Sermons on New Goverment:

Looking Forward And Keeping Watch In 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2020

This is the first sermon of the new year. It is a call to watchful and ready for Christ's coming

Looking Forward and Keeping Watch – 2020 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Happy New Year everyone! When I was a kid growing up in the 70’s I never thought I’d see the year 2020… it just seemed so far off for me. If you had asked me back then what our world was going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed From Trash To Treasure

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

We cannot go back in time to change the course of our lives up to this day. But we can go to Jesus to be transformed and to have our future re-directed. Jesus takes what is trash and turns into his precious treasure.

[Sermon preached on 17 June 2018, 4th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Have you ever wanted to go back in time? To go back to a point in time in your life just before something bad happened to you—something that you could have avoided? And you think: “If I had only thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Inheritance Of The Saints

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 30, 2018

What is awaiting us in eternity because of our faith in Jesus?

What is the inheritance of the saints, those made holy by God? What is awaiting us in eternity because of our faith in Jesus? Let’s look at several passages that reveal our wonderful future. [a scripture flipping sermon,] Psalms 2:7-8 “...the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

25. Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Adam the first man was born from below, the dust. Jesus was born from above, the first of the New Creation

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 25 – BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:34-35, John 3:5-7, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 10, 2018

In order to understand (The Good News) the Gospel we must be honest enough to say there had to be some bad news!!!!

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Gentiles. Romans 1:16 This verse is the key passage of the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul owns up to that the Gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sow That Was Washed

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 10, 2018

What is counterfeit repentance, and what is true repentance?

SCRIPTURE: 2 Peter 2:22 "But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that swine in the scripture are a picture of unconverted ...read more

Aim For Perfection

Contributed by Roger Hutto on Dec 31, 2017

The church should intentionally strive for perfection - being a church where God's presence is evident and powerful. This requires a strategy of obeying God's word, uniting on the fundamental truths of our faith, and never sacrificing unity over trivial

Aim for Perfection 2 Corinthians 13:11 Well, we have another Year in the books! We're standing at the door ready to enter into a New Year. What are we going to do with it? How are we going to approach it? We've got a couple of choices: • We can focus on the past: whether it be our successes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Peaceful Departure

Contributed by James May on Dec 26, 2018

Simeon saw the Messiah and was ready to depart in peace. We can go into the future with calm assurance if we have truly seen the Lord.

Peaceful Departure By Rev. James May After the birth of Jesus, Joseph and Mary brought him down to Jerusalem to be presented, or dedicated to serving God and offered up either the pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons as required by the Law of Moses. Mary had obeyed the Law of Moses when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:27-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What You Seek Is What You'll Get

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 29, 2018

Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV)

It’s a New Year: What You Seek Is What You’ll Get Text: Colossians 3:1-2: “If then you have been raised with Christ, seek those things that are above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not things that are of the earth.” (ESV) Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Has Come

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 29, 2018

Planning for our eternal future is now; today. We can still plan for our earthly future for a career, marriage, family and finances, but nothing could be more timely than securing our eternal destination.

PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE…IT’S A GOOD THING. WE DO A LOT OF PLANNING: LIFE PLANS SUCH AS COLLEGE, MILITARY, CAREER, MARRIAGE, CHILDREN, FINANCES/SAVINGS. WE HAVE MANY ROUTINE PLANS: VACATION, BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND HOLIDAYS. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE ALL OUR PLANS IN OUR FUTURE ARE WELL PREPARED FOR ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Resolutions In Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 8, 2019

In what way the 31st December and the Jan 1 have difference in your life? How do you differentiate in your life? Unless you decide something nothing is so special. Everything is routine. But you can make a difference in a minute.

Resolution in New Year Psalm 90:12 In what way the 31st December and the Jan 1 have difference in your life? How do you differentiate in your life? Unless you decide something, nothing is so special. Everything is routine. But you can make a difference in a minute. What decisions you have taken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Methodist

Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You (Lessons On Colossians) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 23, 2019

Somehow, adhering to the religious routine inflates the ego and makes a person content in his self-righteousness.

11/16/18 Tom Lowe IVB3: Therefore Don't Let Anyone Judge You In Regards To Food, Festivals, Or Sabbath Days (Col 2:16-17) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:16-17 (NIV) (16) Therefore do not let anyone ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Old Testament Is Just As Inspired As New Testament. But Still Why Many Will Ignore Ot? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Most Christians like in pick and choose the bible verses to follow and ignore.

The Old Testament lays the foundation for the teachings and events found in the New Testament. First, the Old Testament is of great importance to Christians because it is inspired of God (2 Tim. 3.16-17). Some Christians ignore the Old Testament and focus on the New, but only those who read the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1

Jesus In Front Of The Sanhedrin

Contributed by Paul Arnold on Apr 23, 2018

A short homily on Jesus words in front of the Sanhedrin in Mark 14:53-65

So here Jesus stands, alone, abandoned, facing his accusers who want nothing other than to see him dead and their order restored. Smeared with false allegations that don’t deserve an answer, and then the one question that matters…Are you the Messiah, the son of the Blessed One? “I AM” the simple ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Anglican

When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019

Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist