Sermons on Regent University:

The Spirit Of Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 3, 2019

If there are two things which are universal to the human condition, it’s that we all hold hope dear to our heart, and we all have to face disappointments and some time or another. Though many may not realize it, hope isn’t just a universal experience, it’s a universal need.

OPENING STORY On this Armed Forces Day weekend, I am reminded of one of the persistent dreams of my childhood. When I was a kid, there was nothing I hoped for more than to one day be a Soldier like my dad. In fact, both my parents had served, and some of my earliest memories were putting my dad’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-27

Denomination: Nazarene

The Sin Of Sodom

Contributed by Lewis Petrie on Aug 23, 2002

Sin is universal. Sodom is often used to describe the execeeding sinfulness of sin.

TITLE: THE SIN OF SODOM TEXT: EZEKIEL 16:49 INTRODUCTION: For many years Monterey, a California coast town, was a pelican’s paradise. As the fisherman cleaned their fish, they flung the offal to the pelicans. The birds grew fat, lazy and contented. Eventually, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:49

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Explain This Tragedy"

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001

Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

"HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Care And Feeding Of The Human Spirit Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

The universe has physical laws. Are there spiritual laws? If so, what are they?

Following Jesus, part 3 The Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1 Tim. 4:7-10 (The Message) Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! [8] Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Conflict Of The Kings Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Every man, including Jesus has to face the universal experience of temptation.

Art Linkletter tells of how when he was 10 years old he was offered a job of tempting people to buy ice cream cones. The ice cream stand owner noticed the dramatic way in which he licked an ice cream cone, and so he offered him ten cents an afternoon if he would wonder through the nearby park ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-12

The Center Of Life Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus is the center of the universe and is meant to be the center of the church and the center of our lives.

As a child I was an avid reader and one of the first novels I ever read was by Jules Verne –“Journey to the Center of the Earth.” It was amazing as this crew boarded a rocket that drilled itself into the core of the earth and discovered it was hollow. There was a whole new world they didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20, John 1:18, Exodus 4:22, Romans 8:20-24, Hebrews 1:3, 1 John 3:2, John 3:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love That Will Not Let Me Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 27, 2020

No power in all the universe can take the love of God from you.

THE LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO Text: Rom. 8:31-39 Introduction 1. George Matheson was only fifteen when he was told that he was losing what little eyesight he had. Instead of giving up, Matheson immediately continued with his plans to enroll in the University of Glasgow, and his determination ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Methodist

Pilgrim’s Way

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2021

We all have family and friends who are members of the local church and may not be a member of the universal church. So I feel the need to teach a little on what it means to be a member of the universal church.

In Matthew 16:18 Jesus said, "You are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." The church here refers to the universal church, which comprises all the redeemed believers who are born again by the Spirit, without limit of time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Halloween Can Help Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 27, 2001

Halloween reminds Christians of several things and what we can do to help others think about death and life

How Halloween Can Help Christians By Rev. Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC 16 So don’t let anyone condemn you for what you eat or drink, or for not celebrating certain holy days or new-moon ceremonies or Sabbaths. 17 For these rules were only shadows of the real thing, Christ ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Every Situation There Is A Jesus Agenda

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Aug 14, 2018

There is a Jesus agenda in every situation or location you find yourself in

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: IN EVERY SITUATION THERE IS A JESUS AGENDA Acts 16:19-24 King James Version (KJV) 19 And when her masters saw that the hope of their gains was gone, they caught Paul and Silas, and drew them into the marketplace unto the rulers, 20 And brought them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:19-24

Denomination: Charismatic

I Am Called 'elohim' Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 9, 2020

The minute you open up the Bible it’s as if God has taken your face in His hands, is looking you in the eyes, and saying: “Read my lips … I am God … I am Elohim … I am the eternal Creator and Sustainer of Life who made you so that I can love you and you can love me.”

Names … We all have them … be dumb if we didn’t, amen? You can’t go around saying “Hey you over there” all day. Names make sense … but how often do you think about your name … or names? And I do mean “names” plural … because we all have more than one name. For example, I have three names ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Exodus 20:7, Psalm 145:1-2, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transfiguration Of Jesus: What Is The 'mountain Top Experience' Christians Talk About? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023

In the Bible we see various individuals who had spiritual experiences. Some of them include Jacob, who had a dream of a a staircase leading into the sky, Isaiah who saw God and was terrified.

Have you ever had an experience in your life where you saw something beyond this world? These experiences are rare. We live in a physical universe and we experience life in the physical universe. But, we know there are many things that go beyond what can be perceived by our five senses. We know ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2, Mark 9:3-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Better Way To Live, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 4 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

How many of you have been following what’s happening down at Asbury University in KY? If you haven’t heard, last Wednesday (February 8) there was a normal chapel service that took place just like any other week. Normal music, normal prayer, normal message. I watched the sermon that was preached and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Befor Jesus Christ?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 10, 2003

There is no corner of teh universe where God’s grace has not been preached.

1 Peter 3:18-22 “What Is To Happen To Those Who Lived Before Jesus Christ?” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice hangs a painting that got the artist in trouble with the Inquisition. The painting depicts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power Of Prophecy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

We know that our God - the God of the universe, the God of all creation is trustworthy!

1. One of the great enemies of our FAITH is DOUBT, 2nd Thoughts. 2. A hesitation here, some vacillation there. 3. Unbelievable unsurety. The weakness of wavering! “Doubt makes the mountain that faith moves!” SO today in our lifetime, there is an all out attack upon the truthfulness & reliability ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:9-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational