Sermons on Reference:

The New Commission (Updated) Pentecost Sunday June 8, 2025

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 17, 2021

In today’s text Jesus is talking to His disciples about what will happen in the future. In fact, John 14 -17 is what some refer to as the “Farewell Discourse”. Jesus is talking to them about the connection to obedience and love and how that will be important in their work as disciples.

John 14:15 – 21 (NRSV)   15 “If you love me, you will keep[a] my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate,[b] to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021

In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heritage Scheme Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Nov 18, 2021

Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. The devil is able to mask sin through heritage, and sin is a disease that can be passed through family lines. It's referred to as generational sin.

The iniquities of one generation can adversely affect future ones unless those sins are renounced and . . . heritage in Christ is claimed. - Neil Anderson(1) Quite possibly, the sneakiest scheme of the devil is how he can keep us unaware of sin. Satan knows that if we’re left unaware of certain ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7, Nehemiah 1:5-7, Leviticus 26:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Humans Cancel, God Restores: A Kingdom Response To Cancel Culture

Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Aug 29, 2025

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals — often public figures and organizations — after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive.

In today’s digital age, the phrase “cancel culture” has become part of our everyday vocabulary. It refers to the practice of withdrawing support from individuals—often public figures—after they’ve said or done something deemed offensive. The “canceling” usually happens on social media, where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 12:2, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committing Family - Family Foundations Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2005

I looked up every reference I could find that used the words “commit”, “committed”, & “commitment” and I was surprised at what I DID’T find. I never found the Bible teaching that we should put our family first! Why?

OPEN: Author and speaker Zig Ziggler loved golf and once took his son with him out to the golf course. His son was still relatively new to the game, so Zig was very impressed by his son’s performance on one of the par 4 holes. At the tee, the boy lifted the ball straight and true down the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Growth Through Spiritual Diet

Contributed by Dr. Nicholas M. Muteti on Jun 15, 2011

Did you know that a Christian must have a spiritual diet? I was blessed to discover it in 1 Peter Chapter 2. I like peter. Peter is quite often pictured on the pages of scripture eating, or sitting at the table. Here, in chapter 2, he is not referring the

CHRISTIAN GROWTH THROUGH SPIRITUAL DIET 1 PETER 2:1-3 Introduction, Attention, Personal- Six years ago, my wife and I took our youngest son for a regular physical check-up and the doctor told us, “Everything is fine with him, except his growth. Last time he was doing fine, now he is thinner. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Ok, What's Heaven Look Like

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 5, 2008

Many people ask "what does Heaven look like?" This sermon looks to the scriptures to provide the answers. In addition to Luke 17:21, this sermon references: Matthew 3:1, 2 Matthew 4:17 Matthew 10:7 (Mark 1:15)

SUNDAY – 010806 WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE? TALK ABOUT THE MINERS – THEIR THOUGHTS ABOUT THEIR FAMILIES ADVISE - WE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT HOW TO HANDLE WHAT LOOKS TO BE UNANSWERED PRAYERS DOWN THE ROAD. BUT TODAY, HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT HEAVEN LOOKS LIKE?’ LOTS OF THOUGHTS ABOUT HEAVEN LET SEE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:21

Denomination: Methodist

Love For A Lifetime Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Oct 12, 2008

The outline for this message is taken from Hal Seed’s reference to wedding rings in his 3rd sermon for the Fireproof Series. They are 1. round(no end) 2. Equally strong at all points 3. Costly. As God intended our marriages to be.

Love for a Lifetime Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Three Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12 A little boy asked his mother, “Marriage makes you have babies, doesn’t it, Mom?” The mother reluctantly answered her son, “Well, not exactly. Just because you are married does not mean that you get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut -Filled To The Brim

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 9, 2010

In the Scriptures "Water" is often a symbol of .the "Word of God". It is important to understand that Wine often times in Jewish literature is a reference or a symbol of joy. Do you need to be filled anew, to be filled to the brim with joy? Updated August 2020.

If you are a follower of the Christ, ...... you know... ...that your life should be filled ... Filled with ... and overflowing ... with joy. You probably also know ...... that you should experience joy ... in spite of ... life's circumstances. The Scriptures clearly teach us... that the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13, Matthew 11:18-19, Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 51:12, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, John 19:26, John 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Married To Jesus (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 19, 2015

In the bible the relationship between God and his people is often referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Today we’ll look at what we should be doing while we wait for our Bridegroom’s return.

MARRIED TO JESUS (Part Two) INTRODUCTION: Throughout the bible you will find the relationship between God and his people being referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Last week we looked at the example of Hosea and Gomer. We saw how unbelievably loving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Revival For The Word Of God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 4, 2015

Psalm 119 reveals two things that are needed for revival (Material adapted from Paul J. Bucknell at: http://www.foundationsforfreedom.net/References/OT/Poetical/Psalms/Psalm119/Psalm119.156_Revival_Word-of-God.html)

HoHum: O Holy Ghost, Revival comes from Thee; Send a revival, Start the work in me. Thy Word declares Thou wilt supply our need; For blessings now, O Lord, I humbly plead. WBTU: Psalm 119 is a psalm that will bring revival if we take it seriously. We often believe that we need nothing. We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25-159

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 28, 2010

In the KJV Bible the word ALL appears to be used 5621 times in 4664 verses. It is a three-letter word but is used much in speech and even in the Word of God. In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL as you can see it would be o

ALL THINGS! In the KJV Bible the word ALL appears to be used 5621 times in 4664 verses. It is a three-letter word but is used much in speech and even in the Word of God. In this outline we list just a few of the references to the word ALL as you can see it would be one of the world’s longest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:6-10

The Scientific Accuracy Of The Bible Proves It To Be Superio! #3 Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 8, 2010

Texas University students are refering to the bible as "smut" and a material on equal plane with pornography and yet Gen. 1:9&10 and Job 36:27&28 contain scientific truths that prove that the bible is from God and superior and more importantat than all ot

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible, please, to Genesis 1:9,10. 2. Do you have a definition for the word “smut”? What is your definition? 3. Webster’s New College Edition has the following definitions: (1) to stain, taint, or affect a crop or plant with smut. (2) soot that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church That Is Prayed For

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Mar 24, 2012

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. Charles Spurgeon, who is referred to by many as the prince of preachers, would have been the first to tell you that the source of th

Before the term “mega church” was ever conceived, Charles H. Spurgeon pioneered one right in the heart of London, England. When he was just twenty years of age, the New Park Street Church in London called him to be their pastor. And ,,,, God began to move in the midst of that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Who Are We?

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 24, 2012

Who are you? Are you saved, or are you still a natural man? Are you spiritual?Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians, he refers to three types of people: the Natural Man, the Spiritual Man, and the Carnal Man. Now, every person in this church will fall in

WHO ARE WE? I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 Society classifies people . Economically people are rich or poor. In the social realm, people are cultured or uncultured. Academically you have the educated, the intellectual, and those who are illiterate. People are always trying to classify us. Even the Bible ...read more