Sermons on Pronouncement:

The World And Its Money Cannot Buy Happiness

Contributed by James (Edward) Cady, Jr. on Sep 27, 2008

Our happiness cannot be attained through money, but by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

The World and its Money Cannot Buy Happiness Acts 3: 1-11 Introduction: • Satan’s main strategy with God’s people has always been to whisper; don’t call, don’t ask, don’t depend on God to do great things. • Satan will tell you to rely on your own cleverness and energy; your’ll get along just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Turbulent Spirit Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 6, 2012

Friend, the most important thing that I want to drive across today to each one of you is to have control over your emotions, are you listening?

Turbulent spirit Genesis 49:4 “Turbulent as the waters, you will no longer excel, for you went up onto your father’s bed, onto my couch and defiled it.” In the case of the tribe of Reuben, Joseph prophesied, "Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, the first sign of my strength, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Song Of Elizabeth

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 5, 2013

Mary's encounter with Elizabeth. The blessedness of Jesus.

THE SONG OF ELIZABETH. Luke 1:39-45. The angel Gabriel told the virgin Mary that her hitherto barren cousin Elizabeth was pregnant, because “with God, nothing is impossible” (Luke 1:37). Mary's reaction to this news was to leave Nazareth, and to go into the hill country to the city where her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Song Of Zacharias

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2013

The old priest opens his mouth for God, and prophesies.

SONG OF ZACHARIAS. Luke 1:65-80. It is probable that Zacharias was elevated above purely personal petitions when he exercised his incense-burning office as priest in the Most Holy Place on the day that the angel Gabriel had appeared to him (Luke 1:9-11). The longings of the faithful remnant in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:65-80

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Certainty Of The Promise

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 11, 2013

God’s delays are not denials. God will not fail to fulfil that which He has promised.

THE CERTAINTY OF THE PROMISE. Genesis 15:7-21. The priest-king Melchisedec knew God Most High, maker of heaven and earth (Genesis 14:18-19). This same God had led Abram out of his father’s house, and now identified Himself as “the LORD” - the One who was, and is, and continues to be (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Testimony Of Judah

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 4, 2014

Judah finds both repentance, and amendment of life.

THE TESTIMONY OF JUDAH. Genesis 44:18-34. I have often wondered why the account of Joseph’s plight in Egypt is interrupted by a chapter about his half-brother Judah (Genesis 38). However, this part of the narrative (Genesis 37-50) is headed ‘the generations of Jacob’ (Genesis 37:2). The whole of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:18-34, Genesis 37:26-28, Genesis 38:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set An Example!

Contributed by David Mende on Jul 7, 2018

We have a lot of people who talk the talk, but very few people who walk the talk. We desperately need more believers who can live lives which are worthy to imitate. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

A brief, simple, but expressive eulogy was pronounced by Martin Luther upon a pastor at Zwickau in 1522 named Nicholas Haussmann. "What we preach, he lived," said the great reformer. ~ Martin Luther. It’s hard to find people who set a godly example for others. We have a lot of people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A View From The House Of The Potter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 7, 2016

The surprise here is that the intention of God can be resisted, and if (we) turn He speaks of changing His mind.

A VIEW FROM THE POTTER'S HOUSE. Jeremiah 18:1-11. On one occasion I was taken to a pottery museum, where one could purchase wares and also see them being made. I had made one or two small pottery items while at school (one of which remained on my mother’s back doorstep long after I had left ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Common Call

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 9, 2016

The LORD knew His plans for Jeremiah, and had a particular end in view (Jeremiah 29:11). The same is true for us: both as Christian individuals, and as Church.

A COMMON CALL. Jeremiah 1:4-10. Throughout history both the Church in general, and churches in particular, have published books of Common Order, Common Worship, and Common Prayer; common lectionaries, common liturgies, and joint statements of faith and mission. This is not necessarily a bad ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Victim To Victor: The Widows Mite

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2018

A contrast between acquisitive Scribes, and a gift given out of penury.

FROM VICTIM TO VICTOR: THE WIDOW’S MITE. Mark 12:38-44. In our previous reading, Jesus pronounced one Scribe, ‘Not far from the kingdom of God’ (Mark 12:34). Yet Jesus’ opinion of the Scribes in general was not unlike His opinion of the Pharisees (cf. Luke 11:43). ‘The Scribes and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nothing Is Impossible With God

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

This message posses the question "Is there anything too hard for God?"

I. "THE THINGS WHICH ARE IMPOSSIBLE WITH MEN ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD" A. This decisive pronouncement by our Lord came as God's answer to the disciples’ question: 1. Said they, "Who then can be saved?" - Luke 18:26 2. The question of the disciples came when they had listened to the conversation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-17, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Galatians 6:14, John 15:1-15, John 5:40, John 14:6, Philippians 4:13, Philippians 2:12, Colossians 1:20, Romans 5:1, Ephesians 2:11-14, 2 Peter 1:2-8, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 35:3, Hebrews 12:12, Exodus 24:3, Exodus 19:8, Romans 10:1-3, John 15:5, Romans 7:24, Jeremiah 13:23, Luke 17:20, Matthew 19:16-22, Luke 18:26, Luke 18:27, Matthew 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Judge Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We are not to judge others as if we are God. Or to judge with evil thoughts.

James 2:1–13 1My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others? 2For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Master Who Serves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2016

Living for the kingdom. Waiting, listening, watching for Jesus' return.

THE MASTER WHO SERVES. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus has reassured His disciples that they are of more value to God than many sparrows, and that the very hairs of their head are numbered (Luke 12:6-7). He has also taught us, through the parable of the rich fool, to value the things of God more than the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some People Have Entertained Angels Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 29, 2021

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life.

There are a few people that come to you for help and you would prefer not to help them since you don't have any acquaintance with them or they don't have a place with your congregation, yet you have failed to remember that those individuals might be a heavenly messenger of your life. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:6, Hebrews 13:2

Not An Easy Hike

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours.

I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours. It was so steep a climb that the switchbacks were no more than 10 apart at their widest point. Our packs were heavy too as we had all 9 days of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-4, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed