Sermons on Parable Of Banquet:

A Nation's Delusion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2019

This is the 1st sermon in "The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation" series. This series is from the Book of Obadiah and is a message to the Nations.

Series: The Rise Or Fall Of A Nation [#1] A NATION’S DELUSION Obadiah 1:1-9 Introduction: Last week, as we finished up our series in Ephesians; I said that 1 of the ways that God speaks to us is through dreams. I know that for many in our Denomination, this statement makes them a bit nervous; ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Deeds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022

Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberty

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 25, 2024

Believers are called to live in the liberty that Christ has secured for them, standing firm in this truth and rejecting any form of legalism or works-based righteousness that would undermine the sufficiency of Christ's redemptive work.

Galatians 5:1 (NKJV) LIBERTY February 25, 2024 Galatians 5:1 is a powerful verse in the New Testament that encapsulates a key theme of the letter to the Galatians written by the apostle Paul. In this verse, Paul addresses the issue of freedom in Christ and warns against falling back into slavery ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 4:19, Galatians 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Water Into Wine

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2020

Miracle at Cana

Sermon on: Water into wine. May I speak in the name of the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. Amen. In our Gospel reading today we heard the story of Jesus attending a wedding reception at Cana where, during the celebrations, the wine runs out. To solve the problem Jesus performs the miracle of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Everybody's Looking For You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 7, 2021

Today is super bowl and we will be looking for the spectacular, miraculous, and we believe its the biggest event of the year. Todays texts tells us Jesus does the spectacular, He does the Miraculous, and He alone is the biggest and greatest event ever.

Everyone is looking for you. Mark 1:29-39 1. Everyone will be looking for the Spectacular • Spectacular QBs, like Tom Brady who has had many comeback victories none greater than in a Super Bowl 51 down 28 to 3 in the third quarter points and come back and win the Super Bowl , Patrick Mchomes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Methodist

Life Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

A personal relationship with my very own Shepherd.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” (v. 1). 1. My relationship is personal, “my shepherd.” 2. My relationship is continuous now. Not “was” or “shall be.” 3. Not (Elohim) Creator God, i.e., my strength nor (Adonai) Master, to be obeyed. But He is the great “I Am,” the covenant keeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jan 29, 2026

What does it take to become a true disciple for Jesus Christ?

The cost of discipleship Luke 14:25 – 34 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 25 Now large crowds were going along with Him, and He turned and said to them, 26 “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his own father, mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Making Peace (Genesis 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 27, 2024

Does making peace sometimes mean separation? Is making peace a good thing? Let's look at Genesis 21.

Is laughter sometimes an expression of joy? Is making peace a good thing? Is separation sometimes the best course of action for peace? Is a formal covenant of peace a good thing? Let’s look at Genesis 21. Did Sarah bear a son named Laughter in her old age? Did she laugh again, with joy? The Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New Heaven And The New Earth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

The promise of the new heaven and new earth is not a fantasy—it is God’s sure word. The pain and struggles of this world will one day be replaced by eternal peace, joy, and divine presence.

THE NEW HEAVEN AND THE NEW EARTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 21:1-4 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 65:17, 2 Peter 3:13, John 14:1-3, Romans 8:18-21, Philippians 3:20-21 INTRODUCTION: The Bible gives believers a glorious hope beyond this present world—an eternal inheritance in a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Down Payment On Heaven Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 14, 2025

This sermon explains that the Holy Spirit acts as God's divine down payment, or "earnest," guaranteeing our full future inheritance and securing us until our final redemption, all for the ultimate purpose of bringing praise to God's glory.

Introduction When we make a major life purchase—perhaps a new tricycle for a business, or even a house and lot—it's very common to pay in installments. You start with a down payment. That down payment does two very important things. First, it proves you are serious about the purchase. Second, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

Complacency And The Path To Perdition

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 24, 2025

This may make you squirm a bit. But remember that the prophets had two missions: to comfort the afflicted and to afflict the comfortable.

Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Course 2025 In today’s opening prayer, the Church celebrates God’s almighty power shown by Him pardoning sins and showing mercy, and we ask for abundant grace, God’s very life, so that we can hasten to attain His promises and be His eternal heirs. That sounds wonderful, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 146:7-10, 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Amos 6:1, Amos 6:4-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Growth And Learning Is A Life-Long Adventure

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

No matter what your age spiritual growth and learning is for a lifetime. The more you investigate the more you will want to learn more.

Parables can take on many different interpretations. One way to examine this parable is that Yeshua was talking about spiritual growth. Yeshua met many people during His ministry, and they immediately followed Him. Why? They determined that Yeshua was the Messiah that the LORD had promised to His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Authority Of Jesus Challenged Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2015

The challenge to Jesus' authority in Luke 20:1-18 shows us that Jesus' authority comes from God.

Scripture The final section in The Gospel of Luke begins at Luke 19:28. Luke described Jesus’ final week on earth, and began with his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday (19:28-40). As Jesus drew near the city of Jerusalem he burst into tears and wept over the city because of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teaching The Bible. Part 5 & 6. Of Matthew Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 28, 2005

Lessons 5 & 6, covering Matthew cpts 13 thru 15.teaching the Bible and makeing it easy to understand. ages 18 thru 50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 5 of Matthew. Read Matthew 13:1 thru 58. Here we Deal with Parables. Knowing what a parable is and what it isn’t, is very important. Parables are; a simple story illustrating a moral or religious lesson. The term translates the Hebrew ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Luke 18:9-18:14 A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist