Sermons on Our Confession:

Easter Lenses (Third Sunday Of Easter , April 23, 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 20, 2023

Peter gives us the good news that this world is not our home! ... Peter tells us how to use our Easter lenses as exiles. Today we will examine reverent fear, obedience and love.

EASTER LENSES Text: I Peter 1:17 – 23 1 Peter 1:17-23  If you invoke as Father the one who judges all people impartially according to their deeds, live in reverent fear during the time of your exile.  (18)  You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Christmas: Jesus Came So You'd Know The Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

Millions of people have cited the words of the Apostle’s Creed. Do you think for a moment that Pilate’s mother thought her son would be referenced in every Christian creed for centuries to come?

It is Christmas and you are probably came expecting me to talk about shepherds, wise men, and Mary & Joseph every time Christmas comes around. Instead, scattered throughout your New Testament little statements of why Jesus Christmas came into existence. These statements tell you why Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13, Luke 12:14, John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is... Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Loving other people before yourself is a distinctive trait of Christians. I want you to see this morning that love first shatters us, then it captures us, and lastly, it empowers us.

The Importance of Love Love is the essence of Christianity. “Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you” (Psalm 63:3). The cross of Christ has been the defining act of love for nearly two millennia. Jesus said that love for one another is the badge for Christians: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Message In 1peter – Number 2 – Mercy Has Worked An Inheritance For You Reserved In Heaven – 1peter 1:3-4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

Peter sees mercy as the great operating factor in our salvation, producing a living hope, an inheritance that is reserved in heaven, imperishable and pure. God’s mercy which flowed from God’s love, will not disappoint. This living hope can not disappoint because its roots lie with a merciful God.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 2 – MERCY HAS WORKED AN INHERITANCE FOR YOU RESERVED IN HEAVEN – 1Peter 1:3-4 [1]. WISHES AND EXPECTATIONS One common feature of human beings is the use of the word “wish.” “I wish I could this or that thing . . .” Allied with this are a number of expectations that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-4, Exodus 25:17, Habakkuk 3:2, Matthew 5:7, 2 Chronicles 36:16-17, Acts 20:32, Acts 26:18, Ephesians 1:11, Ephesians 1:14, Ephesians 1:18, Colossians 3:24, 1 Corinthians 13:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Revival Of Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s people doing?” Neh. 1:2

Revival–Light the Fire (The Revival of Nehemiah) Nehemiah 1–10 INTRODUCTION • We live in hectic times and often the cry when it comes to the service of God is “I’m too busy.” • Revival calls for re–prioritizing our lives. • Nehemiah was a busy man who asked the right question - “How are God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

02 A Perfect High Priest Series

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025

Jesus, our perfect High Priest, secures our place in God’s presence forever.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed someone to step in on your behalf? Maybe you found yourself in a legal mess and needed a lawyer who knew the system. Maybe you were traveling in a foreign country, struggling with the language, and needed a translator—just to order food. Or maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Hebrews 5:1-10, Hebrews 7:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Start The Day With A Good Breakfast. Especially When Jesus Is The Cook!

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Jan 27, 2015

Don't be disilluioned or give up the faith. Jesus will always be there in our hour of need. Don't be so super spiritual that you retreat away from the realities of daily life.

When Paul the Vicar told me what passage I was to preach on, at first glance I though it could be an early night and I’ll get home to see the start of Heartbeat! However as I spent time with the Lord & meditating on the passage I realised there is a lot more to it than just Jesus cooking ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: *other

Redemptive Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 26, 2018

Paul describes the importance of the Grace of God, the Blood of Jesus Christ and the Forgiveness of Sins. The power of the Blood of Jesus is incomparable and unique in nature to wash away our sins. Draw near to God for your salvation.

The blessings of the Redemption- Eph.1:7 Introduction: Blessings are seen and measured with house, ornament, dress, vehicles, and positions. That is known as riches, honours, beauty and pleasures. The source of blessing is God the Father (Eph.1:3). The obedience to the Word of God leads to High ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

God Encounters Will Change Our Relationships, Both Vertical (With God) And Horizontal (With Others) Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 3, 2022

In the Part 6 of this series Dr. Madana Kumar looks into the changes that will happen in our relationships when we encounter God. Our broken relationships will be restored when we encounter God and understand the true nature of forgiveness and Grace.

Encounter with God Series Part 6 Change in Relationships For an Audio/ Video version of this message, please visit https://youtu.be/0C03d_AQF1k Good morning. This is the sixth part of the series on Encounters with God. We started off this series by realizing that one of the great reasons to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:17-22, Genesis 34:5, Genesis 34:13, Genesis 34:30, Genesis 35:1-3, Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 32:28, Matthew 5:23-25, 1 Corinthians 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For Christmas? Matthew 3:1-10 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013

I wonder what would happen if we spent as much time getting, spiritually ready for Jesus as we spend getting our decorations up for Christmas? Adapted from a sermon by Pastor Doug Henry

Pastor Doug Henry tells this story: “I was in Wal-Mart a few months ago with a mission. It was the end of the summer season, so I went to the lawn and garden section to check out the sales on all the stuff you use to keep your yard and property looking nice. I went there with the intention of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Look Like Your Picture!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 18, 2022

The first church was powerful for the cause of Christ. When we match the present churches to that earliest congregation, we are often compelled to confess that we don't look like we are their descendants. It is past time for us to take steps to correct this situation.

“In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial For A Dear Friend

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 11, 2017

A funeral message delivered on the death of a close friend. Though a good woman, she never professed Christ, nor did her family confess the Saviour. Nevertheless, they were good to me over a long period of time, showing respect for the Faith of Christ.

“Just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him” [HEBREWS 9:27, 28]. Among the most difficult services over ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Brethren Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2012

The Christian way of life or walking in the light involves not only fellowship with God & with the brethren (1:5-7), consciousness & confession of sin (1:8-10), obedience by imitation of Christ (2:1-6). Walking in the light also requires love of the breth

1 JOHN 2: 7-11 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] LOVE THE BRETHREN [Romans 13:8-10] "I just love that hat!" "Man, I really love the old-fashioned kind of baked beans!" “But, Mom, don’t you realize that Tim and I love each other?" Words, like coins, can be in circulation for such a long ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fleeing Fugitive Faces Frightened Fellows Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 6, 2008

Ceasing their prayers, the frightened sailors took up a time honored ritual of casting lots. When the lots fell to Jonah, he knew he had to confess. He ran from God-but he could not run now: it was time for the truth.

JONAH 1:7 FLEEING FUGITIVE FACES FRIGHTENED FELLOWS I. FAILURE: A. Fates. B. Faith. C. Fanaticism. II. FINDINGS: A. Facts? B. Fortitude? C. Focus? III. FIXATION: A. Foreigner. B. Feelings. C. Forlornness. The scene before us in these first seven verses of Jonah, Chapter One ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Why Prayer Works Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023

Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist