Sermons on Martyrdom:

The Church In Smyrna Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 15, 2020

The Church of Smyrna was commended for its loyalty to Christ even though it cost many their lives. Would we be willing to give up our lives if Christ called us to do so - to be loyal to Him

The Church at Smyrna. Rev 2:8-11 Last Sunday we looked at the first of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse (also known as the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation) - the Church of Ephesus. Let me just recap for those of you who weren’t with us last week The book of Revelation was written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Living Dead Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 30, 2024

The Second message in this series speaks on allowing the Holy Spirit to change our perspective on the things of this world and focus on the next.

The Living Dead The 7 Blessings in Revelation Series Scripture Revelation 14:13 Introduction: This Thursday we celebrated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Europe. As most of you know this was the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany, and the decisive operation that led us to victory ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13, Romans 6:3-5, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Face Of An Angel: Stephen Is Arrested

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 14, 2024

They could overpower the person of Stephen but not his testimony.

The Face of an Angel: Stephen is Arrested Acts 6:8–15 NKJV And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 28, 2021

The Bible has always been honest with us about the potential dangers of discipleship. It speaks of the real possibilities of abuse, prison and even death. Is there ever a time when it's NOT worth it to be a Christian?

CHILDREN’S SERMON – Shadrach, Meshach, & Abednego OPEN: I read an interesting article this week in Christianity Today. The title was “Was It Worth It?” and it tried to address the tragedy that’s going on now in Afghanistan. Their opening comment was this: “(Christianity Today) surveyed 15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Man Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

The Life and ministry of John the Baptist

THE GREATEST MAN Luke 3: 1-20; 7:28 INTRODUCTIONœ: Consider what it means to be GREAT. A. Greatness Defined: Important, Notable, Renown, B. Greatness Desired · Matthew 20:20-21 - The mother of James & John asked that her sons be given a prominent place in the kingdom · Mark 10:35-37 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of The Lamb

Contributed by Dan Buis on Feb 25, 2001

Good Friday Sermon - Jesus will dispense mercy and justice as the Lamb

Chapter 6 of John’s Revelation or vision from God paints a picture for us that is not pleasant. In America we strive for the pursuit of freedom and happiness, so the glimpse we are given here of the past, present, and future is something most of us would rather not see or deal with. It’s like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Ready For Soon Coming King Series

Contributed by Nick Watson on May 3, 2006

20 Signs of Imminent Return of the LOrd & 5 Ways we MUST be ready. Pastors, please preach this widely & urgently !!

20 Signs of the IMMINENT RETURN of the Lord Jesus Christ (1) Deception (Matthew 24:4,5,11) (2) Wars and rumours of wars including the WAR on TERROR. (Matthew 24:6,7a) (3) Famines (Matthew 24:7b) (4) Earthquakes (Matthew 24:7c). (5) Persecutions and Martyrdom (Matthew 24:9) (6) Betrayal ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

When Its Convenient - When Its Not

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001

A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ordinary Men For An Extraordinary Task

Contributed by Jeffery Scott on Jul 14, 2008

Jesus called 12 men ordinary men to change the world. God still calls ordinary people to do an extraordinary task.

I. Ordinary Men A. These were simple men whom Jesus choose to follow Him B. Some might see them as unfit. - Jesus, Son of Joseph Woodcrafter’s Carpenter Shop Nazareth 25922 From: Jordan Management Consultants Dear Sir: Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Patterning The Legacy, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Leaving a spiritual legacy for our children. We change ourselves we change them.

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part two Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7

Denomination: Mennonite

Effecting Change In The Lives Of Thsoe We Encounter, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Our changed lives has a very positive effect on the lives of thse we come in contact with. We change ourselves we change our world

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part Three Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Mennonite

The Crowned Church - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2007

Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

The Crowned Church Revelation 2:8-11 > For the one who has trusted Jesus Christ as their Personal Savior, been partakers of the heavenly gift, and are the receiver of eternal life; for all these people we have one huge and common desire. This desire is to hear our Lord say, “well done” when we see ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 6 Part Ii: Jesus' Amazing Miracles Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 11, 2010

There is much to learn from some of the Lord's most famous miracles. What an amzing time for the Disciples to be with the Lord!

Mark Chapter 6 Part 2: Jesus’ Amazing Miracles! Last time we saw Jesus send out the 12 to do the things they had seen Him do. This was the first time that the 12 operated as apostles, which term means “One sent forth”. Jesus gave them authority to heal and to drive out demons, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Liturgy And Our Learning Obedience Through Suffering Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2013

Just as Jesus learned obedience through suffering, so St. Agnes and all the saints; we celebrate this in every Mass.

Monday of 2nd Week in Course 21 Jan 2013: St. Agnes Sacrosanctum Concilium Jesus offered up prayers and supplications during his mortal life, with loud cries and tears, to the one who could save Him from death–His eternal Father, and He was heard. And He learned obedience through suffering. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Christmas Bible Study

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

An overview of Luke's account of the nativity.

A CHRISTMAS BIBLE STUDY. Luke 1:1-2:20. Luke writes in an exquisite, almost classical Greek style. However, the first two chapters of his Gospel are unashamedly Jewish, painting his message onto a graphic Old Testament background. Here you will meet with angels; you will read of the barren ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational