Sermons on Preferences:

Jesus Born To Die.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2021

He is not ashamed to call us brethren.

JESUS BORN TO DIE. Hebrews 2:5-12. The writer to the Hebrew Christians has been demonstrating, from Scripture, Jesus’ superiority to the angels. Of the angels he says, ‘Are they not all ministering spirits being sent forth for service on behalf of those being about to inherit salvation?’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Nevertheless.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 10, 2025

The testimony of the returning backslider.

THE GREAT NEVERTHELESS. Psalm 73:23-28. The Psalmist Asaph’s opening proposition is ‘Truly God is good to Israel’ (cf. Psalm 73:1). But then he goes on to admit that he had lost sight of this by allowing himself to become envious at the prosperity of the wicked, contrasting their apparent ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Bearing Fruit?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 19, 2022

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9.

Where is God when bad things happen? Purpose: Let’s discuss time and chance, and God giving us one last chance to repent. Plan: Let’s look at what Jesus said in Luke 13:1-9. Martyrs “There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Holy Family Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2022

Joseph, Mary and Jesus give us a model of the family all of ours should strive to become.

Feast of the Holy Family 2022 If there is anything we can be certain of when we consider the past fifty or sixty years, it is that there has been a massive cultural, media and even governmental assault on the natural family. I say “natural” family because one of the prongs of this assault has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Psalm 128:1-5, Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Catholic

The Marks Of Sinful Criticism. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

May we use our speech to edify and save, rather than tearing down and destroying. Let us strive to be constructive critics, speaking truth in love, for the glory of God.

we are going to explore the marks of sinful criticism, which are contrasted with the characteristics of constructive counsel. Sinful criticism, also known as faultfinding, is a behavior that we must be aware of and avoid in our Christian walk. Firstly, let us examine the motives behind our words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10, Genesis 37:4, Job 12:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:3

Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Struggling

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

Christ Jesus will share our burdens and help us carry the loads of life.

Struggling – Matthew 11: 16- 30 Intro: Have you ever tried to tighten a screw with one of these (a butter knife)? It can be done; but, it is much easier to do it with the right one of these (a screw driver – 2 types: regular and fillips). It is even easier with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beware Of Baal

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 20, 2023

Maybe we have more Baal worshipers than we know

"Idolatry is an economic issue. When we read about the Israelites worshiping the god Baal in 1 Kings 18, we tend to think of them developing a preference for wooden idol images. But the primary attraction to Baal wasn’t a pretty statue; it was an economic promise. For the nations around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Revelation 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Supernatural Power Of The King, Part 2 (Matthew 8:23-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 5, 2025

Jesus continues to demonstrate His Divine power and authority over diseases, potential disasters, and the works of the devil.

Matthew 8: 23-27: The Winds and Waves Obey Jesus After discussing the cost of true discipleship with the men who wanted to follow Him, Jesus then got into a boat with His disciples to head to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. By this time, the Lord was physically exhausted and fell asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Mark 4:35-41, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Naaman''s Mistakes

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Sep 11, 2024

We can learn much from the life of Naaman

I. Introduced to Naaman (v. 1-7) A. Powerful, honorable… a pretty impressive guy 1. Commander of the army of the king of Syria; great and honorable in the eyes of his master; victorious in battle, a mighty man of valor… but he was a leper. 2. Naaman heard about God and healing by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Foursquare

The Serpent And The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2023

Without the Cross there is no salvation for any one of us, bitten as we are by the sting of death which is sin.

THE SERPENT AND THE CROSS. John 3:14-21. JOHN 3:14. “And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up.” This refers back to an incident during the wilderness wanderings of the children of Israel (cf. Numbers 21:4-9), and forward to the crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing Change: Lessons From Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Jesus prayed and relied on the Holy Spirit for every change. Even at the times of Christ’s greatest popularity He knew that only the Spirit produces lasting change.

Can change truly happen? Many of us make New Year's resolutions, hoping to bring about personal transformation. However, change is often met with resistance, as people prefer the familiar. Even when individuals claim to have experienced a spiritual rebirth, skepticism arises. But the Bible tells us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17

Topics: Jesus Teachings, Embracing Change

Why Do We Worship?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 10, 2002

There may be different styles of music, but according to God there is only one style of worship.Taken from an essay written for Kentucky Christian College on Isa.5-7:25.

Worship Sermon July 21 2002 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 Isaiah 6: 1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Rm. 12:1-2, Rev 19:5-6 1. The Sermon topic today is worship. The questions for us to answer today are: what is worship? What does it look like in the Christian’s life? How ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 4:4-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Courage To Go Home

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Sometimes it’s difficult to go home, but it is essential that we do so.

Introduction: I want you to imagine for a moment that you have one chance to travel back in time and go back to relive part of your life. And suppose that when you go back, you know everything that you know now. You have all the understanding and the wisdom that you have developed over the years ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Do With The Weeds?"

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

When the end comes, it will become clear who those people are whose faith is truly in Jesus, and it will become clear who those are who have been just playing a religious game.

When I was a kid, weeding the garden was one of my least favorite activities. It was often hot out there and my back would hurt from bending over. Worst of all, I thought it was monotonous work, so often I did not pay real close attention to what I was doing. And, sure enough, I would sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist