Sermons on Preference:

Setting Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 18, 2007

God, obedience, other people should be the order of priorities for the Christian.

Setting Your Priorities Jonah 4:10, 11 INTRO.: God was teaching Jonah a lesson with the vine. He provided it for Jonah’s comfort then destroyed it. The lesson is brought home in the question which closes the book of Jonah. No answer is supplied in the text. God wants Jonah to think about it and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unified In Our Compassion Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2010

If we are to follow the example of Christ, then we must be Unified in our Compassion.

Intro. As you know, our theme is the Church in Unity. We must begin by unified in our Consecration. We must accept the challenge of reaching the lost, here and around the world and be Unified in our Commission. Today, our next part, could be easily tied to the Commission. The area of unity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Putting On The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by William Nickoley on Feb 3, 2013

Each of us is called to put on the mind of Christ and hear God through the Spirit, so that we can know fully the love He has for us!

Isaiah 64:4 (NIV) 4 Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him. 1 Corinthians 2:9-12 (NIV) “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hosanna

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 2, 2009

Do we take the events of Palm Sunday and Easter for granted and not fully understand or appreciate their full significance in our lives?

Mark 11: 1 – 11 / Hosanna Intro: “HOLD THE PICKLE, HOLD THE LETTUCE, SPECIAL ORDERS DON’T UPSET US – ALL WE ASK IS THAT YOU LET US HAVE IT YOUR WAY.” Recognize this little jingle? --- People flocked to Burger King because they could have a burger the way THEY wanted it. We love customization, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unto Us A Son Is Given

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2013

The in-breaking of the holy into the world of men.

UNTO US A SON IS GIVEN. Isaiah 9:2-7. 1. Troubled times It is quite appropriate that the sign of God’s deliverance from oppressive times should be in the birth of a child: for He says, “My strength is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Whether in Judah’s oppression by Aram and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Home

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2014

This is a funeral service for an elderly gentleman who lived in another state at the time of his death. The family brought him "home" to be buried.

I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a universal custom. It is our attempt to: a. Remember b. Honor c. Offer Comfort d. Prepare 2. Funerals remind us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Gotta Be Reconciled To God Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Jan 27, 2014

The Bible teaches that all men are separated from God because of sin. Sin has made it so that now men and God are on opposing sides, yet one word saves the day for men, reconciliation.

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. Background: (1:1-2) * This morning we are going to focus our attention on one aspect/doctrine of salvation that the Apostle Paul focuses on in order to encourage the church at Colosse and strength their ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Does This Describe Me (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 12, 2015

Why is Paul telling us all this? Because of two reasons: 1-Don’t be like these people! 2-Don’t be surprised there are people like this in church!!

2 Timothy 3:4-Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; (KJV) 4-traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, (NKJV) 4-They will betray their friends, be reckless, be puffed up with pride, and love pleasure rather than God. (NLT) 4-They ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Invitational Words Of Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 15, 2015

Words of invitation that Jesus used in this reading.

John 1:43-51 Invitational words of Jesus Today let us look at the reading our text opens with the "next day" this scriptures alludes to consecutive days. Note the first day John 1:19-28 John the baptizer anticipates the arrival of Jesus Christ John says, "the one coming after me is preferred ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Methodist

A Package Of Christmas Clauses

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2017

A potpourri of seasoned and seasonal Biblical gems.

A PACKAGE OF CHRISTMAS CLAUSES. A. “God was in Christ…” (2 Corinthians 5:19). Two Ministry students were discussing the meaning of this clause in relation to an anticipated question in their New Testament class at College. They were contending that the clause is saying nothing more than what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14, Numbers 24:17-19, Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:15-16, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Colossians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016

We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Catholic

Discerning God's Will

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Mar 25, 2020

In Psalm 40, the Psalmist tells us that he wants to do God's will. However, how do we know if we're doing God's will, or not?

The Psalmist proclaims, “Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.” However, this proclamation brings up the question of how to discern God's will. For instance, young people would like to know what kind of career God wants them to have. Another question may concern, for instance, whether one ...read more

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Says No

Contributed by Brad Stone on Sep 19, 2020

We never like to accept a "No" answer in our life, especially in prayer, but the fact is that there are times God replies to us with a firm No because He wants to reveal to us a deeper plan.

When we were children, we never liked hearing the word 'No' when we ask our parents for something. We felt as though our every wish should be granted. If you say otherwise, we can pray later. Frankly, as adults, we feel the same way. We do not like to be told no in regards to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Romans 8:28, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 11:40, John 14:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine With Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013

The passing of old things, and the ushering in of new.

NEW WINE WITH JESUS. John 2:1-11. The Gospel of John provides us with an unashamedly theological overview of the person of Christ. We are introduced to our Lord under the Genesis motif “in the beginning” (John 1:1), and as the Word made flesh (John 1:14). Throughout the book, John’s preferred ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational