Sermons on Morning Devotion:

Look What We Found In The Garden

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

The garden is where Jesus surrendered to go to the cross, to do the will of the Father. It was there that the decision was made and where the victory of the cross was actually won! As we get into the Word this morning, let us look at what we find in the

Introduction · I want to take a stroll into a garden like no other, this garden I speak about today is one found just outside Jerusalem, the Garden of Gethsemane. · Gethsemane means, “oil press”. It was a place where they harvest the olives from the trees, press and crush them to remove the oil. · ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uptake On The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 7, 2007

This morning we are going to look at 17 verses that end the book of Luke, and from those verses, we will glean the difference that the Resurrection made in the lives of the disciples then, and can make in the lives of disciples now.

The Uptake On The Resurrection Luke 24:36-53 It’s Resurrection Sunday, and as is typical, we, as Christians, enter into worship with an upbeat spirit. Why is that? Because we know that the uptake on Christianity is found in the Resurrection, we’ve heard the end of the story. However, last month, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Beauty Secrets: What Makes Godly Women Beautiful?

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2024

This morning, on Mother’s day we are here to celebrate God and His creative design in created gender-- and especially “girls” right? Mom’s are girls and girls are good-- very good according to God.

When God created you as a woman, He created something “very good.” (Men can I get a witness?) In Genesis 1:27 we read: “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.” In other words, he created the two genders to reflect His glory through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Being Submissive In Days Of Rebellion Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

In the passage we will be covering this morning, Peter talks about submission to government, submission to employers, submission in marriage, and submission to other Christians. The thing that we must remember as Peter writes this passage, he is writing

Being Submissive in Days of Rebellion 1 Peter 2:13-3:12 Introduction The word “submit” is the key to this section. This word is very closely related to the word “humility.” To submit requires humility. Today we are living in days of pride and rebellion. In his book “Strong willed Child” Dr. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unrelenting Terror Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jan 10, 2009

“Unrelenting Terror” will be a huge issue for America and the world! It was not until 911 that we woke that early September morning to the fact that terrorist are now stepping on our soil, studying in our schools and blending into our society.

Last week we began this series with “Unclaimed Truth” and learned how important it will be for Christians everywhere to stand for truth in 2009. And we concluded with the fact that, we as a body of believers, needs to inspire with the truth as best we can in this New Year! Today we take on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Over Troubled Water

Contributed by Charles Newman on Mar 14, 2009

In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life.

BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS Matthew 14:22-33 In our message this morning, we will see how three miracles, (Jesus walking on water, Peter walking on water, Storms/winds cease) open our pathways to a bridge over the troubled waters of life. Jesus has just got done with one of His famous miracles, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Methodist

The Present Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Dec 13, 2006

So, when you think about it, Christmas is about giving and about presents. This brings us to the crux of our message this morning, how do we make a present of ourselves this Christmas? In order to answer this question, we need to take a good look at Sam

THE PRESENTS OF CHRISTMAS The Present Of Ourselves INTRODUCTION: How does the song go, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…” ? And Christmas really is, or really should be the most wonderful time of the years, eclipsed ONLY by Easter. Christmas celebrates a birth, and Easter a “rebirth”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Defining The Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001

What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

We Have Met The Enemy

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

True victory is not outliving opponents but surrendering self to Christ, who wins the unseen battle and grants lasting peace.

Introduction – The Old Man with No Enemies A reporter once sat down with a man celebrating his hundredth birthday. He asked, “Sir, when you look back on a full century of life, what are you most proud of?” The old man smiled and said, “Well, I don’t have an enemy in the world.” The reporter’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-12, Romans 7:18-25, Luke 9:23, Matthew 5:44, Psalm 23:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Hell - Who Really Chooses?

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 3, 2015

Another great myth: A God of love won’t send me to Hell (regardless of whether I choose to fully devote my life to Him while I’m here on earth)

The reasoning faculties of our natural minds are capable of jumping to all manner of false conclusions about God and eternity. Especially if we choose to ignore the truth of God’s own words, we will be prone to substitute our own pet teachings. Often the motive for such wrong beliefs is to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Lessons From A Squirrel Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 5, 2015

Life lessons from a Squirrel. These are little devotions that you can use during the Fall/Autumn time of year that help us see how God's creations can help us live an abundant life.

Life Lessons from a Squirrel Genesis 1:24-25 "And God said, 'Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds - livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.' And it was so. And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Follow The Example Of Christ's Humility Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2018

The act of incarnation in which God became man, the humble circumstances and sufferings of Christ in life, and the supreme act of dying on the cross established Jesus Christ as the greatest illustration of one completely unselfish and entirely devoted to others.

Date: 7/20/18 Lesson #12 Title: Follow the Example of Christ's Humility Scripture: (Philippians 2:5-11, NIV) 5In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6Who, being in very nature{1] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson will deal with the saint’s love, dedication and devotion to Christ and Christian service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Mind of Submission 2. A Mind of Sacrifice 3. A Mind of Serenity E. Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of History

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 26, 2011

A brief devotional (about 10 minutes) great for a Christmas program where only a short, targeted thought about the Incanation is needed. This is part of another of my sermons, Do You See What I See.

The Mystery of History (Devotional) Chuck Sligh December 24, 2011 A 3-slide PowerPoint presentation of this short message is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. ` TEXT: Matthew 1:23 – “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist