Sermons on Mystery:

Don't Miss This Opportunity

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Dec 8, 2013

Secular observance of the pre-Christmas season focuses primarily on the First Coming of Christ that occurred 2,000 years ago. As Christians, our focus is on preparation for the Second Coming, which in turn readies us to remember Christmas.

Don’t miss this opportunity. Throughout the year, we get mailings from stores telling us of some special sale or event where they will save us tons of money on whatever it is that the stores tell us we need. It seems that quantity increases tenfold or more during the Christmas shopping time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Reality And Symbols Of Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 13, 2014

The salvation we have in Jesus is pictured for us in symbols, is based on forgiveness made possible through his atoning death, and ultimately results in an altered universe.

Reality and Symbols of Reality (Colossians 2:11-15) 1. All of us know what it is like to search for something that is broken or wrong. 2. Perhaps your car won’t start: it is not the battery or alternator. What is it? 3. Somewhere you have a hole puncher; it is not with the stapler, ruler, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Does God Like Me? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 2, 2014

Even after you come to know Jesus we often feel that though God may love us because of Jesus, He doesn’t like us very well. Learn the truth about how God feels about you and the destiny He has for you.

As God chose us (vs 4), picked us out from among others, before the universe began, so now He sets the course of the universe to a particular outcome for us—that in essence is predestination. Predestined us The Greek word pro-orizo means “to set a boundary, to mark out a thing in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sound Doctrine

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

To show that doctrine is sound if it's in line with your lifestyle.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your doctrines sound? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that doctrine is sound if it's in line with your lifestyle. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:1 (Amplified Bible) sBUT [as for] you, teach what is fitting and becoming to sound (wholesome) doctrine [the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Body And The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 30, 2011

A message incorporating the observance of the Lord’s Supper in the message as we consider the elements of bread and wine and the miraculous, marvelous, spiritual grace they represent.

The Body and the Blood 1 Corinthians 10:16 "The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?” In observing the Lord’s Supper, we consider the two elements of bread and wine. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Piercing The Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017

Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us Sermon Iv: Blessed Be God's Angels Who Announces The Birth Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 12, 2020

In times of trouble fomented by anti-Christian and anarchist rulers of darkness, mature Christians experience the excitement of the announcement by God's Messengers of the birth of the Savior, Christ the Lord!

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER’S ANGELS WHO ANNOUNCED OUR SAVIOR’S BIRTH Among multiple tasks assigned to me in my ministry of Christian education, the making of announcements was not considered by me to be the least of them. One Sunday morning years ago, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

The Winning Wind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

With the word and the wind, that is the Holy Spirit within, the believer will always be a winner in the conflict with evil ideas.

Determining the superiority of either side in either conflict is difficult since the decisive factor in gaining a victory is often hidden. This was certainly the case when the Spanish Armada sailed against England. It was one of the greatest fleets ever assembled, and the Spanish ships dwarfed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:20

Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 25, 2025

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I here? Why this situation? Why now?” Life is full of seasons—some joyful, others painful. But in every season, God is present.

Go! And Trust God Where You Are - 1 Corinthians 7:17 Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Word which speaks life, hope, and truth. Thank You for the gift of salvation through Your Son, Jesus Christ. As we open the Scriptures today, open our hearts to understand Your will and to walk ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17, John 21:22, Philippians 4:12, Psalm 13:6, Romans 11:33-34, 2 Samuel 22:33-34, Psalm 18:32-33, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Murder She Wrote Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 14, 2022

We can choose the drama that comes from foolishness, selfishness, and sinfulness – even to the point of murder – or we can choose stability and meaningfulness that comes from wisdom, godliness, and concern for others.

Murder She Wrote (2 Chronicles 21:1-24:27) 1. I have long been a fan of murder mysteries. I enjoy shows like Perry Mason, Poirot, and my favorite is Ellery Queen. 2. Murder She Wrote is another one I enjoy. 3. It always amazed me how Jessica Fletcher, in the first show, was new widow, about 60 ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Light & Darkness

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 27, 2022

Light and Darkness, in many respects, exist also in our personal lives.

C. JoyBell C; an author of books on poetry and literature that have been described as relating mainly to the mysterious, the philosophical and the esoteric once remarked: “The dance between darkness and light will always remain - the stars and the moon will always need the darkness to be seen, the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 6:14

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, B: Shema

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 16, 2024

Prostrating oneself in prayer helps me to mean all the words of this creed, with all its intensity and wide scope.

This is the most Jewish and Catholic prayer possible, in our Gospel today, from Mark 12:29, which Jews call the Shema, which means “hear” in Hebrew-- we have the first line of the Shema in our Gospel today: “Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

Reuben & Gad's Request (Numbers 32)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2024

Why did God destroy nations and allow Israel to take their land? Let's look at Numbers 32.

Before we judge God harshly, let’s ask ourselves some questions: Does God have an eternal plan for even innocent children? Is it merciful to allow children just to be sacrificed, or taught harmful practices, or do we trust God with a mysterious future not yet fully revealed? Is God perfectly loving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph & Suffering

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 12, 2022

Triumph and suffering often go hand in hand. Jesus went from triumph on Palm Sunday, prophesied His ultimate triumph, and then experienced horrendous suffering. Yet His suffering was just the beginning of the ultimate victory.

Triumph and suffering often go hand in hand. Jesus went from triumph on Palm Sunday, prophesied His ultimate triumph, and then experienced horrendous suffering. Yet His suffering was just the beginning of the ultimate victory. Prophecy Before Christ comes back there will be much suffering for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Be Like Jesus

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 15, 2025

Big Idea: God does not lie; He said, “Be holy, for I am holy" (1 Pet. 1:16, NKJV).

I Want to Be Like Jesus As we look around at the growing influence of chaos and evil, it could be easy to keep silent, give up, and accept that being holy is impossible, even though Scripture guides us to be like the Lord. In that moment of doubt, we remember the Bereans. Luke admired their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26, 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Other