Sermons on Man Up:

Shaking The Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 18, 2025

Jesus sends the 12 disciples out into the world to bring the Gospel message to the people. What did he tell them to do and why?

Shaking the dust off your feet Luke 9:1 – 6 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz Luke 9:1 Now He called the twelve together and gave them power and authority over all the demons, and the power to heal diseases. 2 And He sent them out to proclaim the kingdom of God and to perform healing. 3 And He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You For What You Prayed For.

Contributed by Anthony Sosa on Feb 18, 2025

Everything you’re going through is preparing you for what you prayed for. God answers prayers through challenges that build the strength, wisdom, and character to sustain His blessings. Trust that every delay and struggle is part of His plan to equip you for what’s ahead.

Everything You Are Going Through Is Preparing You for What You Prayed For It’s one of those truths that’s easy to say but hard to live out—especially when life feels like it’s falling apart. But here’s the thing: God doesn’t waste anything. Every struggle, delay, and setback is shaping you for ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Can I Expect From Christ As My Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2025

The abject failure of the shepherds of Israel point to a Good Shepherd who will actually care for Israel.

SCATTERED: God has concern for the weak sheep. - Ezekiel 34:4-6. - Matthew 9:36. - Let’s start with the accusation that God is bringing against the shepherds of Ezekiel’s day. - Just so we’re all on the same page: we obviously are not talking about literal shepherds. Rather, we are talking about ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Inner Circle: Andrew, James And John (Matthew 10: 1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 20, 2025

Our look at the twelve apostles continues with the “ inner circle”, or most notable in the Scriptures due to their words and work.

The list of the twelve ordinary men commissioned by the Lord Jesus Christ to preach the Gospel always lists Simon Peter as the first due to his character, his devotion to Jesus, and was given the task of being the leader of the twelve and be both the pastor and teacher to the “ sheep” and “lambs” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, John 1:35, John 12:21-22, Mark 10:35, Acts 12:2, Luke 9:49, Acts 3:1, 1 John 2:9-10, Revelation 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Must We Do To Be Restored?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 23, 2025

Zechariah hears from God and he learns that Judah will be blessed.

Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God wants us to be faithful to Him and follow His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 24, 2025

God’s promises that His people will be given a hymn of praise for all He has done for us. Isaiah saw it, John saw it, and Jesus confirmed it ... so why would we not live with this hope and excitement today?

Isaiah, Part 8 God’s Salvation Causes Our Praise! Isaiah 11:1-16 and Isaiah 12:1-6 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad that you’ve chosen to worship with us - Last week, Ch 10, saw a vivid demonstration of God keeping His promises -- He will always protect, comfort, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not A Waste Material

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

No matter what you have been through or how you feel, God values you deeply. You are not a waste material; you are a vessel of honour in God’s hands.

YOU ARE NOT A WASTE MATERIAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Supporting Texts: Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 139:14, Isaiah 49:15-16, 2 Corinthians 4:7, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Second Sunday Of Advent, Year B: Advent Voices

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 11, 2023

Squander yourself for hope in Christ.

A three-year-old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from the tissue paper. “Here’s the donkey!” he said. “Here’s a king,” and “Here’s a camel!” When he finally got to a one-piece tiny infant molded to his crib, he proclaimed, “Here’s baby ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On The Torch Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2023

A torch, in modern-day technology, is defined as a portable, battery-powered electric lamp.

George Bernard Shaw, an Irish playwright and critic once remarked: “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I am permitted to hold for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.” John 8:12 reminds us: Again ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 5:14-16, John 1:4-5, 2 Corinthians 4:6

The (Not Rocket) Science Of Biblical Interpretation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 26, 2023

If we are to understand biblical prophecy or any challenging topic within the pages of Scripture, we need to lay down guidelines on how to correctly interpret what we are reading.

When we take the time to look over the contents of the book of Revelation, it is plain to see that what is being presented is not a collection of vague phrases, thoughts, or symbols in which we are left to guess their meaning or relevance. Revelation, like all other books of the Bible, is meant ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:19, Isaiah 34:16, Daniel 9:2, John 5:39, Acts 17:11, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Both Saint And A Sinner

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Sep 30, 2024

In the beginning of Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians, Paul refers to these quarrelsome and divisive members of the Church of Corinth as "Saints." Can I be both Just and a Sinner, at the same time?

Thank you to Tullian Tchividjian, a Lutheran pastor from whom much of the message theme is borrowed. There’s something wonderful our Epistle lesson today that can be overlooked, in that Paul calls the Christians living in Corinth “saints.” In fact, “Saint” is a term he uses to describe all of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

Why Does God Speak In A Still Small Voice?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 2, 2024

How often do we, as Christians, take time to listen to the voice of God? Does He have to talk to us with a raised voice or a quiet one?

Before we attempt to provide an answer to our question, let us take a moment, look at the Scripture, and gather a history of the situation. In preceding chapter, Elijah has rebuked the evil king Ahab and has had a contest with the evil prophets, wins the contest, and has the evil prophets slain. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ordaining The Priests (Leviticus 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 3, 2024

Let's compare a modern ordination and that in ancient Israel. Let's look at Leviticus 8.

What did Aaron’s special clothing portray? What did the anointing oil suggest? Were priests also sinful and in need of a sacrifice? What did their meal foreshadow? What would be the purpose of an ordination week? Let’s look at Leviticus 8. How different was the ordination of Aaron and his sons ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unveiling The Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations In A Modern World Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 8, 2024

With our modern expectations, sometimes we find it difficult to understand the Bible. By adjusting our expectations we can correctly understand God's Word and apply His truth to our lives.

Unveiling the Scriptures: Navigating Ancient Interpretations in a Modern World Today, we’ll explore a fascinating and often overlooked aspect of Scripture: how the authors of the Bible interpret earlier portions of the Bible, and how we, with our modern expectations, sometimes find these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Matthew 2:15, Hosea 11:1, Revelation 13:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful- Hit The Target Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 12, 2024

This is the 218th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Timothy.

Series: Action [#218] FAITHFUL- HIT THE TARGET 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction: In the headline of the 2004 Washington Post, it said “Matt Emmons of the United States shoots at wrong target, finishes eighth”. Matthew Emmons was an elite athlete- He had been on the University of Alaska Rifle Team ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist