Sermons on Read:

The Here And The Hereafter

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

What I have just read would bear little weight to anyone in the real world if it had been written by some ordinary person in some ordinary book. However, the writer and the book here spoken of are both far beyond ordinary.

THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” II Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18, Genesis 3:14-18, Matthew 10:22, Romans 8:22-23, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day The Criminal Was Set Free Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 12, 2018

The day Jesus was crucified, we read of a man who was apprehended, convicted of serious crimes, and sentenced to death. His guilt was beyond question, and yet he was released, set free and pardoned of all charges. In his place, and innocent man died.

The Day the Criminal was Set Free Mark 15: 6-15 This had been a week of extreme emotion for all involved. Jesus, our precious Lord, was in His last hours prior to the crucifixion. These events have taken place very early on Friday morning. Just five days before Jesus had made His triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Beyond The Text

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Honoring Your Mother

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on May 10, 2018

The Fifth Commandment reads, “Honor your father and your mother.” To honor simply means to value, to respect, to pay tribute to. That responsibility to honor our mothers begins when we're a child and continues until the day we die.

Mother’s Day is really important to Mothers. In case you haven’t caught on by now, let me repeat that for you, Mother’s Day is a big deal to almost every mother. Even the most phlegmatic, laid back, understanding mother expects to be honored today with special attention. If you stop and think ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:46-52, John 2:1-12, Mark 3:20-21, Mark 3:31-35, John 19:25-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did Jesus Come?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016

As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Colossal Colossians

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2015

Colossians lets us know that we have a colossal Lord, a colossal faith, and a colossal baptism (Outline from Alger Fitch's book, Reading Between the Lines", section on Colossians and Philemon). I used as a Bible study on Colossians but can be a sermon)

HoHum: There's a statue of Christ in Brazil that some of you know about. It's called "Christ the Redeemer" and looks out over the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue stands 120 ft tall, weighs 700 tons and sits on the peak of a mountain at 2300 feet. It's the tallest statute of its kind in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Heals!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

As we read about the healings in the Bible done by Jesus and even His disciples, we are confronted with a question: Does it still work that way today? In this message we will let the Lord speak for Himself through His word as we examine the Scriptures.

The God Who Heals! Healing: Observations from the Bible 1. Healing is based on who God is! (Healer is one of His titles, Jehovah Rapha. Exodus 15:26 I am the LORD, who heals you. Also, Heb. Shalom means peace, completeness, soundness, health, safety, prosperous. Jesus came as the Prince of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mary Worshipped

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 6, 2017

When we read of Mary the sister of Lazarus anointing Jesus with that alabaster jar of nard we often focus on who she was, the worth of the perfume, what the disciples said, etc. But we often overlook what Mary was actually doing.

Matthew 26:6-16 (Please open your Bibles so that you can follow along) Two weeks ago we have took a look at Jesus clearing the temple of the livestock marketplace and currency exchange bank that had been set up in the temple in order to profit from the sacrifices and offerings which would be given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Lead Me In The Everlasting Way Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 25, 2021

God has set a standard way for the Human race. But man has found many ways for his survival. Certain ways are painful to the Lord, certain ways are pleasing to the Lord and only one way leads to eternal. Read to find out.

Text: Psalm 139:17-24 Theme: Leads us into the Everlasting way Introduction: Psalm 139 is a more comprehensive holistic Psalm on God. The relationship between God and man is related to each other in many ways and dealings. Psalm 139:1-6 explains the knowledge of God on the activities and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

God Is True, Only A Fool Says There Is No God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 31, 2021

The heavens first declare that there is a God who came from nowhere, took nothing and with nothing created all things that exist. Psalm 19th chapter reveals 3 ways we know there is a God, read the glorious song of King David.

God is true, only a fool says there is no God! I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else. C. S. Lewis Psalm 19th chapter reveals 3 ways we know there is a God, read the glorious song of King David. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:13, Psalm 14:1, Psalm 53:1

Go Find A Wife: A Christian Approach To Goal-Setting.

Contributed by Jack Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

In Genesis 24, we read the story of the servant's search for a wife for Isaac. There are historical incidentals here that don't apply to us today. But there are timeless principles that apply to discerning and achieving our goals, under the hand of God.

The full video message can be found, starting at about the 210-minute mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOzKvRnUXto&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0EmZatkbKgmzJQfsooE5rApGT4suxEUAGusPAy1oBnuKeP54fcOTeiFho Not everything we read the Bible characters do are rules for Christians in modern ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Water For A Thirsty Soul.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 19, 2020

Harvest Festival Talk/sermon - Bible Readings: Isaiah chapter 12 verses 1-6 & John chapter 7 verse 37 to 39. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Background: ‘Sukkot’. (2). Jesus: Announcement. (3). Water: Symbolism. (4). Cross: Paradox. (5). Salvation: Choice SERMON BODY: Ill: • According to the American radio and television writer Andy Rooney. • The two biggest sellers in any bookstore, are the cookbooks and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39, Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Fifth Sunday In Lent Series

Contributed by Reginald Knight on Mar 21, 2021

With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of the Passion and the response which Jesus makes as he is told that there were some Greeks waiting to see him, points us in the direction of the cross – a place to which Jesus himself is reluctant to go.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT – Year B By: Rev. Reginald Knight ‘Sir, we wish to see Jesus’ John 12:21 ‘All who see the sacred sign, Press towards heaven’s portal,’ Words from the Hymn written by John Allan Warner (1851-1928) #410 Hymnal. With today’s gospel reading comes the shift to the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:21

Denomination: Anglican

The Tabernacle Series Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

The tabernacle series was taught on Wed evening at our church. 2 Cor.5:19 reads, "God was in Christ reconciling the world to him." From the Tabernacle God reached out to sinful man. We should not be surprised to see Jesus in the Tabernacle.

The Tabernacle in the Wilderness Introduction: I. WHY STUDY ABOUT A SKIN-COVERED TENT THAT COVERED APPROXIMATELY 3/8 ACRE ANYWAY? 1. It Is A Type. (A type is a divinely purposed illustration of some truth.) A type may be: a. A person (Rom. 5:14) b. An event (I Cor. 10:11) c. A ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational