Sermons on Officers:

The Ten Commandments (5 And 6) Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 6, 2021

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them.

Let's look at the 5th and 6th of the Ten Commandments, as most Protestants count them. Honor Parents Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the Lord your God gives you. This is a positive commandment, proactive honoring of parents. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Reasons Why Children Should Be Dedicated

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Dec 10, 2022

There are principles that follow the dedication of everything. Children's dedication is another way of saying to God; Thank you for providing the child for us, and we are giving him back to you. As in the past culture of dedication, offerings used to accompany dedication.

THE REASONS WHY CHILDREN SHOULD BE DEDICATED Written by Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel; December 9, 2022 1 Samuel 1:28 “So I have also dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to the Lord.” And he worshiped the Lord there.” God has promised to always bless everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Countercultural Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2023

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26.

Did Jesus seek to be culturally relevant or bring new faith to an old culture? Were there people who criticized and ridiculed Him? Let’s find out in Matthew 9:9-26. How did Jesus call some of His disciples? Is that a picture for anyone who chooses to follow Him? As Jesus passed on from there, He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Of God : A Divine Balance Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

King Solomon might be the busiest man on earth. But, with God’s wisdom, King Solomon handled his many responsibilities in such a way that there was no busyness in his life and he had plenty of free time to accomplish additional tasks.

With God’s wisdom, King Solomon ruled over Israel and many other nations all the way up to the border the Egypt. King Solomon ruled over numerous rulers, many kingdoms, lakhs of people and had 700 wives, 300 concubines. On a daily basis, King Solomon might have at least 100 people to handle, 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 20, 2023

Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

The Symbols: Symbols are used in the Bible to identify and reveal the nature of our God, the Lord Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He is called by symbols such as the Door, the Lamb, the True Vine, the Bread of Life, the Light, and the Lion of the tribe of Judah. Similarly, the Holy Spirit is symbolized ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Being A Servant

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you learn something new in God’s word today? Did you see a familiar passage with new eyes? I hope you did! Last week we examined what sacrifice looks like, and one of the aspects of sacrifice is service. Today we will look at 3 key passages about servanthood.

Let’s begin in John 13:1 (Tell who John was) • Was the son of Zebedee, brother of James and one of the “sons of Thunder” • Audience was new Christians and searching non-Christians • Last surviving of the original 12 disciples • Wrote 5 books in the NT (read v.1-5) NLT Service is about action: v.4 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45

The True Essential Of Life

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 5, 2023

Out of these shaky days will come a vast spiritual harvest.

And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. (Luke 10:41-42) Our lives are being stripped to the bare minimum and most essential-GOD-not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing The Rest Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2025

Jesus knew that the hypocrites in the crowd would accuse Him of playing God. So Our Lord asks, “what is easier for me to say, ‘your sins are forgiven’ or ‘arise and walk.’”

Friday of the First Week in Course 2025 Psalm 29 is prescribed for all of us clerics as the first prayer of the Divine Office. It’s a very short history of the Israelites. It begins “come ring out our joy to the Lord; hail the Rock who saves us. Let us come before Him giving thanks; with songs let ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Psalm 78:3-8, Hebrews 4:1-5, Hebrews 4:11

Denomination: Catholic

Forgiveness- Forgiving Yourself Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on May 9, 2014

A sermon about forgiving oneself.

Amnesty part 3--Pastor Rob Ketterling ANDREA: My uncle was full of life and just so much joy. He loved to find the simple things in life and to just enjoy the present. And I so admired that about him. And I knew he cared immensely for me. And so when he took his life, I was shocked. We showed up at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Got Your Six Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 7, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 21: 31 --22: 29

Acts 21: 31 --22: 29 God’s Got Your Six 31 Now as they were seeking to kill him, news came to the commander of the garrison that all Jerusalem was in an uproar. 32 He immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down to them. And when they saw the commander and the soldiers, they stopped ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

All Day Delight

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 2, 2002

There is a way to find all day delight.

INTRO.- ILL.- Dennis Wholey, author of "Are You Happy?" reports that according to expert opinion, only 20 percent of Americans are happy. One prominent psychiatrist said, "Happiness is an imaginary condition, formerly attributed by the living to the dead, now usually attributed by adults to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refreshing My Rough Times Series

Contributed by James Botts on Sep 10, 2002

“Refreshing My Rough Times.” Sometimes life can be real rough and it seems as though the whole world is out of control. We’ll study Psalm 91:1-16 in order to learn how to find shelter, peace and refuge in the presence of the Lord.

The Crossing Community Church Times Of Refreshing “Refreshing My Rough Times” Pastor Jim Botts September 8th, 2002 Introduction **FLASH PLAYER CLIP: 9-11** John Blanchard recounts the events of 9-11: The beautiful morning of September 11th, 2001, seemed a day like any other day. But coordinated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Needs Messed Up People

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 1, 2004

No matter what kind of problems you may have, God can use you if you are willing to put your life in His hands.

Jesus needs messed up people This morning I want to begin with a little Korean history. Korea was occupied by the Japanese for 30 some years beginning in the early 1900¡¯s The Japanese wanted to make the Korean peninsula their own. They had to do this in order to move on and annex China. During ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Adventist

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2001

A study on roles.

When this old hippie went into the military I had a crash course in discipline and authority. I bucked authority and laughed at discipline from my widowed mother and school officials. I felt there was little they could do and after all it was the sixties. Their tired old mantras and silly rules ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 1:16-18, Micah 5:2, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Just As He Said Series

Contributed by Coty Pinckney on Oct 26, 2000

Jesus was faithful to fulfill His promise to rise from the dead, thereby verifying that "heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

Just As He Said A sermon on Mark 15:40-16:8 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 10/22/00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 And there were also some women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8, Mark 15:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible