Sermons on Practical Tips For Pilgrims:

Why Bethlehem?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 10, 2024

Bethlehem was a tiny insignificant town; it wasn't an industrial, educational, or financial place. Just one of 1,000s of little towns. But God chose to bring the greatest thing in the world out of it. God can do that with your life too!

WHY BETHLEHEM? Mic. 5:2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A 3 year old was helping his mother unpack their nativity set. He announced each piece as he unwrapped it from its tissue paper. “Here’s a donkey!” “Here’s a king!” 2. When he got to an infant molded into a manger, he proclaimed, “Here’s Baby ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Faith (Hebrews 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 27, 2024

Did the patriarchs and matriarchs of old leave us an example of a living faith or empty belief? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 11.

Is faith the assurance of things hoped for, the proof of things not yet seen? Did the patriarchs and matriarchs have a faith that pleased God? Do we believe that God is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him? Let’s discuss this in Hebrews 11. What is faith? Did faith make the ancient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 13, 2024

What a year we have experienced! People worried. Will there be a peace transition of power? It seems the world is on fire...wars and rumors of war. Will there be peace? In Mark 13 Jesus tells about the future destruction of Jerusalem.

In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2024 Text: Mark 13:1-2 Pentecost XXVI Redeemer “Be On Your Guard, Don’t Be Fooled” What a week it’s been for all of us! This has been one of those rare ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8, Matthew 24:1-14, Luke 21:5-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Unshakable Hope When The World Is Shaking Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Feb 4, 2024

Where do you find hope when all hope is gone?

1 / 4 Unshakable hope when the world around us is shaking (Part 2) Key scripture for series: 1 Pet 1:1-12 [1] Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, [2] elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unbelief And Opposition Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 21, 2024

We are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. John 11: 47-57 gives a good lesson on this. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail.

Tonight, we are going to look at unbelief and opposition to Christ. John 11: 47-57 gives a good lesson on this. It’s a lesson that needs to be studied in detail. Let’s begin in v. 47. READ v. 47. Jesus has just raised Lazarus from the dead. Scripture tells us that some believed and some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-57

Denomination: Baptist

Building A New Nation In Christ Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 1, 2025

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 3:13-14)

The theme for today’s sermon is building a new nation in Christ. This theme highlights the importance of the Lenten season and recounts the message of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. For by this offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified. (Hebrews 10:14) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

David Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

6thin a series on characters mentioned in Heb 11

Chico Alliance Church December 8, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samuel & David” Unlikely Heroes Part Seven Review The point of this brief series has been to emphasize the fact that an all-powerful God delights in using the weak things of this world to accomplish the impossible. Those who listen, trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life

“The Breastplate of Righteousness” “Battle Lines” #3 - December 6, 2009 OPEN: Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you not from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life. You and I live I a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Tests Of True Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 16, 2011

Growing Christians are not sinless but should sin less.

The Tests of True Christianity 1 John 3:4-10 Rev. Brian Bill 10/16/11 I’m not the handiest hammer in the toolbox when it comes to doing home projects so I always try to become good friends with guys who have a lot of tools and know how to use them. We made a few improvements to our laundry ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Thought Life Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

A key to living victoriously is managing one's thought life. Sermon shares four biblical principles for managing your thought life.

Romans 8:5 3-15-15 Our text this morning is Romans 8:5. I’m reading from the New International Version. “Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-6, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:19-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Surprised By Joy

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2014

Surprised by Joy - (Character Study Cleopas) (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: They talked with each other (vs 14, 15 & 17) They welcomed a stranger (vs 15). They shared the story of Jesus (vs 18-23). They were willing to learn (vs 25-27) They practiced hospitality (vs 28) SERMONBODY: Ill: • The newspaper The Independent on Sunday (5 September ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Brethren

We Know In Part Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2003

We know little about life after death, but we do know that heaven is not possessing things, that hell is about separation from God, and that the love of God will reach even to the most alienated.

We think that having things will make us happy. The truth is that happiness comes from sharing what you have with someone you love. Fulfillment is not measured by how much you have. Genuine fulfillment is measured by who you have it with. That is true in this life. I believe that is also true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Fish And Spit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 17, 2001

Response to the challenge of God’s call from an unrepentant prophet, Jonah.

Jonah 2 “Fish and Spit: The Challenge in Jonah .” Can you imagine what it is like to be inside a fish like Jonah? He said in v.5 “seaweed was wrapped around my head” This is like sushi in reverse. All rolled up in seaweed, but thankfully not dipped in wasabi and soy sauce? Hey maybe that’s a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A True Witness

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 21, 2001

We learn from Paul in the book of Acts the performance of a true or real witness.We will consider seven things a true witness does.

A TRUE WITNESS ACTS 26:22-23 If you take a Bible Concordance and look up the word, witness, or witnessing or witnessed, you will find they are mentioned 33 times in the book of Acts. The word witness is found first in Acts 1:8 and the last time in Acts 26:22. In Acts 1:8, you find the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Unusual Thankfulness (Revised)

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 15, 2001

Christians are usually like other people, but God wants us to be unusualy thankful.

Unusual Thankfulness Please turn to 1 Thessalonians 5:18 & Ephesians 5:19-20. While you are turning there allow me to share with you some unusual things you may have to be thankful for. <<ILL>> “I am thankful for… *The taxes I pay because it means I am employed… *The clothes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Ephesians 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal