Sermons on Paraphrase:

Climate Change

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 15, 2023

As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. God has disciplined mankind likewise. And, He still does.

As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we were. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. If we did not learn our lesson, it got more and more harsh. Soon we learned to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Mark 4:35-41, Revelation 16:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On His Majesty’s Service

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

True greatness is not power but service.

Ann Henderson came home from her doctor’s appointment looking much the same as usual. Maybe she was a little quieter, but not enough to cause comment. The whole family was home for dinner that night, for once. She was grateful. She would only have to say it once. She waited for a moment when nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Christ: The Alpha & Omega - The Same Yesterday, Today & Forever

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 18, 2024

Jesus The Christ is the ground of our being, our hope, our Anchor.

It’s been over 12 years now since Barbara and I travelled to the UK in August of 2012 for our 25th anniversary. We did something that I will never do again: we decided to travel to 10 different cities in Ireland, Scotland, England and finally Wales, in 21 days. I still can’t quite believe we did ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18, Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As we look at chapter two, there is a major theme that runs through this chapter and that is Paul was encouraging the church to grow to maturity in their faith.

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. We started a new sermon series last week on the book of Philippians and it was a tremendous start to this ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preparing For Easter: The Parable Of The Workers In The Vineyard

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 10, 2023

Jesus told this parable after the rich young ruler had come--and left. There was a lesson for the disciples and a lesson for us in this parable.

(Full Disclosures: This message is based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO, on 3-5-2023. This is not an exact transcription. Further, Sermon Central has a message based on this text called “Go Thy Way-The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” but this is a completely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 12, 2024

Listen! That is the request of Jesus in our text, both in the beginning and the end.

The Healing Touch of Jesus: An Honest Look at Your Heart Mark 4:1-34 Introduction Listen! Did your parents ever tell you that? A teacher? Maybe you said it to your children. Did anyone ever tell you how to listen? I read an article about how to listen and it gave ten pointers. A few of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Bible? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 3, 2024

A look into the fall and the need for the redemption of humanity. Why we have God's word.

So why the Bible? Series Deep Dive. The purpose of the Bible is to encourage all of humanity to have a right relationship with God and one another. The writing of Bible was inspired by God to inform us of the need for repentance and redemption. God wants us to be justified to be in close ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Genesis 3:11, Genesis 3:12, Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 6 – When The Lord Is Forsaken Disaster Awaits Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 15, 2024

Israel committed two evils and was reaping the bitterness of forsaking the LORD. They were matching Egypt against Assyria but got swallowed by Babylon. The current world has forsaken God and is fast heading to disaster. Great blessing awaits Egypt and Assyria.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 6 – WHEN THE LORD IS FORSAKEN DISASTER AWAITS PART 6 - Jeremiah 2:13-19 CHAPTER 2 [A]. TWIN EVILS HAVE BEEN COMMITTED {{Jeremiah 2:13 for My people have committed TWO EVILS. THEY HAVE FORSAKEN ME, the fountain of living waters, to hew for themselves cisterns, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13, John 4:10, John 7:37-38, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jeremiah 2:14-15, Exodus 4:22-23, Revelation 16:13-14, Zechariah 14:2-3, Jeremiah 2:16-18, 2 Kings 23:35, Isaiah 19:21-25, Jeremiah 2:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vetting S(P)aul (Third Sunday After Easter 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 29, 2022

How do you think it must have taken Saul by surprise to think that he was doing the Lord a favor persecuting Christians when he got chastised by the Lord Jesus Christ?

Vetting S(P)aul Text: Acts 9: 1 -15 Act 9:1-15  Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  (2)  and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Power Towards Us Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 2, 2022

In Ephesians 1, Paul compares God's power towards us who believe with the power he used to raise Christ from the dead. It's hard to conceive! But we should believe it - and live in a way that's consistent with it.

INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago it was Easter Sunday. So, do you suppose that we’ve now said goodbye to Easter until next year? Well, we haven’t! The season of Easter doesn’t FINISH on Easter Sunday! It actually STARTS on Easter Sunday and continues for seven weeks after that. That means that it’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ!

I am not ashamed of the gospel Romans 1:8-16 Good morning everyone, if you would turn to New Testament Book of Romans 1:8-16. Romans 1:8-16 Read slowly and clearly I want to talk to you about the gospel this morning. the gospel for living it out and the sharing it to others that come into your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-16

Denomination: Nazarene

The Call Of Moses

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

Everyone of us has a call to do some kind of kingdom work

The Call of Moses Exodus chapter 3 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn in your bible or Bible app to Exodus chapter 3 This morning as we come into the presence of God through His Word, I pray that He would speak to us and get personal with us in our lives. That is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Unified (Pentecost Of 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 21, 2024

This sermon is about unity and how it is important to the success of the Church in the world.

UNIFIED Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1 - 11 Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/PYo0QYomuXY?si=zLx0JFcjOACckCV8 1 Corinthians 12:1-31  Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed.  (2)  You know that when you were pagans, you were enticed and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Israel's Unbelief And The Prophets Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2024

Israel's Unbelief and the Prophets of God

Israel’s Unbelief and the Prophets of God September 25, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 9:25-10:4 www.mycrossway.org We come back to this marvelous passage of Scripture of Romans 9. Over the last few weeks, we’ve covered what I believe is Paul’s answer to help the ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Samson, What A Life, In Our Weakness God Is Glorified. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 8, 2025

Samson was a rugged character, rough as old boots. When he did call out to God, God answered his cries. They weren't cried out often. Are we consistent in our faith and prayer life? It makes a difference to our spiritual strength.

Samson, what a life, in our weakness God is glorified. Judges 13-16. The Judges are as we mentioned last week were a group of leaders of Israel. We started with some discussion about Othniel last week and how out of all the Judges he nailed the role, and then the rest started into a down-ward ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-50, 1 Corinthians 1:27

Denomination: Salvation Army