Sermons on Readers Digest:

It's Our Church Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 12, 2015

When phrases like "At my church..." or "I was at her church and..." remain unchallenged, they fill our sub-consciences and begin to subtly affect our attitude about the church.

“Cross Currents: It’s Our Church” Colossians 1:18-29 “At our church…” “Well my church…” “I was at Swindoll’s church and…” “She was saying that at her church…” Familiar phrases – ones we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Relationship, Relationship, Relationship"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 17, 2015

When we live to know God’s ways and to know God more... He pours out His favor into our lives, through our relationship we have with His Son Jesus...

"RELATIONSHIP..RELATIONSHIP...RELATIONSHIP" Illus. When the 1960s ended, San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury district reverted to high rent, and many hippies moved down the coast to Santa Cruz. They had children and got married, too, though in no particular sequence. But they didn’t name ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prophetic Body Builder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015

Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help For The Hard Storms Of Life - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 30, 2018

1. Reemphasize your relationship with the Lord (vs. 20-25). 2. Be persistent in your prayers (vs. 27-29). 3. Pursue God's plan for your life (vs. 30-32). 4. Make an effort to encourage other people (vs. 21-25; 33-38). 5. Rely on God's ability to rescue you (vs. 39-44).

Help for the Hard Storms of Life - Part 2 The Book of Acts - Part 90 Acts 27:20-44 (Initial reading vs. 20-29) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 12, 2015 *I've been in a few bad storms. In 1982, I was flying to Korea to help negotiate a contract for the Air Force. While we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-44

Denomination: Baptist

Confession Is Good For The Soul

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2024

Verse nine tells us to stop pretending there is no elephant in the room and simply admit it, confessing our sins to the Lord. To admit our sins to Him is just being honest. Confession helps us to come face to face with our sins.

Alba 6-2-2024 CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL I John 1:8-10 As you know, the Roman Catholic Church uses the confessional where people go to confess their sins to a priest. There was a story in the Reader's Digest sometime ago from a priest, Douglas Fortner, who said: “Because the younger ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home In His Grace; Growing In Faith (A Homecoming Service Message)

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 26, 2024

This sermon emphasizes embracing our place in God's family, committing to spiritual growth, living as a dwelling place for His Spirit and is an invitation to find security, belonging, and love in God's grace and to continually grow in faith together as a church.

Introduction Video Ill.: Welcome Home - Playback Media I say it too: Welcome home! Home, Sweet Home By Sermon Central [(Michael P. Green. (2000). 1500 illustrations for biblical preaching (68). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.) From a sermon by Matthew Kratz, Hope that Stands in the Storm] Copied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 18:2, 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 8:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Power Over The Enemy!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Mar 26, 2007

Sermon discussing the power we have as believers over the en emy.

I. Introduction: The spiritual Authority of the born again believer is an aspect of the Christian walk that many of us know very little or nothing about. Some believe that spiritual authority only belongs to a few chosen people to whom God has given special powers to. This couldn’t be further ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Season With Salt

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to r

I. EXORDIUM: Enumerate advantages of salt II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers with Ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To convince them to put themselves into their offerings IV. TEXT: Leviticus 2:13 Season all your grain offerings with salt to remind you of God’s eternal covenant. Never forget to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blood

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009

SERMON OF THE BLOOD OF CHRIST

THE BLOOD LEVITICUS 17:11 - FOR THE LIFE OF THE FLESH IS IN THE BLOOD: AND I HAVE GIVEN IT TO YOU UPON THE ALTAR TO MAKE AN ATONEMENT FOR YOUR SOULS: FOR IT IS THE BLOOD THAT MAKES AN ATONEMENT FOR THE SOUL. LET US LOOK AT SOME MAJOR FUNCTIONS THE BLOOD DOES TO HELP US MAINTAIN LIFE. 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All You Can Eat!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2008

Jesus feeding the 5,000 is not only about sharing, but added value. All you can eat means: you can get all life has to offer

"By the breaking of the bread, he makes it into a seedbed of food--for if the bread had been left intact and not pulled apart and broken into pieces, they would have been unable to feed the great crowds of men, women, and children....Mysteries are made manifest, so that what did not feed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

The Flesh Profits Nothing Devotion

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 28, 2015

It’s all about our sins and forgiveness through Jesus our Lord. Its spiritual….it’s all about our sprit…not our flesh

The Flesh Profits Nothing John 6:54 Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.55 For my flesh is meat indeed, and my blood is drink indeed.56 He that eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, dwelleth in me, and I in him.57 As the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:54-67

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 22, 2016

Whenever, whenever, whenever you go to God for prayer, He says, ‘first forgive and then come to me.’

Whenever…. Mark 11:25"Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions.” I got to go word by word, I don’t want to skirt a word and thereby miss what Jesus is trying to get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Frustration Series

Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Mar 19, 2020

Frustrated when Goals are blocked. Application: 1.Frustrated because hard work resulted in failure. 2. Frustrated could not see any ways to reach Goals, it is been blocked.

Frustrated when Goals are blocked. Application: 1.Frustrated because hard work resulted in failure. 2. Frustrated could not see any ways to reach Goals, it is been blocked. Illustration: My friends father is a former, after a long effort, in a village found a land , He is a hard worker , ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Other

Salvation For All Who Obey (Hebrews 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 22, 2024

Is salvation by faith alone, or is obedience to Christ important? Let's find out in Hebrews 5.

Is Jesus a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek? Did He become the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him? Are we living on the milk of the word or are we mature enough in the faith for meat? Let’s find out in Hebrews 5. What was a high priest's duties? How did he act for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Everlasting Light Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 9, 2023

Light in biblical context depicts a beacon of guidance, a source of hope, and an embodiment of Truth.

OASIS WORD DIGEST Date: Monday, October 2023 Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Bible Passage: Isaiah 60:19 - The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:19, John 8:12

Denomination: Charismatic