Sermons on Messianic Banquet:

A Humble & Obedient Heart

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 21, 2011

A message about the necessity of humbling our hearts, as shown by Jesus in LUKE 14:1-14. It is an explanation of this passage.

MATTHEW 23:11 “But the greatest among you shall be your servant.” When I was a teenager, I remember telling my father that I wanted to be a successful businessman when I grew up. He asked me what type of business I wanted to work in, and I told him I didn’t know, I just wanted to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: *other

The Man The King Delights To Honor Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Jan 22, 2015

Years for Mordecai brave act and no medal. No promotion. Not a single word of appreciation. “God, I am depressed. I did such a good thing for the king sake, I’ve risked my career, my life, but no one cares. I quit my job/faith". Know this feeling?

Thomas Watson, the Puritan pastor of the 1600’s wrote this of God’s providence: "There is no such thing as blind fate, but there is a Providence that guides and governs the world. Providence is God’s ordering all issues and events of things, after the counsel of His will, to His own glory. The ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Water into wine (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: John chapter 2 verses 1-11. We read in John chapter 20 verses 30-31; 30”Jesus' disciples saw him do many other miraculous signs besides the ones recorded in this book. 31But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Increasing Joy

Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 31, 2005

Increasing joy comes through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Increasing Joy Isaiah 9:2-3 (New International Version) 2The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. 3You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prize Is Waiting

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Prize of heaven is Waiting. Don’t look back. Keep moving forward.

One of the best part-time jobs I ever had in college was as an assistant high school basketball coach. No, the pay wasn’t great ($150 a season) but I did get to work with one of the most successful coaches in the state of Wisconsin. In his twenty years of coaching, Coach B. led his teams to at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Gary Gerstenberger on Dec 6, 2006

A new look a everyday approach to the 23rd Psalm.

“The Lord is My Shepherd” Psalms 23:1-6 RECITE Psalm 23:1-6 INTRODUCTION “The Life of David” •I memorized these verses in Caravans over 30 years ago. •The author of the 23rd Psalm is David. •When we think of David’s life several things come to mind. •We think of David the shepherd boy who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

The Bible: How To Study It

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The second of three sermons on the Bible and its importance

(Slide 1) John MacArthur tells the following true story. A young couple from another church came to one of our assistant pastors for counseling about marital problems they started having soon after their wedding. After just a few minutes of interviewing the two, he could see they were miles apart ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Church Of God

It's Not A Contract Series

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 21, 2007

Service to God is not a contract with an expiration date. We’re called to reflect the spirit of Christ, beginning from the first day that we receive his grace, and continuing until he calls us home. Of himself, Jesus said, “I have not come to be served

I heard about a Union Meeting where the Union Representative was explaining the new Work Contract. He said, "I have great news, Comrades. Management has agreed to lighten our work schedule!” The crowd shouted, "Hooray!" "And we will have a 150% pay rise." "Hooray!" "We will finish work at 4 PM, not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Armed And Donkey-Ish Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 16, 2012

The true hero of this story is not Samson but our patienty and gracious God.

This is the time of year when movie studios release the films they think have the best chance of winning the Oscar for Best Picture. How many of those hyped-up movies have you gone to see only to leave the theatre muttering: “I just wasted two hours of my life and twenty bucks”? Will we ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Obadiah: God Cares For His Own Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013

There is no middle ground in our battle with evil. We must pick a side and take a stand. Truth demands a choice. “Aim at heaven and you’ll get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you’ll get neither.”

Major News from Minor Prophets Obadiah: God cares for His own This prophecy is against Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, the older twin brother of Jacob. They were constantly at odds with Jacob’s descendants. They refused to let Moses and the Israelites pass through their land. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow And Serve The One Who Will Never Leave You

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 11, 2015

We must use the courage that a life in faith with God gives us to live a life that is more revolutionary than our secular world or any other non-Christian faith. God will give us the courage to work like army commandos.

If I told you that religion is not the same as Christianity, would you be surprised? Religion is man's attempt to reach God. It focuses on our deeds. It is the broken cistern referred to in Jeremiah 2:4-13. Christianity is God's attempt to reach man. We are meant to be fully in relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Biblical Evangelism: Warns Of The Danger Of Delay

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC.. DO NOT DELAY TO ACCEPT CHRIST..

BIBLICAL EVANGELISM: WARNS OF THE DANGER OF DELAY MATTHEW 25:1-13 A MAJOR QUESTION THAT WE ARE OFTEN FACED WITH IS WHETHER OR NOT TO DELAY AN ACTION OR CHOICE. SOMETIMES IT IS BETTER TO WAIT, WHILE STILL OTHER TIMES WAITING CAN BE CATASTROPHIC. TO DELAY MEDICAL TREATMENT CAN LEAD TO DEATH. TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Love You Lord, But...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 26, 2014

Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship or to live separated holy lives.

I love You Lord, but... Luke 14:15-33 Many profess to love the lord but with reservations. Their mantra is “I love you Lord but...” Excuses arise when they are called to follow Jesus Christ in sacrificial discipleship, to commit to having a consistent walk and witness as a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enter God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 15, 2023

An easy-to-read parable, but with the most powerful of meanings. It’s a bit scary in times but it clearly outlines our purpose in life, and the consequences; encouraging others to follow Jesus.

Introduction: Years ago, I was introduced and became fascinated with the topics on the kingdom of heaven, however if I was to introduce or even describe this kingdom, I would not use this morning reading to do so, because although this reading appears relatively easy to follow, it is rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal

Live It!!! Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 9, 2015

Having established our position in Christ and the glorious gifts of HIs presence, we are challenged to live in a manner worthy of our gift.

Live It! Ephesians 4:1-5 One of the themes in Ephesians is that Christ in a life in this wicked world must make a difference. You cannot have the King of Glory in your life and live as a secret agent for the Kingdom. You cannot be forgiven and receive the title deed of God in your heart by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist