Sermons on Praising The Lord:

Human Depression Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 15, 2020

God tells us how depressed Job was; how should we deal with depression?

Please open your bibles to the Book of Job…… We have noted so far that Job was a godly man who was enjoying life with family and all his possessions. But the devil Satan challenged God to see how Job will respond to God once much of his possessions and family are taken away and his entire body was ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

INTRODUCTION

The Great Commandment is the foundation for this series/class on Spiritual Warfare. It is imperative that this commandment is restored to the first position in your life if you desire to be a victorious spiritual warrior. In order to do that, you need to understand the dynamics of your relationship ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12, John 8:44, 1 Timothy 3:6, 2 Peter 2:4, Ezekiel 28:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020

The Purposes of God

A. Jesus came for two purposes. 1. The first was to reconcile man to God. When you are involved in the ministry of reconciliation, you are doing that which pleases the Father and displeases satan. 2. The second reason was to destroy the "devil's work." (1 John 3:8) B. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8, James 4:8, John 17:15-17, Revelation 19:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Dec 21, 2020

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas!

As Christmas nears, I find myself wondering what it must have been like to be Joseph (Jesus' stepfather). Understanding this is nothing short of the greatest wisdom available for men. How These 8 Things Will Change The Way You Approach Christmas! There are lots of books and bible teachings ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

Kindred Spirits

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 13, 2021

God has designed the created order with the foundational communities of the family and church. They reflect his gracious providential care, especially through the blessings of love, grace and a sense of belonging.

Matthew 12:46-50 [Read text] The cover photo from the Mother’s Day issue of a Christian magazine showed a neatly groomed and well dressed little brother and sister serving their mother an artistically arranged breakfast in bed on a silver platter. In a subsequent letter to the editor, a mother ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

With Jesus At The Well Of Sychar - 3 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus spoke some of the most profound words that have ever been spoken on the subject of true worship, of worship as God intends it shall be— the kind of worship, Jesus said, that the heavenly Father goes looking for.

March 10, 1996 - Lent 3 John 4:5-42 If ever anyone lived on a dead end street this was the person. And by dead end I don't mean a nice cul de sac where the kids can play and the traffic can turn around. I mean dead end like going nowhere, like abandon all hope. I don't know how, but she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus An Amazing Savior Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2020

If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today?

JESUS IS AMAZING: AN AMAZING SAVIOR Mark 5:1-20 Introduction If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today? This is what we see people doing in the stories about Jesus.He is the One who receives broken hearts … dreams … lives. He is the only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

The lawyer asks, 'Who is my neighbour?' We should not take 'neighbour' to include everyone! But Jesus' parable warns us against excluding people from the group of people we regard as 'neighbour'.

3 The Good Samaritan, Part 2 Note: this talk is the continuation of ‘1 The Good Samaritan, Part 1’, which is also available on Sermon Central. In the parable of the Good Samaritan, the expert in the law in the story had two questions. His first question was, ‘What must I do to inherit eternal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

4 The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020

What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Faith Requires: Belief Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 1, 2020

Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: BELIEF Mark 5:21-43 Introduction Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there. As we journey through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salt & Light

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 9, 2020

How is our church? then how to be salt and light, with a couple of examples that will be hard to live up to.

Sermon - Salt and Light Preached 10:00 9 February 2020 @ Christ Church, Billericay Purpose: To be Salt and Light Readings: Isaiah 58v1-9a; Matthew 5v13-20 Isaiah’s Time It seems that the world in Isaiah’s time was not so different in some ways than the worlds is now. They look like they followed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20, Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

What Faith Requires: Focus Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 15, 2020

We live in a world that is defined by being distracted.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: FOCUS Mark 7:1-23 Introduction We live in a world that is defined by being distracted. We do not even relax and watch television anymore. A study by the Mobile Marketing Association found that “88% Of U.S. Consumers Use Mobile As Second Screen While Watching TV”. Clive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visitor In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2020

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Church Needs Intolerance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance.

Intolerance has a negative connotation. Many times churches become stagnant because of intolerance. They will not accept those different from themselves. That is why it seems surprising that Jesus himself delivers a message on intolerance. But when a church tolerates someone who teaches or ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist