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Expository Sermons On Amos Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jul 23, 2025

An exposition of Amos, clearly outlined, with interpretation, application and illustrations

PREACHING THROUGH AMOS Copyright 1978 by Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@chrter.net Outline Studies in Amos – 1 Amos 1:1-2 AMOS - THE LION OF JUDAH In the Eighth Century before Christ something new happened in the history of Biblical religion. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23, Amos 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Sermon 2022

Contributed by Alexier Mayes on Dec 20, 2022

A short interactive sermon for Christmas using awful Christmas Gifts and Dan Severs 'Christmas in a nutshell' video (available online) It can be amended for all ages but this service will be Adult.

I don’t know how your Christmas shopping went this year, but as usual Christmas seems to have just arrived out of nowhere! In hope of some inspiration, I went online and found myself on a page (boredpanda.com) which had ideas for the worse gifts ever!! Here are a few examples which I hope don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Anglican

On Trial (2023 Sermon) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 1, 2023

The apostle Payl on trial at Caesarea - Acts chapter 24 verses 1-27 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

On Trial (2023 Sermon) SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Tertullus: False Accusations (vs 1-9) (B). Paul: Faithful Answers (vs 10-21) (C). Felix: Fo0lish Attitude (vs 22-27) SERMON BODY: Ill: • In one of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip, • He shows a conversation between Lucy and Charlie ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon On The Crumbs Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 9, 2023

A crumb is defined as a small fragment of bread, cake or biscuit.

Khalil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, poet and widely considered philosopher once remarked: “All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind.” Matthew 15:27 confirms: She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” A crumb is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:8, Proverbs 22:9, James 2:15-17, Luke 6:21

Sermon On A Sacred Birth

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 30, 2024

Birth is generally defined as the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother. It encompasses the start of life as a physically separate being.

Richelle E. Goodrich, an American author once remarked: “New light in the sky announces a sacred birth. Shine brightly young star. Hallelujah song carries on a gentle wind, heralding a king. Shepherds lift their heads, not to gaze at a new light but to hear angels. ‘Unto you is born in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:6-7, John 1:14, Micah 5:2

Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025

Friendship is the bond that unites.

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest once remarked: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:17, Exodus 33:11, Revelation 3:20

Sermon On Solitary Moments

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 3, 2025

A cosmic experience is regarded as a state of consciousness that can involve a special sense of connection to the universe.

Thomas Merton, an American monk and writer once remarked: “When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when they are really children, when we know love in our own ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16, Matthew 14:23, Isaiah 40:26

Sermon On An Endorphins Rush

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 2, 2024

Endorphins are defined as any of a group of hormones secreted within the brain and nervous system and having a number of physiological functions.

Ellen DeGeneres, an American comedian and actress once remarked: “Now, I'm no scientist, but I know what endorphins are. They're tiny little magical elves that swim through your bloodstream and tell funny jokes to each other. When they reach your brain, you hear what they're saying and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5, 1 Timothy 4:8, Philippians 4:8, John 16:33

Sermon On Necessity In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 6, 2024

Necessity is defined as the state or fact of being required.

William Pitt the Younger, a former British Prime Minister once remarked: “Necessity is the plea for every infringement on human rights. It is the argument of tyrants; it is the creed of slaves.” 1 John 2:15-17 reminds us: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:8, Galatians 6:7

Sermon On The Fireflies Of Love

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 10, 2024

A firefly is principally defined as any of numerous night-flying beetles that produce a bright soft flashing light for courtship purposes.

Neil Gaiman, an English writer once remarked: “I took the dog out for a walk tonight, and together we wandered across the meadow next door. It was a warm summer's night, dark, and moonless. There were a handful of fireflies flickering intermittently, some so close to me I could see they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Psalm 3:1-8, 1 Corinthians 16:14, Galatians 5:13-14

Sermon: The Hidden Lines

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 22, 2024

There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. Beware of the hidden lines.

Subject: The Hidden Lines Scripture: Proverbs 29:1 “He that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Introduction: There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. This verse says, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 6:3, Matthew 12:31, Isaiah 55:6-9, Hebrews 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On A Double Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 25, 2024

A double life could be considered as a twin existence, or leading the life of a double-minded person who amalgamates two fallacious entities in one, but ensures that both are conspicuously segregated from each other.

Stephanie Klein, an American strategist and consultant once remarked: “If someone wants to lead a double life, they will find a way to do it. And they can promise you things until your nerves unfold and you can finally put up your feet. But it can all be a lie. There are no guarantees, even when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, 1 Corinthians 7:15, Romans 12:2, 1 John 5:14

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Sermon On The Eye Of The Storm

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 1, 2024

Storms in life, whether they be meteorological or personal, frequently materialize in today’s world.

Ralph Waldo Emerson, an American essayist once remarked: “Say thank you! I want to hear you say it now. Out loud. 'Thank you.' You're saying thank you because your faith is so strong that you don't doubt that whatever the problem, you'll get through it. You're saying thank ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 50:15

Sermon On Anchovy Toast

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 6, 2024

During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United Kingdom, the delicacy and brine of anchovy toast was considered a popular appetizer, often favored by the rich or noble.

Iris Murdoch, an Irish-British novelist and philosopher once remarked: “For lunch, I may say, I ate and greatly enjoyed the following: anchovy paste on hot buttered toast, then baked beans and kidney beans with chopped celery, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. (Really good olive oil is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:12, Ezekiel 29:4, Ezekiel 47:10, Luke 5:4-7