Sermons on Open Arms:

Father Forgive Them Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

On the cross Jesus takes time to repeatedly pray, "Father forgive them." The crowd and the spiritual leaders and the Romans may not know what they are doing, but Jesus knows and then dies for them.

Message “Father Forgive Them” A sermon on Luke 23:34 On the day that Jesus is condemned to death many people would have had many different thoughts about these events. Take Pilate as an example. He would have gone home at the end of the day and spoken about these events to his wife. After all, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 8, 2022

knowing Jesus in every way

In the verses we have just read, we see where Jesus has been teaching His disciples. He is teaching them in the form of parable, when the multitude grows large and wants to listen to them. Jesus then wants to take His disciples across the sea so that they could do some studying by themselves. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Peace - It Is Well With My Soul Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

In this message we look at the example of the “Prince of Peace” from Matthew 14:22-34Open Link in New Window. Here is the often heard story of how Christ walks on water and Peter steps out to meet Him. Peter then takes his eyes off Christ and begins to si

**** The text here may best be called a collection of notes from http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/series.htm. As the message for this sermon was shared, it was a skimming over major points rather than a run down of everything in this document. **** This sermon can be listened to online by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Worship Is More Than You Think Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 29, 2024

“How should I approach God in worship? How should I prepare? What should I come expecting?” The writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10: 19-25 opens the curtain and helps us see how God sees worship. He shows us that worship is more than we think.

Probably the most preparation I have ever made for one worship service was when Jan and I started a church in Northern Michigan in a small town called “Charlevoix.” I was fresh out of seminary, 25 years old and excited about launching the new church. Yet, if you ever have been part of a church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

No More PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 8, 2024

This sermon explores the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus Christ, the significance of His sacrifice on the cross, and the importance of steadfast faith in His finished work.

Grace and peace to you, beloved friends and family. It is always a joy to come together in the house of the Lord, where we are welcomed with open arms, no matter our past, our doubts, or our struggles. Today, we're going to open the precious pages of Luke's Gospel, where the words of our Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-33

Topics: Finished

Words From God For The New Year PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores the call to harmony, hope, and happiness in Romans 15, emphasizing the transformative power of Christ's love and unity in the church.

Greetings, beloved, and welcome to this gathering where we seek to draw closer to our Maker, learn from His word, and find solace in His promises. It's a joy to be here with you, and it's my prayer that as we open the Scriptures together, we will experience afresh the hope, love, and peace that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7-13

Topics: Words, God

Philemon

Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Feb 13, 2004

A study on the unique letter from Paul to Philemon "requesting" the forgiveness of his returning runaway slave Oneisimus.

The letter to Philemon is sandwiched in between Titus and Hebrews, it is one of a small group of personal letters that Paul wrote. Surely there were more of these but these are the ones in our Bible. They are grouped together and include 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. All of Paul’s teaching ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What A Miracle

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 16, 2004

Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, as we come to chapter 3, we have an account of one of them, it is the story of the lame man who was healed at the Beautiful Gate of the

WHAT A MIRACLE! Acts 3:1-10 Luke described the early church by saying, Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles Acts 2:43. Up to this point Luke does not give us any indication what those miraculous signs and wonders may have been. But now, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fear Factor

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

A Halloween Message that those of you who think we should turn off the lights, draw the blinds and not participate will not like at all! Do you really have to cast a vote against it?

31, October 2004 Dakota Community Church The Fear Factor Unmasking the Reality of Evil Introduction: Well it’s Halloween so I thought I would take a break from our women series to talk about the topic on the minds of so many Christians at this time of year. In order to receive what I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Blessed Are The Merciful

Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 7, 2004

Waht it means to be merciful

Sermon on Mount Blessed are the merciful In the beatitudes, Jesus’ aim was to create a lifestyle in his followers that would make people think about the value of God, or to glorify God. The beatitudes start out showing us our great need for God and then the rest show us what it means to live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encounter The Possibilities

Contributed by Shane Hart on Jan 13, 2006

Life will be phenomenal if we dare to encounter the possibilities of what God has planned next.

Title: “Encounter the Possibilities” Text: Eccl. 9:4-10 Theme: Going all out Key thought: With God, this could be a phenomonal year if we will dare to encounter the possibilities. Turn with me to Ecclesiastes chapter 9. With God, this year could be phenomenal if we will dare to encounter the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Marriage 101 Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 3, 2009

It is impossible to understand marriage without understanding the church.

If you have seen the movie “Fireproof,” you probably remember the scene of the salt and pepper shakers glued together. And if you have attended weddings, you have probably heard the minister say to the bride and groom that the two will become one flesh. Do you know where to find those words in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

The Destruction Of Jerusalem (6 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the destruction of Jerusalem and the prophecies that foretold it.

The Destruction of Jerusalem (Part 6 of 6) At this point we should lay the historic foundation and take some time to look at the destruction of Jerusalem. After Jesus’ triumphant entry, He looked over Jerusalem and wept. Look at Luke 19 41 Now as He drew near, He saw the city and wept over it, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-16, Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God: What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: God’s love is so big that each person is worth more than God’s life itself!

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ What are you worth? What is your value? I tried to find out for myself, so I went to the most reliable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 20, 2009

When religion replaces Christianity, the result is spiritual superiority

Parable 13 – The Pharisee and the Publican In our unit complex we have a gym which I religiously use six days a week  One of the pieces of equipment there is one of those treadmill walkers  It has all sorts of fancy programming, adjust the speed, incline, personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Christian Church