Sermons on Our Purpose:

Church And Profession Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

During Paul’s time slaves in Roman empire were about 60 Lakhs. Rome was mistress of the World. All work was done by slaves- from doctors, engineers and teachers to the men force were slaves. The entire economy and social structure depended upon them.

Text: Ephesians 6:5-9 Topic: Church and Professional Ethics Introduction: Professional Ethics Professionally accepted standards of personal, business behaviour, values and guiding principles. Professional Ethics governs our behaviour within the context of a particular profession. Abel offered ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Degrees Of Sin And Punishment

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 8, 2018

To show from the scripture that there are degrees of sin and Punishment, and to show the Christ made full payment for all sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 19:11 "...he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin." Luke 12:47-48 "And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, ...read more

It Had Been Good For That Man If He Had Not Been Born.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 25, 2018

To discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, and also to show that the statement made about Judas does not have to be made about anyone who embraces Christ with a repentant heart.

Scripture: Matthew 26:24 "The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to discover what Christ meant by this statement about Judas, what he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24

( In The Beginning)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE FOUR GOSPELS DEALS WITH THE EARTHLY LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST BUT EACH GOSPEL PRESENTS HIM IN A ENTIRELY DIFFERENT CHARACTER

John 1:1-3 (KJV) 1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2  The same was in the beginning with God. 3  All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE CHILDREN OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY IF I COULD ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Key

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 9, 2017

When you hold on to what God has given you, eventually you will arrive at your breakthrough, using the key.

This message is meant to encourage you to keep whatever key the Lord has given to you in life. Although the use of the key on the first few occasions may not open any expected visible door, but if you keep using the key, not throwing it away because of frustration, you will eventually get to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:37-57

Denomination: Pentecostal

Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018

Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51, John 12:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covenant Of Shalom

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Feb 5, 2018

Because of his zeal for the Lord, God gave Phineas a covenant of Shalom.

This week’s Torah portion is a continuation of last week’s story of Balak and Balaam. Balaam had advised Balak that the way to defeat Israel was to attack their morality. Sure enough, the women of Moab soon began corrupting the men of Israel to great effect. A great plague came on the people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:10-18

Denomination: *other

I Gave You The Scriptures Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018

I preached to crowds and taught the people

Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. INTRODUCTION 1. My name. “My name was called the Word of God” (Rev. 19:13). 2. The content of My speaking. “In the beginning was the Word of life. John said his ears heard Me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #17 Title: Commendation Of Timothy Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 15, 2018

Paul explains at length why Timothy must stay with him until he knows the results of his trial.

Date: 10/18/18 Lesson #17 Title: Commendation of Timothy Scripture: (Philippians 2:20-22, NIV) (20) I have no one else like him, who will show genuine concern for your welfare. (21) For everyone looks out for their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. (22) But you know that Timothy has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Star Trek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 20, 2018

The story of the Wise Men following the star reveals three types of people who have to deal with the reality of Jesus: the Committed; the Indifferent; and the Antagonistic

1. Matthew 2.1-12 2. This Story of the Wise Men on their Journey with the Star reveals Three Types of People who deal with the Reality of Jesus I. The Committed (Wise Men) In 1873 a group of women at Hillsboro, Ohio, met and prayed and then read the 146th Psalm. Then they prayed and pleaded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Sermon Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's First Sermon to the people of Jerusalem

The 1st Sermon-The Gospel Message Acts 2:14-24 Lessons From The Early Church In an effort to appeal to people today and to their interest and the church today emphasizes a great many different programs and approaches. Small group, culturally relevant worship emphasizing music and drama have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018

The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why The Shepherds? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 1, 2019

Christmas eve message. Why did God choose the outcasts of society to make the grand announcement of the Savior's birth?

Missing the Big Story: 115 years ago this past month, On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. The flight lasted 59 seconds and travelled 850 ft. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message home -- WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes, Witches And Barbed Wire Fences

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 9, 2018

Travelling in darkness can lead to serious consequences.

Weekend Message/Devotion March 11, 2018 Reading: John 3:14-21 Snakes, Witches and Barbed Wire Fences In today’s gospel reading we find Jesus enlightening Nicodemus the Pharisee by describing Moses lifting up a bronze serpent, as God directed him. All who were bitten by a poisonous snake that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:6-9, John 3:14-21, 1 Samuel 31:4-6, 1 Samuel 28:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary And The Passion Of Jesus

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Simeons prediction that, 'A sword will pierce your own soul too' to Mary was to come true time and time again and how it must of hurt. Mary was there and watch the happy, the terrible and horrific moments of her Son ministry but could do nothing.

Mary and the Passion of Jesus The words of Simeon spoken in the temple to Mary: "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel....and a sword will pierce your own soul too." I wonder what Mary made of this, did she expected it to lead to death on a cross? There she ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-35