Sermons on Preserve The Union:

Trinity And Fellowship

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

The Trinity allows fellowship within the Godhead, and allows men to enter into real fellowship with God.

What’s today? Fathers Day. <Thank all fathers.> This is Trinity Sunday. Today is the great patronal feast day of our Cathedral. And we of the Missionary Diocese of All Saints, we all share a common life, and we get to celebrate this feast day together because, in the diocese, we are one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Law’s Irrelevance For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2018

In this passage the apostle illustrates his point that once under the grace of God, the Law no longer has dominion over us.

October 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.3.b: The Law’s Irrelevance for the Promise (3:17-18) Galatians 3.17-18 (KJV) 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Forgot

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jul 22, 2004

MEMORIAL DAY IS A CALL TO REMEMBER AND NOT FORGET

I FORGOT DEUTERONOMY 8: 1-20 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND MAY 30, 2004 INTRODUCTION: General Orders No.11, WASHINGTON, D.C., May 5, 1868 The 30th day of May 1868 is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Oct 27, 2008

The biggest enemy we have in the church is not the Bible...It is fumbling, insensitive extremists who wave judgmental fingers and presume themselves to be the conscious of God for the world.

Between a rock and a hard place Meaning: To be forced to make a decision between two undesired options or as an another source puts it, “stuck between two opposing forces” (www.goenglish.com) Origin Gary Martin, author of Meanings and Origins provides us with the US origin of the phrase. He traced ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Salvation Army

Doctrine On Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2017

Are Jesus’ statements allowing divorce for infidelity in conflict with biblical statements that seem to forbid it entirely?

Samaria, Galilee Doctrine on Divorce (Genesis 2:23-25, Deut 24:1-4) Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12 Let’s begin with a definition of divorce; “A legal dissolution of the marriage relation.” The biblical law regarding divorce is found Deuteronomy 24:1-4: “When a man hath taken a wife, and married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 17 – Psalm 133 – Brethren Should Dwell In Unity: Good And Pleasant It Is Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 12, 2024

How blessed is a church that has full unity in the Lord. In this psalm UNITY IS THE THEME and two examples are included. It really is a delightful psalm for meditation and I hope you are blessed by the message.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 17 – PSALM 133 – BRETHREN SHOULD DWELL IN UNITY: GOOD AND PLEASANT IT IS Psalm 133 A Song of Ascents, of David {{Psalm 133:1 “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:2 It is like the precious oil upon the head ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3, Deuteronomy 16:16-17, Genesis 3:15, Galatians 5:22-25, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13, Colossians 3:14, Exodus 30:22-25, Exodus 30:30, Matthew 26:3-4, Hebrews 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ahaz, Isaiah And The Call Of The Virgin Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2018

We need to listen to His word, and say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord, let His will be done in my life.”

December 20 Pre-Christmas Novena The richness of today’s Scripture lessons cannot be exaggerated. There is so much here that literally books have been written about two passages. We are tempted to exegesis instead of exhortation, but without a little of the former, the latter is made ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Catholic

We're The Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Sep 30, 2018

Christ declared that we are the salt of the earth. Not that we might be or could be, but are the salt of the earth. It is time for true disciples to finally become it!

Online Recorded Message Can Be Found at www.mountzionfamily.com Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. Luke 14:34-35 “Salt is good; but if the salt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Exercising Prophetic Gifts In A Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2020

In every age the Holy Spirit does these wonders, and in our present difficulty that same Spirit is doing it again.

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Course In our era we are experiencing a dislocation of everything we routinely counted on to anchor our existence, are we not? Many of us in the West define ourselves by our occupation, our plans, our religious practices, our social interactions. And for most of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 17, 2023

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Twenty-Four. 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 TWENTY-FOUR OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Abraham arranges for a suitable wife for Isaac. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 24 Abraham sends his eldest servant to his relations, to take a wife for his son Isaac. Rebekah meets the servant, who is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Patriotic Christians #6 - Get Out And Vote! Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020

On Election Day, citizens of our country participate in the greatest honor and responsibility we have — voting for those whom we want to lead our local, state, and national governments. As Christians, we have a greater responsibility to ensure that Jesus is honored in our vote.

Patriotic Christians #6 Get Out and Vote! Theme: On Election Day, citizens of our country participate in the greatest honor and responsibility we have as citizens — we cast our ballots for those whom we want to lead our local, state, and national governments. As Christians, we have a greater ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rise And Fall Of King Uzziah

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

This message shows the sad decline of a king who began by following God, but ended up forsaking God.

THE RISE AND FALL OF KING UZZIAH Text: II Chron.26: 4, 5, 16a Intro: The biblical account of King Uzziah is a classic example of what happens to a man who gets too big for his spiritual britches. Uzziah’s ascension to the throne had no doubt filled the hearts of the people of Judah with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 26:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

A City On A Hill Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 14, 2022

In Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus uses 2 metaphors to underscore the influence and the impact that those who live in His Kingdom will have on the world around them.

A City On A Hill Matthew 5:13-16 OKAY – so we are in this message series, a chapter by chapter, verse by verse… in depth study, of the Gospel of Matthew. TODAY – is week 16. NOW – some may wonder, why we are spending so much time on just this one Gospel. WELL – the answer is pretty simple. YOU ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lot – Part 6 – A Lot Of Trouble For God – For Abraham – And For Himself – Genesis 19 Lot’s Reprobate And Fallen Corrupt Nature - Incest Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 14, 2022

One of the most difficult passages in the bible - Lot and his daughters commit incest, and Lot is drunk. All horrible sensuality on display. Then I look at why the New Testament calls Lot righteous, which thing I can not see, but the opposite I do see.

LOT – PART 6 – A LOT OF TROUBLE FOR GOD – FOR ABRAHAM – AND FOR HIMSELF – GENESIS 19 LOT’S REPROBATE AND FALLEN CORRUPT NATURE - INCEST THE INCESTUOUS ACCOUNT – GENESIS 19 VERSES 30 - 38 This is the last message in the series on Lot. In a number of ways doing the life of Lot is instructive, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:30, Genesis 19:31-33, Genesis 19:34-35, Genesis 19:36-38, 2 Peter 2:14-16, Jude 1:11, 2 Peter 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Unity

Contributed by Dasol Kang on Mar 9, 2025

God blesses the unity of His people

Imagine yourself on a road trip – a few hours of driving on the interstate with your family. Perhaps in this Fall season, you have finally agreed with all of your family members to drive up to the Adirondacks in New York to see the changing leaves – a kaleidoscope of miles of vibrant colors – where ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed