Sermons on One Way:

How Can I Say No?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 18, 2024

How can Abraham say No to the Lord, after hearing the Lord’s voice for 25 years during the waiting period for His son Isaac, where the Lord’s voice was guiding, encouraging and strengthening him to survive the waiting period?

Then God said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2 When faced with such a situation, the challenge is not how can I say Yes, but how can I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:2

God's Buffer Zone

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 20, 2024

Gods buffer zone is the hedge of divine protection around every believer in Christ. The blood of Jesus is the seal of God's covenant of protection.

TEXT: EXODUS 12:13 (NIV) "The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No destructive plague will touch you when I strike Egypt." GOSHEN, ISRAEL'S BUFFER ZONE When the ten plagues from God tormented Egypt, the city of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:13, Exodus 8:22, 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Big Cross Or Little Crosses, But No Other Path To Joy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2024

Abraham did not have to show his faith by slaying his only Son, Isaac. God the Father, however, did not hold onto His only Son, Christ Jesus, but accepted His sacrifice.

Second Sunday in Lent 2024 St. Mark’s Gospel tells us today that “after six days” Jesus and His three lead apostles went up a high mountain. Why is “six days” important to remember? We need to go back to the previous chapter to see. The story line follows St. Matthew’s Gospel very closely, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-34, Genesis 22:1-18, Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Old Promises The New Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

God’s law only shows God’s purity and that man is a sinner.

A. WHY CHRIST HAS A MORE EXCELLENT MINISTRY THAN THE OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTS: HEBREWS 8:1-5 1. “He (Christ) ministers in the Heavenly Tabernacle” (v. 1). The true tabernacle in Heaven (v. 1). 2. The Old Testament priest only ministered in a human-built place not “the true place of worship … not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

David's Trust Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

David's Trust

Psalm 63 David's Trust 1. David Seeking God - 1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; Seek God Earnestly - 1 O God, thou art my God; Seek God Early - early will ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Man of Sorrows

Psalm 69 “The Man of Sorrows” 1. David’s Problems. v. 1-12 - A. His Pain - vs. 1-3 Drowning - 1 Save me O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul Drifting - 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters where the floods overflow ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Saviour's Psalm Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Saviour's Psalm

Psalm 88 The Saviour's Psalm A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. The musician and sage Heman served in Israel as a Levite, a seer, a songwriter, during the time of David and Solomon. Heman was the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Belief In Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 5, 2023

Is belief in Jesus important for both Jews and Gentiles?

What makes people acceptable to God? Let’s begin with Paul’s prayer for Israel? Brothers and sisters, my heart’s desire is for Israel’s salvation. That’s my prayer to God for them. (Romans 10:1 CEB) What was Israel’s biggest issue? Can Christians have the same problem? I know they love God, but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Scratches And Forks

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2023

God is with us especially in the difficult times of life.

Scratches and Forks Romans 5: 1 - 8 Intro: A very wealthy king possessed an extremely large, exquisite ruby. He sat for hours admiring the depth of color and sparkle. On day he noticed a huge scratch across the middle of the stone causing the king to be terribly upset so much so that he would ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Of Hosts Found By A Barren Woman

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 3, 2023

God created hosts when he created heaven and earth. Lord of Hosts refers to Lord who dwelleth between or among a group of hosts. The Lord is in the center, surrounded by the hosts.

Then she made a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if You will indeed look on the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, and not forget Your maidservant, but will give Your maidservant a male child, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall come upon his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11, Genesis 2:1

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Occupancy Of The Land Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 19, 2023

The redeemed people of God had occupied the land under the efficient leadership of Joshua, who succeeded Moses. But the Leadership crises emerged because Joshua did not prepare anyone for the follow up. But God raised up leaders.

Text: Judges 1 Theme: Occupancy of the Land Introduction: The term JUDGE doesn’t mean someone who sits in a court and decides legal issues. The Hebrew word shaphat has more of the idea of a heroic leader, ruler, saviour, deliverer. “The Hebrew word Shophetim means to put right, and to rule. The ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Delivered And Destroyed Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023

The life in Christ is a gift from the Lord. We need to safeguard with the help of the Holy Spirit. The rebellion, disobedient and unbelief would result in destruction. The merciful God would also punish for the wickedness of His people.

Jude 1:5 Delivered and destroyed Jude 1:5 “Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe.” (NIV). Main Content of the Epistle: This is the beginning of the main body of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5

Denomination: Methodist

Visionary View: When The Scales Fall Away From Our Eyes Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes. It's a turning point where we see the truth, and our lives are forever changed.

Visionary View: When the Scales Fall Away from Our Eyes Today, we gather to explore the transformative moment when the scales fall away from our eyes, a powerful concept found in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we seek Your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-18, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 1:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal