Sermons on Optical Phenomenon:

My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021

Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

"My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Storm Before The Calm

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 4, 2021

The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm.

THE STORM BEFORE THE CALM The storm before the calm. Normally we hear this said the other way around. Though there are times when there is the calm before the storm, in the case of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, the storm came before the calm. 1) The crucifixion-the storm. The storm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54, Psalm 83:14-16, John 20:10-20, John 14:27, Job 30:22, 1 Peter 1:3-7, 1 Corinthians 15:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Free Will Really Free?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2020

The subject of Free Will cannot be simply defined. However, it can be described as the ability of a person to determine within themselves the choices they make and the course of action they take.

Nowhere in the Bible is there any specific mention of 'Free Will,' the divine will of God, or human free will because it never discusses philosophical subjects of any kind. It is apparent in the Bible that God is regarded as acting freely, and that humans are recognized as free agents to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:18-26, Romans 11:34-36, John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 15:19, Romans 8:9, John 15:16, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Old God's Way (2020)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 5, 2020

Growing Old God's Way - Psalm 71 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Theme #1: Develop a Knowledge of God. • Theme #2: Develop Good Habits. • Theme #3: Develop a Lifestyle of Serving God. SERMON BODY: Ill: • Growing old has been described as the, ‘metallic age’. • That is when you get silver in your hair, gold in your teeth and lead in your ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Madness Meets Its Master Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

There are many implications that grow out of this unique demonstration of Christ's Lordship, but the primary lesson concerns that Lordship itself. Jesus makes it as clear as possible that He has come to destroy the works of the devil.

The hero in one of Bruce Marshalls novels is a Benedictine Monk who is shocked at the general disbelief in the supernatural. Even the local Anglican priest argued with him against it. He is so disturbed that he is determined that all shall see a miracle, and he prays that a nearby ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Silencing Demons Series

Contributed by Yvi Martin on Jan 19, 2022

A sermon on Mark 1:21-28 when Jesus casts out the demon from the man in the synagogue

Hello and welcome - If you’re here for the first time today, I welcome you! You picked a great day to join us because we’re kicking off a whole new sermon series that’s all about the miracles of Jesus. If you’ve spent any time in or around church, or even if all of this is somewhat foreign to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Plague Of Hail Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2022

Moses stretched forth his rod. In the last set of three plagues, the earthly agent was Moses (Exodus 9:10; Exodus 10:13, 22), whose timidity seems to have worn off as time went on, and he became accustomed to putting himself forward.

The Plague of Hail Exodus 9:22-26 (NIV) INTRODUCTION Then, the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand toward the sky so that hail will fall all over Egypt—on people and animals and on everything growing in the fields of Egypt." 23When Moses stretched out his staff toward the sky, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Like Elijah In The Secret Place With The Power Of God - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2023

The Day of Pentecost - The Secret Place - Intimacy - Rebuilding Altars - Issues of the Heart - The Fire of God

PART 2 Why did Elijah move in miraculous power yet suddenly be filled with fear? It is because He did not have the Holy Spirit living within Him as those who are Born-Again. The difference between the Old and New Testament ministries of the Holy Spirit is that, before the Day of Pentecost, His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 18:18-19, 1 Kings 18:38-40, 2 Kings 1:9-12, Ephesians 6:11-18, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Final Words, Our First Work Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2023

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today.

For twelve weeks we have been studying the life of Moses, the greatest Old Testament prophet. A prophet, by definition, is one who speaks just as a preacher does today. Do you remember one of the first things we heard Moses say during this series? After God appeared in the burning bush to an ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Gifts- Tongues And Prophesy Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 29, 2021

A three-part sermon series exploring the spiritual gifts, what they are, and how we can use them today.

Spiritual Gifts- Tongues and Prophecy Spiritual Gifts Series CCCAG, 6-27-21 Scripture: 1 Cor 14:1-5 One quick note- I will have a Q&A session when we are done. After about five years of being a full-time paramedic I had a series of pretty bad calls that started to take some of the joy out of my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pentecost: The Arrival Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 18, 2021

Look inside today’s story for two items the Spirit does in your life: 1) The Spirit makes you bold ; and 2) He makes your conscience tender to His touch. My hope this morning is simple: I want you and I to hunger for life-changing power the Holy Spirit brings.

This morning I want look at what the Spirit does to transform us. Today, we are looking at a famous account inside the New Testament, called Pentecost. Let me set up our story for those of you who may have missed earlier messages. The miracle of “speaking in tongues” had worked liked shooting a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Dead Dog Image

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 27, 2022

A dead dog is a very unpleasant image to think about. But, if any of us live in fear on a daily basis, the dead dog we see is ourselves. Mephibosheth had an encounter with fear; and thereafter, looked upon himself as a dead dog.

Back when I was in college, a friend and I used to go cave exploring as often as possible. Sometimes we went caving about twice a week. One evening we followed a lead for a new cave that we heard about, one that was in the top of a ridge and was supposed to be really huge. When someone tells you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 18:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 8:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition To The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 23, 2024

Acts 12:1-25 teaches us that if you oppose Jesus, you lose.

Introduction When Kashvi was visiting her Hindu sister-in-law in the hospital, sharing the gospel and praying with her, another person in the hospital heard her and called the police. Kashvi was arrested under state anti-conversion laws and spent three days in jail. While in jail, she said, she ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Is For Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 1, 2024

We find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is front and center. The giving of thanks is an essential part of life, and it is the one seasoning that kicks our prayer life into high gear.

The Giving of Christmas “Christmas is for Thanks-Giving” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKu4TMMlNgs With Thanksgiving over and Christmas right around the corner, we find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare