Sermons on Read The Letter:

What Do You Want? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 7, 2013

This message looks at the first Red Letter Words in the Gospel of John, and they were a question, a question that is still valid today.

The Palestinian sun beat down on the two friends as they listened to John exhort the crowds to repentance. For the past few weeks they had followed John everywhere he had gone, listened to his message, and watched the crowd’s reaction. At first they were sure that he was the one that the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

Romans – Verse By Verse 1:1-7 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on Jun 28, 2017

A verse by verse, precept upon precept study of the first half of Paul's salutation in his letter to the church at Rome.

Romans – Verse by Verse 1:1-7 Romans 1:1-7 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB) 1 Paul, a slave of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle and singled out for God’s good news— 2 which He promised long ago through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures— 3 concerning His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Attributes Of Optimism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

This letter to the Galatians gives us a beautiful opportunity to see how a great optimist like Paul reacts to negatives.

Bob Harrington tells of how he was standing on the street preaching when an angry bartender took a mug of beer and poured it on his head. He said to the bartender, "Come here." When he came over he said to him, "I want to thank you for that." The bartender said, "You want ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:5

Negative 'buts'

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jan 11, 2025

But is a three letter word with great implications. A negative 'but' turns a sweet tale to a bitter one.

TEXT: 2 Kings 2:19-21 (NLT) "One day the leaders of the town of Jericho visited Elisha. 'We have a problem, my lord,' they told him. 'This town is located in pleasant surroundings, as you can see. But the water is bad, and the land is unproductive.' Elisha said, 'Bring me a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-21, Matthew 1:1-6, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Binding The Hands Of Jesus

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In Mark 15:1, we read of how the enemies of Jesus bound Him in preparation for the sending of Him to Pilate, When you read those words it is easy for your heart to be filled with sadness, and even with a touch of “righteous indignation” for that crowd tha

“Binding the Hands of Jesus” Text: Mark 15:1 (KJV) 1And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, bound Jesus, carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate. Mark 15:1 (AMP) 1AND IMMEDIATELY when it was morning, the chief ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons Learned By Veteran

Contributed by Lee Hammond Houston Jr. on Jan 18, 2021

My first combat was only a few days after I arrived in Vietnam. The invincibility of my youth left me swiftly. I wrote each letter home with care, for I suddenly knew that each letter might be the last words. Luke records some of Christ last words.

Lessons Learned by Veteran: For Memorial Day or Veteran’s Day Scripture: Luke 23:34 This sermon is adapted from my book, An Enlisted Man’s Point of View: Lessons Learned in the 199th 1966-1967. It is nonfiction, a memoir of combat and its result, PTSD. Pastor Lee Houston My first combat was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 12:7-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Genesis Principles

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 15, 2022

As we read Genesis, we need to understand how it fits into the Old Testament and within God’s plan.

As we read Genesis, we need to understand how it fits into the Old Testament and within God’s plan. Genesis is the first book of Moses, of the law, of the Pentateuch, of the Torah. How does Old Testament law relate to Christians? It applies in spirit and not in the letter. “who has made us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6, Romans 2:29, Matthew 5:21-22, Romans 14:5-6, Colossians 2:16-17, Jude 1:11, Matthew 5:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Difference?

Contributed by Rob Ross on Dec 29, 2001

To encourage believers to develop the characteristics of the New Testament Church. Peter wrote his letter to develop their identity as the "family of God".

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Hello, Hiya, Gidday, Hi Y’all, Konnichi wa, Good Day, Shalom, Bonjour, Aloha, Greetings and Salutations How someone greets another tells a lot about that person? A handshake, for instance, tells a lot. It amazes me how many different types of handshakes their are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 5, 2004

In marked contrast with the widespread discontent of our world, the Apostle Paul spoke on the subject of contentment in his letter to the church at Philippi.

Restoring the Joy A Study of the Book of Philippians Sermon # 12 “The Secret of Contentment” Philippians 4:10-15 “A Russian woman lived with her husband and two children in a very small hut. Her husband’s parents lost ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Life Part 5 - James 2: 16-26 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues in the church, those issues still exist.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel - The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 1, 2011

The letter to the Romans has been one of the books of the Bible that God has used throughout history to transform the lives of people He has used greatly. From Martin Luther to John Wesley, God has used Paul’s letter to inform us how the gospel can truly

Series - Summer in Rome Sermon 1 - The Gospel – The Power of God Romans 1:1-17 Written by Paul, a Servant of Christ Jesus, set apart for the Gospel Written to Romans, those Loved by God, called to be Saints The Gospel is the power of God to live life eternally The Gospel is the power of God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examining Our Walls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel.

1. During the month of November, many of us are reading through the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel was prophet during the Babylonian exile. He was taken captive to Babylon in 597 B.C. by King Nebuchadnezzar along with King Jehoiachin and 10,000 others, including political and military leaders and skilled ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Our Obstacles Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Dec 15, 2005

A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. There is another meaning...

Facing Our Obstacles by Gerald Van Horn The Victory Side of Life #1 of a series Joshua 1:2-9 A casual reading of Joshua might well be viewed as a military conquest. We feel that there is also another meaning, as we will discover in this message. So many illustrate the crossing of Jordan as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:2-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Purpose #3 Grow Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

WE are commanded to grow. How do we do that? Read the sermon

Philippians 3:12-14 Grow Introduction A. The last couple of weeks now we have been studying the purpose of the church B. WE have talked about worship, we have talked about connecting, now we are going to talk about growing C. Growing sound like a gardening term D. You grow a garden E. Maybe it is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jan 29, 2005

Jesus reading to the Pharisee’s in the synagogue reveals His reason for being on earth.

1. WHY WAS JESUS SENT? • We are told in verse 18 of Luke 4 • Jesus was sent to *Preach to the Poor *Heal the Broken Hearted *Preach Deliverance to the Captives *Give Sight to the Blind *Give Liberty to Those Who Are Bruised • GOD’S DIVINE INTERVENTION • In the synagogue of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist