Sermons on Patriarchalism:

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 29, 2013

A Christmas story about Jesus' infancy and childhood. One to share and tell your children.

The Forgotten Christmas Cradle “The Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream and said, “Joseph son of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because the child she carries was conceived by the Holy Spirit” Matthew 1:18-24 Intro: As Joseph awoke from his sleep and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sons Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2021

The resurrection is real and Jesus, the Son of the Living God, will prove its reality in less than a week. God is the God of the Living not the dead.

LUKE 20: 27-39 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] SONS OF THE RESURRECTION Here is the final attempt in Luke to confound Jesus by arguments. It is only here that Luke’s gospel mentions the Sadducees. In order to question the Resurrection, a belief held both by Jesus (14:14) and the Pharisees (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-39

Denomination: Baptist

For Fathers

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 10, 2022

This Sermon is for Fathers. It gives practical AND Spiritual lessons on being a Father. It can be used on Fathers Day or for Parenting Classes. It is also a standard to Pastor a Church by.

2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. 1 John 2:13 I write to you, fathers, because you have known Him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you have overcome the wicked one. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, 1 John 2:13, Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty Is The God Of The One Who Struggles With God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 16, 2024

Jacob and Esau had been at odds their whole lives. Jacob was living in fear of the brother he had deceived out of his inheritance. He didn't have a deep relationship with the God of is father and grandfather. That was all to change.

Mighty is the God of the one who struggles with God. Last week we looked at Jacob and an encounter that he had with God where he wrestled all night, he received a blessing, a new name and an injured hip. He realised that he had been wrestling with God, had survived and as such named the place ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:14-15, Genesis 32:9-12, Matthew 3:11-12, Genesis 28:14-15, Hebrews 11:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christmas Grace Part 1

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 9, 2001

The ultimate grace of God came to us at the first Christmas through Jesus Christ!

Christmas Grace Part 1 John 1:1-5 December 2001 Introduction The land of Persia was once ruled by a wise and beloved Shah who cared greatly for his people and desired only what was best for them. One day he disguised himself as a poor man and went to visit the public baths. The water for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Behind Every Man

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 7, 2002

Behind every man stands a woman, sometimes with a cattle prod, cause sometimes we need it.

Behind Every Man 1. How many men feel their wives are important, equal partners with them and valuable to helping them get along in this life? 2. How many men would raise their hands if they weren’t sitting next to their wives right now? 3. Behind every successful man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Great Thou Art!

Contributed by James Harrington on Jan 10, 2003

This tiny psalm is great in faith and awakens us to sing praise to God.

How Great Thou Art! Psalm 117 Introduction: 1. This tiny psalm is great in faith and its reach is enormous. 2. It awakens us to sing praise to God for the character of God’s person who created and liberated us. 3. It alerts a world that is lost to focus and reflect on the marvelous wonder at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Who Do Not Change

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

David was a man of afflictions, and it A learned from many afflictions and it wanted that that are transmitted to us. There are 4 divisions in this Psalm:

Les Chrétiens inébranlables Lecture : Psaumes 62/2 et 6 *Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai gure. + et * Oui, c’est lui qui est mon rocher et mon salut; Ma haute retraite: je ne chancellerai pas. + David fut un homme d=afflictions, et il ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prune Till You Bloom

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Dec 30, 2004

Most believers think that God is mad at them, when it’s only His loving hand that strips away the dead works of flesh to reveal the fruit that will never perish

Prune until you bloom I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t bear fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful, (John 15:1-2). Most believers think that God is mad at them, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis Introduction Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Oct 21, 2003

Introduction to verse by verse study of the Book of genesis

·Book of Genesis not only the first book of the Bible but it is also the first revelation of God to mankind. ·Genesis (Bible in total) give us an understanding of the invisible things of God, that started and operates this world. Rom 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Was God's Big Move

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 6, 2006

and when the day of Pentecost was come...

Pentecost Was God’s Big Move by Gerald Van Horn Text. Act 2:1-4 “and when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. And there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What I Should Have Said Was..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 2, 2004

I am sure that all the way down from the mountain, Peter must have kept uttering this sermon to himself!

Title: "What I should have said was..." Introduction: Have you had an awakening? When Jesus took with him his inter-circle of disciples to the top of the mountain, he desired that they should see him glorified. As Jesus was in prayer, Peter, James, and John fell asleep. The Church needs an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Needs A Setting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2014

what is communicated in the Church, what is handed down in her living Tradition, is the new light born of an encounter with the true God, a light which touches us at the core of our being and engages our minds, wills and emotions.

Thursday of 4th week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The name “Israel” was given to Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, after an incident in which this patriarch wrestled all night with a divine being. That name means “God-fighter,” and it applied well to his descendants. Our OT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

You Said What To An Angel Of God? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 17, 2011

The Word of God comes in silence and is revealed as the word of the new and everlasting covenant, so that when we celebrate Eucharist we are freed from our messy little daily sins and given strength for the journey.

Monday of 4th week in Advent 19 December 2011 Verbum Domini As a member of the tribe of Levi, and a priest, Zechariah would have been familiar with all the books of the Old Testament, just as he stood at the threshold of the New. He would have heard the Levites singing the psalm that praises the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Catholic