Sermons on Memory Verse:

What Is It That Pleases God? Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2018

When Micah wrote these verses, Israel’s southern kingdom, Judah, had become corrupt. The people there were faithfully bringing sacrifices to the Lord, under the false impression that this would satisfy His demands. However, God corrected His people . . .

11-25-03 Title: What Is It That Pleases God? Text: “He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” (Micah 6:8). Bible Reading: Micah 6:6-8 6 “With what shall I come before the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Your Christian Litmus Test

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2017

To many churches today have become club houses, they gather together miss-appropriating the verse, "meeting together" (Hebrews 10:25) Their church gatherings have become social meetings, talking about themselves, their community events or political views.

Your Christian Litmus Test Dictionary dot com has this definition for Litmus Test, "a crucial and revealing test in which there is one factor." Meghan McCain wrote, "The Democrats seem to have mastered inclusiveness - whereas Republicans, like a country club, seem to require a litmus test." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love Of God

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 28, 2018

We all have our favourite verses from the Bible many we know by heart and they give us comfort in times of need. Many are from the Psalms or the Gospels and we focus on John 3:16 - God so loved the world..

The Love of God John 3:16 We all have our favourite verses from the Bible, it could be a verse from the psalms: ‘The Lord is my shepherd : therefore can I lack nothing.’ It could be a verse that Jesus said from the gospels: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart – for they will see God’ Or as we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Who Then Is This?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 13, 2018

This sermon deals with verse 41 - WHO IS THIS? It is a question we all must ask ourselves in our relationship with Jesus - Who Is He? How we answer that question will help determine how we live out our life in Christ.

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (cf. verse 41) Title: Who Then Is This? Theme: Trust/Faith - Identity of Christ This sermon deals with verse 41 - WHO IS THIS? It is a question we all must ask ourselves in our relationship with Jesus - Who Is He? How we answer that question will help determine how we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Church Has Always Been Unified

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. - 1 Corinthians 11:19 God's heart is for the unity of the body of Christ. There is a greek word for "differences" or "factions" in this verse is where we ge ..

No doubt there have to be differences among you to show which of you have God’s approval. - 1 Corinthians 11:19 God's heart is for the unity of the body of Christ. There is a greek word for "differences" or "factions" in this verse is where we get the word for heresies. Though these factions ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“diagnosing A Heart Problem” Mark 7: 5, 14-23

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on.

In the first 5 verses of mark, chapter 7 we see the religionists have found fault with Jesus' disciples. The religionists were on a fact-finding commission from Jerusalem. They had come to investigate Jesus, to see exactly what was going on. News of His preaching and healing and of His conflicts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:5-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Robert Wheat on Mar 12, 2014

We know we should love God and love others, but how should we love others? There are several verses commanding us to love one another, and there is no mistaking how we should love when practicing the principles of God's Word.

ONE ANOTHER God gave us one another for a purpose… We are the Body of Christ in this world to stir one another up, build one another up, encourage one another, and most certainly to love one another. In the Old Testament, God gave us His Word for living a life with full purpose. Love ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 2, 2021

Jesus addressed the need for all believers to serve as the salt of the earth and light to this dark world. We will discover as we move through these verses both are necessary and much needed in our day. Each of these elements has a distinct and profound effect on their surroundings.

The Salt of the Earth Matthew 5: 13 We have spent a considerable amount of time dealing with the portion of the Sermon on the Mount known as the Beatitudes. I think you would agree those verses were a challenging and insightful study. As our Lord concluded His thoughts concerning the beatitudes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Eve Sermon: "Am I 'strong In Spirit'?"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2017

A look at Luke 1:80 where it says that John the Baptist "become strong in spirit." This is the verse before the famous Christmas story (Luke 2:1-7). The sermon encourages people to "train themselves in godliness" and become more like Christ.

- Story from Preaching Today of the person pointlessly trying to visit every Starbucks in America. - “Accomplishing” something that really doesn’t amount to much. - What we accomplish with our lives is what v. 80 got me to thinking about. - This verse comes just before that famous Christmas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Here Is A Trustworthy Saying

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 17, 2018

As pastors we know that proof texting is dangerous. It is even more dangerous to take two fragments of a "Trustworthy Saying" that spans three verses and use them to support a doctrine. With that in mind lets take a look at 2 Timothy 2:11-13.

(This is a hybrid between a sermon manuscript and a sermon outline. I hope you can follow it and flesh it out in your own words as the Lord leads you.) Please open your Bibles to 2 Timothy 2:1-13 which we will read in a few minutes. 1st and 2nd Timothy and Titus are letters written to specific ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13, John 15:5-6, Matthew 10:32-33, Romans 8:38-39, 2 Peter 2:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Comfort-Able Living

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

4 truths from these opening verses that should comfort all of us when life turns sour (Adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called Comfort-Able Living pgs. 5-13)

HoHum: “I am the subject of depressions of the spirit so fearful that I hope none of you ever get to such extremes of wretchedness.” Who said this? Charles Spurgeon, a famous preacher from England. WBTU: There is an idea out there that Christians should always be happy, always have a smile on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Scientific Brilliance Of Genesis 1:1"

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 2, 2021

When we stop to meditate on the first verse of Holy Scripture, we see not only the majesty and power of Almighty God in action, but if we look deeper, we also see the beginnings of scientific thought and the real explanation for the origin of life and the universe.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1, KJV). Consider for a moment how solemn, powerful and wondrous these opening words of Holy Scripture are. They present the work, thought, and exactness of Almighty God. You are probably saying to yourself, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Hebrews 11:3, Colossians 1:16-17, Romans 1:20, Revelation 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Authority

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 2, 2021

This sermon was the first one of a series on the book of Ephesians. It unpacks the first two verses. Specifically Paul's authority to write the letter, and the value of the specific recipients of the letter (i.e., who Paul would refer to as "Saints)."

Good morning. We are beginning a new series on the book of Ephesians called The Church in Christ and the Church in Culture. In case you are not familiar with the book of Ephesians, it is actually a letter that the apostle Paul wrote to the church that he founded in the ancient city of Ephesus. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

The Perfection Of The Heavenly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 31, 2020

Verses 11 and 12 contrast “the good things to come” with the types and shadows of the Old Covenant ─ the precious blood of the Lamb of God. The perfect tabernacle in contrast with the sanctuary made of earthly materials; the precious blood of the Lamb of God in contrast to the blood of animals.

Lesson 28 IE3b. The Perfection of the Heavenly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:11-12) Text (KJV) 11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; 12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

‘a Serving Church In A Selfish World’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 20, 2019

Gospel Shaped Living – Week 3: ‘A serving church in a selfish world’ – Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Reading: Matthew chapter 20 verses 20-28. SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Serving others is sacrificial (vs 17-19) (2). Serving others is not self-centred (vs 21-25). (2). Serving others is demonstrated by Jesus (vs 26-28). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Late in his life Winston Churchill took a cruise on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Brethren