Sermons on Optimism Hope Faith:

Another Change For Grace

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean that 144,000 people will be saved before the terrors of the end of times arrive? Will you be a part of that group? Do you want to be a part of that group? Let's find out together

Another Change for Grace Revelation 7, 8, & 9 Michael H. Koplitz We continue today with our look at the book of Revelation by examining chapters 7, 8, and 9. In chapter 7, there is a pause in the destruction that is being leveled against the earth that we saw in the opening of 6 of the 7 ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2021

Just like a good shepherd who leads his sheep to rest, God will give us rest and provide for us.

INTRODUCTION • What picture comes to mind when you think of rest? • Maybe it's a beach, a hammock by a cabin in the woods, or lying in a meadow next to a bubbling brook. • No matter the scene, we have pictures and images that help us imagine what rest looks like. • People are desperate to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happen To The Other Nine ?

Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021

So many times in life we take advantage of the Lords blessings, and we forget to thank Him for what He has done

? Luke 17:11 11 Now it happened as He went to Jerusalem that He passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee.  12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.  13 And they lifted up their voices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Fourth Sunday In Advent (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 2, 2024

Sermons upon the Bible Readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 145:17-21, Isaiah 40:1-9, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28 A). THE NEARNESS OF THE LORD. Psalm 145:17-21. Our trust in the LORD is not based in our ability to believe, but in His perfections. He is righteous in all His ways: He is just. He is kind in all He does: He is holy (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:17-21, Isaiah 40:1-9, Philippians 4:4-7, John 1:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of The Sabbath

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 2, 2024

Who becomes an individual’s boss? Who is their judge? Who is their Master? Who is their Lord? Who has the right to judge another’s actions? When one tries to do right, mistakes will still happen because of ignorance, error in judgment, etc.

Many people around the world use the English language to write or read official documents. The Bible is commonly read in the English language. Knowing the scriptures were translated into the first English Bible by the order of King James of England in 1611, the original Hebrew (Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28, John 17:1-26, 1 Samuel 21:1-6, Romans 14:4, Matthew 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taste Of Greatness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 6, 2024

What did Jesus mean by saying we should eat His flesh and drink His blood?

An 11-year-old girl named Abby went to the refrigerator and grabbed a grape flavored juice box. She shoved the straw into the box, and took a sip. And then she paused for a minute. She took the juice box to her sister, and said, "Here, taste this, and tell me if it tastes like ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Notes, Shredders And Planners

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2023

Three steps we can take to enjoy a great year - 1. Write down some notes of praise 2. Use the Shredder/Wastebasket of Holy Spirit to get rid of some things from the past 3. Work with God on Planning (Planner) for a Great Year

Scripture: Psalms 95:1-7; Psalm 150; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 3:12-16 Theme: Old Year/New Year Title: Notes, Wastebaskets/Shredders and Planners INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Today, we say goodbye to another year – in just a few hours we will be saying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Light Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. DIVINITY 2. CREATION 3. SALVATION 4. FAVOUR 5. GLORY 6. REVELATION 7. JUSTICE 8. PATHWAY 9. JOY 10. EXAMPLE 11 RIGHTEOUSNESS 12. EXPOSURE

THE LIGHT OF GOD OUTLINE 1. DIVINITY 2. CREATION 3. SALVATION 4. FAVOUR 5. GLORY 6. REVELATION 7. JUSTICE 8. PATHWAY 9. JOY 10. EXAMPLE 11 RIGHTEOUSNESS 12. EXPOSURE THE MESSAGE THE LIGHT OF GOD 1. DIVINITY SCRIPTURE REFERENCES 1 John 1:5 5. This is the message which we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Meditations From John Chapter 14

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1.POWER 2.PRECEPTS 3.PROMISE 4.PLACE 5.PEACE 6.PARACLETE 7.PROCLAMATION

MEDITATIONS FROM JOHN CHAPTER 14 OUTLINE 1.POWER 2.PRECEPTS 3.PROMISE 4.PLACE 5.PEACE 6.PARACLETE 7.PROCLAMATION THE MESSAGE MEDITATIONS FROM JOHN CHAPTER 14 1.POWER The Lord wants to use His people mightily in this hour with signs and wonders. Satan thinks He can stop the growth of ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Commandments, 6 Of 6: Ninth And Tenth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 16, 2022

You shall not bear false witness. You shall not covet.

The Ten Commandments, 6 of 6: Ninth and Tenth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Deuteronomy 5:20, Exodus 20:17, Deuteronomy 5:21 Summary: “You shall not bear false witness.” “You shall not covet.” The ninth commandment: Exodus 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 20:17

Joshua 6, Odd Strategy, Amazing Results! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 9, 2024

Joshua had just received his literal marching orders from the LORD. But the strategy and instructions were not like anything any army had ever done before. Israel obeyed, and the LORD gave victory!

Introduction: Israel, by now, had crossed the Jordan River and were staying at Gilgal for the moment. The men of Israel had undergone circumcision, following the Law, and had celebrated their first Passover in the Promised Land. But Israel was never intended to remain packed in one small area, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 10, 2024

Why did God give us the Ten Commandments and what do they mean in the 21st Century?

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20 You can tell how popular a passage of Scripture is by whether it has been set to music. Ask yourself: has anybody written a song based on that scripture? We sing the 23rd Psalm. We sing the Lord’s Prayer. We sing parts of the book of Revelation. We even have the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon # 6 - Sow Bountifully, Reap Bountifully Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 11, 2024

God gives seed for the sower and bread for food. This seed has to be sown bountifully if we want to reap bountifully. Learn some important principles on how God expects us to use our finances so we can be blessed, and we can bless others too.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) The Lord is leading all of us to reach this stage of overflowing abundance in our lives. Also the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:24, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Proverbs 19:17, Proverbs 3:9-10, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Genesis 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Adopted Sons Of God

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

This message looks at the concept of adoption. If we confess Jesus as Savior and Lord, we receive a new father, which is God the Father, and we become heirs of the kingdom. We are then able to call upon God as our Abba or Daddy.

Some of the most well-known words to the believer are the first six words of the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, who art in heaven.” Our Father - God is known as our heavenly Father. We pray to God as our Father, speak of Him as our Father, and even sing to Him as our Father. For example, one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist