Sermons on Physical Birth Process:

Waiting Well Series

Contributed by Eric Bain on Sep 18, 2007

This sermon looks at the process of character development and how it is importnat for us to "wait well."

Waiting Well Ruth 3 © 2007 Eric Bain Note: This message is available in audio format at www.sanctuary-church.com Four weeks ago we began a new series in the book of Ruth. We’re going to continue that today. So, grab a Bible – if you don’t have one – and open it to Ruth, Chapter 3. In case ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparing For A Spiritual Birthday

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

What we do for someone on their physical birthday, we should do for someone to prepare for their spiritual birthday.

Preparing for a Spiritual Birthday 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Does God place a special meaning in our birthdays? I tried to look up the word “birthday” in the Bible. Here are the two references to birthday: Now it came to pass on the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast for all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Samuel The Judge Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on May 10, 2011

We'll look at the life of Samuel as a judge of Israel. We'll look at a six step process that he used to bring the nation of Isreal bac to God; a process that each of us can use as well.

At a 1999 conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, told of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping. Even though they were in a small town, Marti knew there was a chance someone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:2-17

Denomination: Baptist

Salt Baths

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

How To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jan 18, 2003

Using the "Good Samaritan" as an example, we have a three step evangelism process.

"How to reach People with the Gospel" Luke 10:25-37 DBC 1/19/03 <(((((>< Leighton Ford tells this story of himself and Billy Graham. He says; I was speaking at an open-air crusade in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Billy Graham was to speak the next night and had arrived a day early. He came incognito ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Healed And Gratefukl

Contributed by Brian Stephens on Apr 17, 2013

When Jesus healed the 10 lepers, there were 3 things that happened in the process.

Ten Healed of Leprosy Verse 11- “As Jesus continued on toward Jerusalem, he reached the border between Galilee and Samaria. 12As he entered a village there, ten lepers stood at a distance, 13crying out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Lepers- In the Bible, the word leprosy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

The Temptation Of Jesus

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2015

Jesus provides us with an assurance that we are capable of resisting temptation. And by overcoming temptation, we emerge strengthened in our spirit.

5-12-06 Title: The Temptation of Jesus Bible Reading: Matthew 4:1-11 The subject today is the temptation of Jesus, as found in Matthew 4:1-11. Verse 1 says, “Then Jesus was led out into the wilderness by the Holy Spirit to be tempted there by the Devil.” The word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

With One Touch From Jesus

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Dec 5, 2017

Out of the multitude Jesus sees the need of the one. Jesus speaks hope into hopelessness and light into the darkness. A darkness so dark it can be felt. As you journey through this sermon pray you will be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

The good news is the Kingdom of Heaven came down to earth when Jesus walked the earth as a man. His kingdom is an eternal kingdom of equality and respect, truth and justice, peace and harmony, restoration and healing, freedom for the captives, and liberty for the oppressed. With one touch from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-44

Give Us Today Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2020

This is the third part of the Lord's Prayer (Matt 6:11)

Today we will continue our study on the Lord's Prayer. We have learned the first three petitions which relate to God. Jesus teaches us that prayer, first of all, is about God, about honoring His Name, His Kingdom, and His will. That is the essence of Christian prayer. We pray, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:11, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sending Of A Savior Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 29, 2009

This first message in our Advent 2009 Series, explores Gabriel’s announcement to Mary in Luke 1.

The Sending of the Savior • Luke 1:26-28 • Advent Week 1 KEY THOUGHT: Often times God interrupts the ORDINARY to do the EXTRAORDINARY. I. The APPEARANCE of the Angel (vv 26-27) God commissions the angel Gabriel. apo tou qeou – sent from God’s dwelling A) Gabriel appears in an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas And Love - The Connection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 16, 2021

For many, Christmas is a secular holiday where people feel "the Christmas spirit" and thus are a little more caring of others. It's a time for giving gifts and having large family gatherings for a holiday meal. But for a Christian, it anything but. For a Christian it is about Love.

Christmas and Love – The Connection Scripture: John 3:16; Mark 12:30-31; First Peter 4:8; First John 4:16-19 This morning I want to talk to you about the connection between Christmas and love. This Saturday we will celebrate Christmas. This is the time of year when people tend to be more ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Mark 12:30-31, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:16-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 10, 2020

As human beings, we have five basic senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell and taste. Of these, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. As God’s people, we are to emit the fragrance of Christ wherever we are.

All of us know, as human beings, we have five basic senses - Sense of touch, sense of sight, sense of hearing, sense of smell and sense of taste. Of these five senses, the sense of smell is considered to be the strongest. Certain smells are nostalgic. When you smell that particular thing, it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:21, Revelation 5:8, Ephesians 5:2, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Happened In The Upper Room? Series

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 15, 2012

This message talks about the day the church was birthed.

What Happened In the Upper Room? Acts 2: 1/4 Let us take a trip back to the Day of Pentecost where in the Upper Room one hundred and twenty men and women had gathered to wait for the promise of the Father, where the church was birthed with power and great glory. Everything had been prepared, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-8

Denomination: *other

Jesus On The Cross - A Christmas Message

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 1, 2019

Exploring the Purpose of Christ's birth

Message/Devotion December 1, 2019 Jesus On the Cross – A Christmas Message Luke 23:33-43 The reading “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas Through The Eyes Of The World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 14, 2003

How the world sees Christmas is far from what God was actually doing.

Christmas through the Eyes of the World John 1:1-14 A friend of ours who is a young pastor’s wife and has three children. They went to the Christmas parade and as the floats went by her daughter kept hollering to the people in the parade, “Happy Halloween!” Another young mom wrote on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist