Sermons on Magnificence:

A Light Has Dawned

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

The message for our annual Christmas Eve service

A Light has Dawned Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Message Selected Passages December 24, 2013 Turn out the lights as the pastor prays and start with the sanctuary completely dark. Darkness is something we do not like. One of the strongest fears that people have is the fear of darkness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Church Of God

The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is actually preached in a graduation service and it talks about the dignity and speciality of being a minister

AROMA OF CHRIST The theme for this year is “Aroma of Christ” and the text is taken from II Cor.2:15. Let me read it for you. “For we are the Aroma of Christ for those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” Paul is known for his dramatical usages and the play of words. He says we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 13:44 – 240 Pieces Of Eight … Priceless! - Part 16 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 9, 2011

It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich!

Matthew 13:44 – 240 PIECES OF EIGHT … PRICELESS! – Part 16 It has taken me a year but the treasure hunt has actually paid off! Worth the wait! Two hundred and forty Pieces of Eight! I am officially rich! Finding the Spanish galleon called the Santa Margarita was heralded as one of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Final Victory And Demise

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Revelation 19:11-21 shows us that we can be confident that Jesus has already won Final Victory in its description of the Victory of the King of Kings' Army and the Demise of the Beast's Army. Be AT the Lord's Wedding feast, don't BE a feast for the fowl!

Final Victory and Demise Text: Revelation 19:11-21 Preaching Outline, written December 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – 1) Familiarity with a movie – you know the ending and have confidence that it will carry out correctly. The end has already been written. 2) A novelist will ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Abandoning Our First Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 17, 2012

Christ loves us too much to let us coast.

Monday of 33rd Week in Course 2012 Vatican II–Lumen Gentium Not Abandoning Our First Love One of the greatest temptations of life is to coast. We come to a point of satisfaction in some area of our living, and just want that to last forever. So we stop taking risks, we stop putting extra ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Hope Of His Calling

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 7, 2011

A message to encourage believers than in spite of all their flaws, God is still going to be glorified in their life.

The Hope of His Calling PPT 1 Eph 1:18 [I pray that] the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Wolves are one of the animals where the parent will eat some food, partially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

End Of The World

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 12, 2016

End of the World

33C--The readings this Sunday speak of the end of the world. When all these bad things happen and your enemies are plotting against you, then this is the time to tell others of the amazing love of God and to share the Good News! Apocalyptic writings arise in response to a type of crisis which can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Significance Of Christ's Resurrection.

Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017

The French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't a God and to die to find out that there is.”

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRIST'S RESURRECTION. 1 Corinthians 15: 12-23 The French philosopher Albert Camus once said, “I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live as if there isn't a God and to die to find out that there is.” HERE the apostle reasons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Heart Be A Safe Harbor

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 17, 2017

We cannot harbor love and unforgiveness at the same time

I pray that you have power back on by now or will in the VERY near future. We are all very blessed to have survived this severe storm with the truly light damage that we received. Being off from work and held captive by having no power rank high on the discomfort level. Cooking on the grill or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is God In All Of This?" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 3, 2015

Rehoboam and the need for servant leadership divide the kingdom. God appears to be distant.

1 Kings 12:1-17, 25-29 “Where’s God in All of This?” INTRODUCTION Today is All Saints Sunday. It is a day that we remember those faithful disciples of Jesus Christ who have gone before us. We celebrate those who have gone before us who have been more than a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-29

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017

Solomon built his temple. The worship at the temple by the people of God almost immediately needed to be reformed. Amos and other prophets called the people back to God. The reformation continued with Martin Luther and continues in the church today,

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 “God’s Presence” INTRODUCTION “Reformed and Always Reforming” is a phrase that catches the spirit of our Reformation commemoration. We remember that five hundred years ago the Church had strayed away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. It had become deformed and, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Words Without Knowledge

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

Job began to speak in great detail about his current circumstances and about God. These words had no knowledge of God and brought a misunderstanding or wrong understanding about God. It revealed a lack of comprehension about God.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: “Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge?” Job 38:1 Darkens counsel means to confuse an issue by introducing irrelevant or ill-founded considerations about God. Job began to speak in great detail about his current ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Miracle 4: Feeding The 5,000 Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

Jesus the Bread of Life and Feeding of 5,000.

Jesus the Bread of Life John 6:1-14 Feeding the 5,000 A. INTRODUCTION 1. When did this miracle occur? Springtime. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strenghth And Weakness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus boldly stands trial before the high priest Annas

John 18:12-27 “Strength and Weakness” INTRODUCTION The lives of heroic people inspire us and challenge us to be greater than we have been and more than we are. Recently a ceremony was held at the White House where twenty-four veterans of World War II, the Korean Conflict, and ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Lutheran

An Introduction To Ephesians Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 26, 2012

This is an introduction to the book of Ephesians.

[If you would like to receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] INTRODUCING EPHESIANS A brief introduction to the book of Ephesians: The author: PAUL. Paul refers to himself by name in 1:1 and 3:1. The date: around A. D. 62. Paul probably wrote Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist