Sermons on Open Rebuke:

Sandy And Job And Jesus

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 3, 2012

Yes - New York City is a place full of sin and rebellion against God but God did not single out New York because of its sin. This hurricane Sandy struck the good and the bad those who love God and those who loath God.

Sandy and Job and Jesus after the storm Job 40:1-14 and Job 42:1-6 Hurricane Sandy struck this week and took more than 170 lives after touching eight countries that included Bermuda, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, the United States and Canada. Sandy became the largest ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hard Way - Why God Uses Diffictul People In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 2, 2013

Today we want to remember that GOD uses difficult people to build our character, to make us stronger. Such people reveal hidden faults and deepen our trust in God

Charles R. Swindoll provides the following story which he calls “Tension in the Tank.” "In the northeastern United States, codfish are not only delectable, they are a big commercial business. There's a market for eastern cod all over, especially in sections farthest removed from the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Battle Of The Brains

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need for someone to become a genius to share the gospel!

INTRODUCTION “Brothers, I do not come with eloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaim to you this message from God!” (Borrowing the thought of Paul’s message to Corinthians in Chapter 2 verse 1) The problem of Corinthians is best described in verse 12. They were pulling each other on each ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Person Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 7, 2016

Understanding who the Holy Spirit is and what role he plays in our lives.

Title: Embracing the Holy Spirit - Person of Theme: To get into the lives of people the importance of seeing the Holy Spirit as the comforter. Text: John 14:15-17 Offering (Malachi 3:8-11) Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Alive And Active Word Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 21, 2016

In John’s day and time, the logos becoming flesh wasn’t acceptable. However, Jesus Christ became the logos, the Word, and He dwelt among men.

The Alive and Active Word of God John 1:1-5, 14NKJB In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simple - Pt. 2 - Study Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Study I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Politics. The sport called Cricket. Defining the word “the”. The human brain. Cats. However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Taste Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 24, 2018

Jesus said, "I suffer you."

THE TASTE OF CHRIST JESUS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2018) “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Friends

Fasting 2018

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 20, 2018

FASTING 2018 . Fasting does not give us power to heal the sick or cast out demons. God's Word does that. Fasting brings us in the place where we can believe God’s Word. We are drawn closer to the Lord.

FASTING 2018 (First if this way the only promise I had it would be enough) Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief. 25 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:23-29, Isaiah 58:8-12

How Do We Fulfill Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2013

Last week we defined our purpose which is: "Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other". Today, using Scripture as our guide, we are going to learn the "how". (Acts 13:13-52)

How do we fulfill our Purpose? Acts 13:13-52 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

America, America Repent

Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 14, 2013

Repent

Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. Jeremiah 18:8-12 If that nation, against whom I have pronounced, turn from their evil, I will repent of the evil that I thought to do unto them. 9 And at what instant I shall speak concerning a nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Expecting God?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 26, 2018

A prelude message to Christmas 2018 challenging us all to look ahead willingly, expectantly, at what God might do this holiday season.

- In the coming weeks, Pastor Joey will be preaching about Christmas -- So, this message is not specifically on Christmas – rather, it’s one of preparation -- It is a message of expectation – prayerfully it’s one of faith in action -- Big Idea (up front): As you sit here today … are you expecting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26, Matthew 25:45, Matthew 18:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Little Children

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2018

Jesus says we must become children to enter the Kingdom. What does this look like?

As a Little Child Matthew 18:1-9 This is a well-known passage because it refers to the innocence of children. We often call them our “little angels” even if their misbehavior often contradicts. When a child tragically dies, if is said that God needed another angel in heaven. By the way, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"what God Called Clean" Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Year C Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 14, 2022

Change is all around us, even in the church. And change is never easy. Our text this week is about a whole new direction for the beginnings of the church.

Acts 11:1-18 The Jewish leaders in Judea, the circumcised, The Church Leaders rebuked Peter for sharing a meal, Breaking Bread, with the uncircumcised, the Gentiles (cf. Galatians 2:11-14). They gave him holy heck for doing what they felt went against the rules. Peter proceeds to tell how it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Happy Graduation!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022

Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:24-26, Luke 10:21, Luke 4:1-14, Luke 3:21-22, Zephaniah 3:17, James 1:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing Strong In Perilous Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 15, 2022

“Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. When sorrow grips your heart, and sadness weighs you down are you able to do as the Bible says having done all to stand – stand.

Standing Strong in Perilous Times By Bishop Melvin L, Maughmer Jr. OPENING: - The phrase “Weak in the knees” means to become so nervous or powerfully affected that it is difficult to stand. To be overcome with or caught off guard by something that causes you to almost fall. When we watch the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Apostolic