Sermons on Positive Thinking:

He Will Speak Peace

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 10, 2024

We focus on peace in the Second Sunday of Advent, in Psalm 85.

I wonder how many of you, when you’re reading a book, take time to examine the copyright page or read through the backflap or the author’s bio. I have to admit that as often as not I am one of those people. When I’m reading a book I can often find it helpful to know a little bit about who wrote it ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Tidings Of The Comfort And Joy

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 12, 2024

Christmas brings joy, and it is a joy we should share with all 3rd Sunday of Advent 2024

Tidings of Comfort and Joy Text: Luke 2:1-20 It is the third Sunday of Advent, and I do hope that everyone is full of joy this morning. We can have joy because the Lord has come… and He’s coming again. We’ve been looking at the birth of Jesus for a few Sunday’s now, and we’re going to continue on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Reason For His Coming

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2024

Matthew led us to see the heart of Jesus for our salvation. Jesus chose not to defend himself, endured the mockery of men, and died to pay the price of our sins.

Matt 27:27-44 THE REASON FOR HIS COMING We’ve just read a very painful text in the Bible, of an innocent man being mocked and crucified. • It was not supposed to be because Jesus did nothing wrong. He was sinless and righteous but He has chosen not to defend Himself. • We have the sinless being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-44, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Are The All Souls & All Saints?

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

All Saints and All Souls are the Church triumphant in Heaven in union with us, the church militant, on earth. There is a deep bond between the two communities, and we join them in Heaven to worship and praise God unceasingly when we come to worship God.

To my understanding, there are three Church festivals that we celebrate grandly, far from knowing what is being genuinely celebrated. They are Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. Out of these three festivals, the most misunderstood and distorted feast is Halloween. We are still fortunate that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17, Psalm 34:1-22, 1 John 3:1-3, Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Risen Jesus And Doubting Thomas

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

Jesus knows our struggles, wounds, hurts, and pains and He carries them even in his resurrection body!

(Please note the names mentioned in this sermon are pseudonyms) Today, we have this story of Jesus physically appearing to his disciples after his resurrection. On Jesus’ first appearance, Thomas was absent, and we just read in the story that he had insisted on seeing Jesus’ wounds if he were to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"overflowing With Love And Joy: The Heart Of Christmas"

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Dec 20, 2024

Advent joy is the deep, unshakable delight that comes from knowing Christ is near—our hearts rejoice not because of perfect circumstances, but because of His perfect presence."

Title: "Overflowing with Love and Joy: The Heart of Christmas" Text: Joy: John 15:11 "I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete." Love: 1 John 4:9-10 "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 22, 2024

Doctor of Ministry paper for https://seminary.erskine.edu/

This “The Minister as Leader” paper interacts with my readings and appropriate biblical texts and theological resources. I will address my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. For my weaknesses, I will provide a preliminary plan to address them and strengthen my leadership. My strengths are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Vineyard

Revelation Study Series 27 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled (Chapter 21) Series

Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024

Jesus came! He died! He resurrected! He is coming back!

Revelation 21:1-3 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the old heaven and the old earth had disappeared. And the sea was also gone. 2 And I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven like a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 I heard a loud shout ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love At First Sight Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024

John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Living One Or Is It Won? Victory! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 4, 2025

How do we live victoriously in the coming year? Read on find out.

The date today is the 5th. The Romans utilised what we now use as a letter for the number five, it is? (V). Just as a matter of interest and I’ve never started a sermon this way, here we go. The sermon is brought to you today by the letter V. The reason being that I want you all to leave here ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12, John 3:1, John 8:12, John 14:15-17, John 1:7, Galatians 5:17, Hebrews 4:12, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Heaven Meets Earth At The Wedding In Cana”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 15, 2025

Jesus is not healing, not teaching, maybe He is "line dancing" at a wedding. John only has 7 "signs". the word miracle is not used. Signs point to the "divinity" of Jesus, who is replacing all things Jewish with Himself

In Jesus Holy Name January 19, 2025 Text: John 2:1-3 Redeemer “Heaven Meets Earth at the Wedding in Cana” With the waters of the Jordan dripping from His clothes Jesus hears the voice of John proclaim: “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-4, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Moving On To Maturity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 20, 2025

The importance of progress towards spiritual maturity.

Moving on to Maturity 2 Peter 1:1-11 1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: 2 Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 6 - No Need To Fear Death Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 6, 2024

Man’s greatest fear is the fear of death, and that’s what gripped everyone aboard the ship that Jonah travelled. Learn how Jesus gives us hope beyond the grave. Also we as individuals and the church we must wake up to fulfill God's purposes in our life time.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the seamen were afraid, and each man cried to his god. (AFV) As we continue this series on how the life of Jonah can be related to the church today, I believe that many of you are blessed through these meditations. The seamen on the ship were filled with dread when the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, John 11:25, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 23:4, Romans 14:12-13, Ephesians 5:10-11, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Friends Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 10, 2024

Based on Colossians 4:7-18 - Encourages hearers to be a godly friend & to have godly friends.

“FRIENDS” Colossians 4:7-18 FBCF – 8/25/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Do you have someone in your life that you can just be real with? Don’t have to pretend like you’re happy when you’re not…in a good mood when you’re not…talk when you don’t want to talk…it’s not awkward to just sit in silence with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Corporate Worship, Eyes Off Self, Genuine Worship Involves Sacrifice. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 14, 2024

Moses commands the people to build the Tent of Meeting. The peoples hearts are moved and the job is done. We like them are to be a contributing, vibrant community. Yes, us the Church.

Corporate worship, eyes off self, genuine worship involves sacrifice. Last week Elana spoke on the ten commandments. The majority six of ten commandments relate to living well together as family and community. Today I’m going to talk about the tabernacle, Holy place and the Holy of Holies were ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29, Exodus 12:35, Exodus 38:1-8, John 1:29, Hebrews 10:10, James 1:5-8, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army