Sermons on Reaction:

The Paradox Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Jun 3, 2015

Seeing the Church through grace and peace

This sermon (1 Corinthians 1: 18 - 2: 5) was preached at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey, on Sunday 31 May 2015. Introduction The Corinthian church was very much like us – within a society that had no moral compass and experiencing a religious maelstrom where it seemed as though every ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Interruptions Or Opportunities?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2016

What if ministry is interruptions?

“Interruptions or Opportunities?” Mark 1:40-45 How do you react to interruptions? Think about that for a moment. Think about times you have had your plans interrupted. Perhaps you had bought plan tickets to visit someone or go on vacation and your flight is delayed. How did you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

What Did Jesus Just Say?

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Mar 3, 2020

Our Savior made some radical statements in the Gospels. We can choose to ignore them or accept them; however, only those who obey the commands of Jesus will see the Kingdom of Heaven. Today we'll examine 7 of these statements that we truly need to accept.

Scripture Reference: Luke 6:46-49 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 16, 2020 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson One of my favorite shows I used to watch is called “Little Big Shots.” The show was similar and older show called “Kids Say the Darnest Things.” If you’ve ever seen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Colors Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021

THE ASPECT OF FISHING

Colors Series "Hooked" week 2 with Pastor Tim Porter Colossians 1:15-20 Matthew 4:18-20 Introduction: ** Re-Cap week one of hooked ** Our life is a fishing story - we considered the boat and learned the bot was a place of intimacy,instruction,irrtation - we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 2:1-12 "The Adoration Of The Magi" Series

Contributed by Robert Warren on Jan 27, 2011

Part of an expository series on the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the adoration of the Magi, encouraging us all to adore the Savior.

“The Adoration of the Magi” Matthew 2:1-12 Robert Warren January 18th, 2009 Last week I introduced our Great Commission Mission and if you remember the very first and most important part of that mission was to Adore God. Loving God is the first and greatest of all the commandments; in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Catch

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

BEING ABLE TO SEE BY FAITH THE SOULS WE CAN REACH

THE GREAT CATCH Luke 5:1-6 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Man Who Fears The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 26, 2001

HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD!

BIG IDEA: HOW BLESSED IS THE MAN WHO FEARS THE LORD! (:1A) INTRODUCTION: "Praise the Lord!" Sets the tone for this study This is another acrostic poem, the lines of which begin with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet. I. WHO IS THIS MAN? = "the man who fears the Lord" (comments on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Could Erode A Man's Assurance Of His Salvation

Contributed by Nche Takoh on May 2, 2006

Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God)

Theme: What could erode a man’s assurance of his salvation. By: Nche Sam Takoh From I John 1:1-2, Christians can be sure they are saved because they are walking in that divine light (which is God). Walking in the light means confessing sin (I John 1:6; 2:2), obeying God’s commandments (I John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Reject Saved

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2022

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10.

Is there any hope for someone who has been rejected by the community? Let’s look at the change that allowed a man with a bad reputation to receive eternal salvation in Luke 19:1-10. Taxes Before we examine the chief tax collector, we need to speak about taxes. In principle they are not wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Political Signs, Rain Lilies And The Vineyard Labor Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

We need to subject all our political opinions an conversation to the continuing need for repentance called to us by Scripture.

25th Sunday in Course 2020 It’s seems like the political yard signs this election cycle have been cropping up for two years, like the rain lilies that sprout overnight after a heavy downpour. If your convictions about the relevance of your faith to society have made you politically aware and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Philippians 1:20-27, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Catholic

Spiritual Blindness And True Blessedness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 18, 2024

A house divided against itself, a strong man overcome; and the nature of true blessedness.

SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS AND TRUE BLESSEDNESS. Luke 11:14-28. The spiritual blindness of the people opposed to Jesus is demonstrated in their reaction to His good works. Their refusal to hear His message is echoed in their speaking out against Him. LUKE 11:14. A demon-possessed man, who was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Water Gate Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 6, 2021

This is the 7th sermon in the Series "Rebuild The Gates".

Series: Rebuild The Gates [#7] THE WATER GATE Nehemiah 3:26 Introduction: Nehemiah 3:26 The 7th gate is The Water Gate, and it symbolizes the Word of God. The Water Gate was used to bring water into the city. Although there was a spring of water and an aqueduct that brought some water into the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Self-Worth Struggle

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 24, 2016

Most of us develop a sense of self-worth based on our ability to meet personal standards, which we have generated from our perception of social, cultural, and peer standards. As a result, our self-worth is generated by worldly values not God's.

The Self-Worth Struggle Introduction … source of our self-worth Self-worth, often referred to as self-esteem, is considered to be indicative of a person's basic mental evaluation of their value or worth. In developing self-worth a person judges their ability to meet personal standards, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Answer The Door!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 15, 2023

Jesus is knocking at the door of our heart. In the house of our heart there are things we don’t want him to see. But Jesus comes to bring us great things. On top of that he wants to have fellowship with us today and forever.

You hear a knock on the front door of your house. Or you hear the doorbell ring in your home. What thoughts go through your mind as you head toward the front door? What emotions do you typically feel? Like so many situations in life the answers to those questions depend on the circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is In Your Cup?spilled Out Before The Lord

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2003

We study several that were spilled out before the Lord, and ponder how we should be spilled out before Jesus.

SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD... This is a two part lesson. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I would like us to ponder SPILLED OUT BEFORE THE LORD. Definition: Spill: --- to run out until no more, --- kill, destroy, --- cause to flow, --- waste, --- to accidentally or unintentionally ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God