Sermons on Passage:

Work On Sabbath? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 17, 2012

We are to observe the Sabbath by trusting and obeying the Lord of the Sabbath, Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 13…. We noted last week from the first 9 verses of Luke 13, Justification of being a good person by comparing oneself to others is foolishness to God and if one does not repent from this attitude, God will make death painful and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A World Is In Rebellion As In The Days Of Noah Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

The world today is reminiscent of the days of Noah, as described in the Bible.

The world today is reminiscent of the days of Noah, as described in the Bible. In Genesis 6:5, it is written, "The Lord saw that the wickedness of humanity was widespread on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil all the time." Just like in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27, Genesis 6:5

Breaking Free From Parental Curses. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment.

Parental curses are negative words or actions spoken or taken by parents against their children, often out of anger, frustration, or disappointment. These curses can have a profound impact on a child's life, affecting their self-esteem, relationships, and overall well-being. In this sermon, we ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 27:15-26, Ezekiel 18:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Exodus 21:17

A Look At The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

This message looks at the Holy Spirit Power, when He comes to a Person, and how much The Holy Spirit Cost

Acts 8:9-25 A Look at the Holy Spirit Introduction A. (Look at TV and Read Title) B. Boy if that does not catch you attention I don’t know what will C. Is that possible? D. I thought once you were born again everything was cool? E. Wow, today passage, I will confess, really cause some intense ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Recipe For A Life Well-Lived

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 6, 2008

Goodness is a quality that opens us up to all kinds of opportunities to share faith. Christian goodness is the access point for a skeptical world to the goodness of God.

A Recipe for a Life Well Lived 2 Peter 1:5-8 A funny thing happens at funerals. Nearly always, good things are said about the deceased. People who are doing the remembering seem either to only be able to remember the good things about the person, or they feel it is only proper to talk about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Finances Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 1, 2009

Does your family know where their money comes from? Does your family know where their material resources come from? Just like everything you are, and everything you have—it all belongs to the one who created it in the first place. The responsibility of

Well, we have reached the last message in this Faith and Family series. Over the past six weeks, we’ve talked about some sticky subjects. We’ve talked about submission. We’ve talked about sacrifice. We’ve talked about the covenant nature of marriage. We’ve talked about sex. We’ve talked about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Working Toward A Great Marriage, Part 2 - Love And Respect

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 7, 2010

Second in this brief series on marriage, this one discussing two of the greatest needs for a great marriage - love and respect.

Working Toward a Great Marriage Part 2 – Love and Respect Ephesians 5:22-33 May 30, 2010 THE AUDIO OF THIS SERMON CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: This is the second of a two-part series ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Righteousness In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

a STUDY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS AND THE SACRIFICIAL SYSTEM. THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO PARTS ON ROMANS CHAPTER THREE.

RIGHTEOUSNESS IN THE OLD TESTAMENT ROMANS 3:21-31 THERE ARE TIMES IN OUR LIVES WHERE SHORT SIMPLE WORDS CAN HAVE GREAT SIGNIFICANCE. CONSIDER THE HUSBAND IN THE WAITING ROOM AT THE HOSPITAL GOES BANANAS WHEN HE HEARS THE DOCTOR SAY “IT’S A BOY” OR “IT’S A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Little Miracle / Big Miracle Series

Contributed by John Sears on May 16, 2016

What do we do when we ask God for miracles and they fail to materialize. Do we conclude his is incapable or not there. Or is there a larger picture?

Introduction (Personal story) It was a life defining moment. It was the Fall of 2013 when I received a phone call in my office. It was the nurse at the doctor’s office where my wife had had an appointment and she said I needed to come to the hospital. Earlier that week, my wife had felt a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Being Noah And Lot Ready Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 29, 2016

The Kingdom of God is here. Jesus tells us that the day of God's vindication will come. That is a reality. The real question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness on the earth when that day comes?

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8 (cf. verse 8) Jeremiah 31:27-34 and Psalms 121 Title: Being Noah and Lot Ready Proposition: The Kingdom of God is here, God's vindication will come - the question is will we be Noah and Lot Ready? Will Jesus find faithfulness when He returns? INTRO: Grace ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

"If... Then"

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

“IF… THEN” PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 #IfThen INTRODUCTION This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fix The Broken Windows

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

Using the illustration of "Broken Windows" we see how Paul instructs his readers to "sweat the small stuff." That is, eliminate even the smallest of sins from our lives and become imitators of God

Many people remember former New York Mayor Rudy Gulliani specifically because of his leadership following the World Trade Centre attacks in September, 2001. But he will also be remembered for dramatically reducing the crime levels in New York City. For many years New York’s reputation throughout ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2022

If I want to be more like Jesus good intentions are not enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristic Of A Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection B.8 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 24, Isaiah Foresees Global Environmental Destruction

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Isaiah foresaw global environmental destruction. That's what we have today.

People often talk about ratios. We have student-teacher ratio, price-earnings ratio, debt-GDP ratio, power-weight ratio and so on. I’d like to propose a ‘significance-study ratio’ to highlight significant passages of Scripture which we overlook. Today’s passage is one of them. World leaders and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist