Sermons on Ordered Life:

Psalm 73 - A Difference Of Perspective

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 11, 2021

A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, of which we are capable".

All of us would have heard the parable of the blind men and the elephant: A group of blind men heard that a strange animal, called an elephant, had been brought to the town, but none of them were aware of its shape and form. Out of curiosity, they said: "We must inspect and know it by touch, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:17

1st Sunday After Epiphany, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021

January 12th, 2025. Baptism of the Lord.

Isaiah 43:1-7, Psalm 29:1-11, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22. A). PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT, AND LOVED. Isaiah 43:1-7. This beautiful poem is a love letter. It is from the LORD, who created the world (Isaiah 40:26), and who directs the affairs of nations (Isaiah 40:22-23). It is from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7, Acts 8:14-17, Luke 3:15-17, Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdoms In Conflict (Christ The King Sunday 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 19, 2021

Our text today, poses the question “How can God’s kingdom come on earth in the midst of conflict?” If Jesus is the King of all kings, and He is, then why does it appear that His never ending kingdom is in danger?

KINGDOMS IN CONFLICT Text: John 18: 33- 37 John 18:33-37  Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, "Are you the King of the Jews?"  (34)  Jesus answered, "Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?" ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Be Wise With Your Money Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023

A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

ILLUSTRATION Bob Russell told the story about a GREEDY rich man on his DEATHBED who was determined to take his WEALTH with him when he DIED. He told his wife to get all of his MONEY together, put it in a big TRASH BAG, and then hang the BAG from the RAFTERS in the ATTIC. He said, “When my ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jephthah = Rejection – Victory – And Disaster - All In The One Cup - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 6, 2022

The story of Jephthah, a judge of Israel, continues and takes us through deceit, stupidity, betrayal, victory, defeat. It reveals the honour of a daughter contrasted with the utter and complete disgrace of her father. Jephthah, a flawed man had to "battle his demons".

JEPHTHAH = REJECTION – VICTORY – AND DISASTER - ALL IN THE ONE CUP - PART 2 Read PART 1 before reading this second part. It will then make a lot more sense. MAN’S EVIL LAID BARE – GOING BACK TO FIRST BASE {{Judges 11:7 Then Jephthah said to the elders of Gilead, “Did you not hate me and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:7, Judges 11:8-9, Judges 11:10, Judges 11:12-28, Judges 11:29, John 14:16-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:34, 1 Peter 4:7, Judges 11:30-31, Judges 11:34-35, Judges 12:1-3, Judges 11:36-40, Judges 12:7, Hebrews 11:32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Dumbness Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 4, 2022

No people make such good preachers as those who were once dumb. If the Lord opens their mouths, they will think they cannot preach often enough, and earnestly enough, to make up for the mischief they did before.

SPIRITUAL DUMBNESS “And they bring unto him one that was deaf and had an impediment in his speech; and they beseech him to put his hand upon him. And he took him aside from the multitude, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spit, and touched his tongue; And looking up to heaven, he sighed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:32-35, Isaiah 35:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Occupy Till I Come

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 1, 2022

In our text we read of an individual who had once been controlled by the devil, but the Lord cast the devil out of him and marvelously saved him.

Of course any person who has been saved surely appreciates what the Lord has done for him, but many times those who have been in the depths of sin almost seem to appreciate their salvation more than those who had led good moral lives. Well, it seems that this man, who had been demon possessed was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Going On In The Church? The Second Coming Of Jesus!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2022

Let us reason together and search the scriptures about the signs of the second coming of Jesus Christ that are occuring in the church. Will we evaluate our attitudes? Are we passively compromising our worship?

WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH? LAST DAYS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a several part lesson. Use wisdom) LAST DAYS, THAT DAY, THE DAY OF OUR LORD, CLOSING OF TIME… IF I GO, I WILL COME AGAIN… JESUS PROMISED THE CHURCH AS HE WAS PREPARING TO LEAVE: I WILL COME ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Acts 1:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 21, 2022

This chapter of Revelation is a “great” chapter, for we find many things being revealed to us.

We find: 1) A “great wonder” in verse 1; 2) A “great dragon”, in verse 3; 3) A “great wrath” in verse 12, 4) A “great eagle” in verse 14. But that is not all we find. We also find a great help because we will find a great spiritual insight that will help us know more about our great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Righteousness Part Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2020

Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card - The Gospel of Identity, P. 57)

Title: A New Righteousness Part II Text: Matthew 5:27-37 Thesis: Jesus redefines the new righteousness by redefining sin itself: beyond the concrete act, sin begins with the intention of the heart. (Michael Card, Matthew – The Gospel of Identity, P. 57) Jesus said, “Unless your righteousness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Aspects Of The Church - Its Turmoil, Conflict, Struggle And Endurance – Part 1. (Part 9 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 18, 2023

The world sees the Church as divided, fighting, greedy and hypocritical. Christ sees the Church as the unity of the Spirit. We look at Heresies and False Teachers; facing Tribulation in the world, and our wrestle against Evil Princes and Demons.

ASPECTS OF THE CHURCH - ITS TURMOIL, CONFLICT, STRUGGLE AND ENDURANCE – PART 1. PART 9 IN THE SERIES We are going to look at some of the matters that are of concern for the Church and its problems and its conflict in the world. [1]. FIRST CONSIDERATION - HERESIES AND FALSE TEACHERS I think ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3-4, Matthew 13:36-40, Matthew 13:25, James 3:13-16, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, John 16:33, John 7:7, 1 John 3:12-13, Ephesians 2:1-2, Ephesians 6:12, Exodus 10:21, Ephesians 6:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failed? Don’t Give Up!

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 27, 2020

God encourages us that even if we fail, not to stop serving Him. When we sin, God doesn't automatically throw us out of covenant with Him. As a parent He disciplines us to help us become children of God.

FAILED? DON’T GIVE UP! 1 Sam. 12:12-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Be Careful with Temptation 1. A fly was sitting on a lawn mower handle one morning watching the children going down the sidewalk on their way to school. 2. One little boy tripped and fell, spilling his lunch on the sidewalk. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:12-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 20, 2020

Do Justice and Show Mercy

Open your bibles to James Chapter 1. As we continue our new series from the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. R. Kent Hughes says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; “Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, is a faith that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hearing Problems

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 19, 2023

Are we afraid to ask what Jesus has in store for us, of what our future following him might look like?

This was a very difficult sermon to prepare because this passage doesn’t really apply to you, at least not the way most preachers spin it. I can just hear the disciples arguing over who’s the greatest, can’t you? like a bunch of little boys bragging in the playground at recess, or kids ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time For The Church To Get Back To The Word!

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Jul 30, 2023

The church is losing the battle of truth. It’s time we as Christians get back in the word, spend time with the word, and speak the truth of the word!

THE WORD! A couple of weeks ago, we had vacation bible school here at the church.  If you were here, you know how hungry these kids were for the Word of God.  For those of you who weren’t here, about 3 of those nights I spent time under a barrage of fire from every question imaginable. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-18, Revelation 13:8, Matthew 4:4, Joshua 1:8, Ephesians 4:15, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

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