Sermons on Praying Mothers:

Looking Forward And Keeping Watch In 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2020

This is the first sermon of the new year. It is a call to watchful and ready for Christ's coming

Looking Forward and Keeping Watch – 2020 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Happy New Year everyone! When I was a kid growing up in the 70’s I never thought I’d see the year 2020… it just seemed so far off for me. If you had asked me back then what our world was going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Years - A Change For The Better

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 8, 2020

Here are three suggestions, three ways, how each of us can make a change for the better in our life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER TEXT: Philippians 3:10-14 (Phillips); Romans 12:4-5 (Msg) ILL. Years ago, a man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14, Romans 12:4-5, Ephesians 2:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is My Work In Vain? A Puzzling Question From The Messiah

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 16, 2020

Jesus seems discouraged in His conversation with the LORD. God's answer shows us the light.

1.19.20 Isaiah 49:1-7 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. 2 He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Fresh Promise Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 17, 2020

God loves his covenant with his people, and believers are called to reflect this in the covenant of marriage.

Fresh Promise Malachi 2:10-16 God loves his covenant with his people, and believers are called to reflect this in the covenant of marriage. Introduction • Today as we continue with our series from the book of Malachi, Fresh Faith. • God is trying to reach His people who have lost hope, become ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who's Living In Your House?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2020

In our text this morning, Jesus uses a strange illustration about demon possession to make a very important point about the problem of half-baked, external repentance. In this portion of the text, Jesus talks about an unclean spirit that has gone out of a person; but still seeking rest.

TITLE: WHO’S LIVING IN YOUR HOUSE? SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 12:43-45 Have you ever tried to help a friend or family member that found themselves without a roof over their head and you reluctantly and against your better judgment allowed them to come and stay in your house until they were able to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

What's My Purpose - 1

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 31, 2020

An ongoing series, looking at our purpose.

What's My Purpose February 2, 2020 Various We’re going to start by getting pretty deep really quickly. "Why did God create you?" Or how about this, “Why in God’s name am I here?” Or very simply, “What’s my purpose in life?” For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the fact ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:4, Ephesians 1:4, Ephesians 1:11, Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Today We Feast

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Feb 6, 2020

Do this in remembrance of me” (Luke 22:19). What does Jesus want us to remember? As we go through life, this meal … this “feast” … reminds us that the new covenant has been established. Signed and sealed in His blood. The Holy Spirit has arrived.

Tonight we feast on the finest bread … bread from Heaven [break bread]. Tonight we drink deeply from the cup of God’s grace [hold up chalice] … and we give thanks for God’s mercy and our eternal salvation. Tonight we feast … a feast fit for a king … and you are all invited. You know, I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20, Exodus 34:18, Acts 2:43-47, 1 Corinthians 10:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The King

Contributed by David Schroeder on Feb 12, 2020

You may not have realized it, but you are an expatriate. You are living in a country that is not your own...

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In my recently published book on spiritual warfare in the church, I highlighted Jesus as the Commander-in-Chief. Actually, this title is really beneath Him. We call the US president by title. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 18, 2020

Have you ever stopped to wonder what could possibly bring tears to the eyes of God? Can you imagine the face of Jesus, moist with his own tears? Are they tears of weakness or of strength? Of fear or compassion?

TITLE: JESUS WEPT SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 11:35 This is the shortest verse in the Bible -- “JESUS WEPT.” But for all its grammatical simplicity, it’s packed with unfathomable complexity. No book has a higher Christology, the study of Christ, than the Gospel of John. His persistent focus on ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Baptist

Part 6 - The Evangel Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 18, 2020

we put quite a bit of effort into being attractional to the culture outside of the church. But is this really the best approach? How much is the church allowing culture to influence worship? When we understand the evangelistic nature of worship, we can better approach our role.

www.gracecommunity.com In 1940, a small country called Latvia in Europe was annexed into Russia. Most of us have never heard of it. It lived under the alien rule of Russian communism until they regained their freedom in 1991 when the iron curtain fell. They lost their freedom, their culture, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-10, Matthew 15:11, Matthew 5:13-15

Denomination: Brethren

A Song Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 20, 2016

A thanksgiving sermon reminding us to give thanks to God, to remember His past works, wonders words and faithfulness, and to speak them to the brethren and to those outside the household of faith.

A Song of Thanksgiving Chuck Sligh November 20, 2016 TEXT: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36 – “Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Time Jesus Passes By

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 23, 2016

A sermon examining how important it is to turn to Jesus while there is time.

The Last Time Jesus Passes By Mark 10:46-52 History records countless stories of missed opportunities. Many of us look back on certain moments and decisions and ask "what might have been". John Greenleaf Whittier "Of all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these: it might have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Wedding Invitation Both To The Gospel And To Evangelism.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016

The great wedding is a great example of how God has extended his grace to included us gentiles, however there are there are some conditions.

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th October 2011; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

The Seed Of Christ

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Dec 16, 2016

When God sows, He doesn’t sow with seeds that can spoil or decay. There’s a kind of seed God has sown into our lives that irrespective of your financial status, you can always sow this seed.

Introduction One of the very first biblical principles God introduced in His Word is the principle of sowing and reaping (Genesis 8:22). For you to sow and invariably reap, you must have a seed. You can’t plant if you don’t have a seed. Often times when we talk about sowing and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Part 3- "The Jake Spoon Syndrome" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 23, 2017

Part 3 in our James series

Bona Fide A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 3 “The Jake Spoon Syndrome” James 1:5-8 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist