Sermons on Nest:

#20: Kingdom Parables Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 14, 2020

In one parable, Jesus says the kingdom of God is like a seed that grows and in another parable, like the tiny mustard seed. This sermon examines two Kingdom Parables.

#20: Kingdom Parables Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 14, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 4:26-32 – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Flea Can Bite The Bottom Of The Pope In Rome

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 25, 2020

The Adventure of Christianity and the Call of Little People

.................................................. The sermon begins with a clip from the film The Hobbit where Gandalf meets Bilbo { for the sake of the sermon text, here is the relevant passage from the book the Hobbit: “Good Morning!" said Bilbo, and he meant it. The sun was shining, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33-46, John 10:10

Denomination: Anglican

The Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020

This is from a series I preached on the 10 Commandments

Title: The 10 Commandments – 5&6 Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13 Type: Expository Date: 10-20-19 Intro: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who died October 5, 2004, at age 82, made a living making fun of himself and the difficulty of getting what we all desire: a little respect, please. Some of his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 28, 2020

How does the grace of God help us when we are weak?

SUSTAINING GRACE Several years ago engineers were building a new bridge over the East River in New York. They discovered that the wrecked hull of a sunken metal ship lay right where the center bridge supports were supposed to be built. Powerful cranes was brought in to try and pull the ship up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 3, 2020

Jesus’ family thought He was insane and the scribes though He was demon possessed. This led to Jesus teaching on the unforgivable sin.

#16 Who Is Jesus?—2 Opinions, 1 Truth Series: Mark May 3, 2020 Chuck Sligh TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 3:20. NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This? Trump? Bidden? Pray, Repent.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2020

Much improper prophecy has been been given. My measuring stick is if is God it will come true. If not? I desire to encourage everyone:Trump supporters? Bidden supporters? God is God. God is still in control. God is not caught off guard? Give hope... give peace... for such a time as this.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS? IT IS TIME TO PRAY AND REPENT. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Several part lesson) Nahum 1:7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. Luke 21:28 And when these things begin to come to pass, then ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7, Luke 21:28, Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Ready .... To Re-Enlist Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 12, 2019

This sermon deals with Elizabeth - A Woman of Grace - who shows us How we must Be Ready - 1. To Re-Enlist in God's Kingdom 2. To Rejoice and Bless Others 3. To Be Moved by God's Holy Spirit

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25; 39-45 Theme: Be Ready …. To Re-Enlist Title: Elizabeth – A Woman of Grace INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! This month we have been looking at God Encounters with the theme of “BE READY …”. -Be ready for God to do something amazing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Appeared: His Identity

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 22, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His Identity - John chapter 1 verses 1-3&14 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: He changed his abode. He changed his possessions He changed his glory He changed his form SERMON BODY: ill: • Some people here this morning have changed their identity. • They were born with one name but now proudly live by another. • Now they are not lawbreakers, it’s all ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Road To Discipleship

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Apr 2, 2021

This sermon will be looking at Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem as He came to the end of His long road toward His earthly purpose and final work for us all on this earth, the cross. It looks at how easy it is for us to get off track on what our final destinations as disciples is meant to be.

INTRO: Back in February Pat and I were returning from a week in Florida. We have made the trip from DC here to Dillsburg many times. When we travel we often will listen to an audio book to help pass the time. This year we were coming up from Richmond and into DC and listening to our book and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37-40, Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Surprise

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 5, 2021

This Easter message focuses on the DISRUPTION that Jesus's presence brought into the lives of the selfish priests and Pharisees at His first Advent, their response to the disruption (murdering Jesus), and the SURPRISE Jesus's resurrection was to them and even to the disciples.

Today we celebrate the greatest event in the history of mankind: the resurrection of Christ. Nothing has ever happened that influences the destiny of mankind like that one event. Alexander’s defeat of the Persians changed the course of Western civilization. It was a significant turning point in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:34-36, John 3:16, Revelation 1:18, John 20:15, John 2:12-25, Matthew 27:62-66, Mark 8:34-37, John 11:47-48, Matthew 23:27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Acts 1:11, Matthew 28:1-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Power Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Oct 20, 2021

This sermon leans heavily upon and quotes directly from the book "More Power to You: Get Recharged and Empowered for Ministry" by T. F. Tenney, pgs. 113-129.

The Power of the Holy Spirit Introduction John 4:24 ESV "God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." John14:26 ESV But the Helper (KJV: Comforter), the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 14:26, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Memorial Day Plea

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Listen to his secret: the power to endure is found in hoping to see very face of God as your life’s ambition. Seeing the face of God is ultimate place of safety. Beholding the beauty of God is your place of sanctuary.

Tomorrow is Memorial Day, a day set aside to remember those who have died in service of our nation. Many of you know of someone who died during their service in the military. For some, this was your very children. Today, we express a small token of the rightful appreciation due to these men and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Acts 9:1-9 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 20, 2021

A message on Paul's conversion.

Kicking Against the Goads Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 26, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Turn to Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

We struggle with commitment in our world today. Marriages, for example, last as long as life is convenient. Commitment to God has dwindled as well. If we are going to make a difference in the world, and set our country right, we need a solid commitment to God.

Lack of commitment is something that runs rampant in our world today. People do not truly stand for anything or are even truly committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way and that. (Chameleon Commitment By Neal Gracey Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ