Sermons on Present Status:

Mary - A Christmas Story Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

Moab Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2022

Despite a scarcity of archaeological evidence, the existence of the Kingdom of Moab prior to the rise of the Israelite state has been deduced from a colossal statue erected at Luxor by Pharaoh Ramesses II, which lists Moab among a series of nations conquered during a campaign.

Moab Moab is the name of an ancient Levantine kingdom (a person who lives in or comes from the Levant) whose territory is today located in the modern state of Jordan. The land is mountainous and lies alongside much of the eastern shore of the Dead Sea. The existence of the Kingdom of Moab is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Christmas/New Year/Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 22, 2025

1 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas with the mind of Christ...

CHRISTMAS: With The MIND Of CHRIST-I— —Philippians 2:1[part-1--2:1a of 2:1-4](2:1-18) Attention: When I was a little guy, I never thought much about Christmas being associated with anything other than receiving presents. I was raised in the church, but wasn’t saved. And every year near Christmas, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way Of Accepting People Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Nov 26, 2007

This sermon brings us to the good part of how to receive acceptance from God, this righteousness from God that’s included in the gospel as Paul presents it.

Charles R. Solomon says, “There are two kinds of people in the world – those who have been rejected and those who have been rejected more.” We all have reaped what Adam and Eve sewed – rejection of God’s will and way. Therefore, we experience rejection. Solomon goes on to teach us in his book, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001

Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Survivor Gear For Aimless Days

Contributed by John Kah on Feb 20, 2001

Following the "Survivor" theme, the story of Joseph presents principles to help us survive our aimless days.

"Survivor Gear For Aimless Days" Genesis 45:3-8,15 There is a popular television show that has been dominating the ratings this past Fall & Winter, the show is called "Survivor". The show stars sixteen "ordinary" people who are stranded in a remote part of Australia. They are divided into two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe I Can Fly!

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Jul 17, 2002

This sermon is about having the courage and the God kind of faith, empowering the believer to rise above their present circumstances.

I would like to preach and teach about three things that can transform your life. Number one, believe that you can! Second, conceive that you can! Third, acheive what you can. Or another way of saying the same thing in a different tone is to say it like this: conceive it with your mind, believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-7, Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Receiving The Truth Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Apr 3, 2002

The message addreses the need for the Truth to be taught and preached and received in this present day. It is the truth that sets men free.

Sermon Prepared By Gary Smith For Lexington Church Of God, For Sunday Morning, April 7th, 2002 “Receiving The TRUTH” (Part One) TEXT: Prov 23:23 (KJV) 23 Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:23

Denomination: Church Of God

"Finding The Promised Land"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 7, 2002

The Ghost of Christmas Past, Present, & Future not only enlighten Scrooge, but they prove helpfulf to the ISraelites and us as well

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, which tells us of Ebenezer Scrooge and Bob Cratchit, is a wonderful story. Scrooge is the tight-fisted, hard-nosed, “never give anyone a break,” work-aholic, whose chief goal in life is to make as much money as he can with little or no regard for anyone else. Bob ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Healing And Church Growth

Contributed by Joe Durai on Oct 29, 2001

A Brief sermon on the present day Healing Ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ in the context of Church Growth

HEALING MINISTRY & CHURCH GROWTH Healing constituted one-third of the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. It was also an integral part of the apostles ministry. However, in today’s church, divine healing is a much neglected or disputed aspect of Christian ministry. Most churches do not have any ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Chasing Trophies

Contributed by Jeffrey Benjamin on Nov 12, 2001

Everyone has the opportunity to be the Bride, a trophy that will be presented spotless and pure (Eph.5:27), not dusty and forgotten.

Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Theme: Created in Christ Jesus Thesis: Are You Chasing Trophies? Title: Chasing Trophies Intro Super Bowl Sunday Most watched event in world today Why? We want to identify with victory! 22 men on field at a time - all want to be victorious all are after ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Prayer Of Jabez, Part 1

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 18, 2001

Despite some pitfalls in Dr. Wilkinson’s presentation, the prayer of Jabez is an inspirational and useful tool for believers.

"And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, "Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" So God granted him what he requested." -- 1 Chronicles 4:10, NKJV All of us struggle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Starting New All Over Again

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jun 10, 2001

New beginnings are a gift from God, not based on our past actions, but upon His present Character.

STARTING NEW ALL OVER AGAIN EZEKIEL 36: 16-32 JUNE 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In his book Enjoying God, Lloyd Ogilvie writes: One of the most astounding achievements in ophthalmological surgery is the implanting of lens in a human eye. After a friend of mine had this surgery in both eyes, and the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Psalm 107:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational