Sermons on Nations:

The Way Down Is Up

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 9, 2015

A sermon that looks at the dynamics of Mark chapter 3 20 - 35 and attempts to show how often in the Christian life in order to go up we need to go what the world considers as down.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 Mark 3:20-35 In 1982, David Pawson was invited to speak in New Zealand. His had a reputation as a bible teacher, so people the people of Wellington were surprised when he said that he had a prophecy. He carried two burdens that God had given him for our nation. One burden ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mary’s Song - The Magnificat

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 4, 2011

Mary’s song of praise. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Salvation (vs 46): • (2). Victory (vs 49-53) • (3). Covenant (vs 54-55): SERMON BODY: ill: • In the secular world; • Happy Birthday is the best known song in the English speaking world, • The song’s base lyrics have been translated into at least 18 languages. • It was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-53

Denomination: Brethren

Stranger In A Strange Land

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 27, 2010

For Prayer Breakfast given by a Francophone African church. We must respond to immigrants because God commands it, our history demands it, it serves our own best interests, and the Gospel includes it.

Valentine Michael Smith was born on Earth, raised on Mars, and returned to Earth. He never felt fully at home in either place. But his interaction with Earth, when he returned as a young adult, transformed Earth culture and impacted many lives. His most important contribution to Earth was the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of The End Of The Age Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 17, 2011

Signs of the end of the age. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OIUTLINE: (1). There will be false messiahs (verse 5-6) (2). Their will be wars (vs 7-8a). (3). Their will natural disasters (vs 8). (4). Their will persecution (vs 12-18). (5). Their will be destruction in Jerusalem (vs 14-20) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A friend once asked Isidor I. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-31

Denomination: Brethren

Taken To The Limit Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 12, 2016

God would take Abraham to the limit of obedience when He asked for Isaac as a sacrifice

Native hunters in the jungles of Africa have a clever way of trapping monkeys. They slice a coconut in two, hollow it out, and in one half of the shell cut a hole just big enough for a monkey’s hand to pass through. Then they place an orange in the other coconut half before fastening ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-17

Denomination: Foursquare

The Hidden Option- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 21, 2018

We need to look to God to find our hidden options.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP FROM DEFIANCE • SLIDE #1 • Sometimes we can find ourselves in a situation that seems impossible, a situation of which it is hard to see a good way out. • When we face the opportunity to make decisions in life, have you ever been paralyzed so much by the situation you did ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Don't Need God!

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Jun 24, 2019

There are too many people today that don't understand, they truly need God! God needs to be the biggest part of our lives in whatever we may do. For ourselves, our families, our friends, our work... we need to make God a part of all these things. Put God back into your Life!

The other day I was sitting and speaking with a stranger and, as it always seems to do, the topic of God came up. I guess it’s probably because most people I know, know me. They know my beliefs; they know what I do; and they know of my passion for God. This gentleman, a little older than myself, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 3:23-24, Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Socialism: Incompatible With Freedom And Liberty

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 4, 2019

A Fourth of July Message and a warning to America

SOCIALISM: INCOMPATIBLE WITH FREEDOM AND LIBERTY TEXT: EPH. 6:12 INTRODUCTION: On this Sunday before the 4th of July 2019, we celebrate the 243rd year of our founding as a nation. America is called, “The land of the free and the home of the brave.” We’re the land where liberty reigns and people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

Make The World Better

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 30, 2019

Make the World Better

MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE (JUDGES 2) After my stroke in August, 2018, my legs were weakened and I was wobbly as I walked. A Chinese herbalist suggested I hiked more to strengthen my legs and a friend suggested I walked faster and climb the stairs two steps at a time. I followed the latter’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revelation 12: The Epic War Of The Ages Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 12, 2022

A look at the Woman and the Great Red Dragon

We have come to the 12th Chapter of Revelation. We are past the halfway point of Revelation and entering into the second half of the tribulation. We are awaiting the blowing of the Seventh Trumpet which will be the coming of the 7 bowls. Before we get into the details of the events of that time, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

A. B. C. Epiphany Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021

JANUARY 6TH, All Years.

Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12. A). ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6, Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14, Ephesians 3:1-12, Matthew 2:1-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021

January 12th, 2025. Baptism of the Lord.

Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22. A). PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Of Revelation: The Dragon, The 7 Bowls, Babylon, The Millennial Reign, And The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb

"The salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of His Messiah have now come, because the accuser of our brothers has been thrown out: the one who accuses them before our God day and night. They conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Signs Of Jesus' Return Part 3 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 25, 2021

As Christians, are we ready to face the trying times ahead? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB.

We are looking at the Signs of Times. A person must be dumb, deaf, and blind, to miss the what is happening in today’s world, all around us. It was no different in Jesus’ day. The high and mighty religious officials were asking Jesus for sign and Jesus made this statement to the Pharisees and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14, Matthew 10:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Worldview Lived Out Through The Kingdom Program Of God

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 9, 2021

We are considering today the concept of a Christian worldview in regard to a holistic understanding of the life of the “Kingdom of God.”

We are considering today the concept of a Christian worldview in regard to a holistic understanding of the life of the “Kingdom of God.” This kingdom program of God, finding it’s full revelation in Jesus Christ, involves many aspects including grace, the problem of evil, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, Romans 1:20, Luke 17:21

Denomination: Salvation Army