Sermons on Peculiarity:

Birthed

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 2, 2009

An examination of the 4 births that God has designed for every person to experience.

Birthed John 3:1-7 I WAS READING A BOOK ABOUT HEAVEN RECENTLY in which the author compared the death of a Christian to birth. He said our world is like a womb; we are bound within her. Death for the believer is deliverance to a life beyond our imagining. Interesting, isn’t it?---comparing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Touch For Serving

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 14, 2009

When you are touched by Jesus, you cannot help but wanting to serve Him.

Intro: Series - Just a Touch is All We need - Matthew 8:2 "And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 3 And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed." This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Diamonds Are Forever

Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Sep 17, 2009

CHRISTIANS & DIAMONDS

DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER Text: Romans 8:28-29 Intro: We are all under some kind of pressure. And the things that are in these verses all have pressure in them that will affect us to some measure. Romans 8:38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Malachi 2:10

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014

The goal of this message is to address 3 questions concerning the word “treacherously.” What is God trying to illustrate in Malachi 2:10? When did God use “treacherously” to illustrate His meaning?

INTRODUCTION The word “treacherously” in context of Malachi 2:10, is a complaint God has with Israel concerning “covenant,” violating against each other and mixed marriages. God summons the Jews pertaining to their identity, “Have not we all had one father? Has ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Transforming Grace

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on May 4, 2014

There is no other word for grace, but amazing. This grace will save to the uttermost.

TRANSFORMING GRACE Titus 2: 11/14 I believe that it was The Talley Trio that sang the song, “No other word for grace, but amazing.” And then we sing the song, “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

"Christmas Gifts That Won't Break: Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2015

A sermon about peace through Christ during violent times.

"Christmas Gifts that Won't Break: The Gift of Peace" Luke 2:8-14 "Love your enemies and pray for those who harass you..." "You must not oppose those who want to hurt you. If people slap you on your right cheek, you must turn the left cheek to them as well." "...just as your heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 53:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marvelous Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 7, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 23

September 4, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:25-33 The Marvelous Cost of Discipleship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This is Labor Day weekend. Typically, we think of Labor Day as the last big holiday of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

The Downside Of An Economic Upturn Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

We as Americans are consumed with prosperity. This passage points out the place of prosperity in the rise and power of Babylon in the end times.

- To gain the world and lost your (national) soul, that’s indeed a tragedy. - We want to talk about gaining the world tonight and what the tragic cost sometimes is. FOURTH OF JULY CHURCH SERVICE: We praise God for letting us participate in America’s prosperity. - Churches often celebrate God’s ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Have The Honor Of Communing With The Architect Of Reality

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane?

It's quite astonishing to me that I have the ability to commune regularly with the architect of time, space, matter, energy, and consciousness. Dare I treat it as ordinary? Dare I allow it to become mundane? Though I am only human, I can perceive at least some of this wonder. Can't I? ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fresh Annointing

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 26, 2019

A refreshing from the Lord

Fresh Anointing Can you hear me now? Can You hear me now? Can you hear me now? Can you hear Him now? Can you hear Him now? Jesus said, "My sheep listen to my voice: I know them, and they follow me." John 10:27 He was talking to the disciples because they could be disoriented to His ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1 Corinthians 13 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 1, 2021

The Excellence of Love

Corinth was destroyed about 146 BC and was rebuilt by Julius Caesar in about 46 BC. They’re a mix of Italians, Jews and Orientals. Latin was the official language, but koine Greek was spoken. It was a maritime city, and was famous for bronze and tile as well. About 600,000 people lived there, which ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

As It Is In Heaven

Contributed by Scott Sutton on Aug 14, 2022

Reading the Lord’s Prayer recently, I thought about something that it says in a way that I had never thought about before. It says in verse #10 “...Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

Then it occurred to me, if we are to do God's will on Earth then we must know what is going on in heaven first! Because that was how Jesus was teaching His disciples to pray. So that means we also need to know what is happening in Heaven and how God’s will is being accomplished. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024

How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25, Romans 5:8, Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:13-14, Titus 2:13, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 10:9-10, Romans 4:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness: Our Great And Indispensable Possession

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Aug 16, 2020

God wants His children to be holy and prepare for glory. Whatever anyone possesses, knows or experiences, whatever privileged position anyone holds or right being enjoyed on earth, without holiness, he has not got enough.

God wants His children to be holy and prepare for glory. Whatever anyone possesses, knows or experiences, whatever privileged position anyone holds or right being enjoyed on earth, without holiness, he has not got enough. All the things we possess; all the things we enjoy, including the ones ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10, 2 Peter 1:3, Luke 1:72-75, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal