018

Teach people to think by contrasting two or more sides of a theological argument.

Lesson Goal Preach a sermon that contrasts different sides. Lesson Intro When we spoke of a false dichotomy, we realized that some stories have more than two sides. However, some stories have only two options, or sides and that is not a false dichotomy, but a genuine one. Let's contrast two or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cavorting With Cowardice

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE THIRD OF A FOUR PART SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. PILATE WAS PLACED IN THE SITUATION WHERE TO ACT COURAGEOUSLY AND RELEASE JESUS COULD COST HIM HIS POSITION. HE CHOSE THE COWARDLY WAY AND BOWED TO THE CROWD AND ALLOWED JESUS' DEATH.

CAVORTING WITH COWARDICE MARK 15:1-15 TODAY WE CONTINUE WITH OUR SERIES LEADING UP TO EASTER BY LOOKING AT THE CHARACTER OF PILATE. JESUS’ ILLEGAL TRIAL HAS JUST BEEN COMPLETED, AND JESUS WAS FOUND GUILTY OF BLASPHEMY. JESUS REMAINED SILENT DURING THIS TRIAL MOST LIKELY BECAUSE FOR MANY REASONS, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing With Carelessness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

THIS IS THE FOURTH AND FINAL SERMON IN A PRE-EASTER SERIES ON THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER. IN IT WE LOOK AT THE JEWISH CROWD THAT CRIED FOR JESUS' DEATH AND REALIZE THAT HAD WE BEEN THERE WE WOULD HAVE BEEN ONE OF THEM. WE WOULD ALSO BE BARABBAS

CHOOSING WITH CARELESSNESS MATTHEW 27:15-26 TODAY WE ARE GOING TO CONCLUDE OUR SERIES ON SOME OF THE CHARACTERS OF EASTER, BY LOOKING AT THE MOST VIOLENT OF ALL THE CHARACTERS. PILATE, PETER, AND JUDAS ALL SHOWED EITHER REMORSE OR A CARING ATTITUDE TOWARDS CHRIST, WANTING TO AVOID HAVING TO TAKE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks As We Grow Older Sermon Iv: Gratitude Changes Attitude For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

Gratitude changes the attitude of those Pilgrims who celebrated the very first Thanksgiving in America and, upon reflection on how far our country advanced since then, may gratitude permeate our lives as it did theirs.

GRATITUDE CHANGES ATTITUDE FOR THE BETTER Colossians 3:15-17 We all know the story of the coming to America by the Pilgrims in 1621. Perhaps you, like I, have visited ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

The Role Of The Spirit

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 28, 2019

When your motives are intended to bring God glory, and honor our Savior there is nothing that the forces of this world can prevent

Today we will exercise our salvation, and find new and exciting ways to join with the trinity . Philippians 2:12 So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; We need to use our ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15, John 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

Did You Forget To Say Thank You? Every Day Is Thanksgiving Day

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Oct 13, 2019

The Importance of Thanksgiving and Praise

Weekly Message/Devotion October 13, 2019 Luke 17:11-19 Did You Go Back and Thank Him? Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Snake Bit

Contributed by Clay Ledford on Oct 17, 2019

Don't let Satan paralyze or defeat you. God can use your storms to change you and the world around you.

Snake bit Acts 28:1 – 10. Have you ever felt like that once things started going south then the snowball picked up momentum and size, and before you know it you have been bowled over? Do you feel like the world is against you? Is Murphy’s Law your life verse? Most people pick Jeremiah 29: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The Kings From The East? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

This message seeks to expose and reveal the mysteries of apocalyptic images right before the Second Coming of Christ. it challenges believers to be faithful, focused and unflappable in light of the Return of Christ.

Best life practices, most solid advice, came from my time as a boy Scout … Scout motto is be prepared, and its always worthwhile to observe some timeless codes of conduct, especially practices like: thrifty, clean, brave and reverent, they are go-to principles when the future looks uncertain. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Witness: Resolves #9 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

A witness resolves to speak the truth in a society opposed to the truth. We must be resolute in our message.

We began a conversation a number of weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Providence Series

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 20, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 1:1-2:20 Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included end of text

Exodus 2 “9 Then Pharaoh’s daughter said to her, “Take this child away and nurse him for me, and I will give you your wages.” So the woman took the child and nursed him. 10 And the child grew, and she brought him to Pharaoh’s daughter, and he became her son. So she called his name Moses, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

Letting Go To Live Free Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 22, 2019

WE ARE CALLED TO FORGIVE EVERY PERSON WHO OFFENDS US…no matter what their offense against us is.

LETTING GO TO LIVE FREE I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt everywhere we go – even within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is The First In Everything!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 29, 2019

In this message, Yours Truly aims to glorify His Heavenly Sire, Saviour and Sustainer by focusing on His unique attribute of being the originator of love, faith and hope in us.

HE IS THE FIRST IN EVERYTHING!!! “….He is first in everything”- Col 1:18 (TLB) Speaking about the pre-eminence of worship in a Christian’s life, a Biblical scholar put it wisely “If prayer and praise are a preoccupation about our needs and blessings respectively, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 1:3-5, 1 Corinthians 15:20

Denomination: *other

Free Yet A Slave Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 6, 2019

This is the 17th in a series we've been doing on the Gospel of John. Here we talk about what it means to be a slave to either Christ or sin.

Free! Yet a Slave. (Gospel of John Part 17) Text: John 5:16-47 We are back in the Gospel of John this morning… and just to re-cap, last time we talked about how Jesus had healed the man at the pool of Bethesda. If you remember; the man had been in his condition for 38 years, but Jesus healed ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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