Sermons on Oil From A Bible:

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Love God; Love People

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Aug 14, 2020

In the crazy times we are living in 2020, this sermon is to remind us to remember who we are and whose we are. Love God and Love people should be our mantra.

Love God, Love People Mark 12:28-31 Intro As the craziness continues to unfold - it is important that we don’t allow the world to define who we are or what we stand for I talked about taking a stand last week - and that’s what we need to do - but I want to follow that up with ensuring we know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Confidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 22, 2021

Confidence is defined as: “The feeling or belief that one can have faith in or rely on someone or something.”

Norman Vincent Peale an American minister and author once remarked: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers, you cannot be successful or happy.” Psalm 139:13-14 reminds us: “For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36, Philippians 4:13, Jeremiah 29:11

Passion For The Love Of God!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Do you have a passion for Jesus? If you haven't acted upon it, it is time to. If you don't have a passion then you need to develop it.

Passion for the Love of God! Revelation 1:1-6; Jeremiah 1:1-10 Michael H. Koplitz I’m sure most of you have heard of the old adage that two things are guaranteed in this life. I’m sure that if I asked around the sanctuary this morning, each of you would tell me what those two things are. The old ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6, Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

No Response

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 26, 2023

Sometimes for the greater good we need to bite our tongue. This is never easy when we feel we've been berated.

No Response By: Joe Mack Cherry I. Human Nature A. Why is it so hard to keep our mouths shut? 1. Jas. 1:26 – “If any man think of himself to be religious, while he bridleth not his tongue but deceiveth his heart, this man’s religion is vain.” 2. Jas. 3:8 – “No human being can tame ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, John 19:9-11, Luke 23:2-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Shepherd's Claims Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 2, 2024

Jesus still is trying to solidify His claims of who He is.

As we move along in our study of the Gospel of John we will pick up in verse 17. READ 17-18. This is the final proof that Jesus is the Good Shepherd and that is in His sacrificial death and resurrection. A shepherd’s greatest sacrifice was to give his life for his sheep. A shepherd who died for ...read more

Scripture: John 10:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Stand Accused

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

When the remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls (Haggai 1:1, 2:4), Joshua was the High Priest at that time. In verses 1-3: Joshua is appointed and Satan stands to accuse him. Joshua’s appearance / man’s appearance. Joshua, who here represents the nation of Israel, was accused ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2023

DO I TRUST GOD? I can't see? I can't feel? WHAT IS FAITH? Do I trust this bad stuff can bring good stuff?

BY FAITH… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I AGAIN FIND MY SELF SEARCHING: DO I TRUST GOD? DO I REALLY TRUST GOD? OFTEN FAITH DIES IN NEGATIVE, REACTIVE AND PASSIVE SOIL… QUE SERA SERA: WHAT WILL BE WILL BE. FAITH MUST STAY POSITIVE AND BE PRO-ACTIVE. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-19, Job 19:25-26, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way, The Truth & The Life

Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 7, 2023

We have had some Christians today raised in our churches who have said that this position is too exclusive for them because every religion has some intrinsic value! Saints, God has called you out of darkness into the light to tell others that Jesus is the only way!

John 14:3-6 (NKJV) "The Way, The Truth & The Life" October 8, 2023 ‘This text takes place’ - After the miracles, after the teaching, after the preaching, after the Passover Supper, after the washing of their feet, after Satan entered Judas and betrays Him, Jesus now speaks to His ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Communion Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

Continuing in our series, this sermon was used for the Lord's Supper.

Text: Luke 22:14-20 Introduction: The Triumphal Entry or Palm Sunday, Luke 19:29-40 The Triumphal Entry is that of Jesus coming into Jerusalem on what we know as Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion (John 12:1, 12). The Event known as The Triumphal Entry is found in all four Gospel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Building Each Other Up

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 18, 2023

As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up.

“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 4:9) "Therefore encourage one another and build one another up" (1 Thessalonians 5:11) As a Body of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Ephesians 4:9

Denomination: Other

The "avent" Of Christ 04

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This is one of a series of messages I preached on Christmas 2022 and touches on the Love of God at Christmas

THE AVENT OF CHRISTMAS, PART 4 1 CORINTHIANS 13:13 (NIV) AND NOW THESE THREE REMAIN: FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE. BUT THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE. INTRODUCTION: YOU WILL NOTICE IN THIS VERSE THAT IN OUR CHRISTMAS SERIES WE HAVE TOUCHED ON FAITH AND HOPE AS WELL AS PEACE. NOW WE MOVE TO TH TOPIC OF ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of The 3 Sieves... Ziglag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 15, 2023

We learn life is full of ups and downs... When I can't understand God plan I must still trust by faith. David sees everything gone of in smoke... but God restores...

THE TEST OF THE 3 SIEVES… THE ZIKLAG EXPERIENCE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) THINK ABOUT ELEVATORS? THEY GO UP AND DOWN? IN THE PROCESS OF GROWTH WE MUST LEARN THE ZIGLAG EXPERIENCE… I HAVE NEVER KNOWN LIFE TO BE A STRAIGHT PROGRESSIVE LINE FROM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-4, 1 Samuel 30:6-8, Philippians 4:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of Stumblingblocks

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 16, 2022

Have you ever tripped someone…on purpose? Perhaps it was a joke, but you still tripped them. Have you ever tripped someone by accident? Perhaps you weren’t looking where you were going and ended up getting in someone’s way, and they tripped right over you.

If you’re not careful, you will do the same thing in your Christian life. You will trip up your brothers and sisters in Christ without realizing it. When you do this, whether on purpose or by accident, you have become a stumblingblock, and this is what the Apostle Paul deals with in I Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

On The Shelf--- Paralyzed

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2023

Are we available to be used for God's work? Could we be paralyzed by the fear of giants? How big is your problem vs. HOW BIG IS OUR GOD?

PARALYZED --- ON THE SHELF: By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Part #1. The little boy spent the night at his grandparents’ house. Grandpa and grandson were sitting on the porch and looking to the sky. The grandson said: PA, LOOK HOW SMALL THAT JET IS? ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:33, 1 Samuel 17:9, 1 Samuel 17:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God