Sermons on New Beginning:

Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord Thy God In Vain

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 15, 2018

“Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, King James Version, [The ten commandments])

THOU SHALT NOT TAKE THE NAME OF THE LORD THY GOD IN VAIN By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 15, 2018) “Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain” (Exodus 20:7, King James Version, [The ten ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Love Your Way To Holiness

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 20, 2018

John Wesley taught that perfect love for the Lord would result in living a holy life which would be pleasing to the Lord. Is that true? Let's look again into God's Holy word and see what we can find out.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-4, John 3:16, 1 John 4:10, Matthew 22:37-40, John 12:1, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 6:22-23, Hebrews 12:14, Revelation 4:8, Romans 5:8, Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 1 Peter 1:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Zacchaeus: A Life Transformed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 21, 2018

Who was Zacchaeus and what caused him to search for Christ, and why his life is a testimony to the transforming power of the gospel.

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature. And he ran before, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Daniel Part V - "The Writing Is On The Wall" Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 27, 2018

Daniel, in his old age is called upon to interpret the writing on the wall for King Belshazzar. God controls your destiny.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 5th part of series on the life of Daniel. • The first four weeks we talked about Daniel being captured in Israel and carried into Babylon. • How he not only endured but flourished in a culture that was always pressuring him. • He had deep convictions and he loved ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Taste Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 24, 2018

Jesus said, "I suffer you."

THE TASTE OF CHRIST JESUS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2018) “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Friends

To Know Christ And To Make Him Known

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2018

This little Creed is the essence of the life of a person who is truly born again. It is also the desire of a person who is truly born again.

Let's stand together and say our memory Scripture for this Quarter ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Dead Saints Walking Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2018

Coinciding with the death and resurrection of Jesus dead saints were raised and came into the city. This situation causes a great stir; especially because the question is now being asked, "Why aren't more Jews raised?"

Message Matthew 27:52-53 Dead Saints Walking In this time of Lent we are considering some of the strange or unusual events that are recorded in connection with the death and resurrection of Jesus. These events are only recorded in one or two verses of Scripture, they have real significance for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The God Of Israel Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2018

God revealing Himself to the Arameans.

We have in the text this morning the revealing of the God of Israel - 2 Kings 6:8-23. Each time the Arameans would make a raid into Israel, their plans were spoiled through the revelation given by God to Elisha. • Elisha would inform the King of Israel, who would then take precautions against ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deliver And Hold Them Back

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 22, 2018

To show that we as a child of GOD and messengers of GOD, need to deliver people from their sins and hold them back to eternal life by telling them the gospel.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you in a mission? Yes. Matthew 28:19-20 Every CHRISTian believer has a mission, and that is the Great Commission. Matthew 28:19 Go then and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:20 Teaching ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Jesus Is My Encouragement And Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2018

To show that we need to be nearer than before and inside GOD'S Presence so that GOD can hold us in His arms and gives us encouragement that will result in being strengthened in the LORD JESUS more.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anna An Example Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 2, 2018

This sermon looks at the life of Anna, an example of how in one day, she fulfilled God's purpose in her life despite the overwhelming natural negatives she was born into, she overcame her situation by faith!

ANNA AN EXAMPLE OF FAITH Luke 2:36-38 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Settle For Good And Miss God!

Contributed by Robert Webb on Jun 2, 2018

Are you slipping and sliding around in the same old mud? We must hold nothing back, and never hold something so close to our heart that keeps us away from the promises of God

Following God requires a life of obedience. Being obedient does not just happen all at once. Our life journey is a process and we are all in different places in our journey. If you are like I am I get frustrated with the process at times when there are delays. Have you ever been stalled in traffic, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting In A God Who Knows

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 2, 2018

BUT PERHAPS THIS MORNING /EVENING IT`S SOMEONE HEAR UNDER THE SOUND OF MY WEAK VOICE AND THE PROBLEMS OF LIFE GOT YOU FEELING LIKE CHIPPIE SUCKED IN A VACUUM WASH OVER WITH A COLD CIRCUMSTANCES THATS BLOWING YOU WITH THE HEAT OF A HEAVY HEARTACHE

Job 23:10 (NKJV) 10  But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY I WANT TO REASON WITH YOU ON THE THOUGHT (TRUSTING IN A GOD WHO KNOWS ) MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS A STORY IS TOLD OF CHIPPIE THE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship With God

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 3, 2018

God wants to be your friend and he wants you to be his friend.

Friends With God James 2:23 This verse says Abraham was called the friend of God. One of the most astonishing yet amazing and wonderful truth found in scripture is God wants to be your friend and he wants you to be his friend. God likes you and longs for your company. He enjoys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist