Sermons on Partake:

Christmas Paradox Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

Christmas is a paradox. The Christmas story is filled with the unexpected—the unimaginable. And yet the Christ Child was born amidst these paradoxes; let’s for a few moments think the paradox of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS PARADOX "The Nativity" “As helpless as He was He deserved more privacy. Yet they gathered and stared, not completely understanding what they saw—just that they had to see. . . “Mary was tired and sore and a little sick. But she had heard the heralding angel and knew they would come, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006

A sermon for Proper 14, accenting the Spiritual aspects of the Bread of Life discourse.

9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 14) August 13, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to the proclamation of your Word, that we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Salvation Is From The Lord Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Part 2 of a 4-part series on Jonah.

Salvation is from the Lord Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story (Part 2 of 4) (Key points are from Tim Richards’ sermon Jonah Running from God) Aug. 20, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Many people miss out on Jonah’s story because ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Grownup Christians”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

What are the marks of a mature Christian believer or the mark of a dynamic, mature Christian church?

Biblical Text: Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Prayer For His Church

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

This is a verse by verse interpretation of the prayer of Christ in John 17. Many issues are addressed in this sermon. What Christ expects of His church, what Christ expects of His Pastors, etc...

Christ’s Prayer For His Church John 17:1-26 There was a little boy in a church service in Kentucky who was crying and interrupting the church service. After a period of time his dad took all he could stand. The dad picks him up and puts him underneath his arm. While heading out the back door, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Gift Of The Word Of Knowledge Series

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Nov 17, 2002

The word of knowledge is one of the three revelation gifts as discussed in earlier lessons. The "revelation gifts" are our spiritual eyes and ears. They allow us to see and hear things by the Spirit.

By: Donna J. Kazenske 1 Cor. 12:7-10 "But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one is given the word of wisdom, through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through the same Spirit, to another the gift of faith by the same Spirit, to another ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 13:9

Denomination: *other

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-2—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

But A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Open My Eyes

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 10, 2002

Our eyes are opened in the breaking of the bread

Open My Eyes Our scripture for today reminds me of another scripture passage from 1 Kings 19. (Read 1 Kings 19:11-13) We get so wrapped up in our conversations and we’re so focused on what we’re going to say that we aren’t listening. I have been in conversations like that myself. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Absalom's Place

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004

The man who wanted to be King, but destroyed himself.

DATE ABSALOM’S PLACE II Samuel 18:18 - 2Sa 18:18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Baptist

The War Is On Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Apr 18, 2004

Describes the reason why unbelievers are the way they are -- because of the way their mind works.

THE WAR IS ON! EPHESIANS 4:17-19 INTRO.: The battle lines have been drawn in the sand. 1. The forces have taken their positions, and are prepared for the worst. 2. The leaders have exhausted every resource, and have resigned themselves to the inevitable. 3. Weapons are readied, now aimed toward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19, Colossians 3:10

Denomination: Methodist

God Loves Families!

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 22: Our individualistic orientation as a culture has brought many ills upon us. Among those is the deterioration of the family. This message looks at Jesus’ teaching on the intention of God for men and women and children.

Leonard Sweet, professor of theology at Drew University was the keynote speaker at a theological convocation that I attended last fall. Part of Dr. Sweet’s message focused on the rampant individualism that has become so much a part of our culture. Here is a paraphrase of part of what he said: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is The Passover Meal? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2011

Jesus celebrated the Passover meal, it was very important to them... WHY? Let's look at why the Passover was such an important event for the Jews of Jesus' day AND why it is still such an important and sacred celebration for Jews today.

Set the stage: Ok we have a bit of review to go over since it has been seven weeks since our last venture into the story from Luke. We have studied how Jesus entered the city to great fanfare and accolades of being the Messiah. He accepted these accolades and was chastised and criticized by the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist