Sermons on Paschal Mystery:

The Light For The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 2, 2012

Simeon said Jesus was to be a light for the Gentiles. What exactly did that mean? And why should I care if He was or not?

A Sunday School teacher had given her class an assignment to read Isaiah chapter 9. The next Sunday she asked the class how many had remembered to read the chapter. Every hand went up. “Wonderful! she said, I’ve got a piece of candy for anyone that complete the 2nd half of this verse: ’The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He The Spirit Of Truth Has Come (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 10, 2020

To establish that God has provided for seekers of faith: the pattern of conversion to Christ. It was given to the world through the revelation of the Holy Spirit, beginning on the Day of Pentecost. This lesson describes the work of the Holy Spirit, in the dispensation of grace.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. He the Spirit of Truth Has Come Remarks. 1. This is the first lesson, in the sermon-series entitled: “The Pattern of Conversion.” This will be the most important, “textual sermons,” I will have ever preached. This lesson will unfold to the hearer: “The Pattern of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15, John 8:31-36, Acts 20:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Is A Gift We Receive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2014

God loved us so much that He gave up His only begotten Son, as the blood-price of our justification. You and I first enter that covenant when we, or our parents and godparents, make covenant promises to God at our baptism.

Thursday of 5th Week in Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The Gospel of John, more than the Synoptics, clearly states what the Church has always and everywhere taught–Jesus is the fleshly manifestation of the same God who made a covenant of love and fidelity with Abraham. Although Israel turned its ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Sacrifice Of The Mass Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 26, 2013

The one sacrifice of Calvary is re-presented daily in the Holy Eucharist--for our sanctification and the salvation of every human.

Monday of 3rd Week in Course January 28, 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium The sacrifice which the author of the Letter to the Hebrews, the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross, was a single historical event. But we must also acknowledge that from the beginning, the Church has recognized that we make ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Catholic

Of "Control" At The Cross!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 25, 2012

To understand and appreciate the magnitude of God’s sovereign control over the sequence of events leading upto the Cross.

Of “Control” at the Cross Who has not come across this old saying …Rule 1.Your boss is always right. Rule 2. If you think the boss is wrong refer to rule 1. TAKE HEART THERE IS A BIG BOSS OVER ALL THE BOSSES. Of several Hebrew names for God, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-7

Denomination: *other

When You Suffer Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 2, 2013

Everyone suffers in our fallen world. Get used to it! It comes with the turf. But for God’s people, suffering is not merely a consequence of sin: it holds God’s eternal purpose,.

When We Suffer Romans 8:17-18 OUTLINE: Disciples of Jesus Christ, IF and WHEN you suffer, remember that... 1. Suffering with Christ is part of our inheritance. 2. Suffering with Christ demands sacrifice. 3. Suffering with Christ is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas

Contributed by Charles Newcomb on Nov 26, 2023

The Word was Made Flesh

[Sermon Hymn God Rest You Merry] The Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. Those words from Saint John’s unfolding of the great mystery of the Incarnation are inscribed in Latin on the cornerstone of this building: Et ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Anglican

Remember Pascal's Wagers (Bet On Eternity)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2020

Remember! France gave birth to a philosopher named Blaise Pascal. His great lesson was each person makes wagers for or against God? For or against the church? Remember the choice is up to you! Flip a coin?

REMEMBER PASCAL’S WAGERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TODAY WE HONOR AND REMEMBER PEOPLE’S SERVICE AND GOD’S LOVE. CORNONA VIRUS, COVID 19 --- HAS FORCED A PARADIGM SHIFT… YET MANY ARE STAYING THE SAME… SAME LACK OF COMMITMENT, SAME BLAME GAME, SAME EXCUSES, SAME BAD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory We Share With The Father And Son

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 12, 2018

St. Gregory of Nyssa, and other Fathers of the Church, teach that the glory of the Father and the Son is the Holy Spirit, who is love. The glory we are given is the Holy Spirit who enables us to image Christ in our world.

Thursday of the 7th Week of Easter 2018 St. Paschal Baylon The prayer of Jesus we just heard from St. John is part of the High Priestly Prayer Our Lord offered at the Last Supper. If you look carefully at it, you might call it the first Eucharistic Prayer, and here you find Christ offering His ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

A Renewed Faith

Contributed by Troy Denson on May 9, 2015

The Apostle Paul exhorts Timothy the importance of ensuring that his followers renew their faith.

A Renewed Faith (1st Timothy 1:5, 18-19) 5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith (1st Timothy 1:5). Timothy, my son, I am giving you this command in keeping with the prophecies once made about you, so that by recalling them you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Big Is God Series

Contributed by Michael West on Mar 17, 2008

Second in series that helps to understand the immensity and immenance of God by asking the question; How big God is compared to your circumstances?

Sunday March 16th, 2008 River of Life Ministries Pastor Michael West Series: His majesty, His Names part two Sermon: How big is God? Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26 Turn to: Psalm 8; Habakkuk 3:18-19 —Adonai—plural and comes from the singular form Adon which means Lord. Adonai is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day The King Was Born

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on the day "The King" was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ!

"The Day The King was Born!” Thesis: Christmas time is a very special time when we should be focused in on day The King was born. His name is not Elvis or Santa Claus but Jesus Christ! Illustration: The Mysterious Visitor ’Twas just before Christmas. A pastor sat in his study meditating upon ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ In Prophesy Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

Showing how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament in who He was, where He was born, what He did, how He died, why He died and why He is coming back.

Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com JESUS CHRIST IN PROPHECY Luke 24:44 “Everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44) One foundation pillar of the Christian faith is that the Bible is the Word of God. Written by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Baptist

Challenges To Public Worship-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 22, 2015

1 of 7. Jesus made it plain that the temple worship had become tainted with improprieties. Public Worship is to be free from impropriety. But What is consonant with public worship? A challenge to (harmonious)public worship is its...

CHALLENGES To/For PUBLIC WORSHIP-I—John 2:13-25 Attention/Need: The Church can be tempted toward many directions regarding the manner & message of its Public Worship. There are real Challenges to bringing about Public Worship!...There are dynamics which, if we deny, will keep our church & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Prayers Are Polluted

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Sinful living prevents God from hearing our prayers.

INTRODUCTION: THE BIBLE TEACHES IN JAMES 5:16 THAT THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF THE RIGHTEOUS AVAILETH MUCH. WHILE THAT IS A TRUE STATEMENT, OUR PRAYERS WILL BE NULL AND VOID IF OUR LIFESTYLE IS IN CONTRADICTION WITH OUR LIPS. IN OTHER WORDS MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS, OUR LIPS SAY ONE THING ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist