Sermons on Open Rebuke:

Disciples Under Construction

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 12, 2010

Daily we can seek God’s will in our lives. One day at a time we can open ourselves to the Holy Spirit’s sanctifying power. Whether it is our last day on Earth or the return of Christ it will be a day of joy for the elect.

November 14, 2010 25th Sunday after Pentecost 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Disciples - Under Construction Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. A lot of people are fascinated by end time predictions. Some Christians even dangerously seek information from non- Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Plea Of The Repentant

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Apr 3, 2009

While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of awareness that when we offend our God with sin, we seek an honest and open confession to our God who instantly forgives. God is Good!

The Plea of the Repentant Griffith Baptist Church – 4/5/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 51:1-6 Key verse: Psalms 51:2 – Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. Premise: While we are not to live in a constant state of guilt, we should live in a constant state of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Surely Jesus Didn't Mean That!

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 5, 2008

Hate your parents, spouse, kids??? What is going on here in Luke 14? Before we decided to change the Word of God, consider the unthinkable with me for a bit. It might just open our eyes to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is.

(If you rate this sermon please offer helpful comments, God bless, Greg) When was the last time you said something that you really didn’t mean? What if I got up here and said, “If anyone comes to this church and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Just Greetings

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 31, 2022

Now I know they didn't have church buildings then, but as you read this chapter you can almost visualize yourself walking in through the open door of the church at Rome, wandering down the aisle and meeting the various members.

Alba 7-31-2022 MORE THAN JUST GREETINGS Romans 16:1-16 Jeff Strite, minister with the Church of Christ at Logansport in Logansport, Indiana tells a story about how the way we greet one another makes a difference. Here is how he told the story: Years ago, I was preaching in a congregation where a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering What Jesus Accomplished For Us

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 18, 2015

Communion service sermon reinforcing WHAT Jesus accomplished & what it means for us... *This sermon contains the opening Scripture & illustration 'borrowed' from sermon preached.by Bob Record, formerly the North American Mission Board President of SBC

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 17, 2015 Date Preached: August 23, 2002 Church: OPBC (AM) Sunday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Remembering What Jesus Accomplished FOR Us Text: Mark 15:33-40 (ESV) 33And when the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Eternity Be Like? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 18, 2014

The smaller our sense of the world is…the more enclosed it is…the less hope we will grasp. The bigger the world…the more open it is…the greater hope lies within us.

What Will Eternity Be Like? - Part I Series: AfterLife Brad Bailey – May 4 2014 INTRO: Opening Question: How big is your world? We’ve had our share of laughs when we think what our dog must be thinking about the world… or when our children were really little. I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 4, 2022

When God chooses to open up the flood gates and rain down His showers of blessing, we usually don’t realize it until after we are completely drenched. This message brings encouragement to those who are facing trials and difficulties.

This morning’s message is entitled, “Show Me Your Glory,” and I want us to look at God’s blessings today. I want to open by having us consider how the Lord’s blessings are similar to a jet aircraft flying at supersonic or near-sonic speeds. Did you ever hear a jet fly overhead and you looked ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King! (John 18:28-19:16) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 6, 2022

When we look at Jesus during his trial, what do we see? Who do we see? Also, Pilate should not be read sympathetically. He's not open-minded, and he fears the wrong thing/person.

When you read commentators on the Gospel of John, there are two very different ways to understand our story today, about Jesus' trial before Pilate. Everyone agrees that the focus of today's story, in many ways, is on Pilate. He is the only one in every scene. He's like the glue that ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40, John 19:1-16

Every Tongue Shall Confess

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 6, 2022

Our "confession" is an act of open commitment made to God in the presence of the world, by which we bind ourselves in loyalty to Jesus Christ. The New Testament teaches four important things to know about one's confession.

I have entitled our message this morning “Every Tongue Shall Confess,” and I will be discussing the subject of our “confession.” Our confession is a common theme found in the New Testament, and that’s because it is significant to our Christian walk. Our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11, Matthew 10:32-33, John 12:42-43, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading Grace, Peace, And Truth Series

Contributed by Gene Newberry on Oct 24, 2019

So Jesus Christ, the Son of God, paid for your release, your freedom from Satan’s trap, with His own life, on the cross at Calvary. The door is open, and anyone, whom Satan has deceived and caged, can be set free.

I. Being a Reflector A. John the Baptist the herald 1. Pointing the people to the Messiah 2. He is the herald for the approaching king 3. Duties of a herald a. Remove all roadblocks b. Make the road smooth for the coming chariot c. All curves straightened and hills flattened 4. John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Comfort-Able Living

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

4 truths from these opening verses that should comfort all of us when life turns sour (Adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called Comfort-Able Living pgs. 5-13)

HoHum: “I am the subject of depressions of the spirit so fearful that I hope none of you ever get to such extremes of wretchedness.” Who said this? Charles Spurgeon, a famous preacher from England. WBTU: There is an idea out there that Christians should always be happy, always have a smile on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, Hebrews 12:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Costs, Commitments And Crosses

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2019

This sermon deals with what it means to follow Jesus. It involves a cost (Total Trust), a commitment (Total Loyalty) and A Cross Life (AN ALL IN LIFESTYLE). When we live such a way it opens up the door for the Abundant Life - Blessings, Favor and Miracles

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62 Title: Costs, Commitment and Crosses What does it mean to follow Jesus? This sermon looks at the cost (total trust), the commitment (total loyalty) and “the cross” (an ALL IN LIFESTYLE) of following Jesus. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 9:23-26, Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Suffering & Steadfastness Of Faith

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

Asking Jesus's name is simple, praying in the name that has the authority of accessing the heavenly realm and opening those doors and pouring out the flood gates of rain and blessings. But understand, this is to glorify God, and when going through spiritual suffering.

SPIRITUAL SUFFERING, STEADFASTNESS OF FAITH: ASKING IN MY NAME Written by Pastor N. Misigaro Joel; December 8, 2022 Asking Jesus's name is simple, praying in the name that has the authority of accessing the heavenly realm and opening those doors and pouring out the flood gates of rain and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 24 – The Supreme Sovereign – Jesus Christ Returns To Jerusalem At The End Of The Tribulation To Reign Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Jesus Christ is The King of Glory, and in a coming day after the Tribulation, He will enter through the gates of Jerusalem to reign as the sovereign King. The gates are ordered to open up for the King of Glory who comes from Armageddon in victory. This relates to the Second Coming.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 24 – THE SUPREME SOVEREIGN – JESUS CHRIST RETURNS TO JERUSALEM AT THE END OF THE TRIBULATION TO REIGN A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the third one of those – Psalm 24 This is a great Psalm of praise and honour. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:12, 2 Samuel 6:17, John 1:10, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 21:1, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Revelation 19:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God-Breathed And Useful

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

What is the Bible? And what to do with it? This sermon dives into the question of divine inspiration and the dual divine-human character of the Holy Scripture. God's word is alive and active, and it continues to speak to us personally whenever we open the Bible and our hearts.

[This sermon was preached on 1 July 2018, Apostles' Sunday / 3rd yea, ELCF Lectionary] What is the Bible? And what to do with it? These are the two questions that the Apostle Paul is trying to answer in 2 Timothy 3:14–17. These were very relevant and very critical questions in the church that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran