Sermons on Pronouncement:

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2019

To add anything to the gospel of the grace of God is to deny the efficacy of the Cross of Jesus.

NO OTHER GOSPEL. Galatians 1:1-12. From the outset, the tone of the Apostle Paul’s letter to “the churches of Galatia” (Galatians 1:2b) is one of disappointment. The opening signature “Paul, an apostle” is immediately followed by a negative assertion - “not from men nor through man”; and a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014

Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Catholic

A Time For The Lord’s Supper (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011

We are proclaiming that the life and death and resurrection of Jesus was and is a actual event, it’s not some fabricated story, not some fairy tale passed down from one generation to another, it is real, with real consequences, if people don’t accept what

1 Cor. 11:24-34 A Time Of Appreciation: 1 Cor. 11:24-and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Attitude Of Gratitude The Lord’s supper is a time not only to remember what He has done for us, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Faith Is Faith In The Incarnation And Resurrection. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 26, 2013

Christian faith is faith in the incarnation of the Word and his bodily resurrection.

Thursday of 30th Week in Course Lumen Fidei As we consider the gift of faith, this gift of seeing far through new eyes, we are challenged to see beyond the sufferings of the present. St. Paul, in this astonishing chapter 8 of the Letter to the Romans, pictures us in a courtroom, before God, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Catholic

Praying That Politicians Relish What Is Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 12, 2015

The coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ encourages us to work to restructure society around the Law of God, especially as that pertains to our stewardship of earth.

Thursday of 3rd week in Advent 2015 December 17 Joy of the Gospel Today is one of those pivots that our liturgical year turns around. In the first part of Advent, we look forward to the return of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and the general judgement and resurrection that He promised. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

The Place Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 14, 2016

The "blessing of the Lord" is the difference between those that spend their lifetime trying to make ends meet and those who live in the abundant prosperity that operating in God’s kingdom can bring.

The Place of Blessing Ps 5:12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. Ps 67:5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. Ps 67:6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us. Ps 67:7 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Marriage Feast For A Royal Son

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2014

The balance between royal invitation, and choice.

A MARRIAGE FEAST FOR A ROYAL SON. Matthew 22:1-14. Following the failure of the chief priests and Pharisees to lay malicious hands on Jesus (Matthew 21:45-46), Jesus “answered and spoke to them again by parables” (Matthew 22:1). He spoke of the kingdom of heaven being “like unto a king, who made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The End Of The Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 12, 2017

Righteousness by law versus righteousness by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

CHRIST THE END OF THE LAW. Romans 10:5-15. Jesus is the fulfilment of all that the law signified, and met all its righteous demands against ourselves. He is the end of the law as a possible means of our becoming righteousness. In Romans 10:4, the Apostle Paul says (literally): ‘For the end of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgement Day Is Coming

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 17, 2017

Jesus will judge the nations (peoples) of the world on judgement day.

This reading uses the separating of sheep and goats as a means of illustrating how Our Lord will separate the righteous from the unrighteous on that Judgement Day. The use of the sheep and goats as an illustration always amuses me. Years ago, on the mission field in the Dominican Republic, I was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Black Sheep

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Jezebel was the stimulus that moved King Ahab to violate the Torah and turning to evil and idolatry. Something similar was happening in Thyatria. Don't let it happen in your church.

“The Black Sheep” Rev. 2:18-29 Michael H. Koplitz This letter to the church at Thyatira is the longest of the seven letters. It’s symbolism focuses on a woman named Jezebel. I am sure that you all have heard that name before. We tend to use it today in a similar way that was used in the letter to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Integrity| Matthew 5:32-37 “Sticks and stones will break my bones but words will never hurt me.” Numbers 30:2 • The nation of Israel had developed an elaborate system of “I swear” to guarantee that an individual was telling the truth. Of course, people used swears to make themselves look good and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 28, 2023

But when He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion (Matthew 9:36).

THE COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:27-38. MATTHEW 9:27. As Jesus left the ruler’s house, two blind men followed Him. We are not told that they were bidden, like Matthew (cf. Matthew 9:9). But they were relentless, like the men who had carried the paralysed man into Jesus’ presence earlier (cf. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Song Of Angels.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 19, 2023

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

A SONG OF ANGELS. Luke 2:8-14. Whatever reputation they may have had amongst men, it was to humble shepherds watching their flocks by night that the angel of the Lord appeared (Luke 2:8-9). There is nobody so low that the Lord cannot reach down into their situation, and raise them up. There ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Attempted Genocide And Moses Drawn Out.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 6, 2023

The silent work of God amongst His people.

AN ATTEMPTED GENOCIDE AND MOSES DRAWN OUT. Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10. 1. An Attempted Genocide (Exodus 1:8-22). When the children of Israel settled in Egypt, they numbered just seventy people (cf. Exodus 1:1-5). But ‘the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Petulance Of Jonah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2023

God, for His part, cares for the whole of His creation.

THE PETULANCE OF JONAH. Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11. The LORD is merciful to those who repent (JONAH 3:10; cf. Psalm 130:3-4). When Jonah at last arrived in Nineveh after his circuitous journey, his message was simple: ‘Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown’ (cf. Jonah 3:4). ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10, Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational