Sermons on Pentecost Says:

Another Essential Christmas

Contributed by John Huyser on Jan 3, 2023

Compared to the other Gospels, John's version of the Christmas story is far more cosmic in scope and captures much of the Old Testament anticipation.

Building the day after Thanksgiving, more than any other holiday, the pending arrival of Christmas marks the start of a marathon. By the time December 25, Christmas Day, rolls around, Christmas Day, the finish line is in sight. Except this year, a well-timed blizzard forced us to pause. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

"my Help Comes From The Lord"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2023

The Lord is always awake, alert. The Lord is always watching, watchful.

“MY HELP COMES FROM THE LORD” (Outline) January 1, 2023 – Name of Jesus – PSALM 121 INTRO: We are standing on the verge of the start of an exciting new year. We forward to days and years ahead because of the promises of our loving, heavenly Father. Now the world is quite different. There are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Spirit Works

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 17, 2023

How does the Holy Spirit work in your life? What can you do to make sure His work is effective?

For the Holy Spirit to work in your life, first you must be saved. Also, for the Holy Spirit to work in your life, there are two things you must not do: --Quench not the Spirit (I Thess. 5:19) Matthew Henry stated, “Quench not the Spirit (v.19), for it is this Spirit of grace and supplication that ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

"all Things Work Together For The Good..."

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 25, 2023

God makes promises and keeps all his promises. We patiently endure learning how all things work together for our good. All things reveal to us that we are freely justified.

“ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR THE GOOD…” (Outline) January 22, 2023 – Epiphany 3 – ROMANS 8:24-30 INTRO: What a blessing to know when our loving, heavenly Father makes promises the Lord God always keeps his promises. This is the powerful truth in our sermon text. “God is not a man, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Isaiah 15-25 Death Swallowed Up Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah

Isaiah 15-25 Death Swallowed Up Judgment on 11 Countries 15-23 Judgment on The World Is 24 Death Swallowed Up Is 25 Intro: End of the World Hollywood is fascinated with the end of the world They love to produce movies that predict and show the demise of planet earth Often times they will choose ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tempted By Whom? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 2, 2016

This message look at the process of temptation from the onset of desire to the culmination as sin, as well as motivation for not sinning.

TEMPTED BY WHOM? James 1:13-17 When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; 14  but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. 15  Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 10, 2016

For the Christian, purity ought to be more precious than life, for without purity we can never really have life. If we are going to enjoy the blessings of God in this life and in the one to come, possessing a pure heart is not an optional quality.

BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART Study Text: Matthew 5: 8 Introduction: - The heart is used metaphorically to signify the inner person – the heart is the control centre of a man’s mind, emotions and will. It is our invisible innermost being which shapes our lives, attitudes, convictions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Heavenly Harbor Master

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Mar 13, 2016

Jesus wants to be The Harbor Master in our lives. He knows how to safely guide us into port. He knows the low spots, and only he knows how to get us there, safely. To do so, we must "give up our seat" as captain of our vessel. He must sit in the chair.

Jesus desires to rule in our lives, not to just sit and watch us live our lives, but to be actively involved in our moment- by-moment decision making. To be our Leader and Guide,.. to empower us, to guide us through troubled waters. On TV recently, I saw a documentary about a "Harbor Master" ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking The Right Road To Peace.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 16, 2022

“If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness.” The good news is that you don’t have to choose, because righteousness and peace always travel together! Righteousness produces peace.

Taking The Right Road To Peace. Isaiah 32:17–18 Theodore Roosevelt said, “If I must choose between righteousness and peace, I choose righteousness.” The good news is that you don’t have to choose, because righteousness and peace always travel together! Righteousness produces peace. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:17-18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

...in Times Of Great Celebration Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Dec 19, 2022

Based on Luke 2:8-20 - Encourages hearers to consider what the shepherds heard & saw & were told by the angels

“…IN TIMES OF GREAT CELEBRATION” Luke 2:8-20 FBCF – 12/18/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Christmas is a time of music! How many of you have been listening to Christmas music since at least T’giving? Before T’giving? I love music! All types of music. If you looked at the history of the playlists on my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

"joy's Light Outshines Mere Happiness"

Contributed by John Huyser on Dec 20, 2022

Compared to the other holidays, why is it significant the words Merry and Christmas are tied together?

This morning, seeking joy’s light, I selected a prophecy from the minor prophet Habakkuk. Given his prophecies are unfamiliar, a quick overview is in order. Habakkuk lived in Israel’s Southern Kingdom as the countdown clock to the Babylonian invasion and their exile was hitting 0. The Northern ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

"Magic, Mystery, Miracle”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 20, 2022

The theme is take from Leonard Sweet the message of Christmas. In our society, there are two great religious holidays—Christmas and Easter. The green wreath of Christmas is juxtaposed to the Good Friday wreath of thorns.

In Jesus Holy Name December 24, 2022 Text: Matthew 1:20b-23 Christmas Eve - Redeemer “Magic, Mystery, Miracle” Christmas is here. I’m sure you went through rolls of scotch tape in order to decorate all the Christmas gifts. Your scotch tape was probably made by the 3M ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Thessalonians 1(Evaluation, Evidence, Explanation) Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 7, 2022

The presence of the Holy Spirit is the key component in our ability to do God’s will.

This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-7, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jacob Wrestles With God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022

Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Esau Meets A Changed Man Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 9, 2022

After Jacob wrestles with God and becomes Israel he must face his brother Esau He fled from him 20 years earlier. Prayer can break down the barriers. It was sin that made the two brothers enemies. It was God’s grace that made the two enemies brothers.

Before Augustine became a Christian, he lived a life of sin. Then he became a changed man. When a woman of immorality and his former mistress saw Augustine, he passed by her. What are you doing? she asked, don’t you recognize me? It is I? Yes, Augustine said, but it is no longer I. The man who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-11

Denomination: Baptist