Sermons on Modern Parallels:

Cleansing The Temple

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

Convenience and compromise can devastate the Church, disqualifying us from the work Christ has for us.

Parishioners at Brentwood Baptist Church in Houston are singing the Lord's praises right along with the world-famous McDonald's slogan, "We love to see you smile." The church is the first in the nation to have a McDonald's hamburger franchise on its grounds. The franchise is located inside the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Other

A Famine Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Carpenter on Jan 4, 2014

Jesus' meat (food) was to do the will of God. Today we have a famine of the will of God, but the Lord has prepared a feast, if we will but be obedient.

Matt 6:9-13 (KJV) (9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11) Give us this day our daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And lead us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sermon For Pastors Only! Series

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 29, 2014

A look at a variety of reasons Churches are dying!

I was in church one Sunday and one of the old Missionaries was leading the early Morning Prayer, she cried loud and shook the rafters as she prayed. She said at one point “Lord send the sinner man into this church!” It was uttered with the utmost sincerity and piety, but she was very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Members Of One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 3, 2021

Christians should always be in the habit of building up!

- BUILDING UP ONE ANOTHER - Members of One Another Romans 12:4-5 Introduction Daniel Richard wrote, “We are living in a self-serving, self-centered, and self-obsessed modern day rush-rush society filled with negativity and constant tearing down of others…." Between social media bullying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple

Contributed by Mark Zorn on May 18, 2025

Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “ I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beast From The Earth: The False Prophet And His Diabolical Work (Revelation 13:11-18)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 24, 2024

The False Prophet uses false "miracles and signs" to convince the world that the Antichrist is the leader for whom they have been waiting. He is a tool of Satan used to draw people away from the truth of the Gospel and towards the certainty of hell.

The Antichrist, who was introduced in Revelation 13;1-10, will not rise to power alone. His success will result from a worldwide spiritual deception perpetuated by the man referred to in Revelation 13:11-18 as, "the beast from the earth", known as the False Prophet. He will be a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Revelation 13:11-18, Matthew 4:8-10, Isaiah 14:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nourishment For The Soul Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 15, 2024

In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment.

Nourishment for the Soul Intro: In a world dominated by materialism, it is crucial to prioritise our spiritual well-being to attain true happiness and fulfilment. Scripture John 6:24-35 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In our contemporary world, the quest for happiness and fulfilment ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Other

"radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Four Horsemen Of Know Domain Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 16, 2014

A study of the 6th chapter of Revelation verses 1 - 8

Revelation 6: 1 – 8 The Four Horsemen of Know Domain 1 Now I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals; and I heard one of the four living creatures saying with a voice like thunder, “Come and see.” 2 And I looked, and behold, a white horse. He who sat on it had a bow; and a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 5 of a series on Evangelism

“Sharing The Good News” Passing on the Faith, Part 5 If you have your bible, turn to 2 Kings chapter 6, (pew bible _________) This is the last message in our series called, Passing On The Faith. So we’re going to be talking about sharing our faith. Now, maybe you’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crawl Out From Under Your Rock Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 10, 2014

A study of chapter 51 verses 1 through 23

Isaiah 51: 1 – 23 Crawl Out From Under Your Rock 1 “Listen to Me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the hole of the pit from which you were dug. 2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you; For I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I & Ii Corinthians Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

Sixth in a Series going throught the New Testament

I AND II CORINTHIANS -- Sermon 6 Introduction: In the previous lesson we studied Acts and Romans. We will continue our survey in this lesson as we go through the letters of Paul to the Corinthians. I CORINTHIANS I. SURVEY A. Writer: The Apostle Paul B. Date: around A.D. 57 C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year Resolution

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002

In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul invites us to join him as he strives for Christian perfection. This is a good New Year Resolution for us. This sermon and its invitation launches a new sermon series exploring our ’postmodern’ times & how we can st

Happy New Year! Only 4 hours and __minutes to go. I’m sure that most of us will be happy to see 2001 go and hope that 2002 will be a better year. There has been some talk about New Year resolutions around the office these last days before the new year. I guess the talk of these new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

Narnia: Not A Tame God

Contributed by Ron Burtz on Dec 5, 2005

God is not safe nor tame, but He’s good and you can trust Him with your life.

It’s the Christmas season. Now is the time we like to think about the manger scene, the baby, “gentle Jesus, meek and mild”. Today, however, I want to project you 30 years after that 1st Christmas, to Jesus the fiery preacher. He’s warmed up today… (Read Luke 12:1-7) I don’t usually put much ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Action Pattern For A Crossover People

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 30, 2008

Just as God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He has called us out of the darkness of the world to live lives full of victory, crossing over the flooded streams of this life.

“Action Pattern for a Crossover People,” Joshua 3:5-17 Introduction An old writer said that Faith and Reason may be compared to two travelers. Faith is like a man in full health, who can walk his twenty or thirty miles at a time without suffering. Reason is like a little child, who can only, with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church