Sermons on Modern Techniques:

Whats So Good About Friday

Contributed by Michael Parks on Mar 25, 2016

Good Friday devotional reading.

It is Good Friday! A name that stirs a bit of confusion within my soul. Really what is so good about this day? A man died for my sins. A man gave his life for the things that I had not even done yet, but here I am 2000 years later observing it, some say celebrating it. How can I celebrate? In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parents Toward Children--Children Toward Parents

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

Our relationships with our spouses and children from a scriptural standpoint

BALANCE IN THE HOME SERIES LESSON # 3 PARENTS TOWARD CHILDREN--CHILDREN TOWARD PARENTS Eph 6:1-4 1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) 3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Three Paradoxes To A Fruitful Life

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 5, 2011

People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them.

THE THREE PARADOXES TO A FRUITFUL LIFE John 12:24-26 People struggle for their life. They fight for their right and wrestle for their greatness - only to find that it is the other way around that we can find them. Jesus said: Joh 12:24 I tell you the truth, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Which Side Are You're On?”(Salvation Message) 1 John 1: 5-10

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Feb 2, 2018

A message of hope in order to bring in souls to the Kingdom.

INTRODUCTION By the help of the Holy Spirit, just think with on the subject asking a very important question, “WHICH SIDE ARE YOU'RE ON?” John wrote this book in order to grab the attention of those who are still living in darkness but yet has not embraced the Light of a loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Misconceptions

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2018

Many have a misconception in regard people becoming angels when they die. Mankind does not become angels. Catch the simple truths in this short message.

Angelic Misconceptions Mankind Does Not Become Angels Have you ever heard phrases like – “Heaven just got another angel” or “God just needed another angel” when a loved one has passed on? There is also that familiar, “You just earned your wings by doings such and such.” First let us administer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Declares His Mission Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Sep 21, 2018

Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church!

Luke 4:18-19 Last week we began our series on “Red Letters.” We explored the Gospels in short detail. Today we will focus on the Declared Mission of Jesus and the continuing fulfillment of that mission today through the Church! I. THE MISSION OF JESUS - THE DRIVING FORCE OF THE GOSPEL - LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Proverbs 19:17, Psalm 147:3, Psalm 107:14, Matthew 24:3-14, Luke 24:31, Luke 4:20-21, Matthew 4:17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10, Luke 24:45, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 53:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Contending With Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2019

Just because we are chosen by God, baptized into Christ, does not mean that we are infallibly going to attain God’s promises. We are always tempted, as Christ was, to follow the allurements of the world, flesh and devil.

Saint Anthony of the Desert 2019 Saint Anthony–the less famous one we call “Anthony of the Desert”–died 1653 years ago today. Since he is also called “Anthony the Great” and “Anthony of Egypt” and several other honorifics, we might want to know more about him, and what he can teach us today. But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45, Hebrews 3:7-14, Psalm 95:6-11

Denomination: Catholic

That All Humans Be Saved Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 19, 2019

It is the will of God that all humans be saved, which was a crucial teaching of the Church all the way back to St. Paul.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2019 St Francis de Sales Jesus, our Lord, constantly had His mission from the Father in mind during His time on earth. That mission is to teach and heal, and to suffer and die for our salvation. It was the Father’s will that the Son should live as a real human being, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-17, Mark 3:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Who's Your Momma? #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

We are all influenced (directed) by the people who raised us physically, mentally and especially spiritually.

This week we continue in our sermon series entitled, “In Need of a GPS”. We have been walking through the letter Paul wrote to the Galatians in 54 AD. As you know, Paul was writing to the church plants he started over the course of three years of missions work. He was upset because the original ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiolae In Ecclesia!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2019

It is crucial for us to meet outside the normal schedule of the Church in smaller groups for prayer, fellowship, accountability, to grow in our faith and to gain confidence with sharing the Gospel. We band together as "little churches" outside the bigger Church!

SAINT JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, WHO WAS THE ARCHBISHOP OF CONSTANTINOPLE (MODERN-DAY TURKEY) SAID THIS OF JESUS CHRIST AND THE CHURCH: “HE ESPOUSED HER AS A WIFE, HE LOVES HER AS A DAUGHTER, HE PROVIDES FOR HER AS A HANDMAID, HE GUARDS HER AS A VIRGIN, HE FENCES ROUND HER LIKE A GARDEN AND CHERISHES HER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Fifth Commandment Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Fifth Commandment

A. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS LEFT OUT? “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you” (Ex. 20:12, NKJV). 1. Why is there no command for parents to love children or respect them? Love is natural. 2. What is the basic foundation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Fundamental Church Problem: Pride Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 10, 2020

Pride is a personal issue but it can also effect congregations.

1. The NT letters often address certain issues and problems of congregations. Corinth had major problems such as: a. Divisions b. Immorality c. Abuses of the Lord’s Supper d. Temptation e. Marriage f. Spiritual Gifts and Love g. Resurrection 2. We could talk about modern issues but in reality, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing In A Time Of Economic Emergency Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 19, 2020

At the time when we are most tempted to hunker down and hoard our resources for ourselves, I think the Lord is calling us to be generous with our churches and charitable institutions.

Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Easter 2020 The disciple Joseph Bar-nabas is one of the key players in the Acts of the Apostles. As the reading tells us, Joseph was given the name “Barnabas” by the leaders of the first church, the church of Jerusalem. Why? I had an experience when I was principal of a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37, John 3:7-15

Denomination: Catholic

Through Many Tribulations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2020

Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God. But we can take courage from the examples of Jesus and St. Paul.

Tuesday of the 5th Week of Easter 2020 Today’s tale from the Acts of the Apostles needs some back-story for those who weren’t at Mass yesterday. The scene is Lystra, a village in southern Anatolia, sometime in the year 48, about 15 years after the Resurrection. It was part of the Roman province of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27-31, Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Path To Slavery (Exodus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2024

Has humanity outgrown the need to oppress and enslave the weak? Let's discuss this in Exodus 1.

How did the powerful enslave the weak in ancient Egypt? Does ancient Egypt picture sin? Has murder of the innocent and oppression tainted history since ancient times? Has our world outgrown the evils of oppressing people and committing atrocities? Let’s discuss this in Exodus 1. How many were the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist