Sermons on Regent University:

Go Into Your Room, Close The Door And Pray

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 17, 2013

God is calling his people to be persistent in prayer. God is calling his people to be changed, to be transformed through prayer. God is calling to those who truly enjoy and who truly yearn to spend time with Him.

Let us pray -- O' Heavenly Father, we come before you this day and we ask that you reveal more about the nature of prayer. May our hearts and our minds be open to your Word this day. We ask this in the blessed name of Jesus your son and our Savior .... Amen. A young man went into a drugstore to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:3-4, Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014

When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016

The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:6-8, Luke 11:5-6, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Anglican

# 9- Angels- Pt. 5 Bible Doctrine Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Sep 10, 2012

Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. Angels no longer bring messages from God to men because we now have Gods complete Word.

# 9- ANGELS- pt. 5 Bible Doctrine 9-8-12 Today we'll continue with our study of Bible Doctrine, and talk some more about ANGELS. Angels are spirits and can't be seen, if they were seen, there would be people that would worship the angels. -- ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance And Holy Communion

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 11, 2008

A sermon linking themes of Remembrance Sunday and Holy Communion - an uncommon combination in English Free churches

This evening is something rather unusual in our church. Very rarely has our calendar so fallen that we celebrate Holy Communion on Remembrance Sunday. At first sight it seems very odd to mix something so religious, Holy Communion, with something with so many secular overtones, Remembrance Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know Yourself (Short Homily)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 10, 2012

This is a very short Homily titled "Know Yourself". That was used for the opening of a Men's retreat weekend.

Let me share a reading from the Gospel of Mark with you. " They came to Bethsaida. Some people brought a blind man to him and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him out of the village; and when he had put saliva on his eyes and laid his hands on him, he asked him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Anglican

Grace / Can You Hear The Music Of Faith ? (Short Devotional )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 13, 2013

Short Devotional on Grace and the Music of Faith

John Shares these words of truth with us John 1:16 BIBLE " For of His (Jesus) fullness we have all received and grace upon grace." END During a British conference on comparative religions, ...... experts from around the world debated what, if any, ......belief was unique to the Christian faith. ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 18, 2012

When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are.

Title: Who We Were Is Not Who We Are Text: Colossians 3:5-9 (3:1-15) Thesis: When we understand who we are in Christ, we will live out of who we were and into who we are. Series: How to treat people at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you do not see eye to eye. Introduction When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As New Creations We Know No Man After The Flesh" Series

Contributed by Tony Larussa on Jan 20, 2013

As new creations in Christ, the way we see and perceive must change as well. We have new eyes and ears spiritually and how we identify with Christ Jesus directly determines the level of our effectiveness in the Earth as His children. This also determines

Kingdom Crier Ministries International www.kingdomcrier.com “As new creations in Christ, we are to know no man after the flesh” By Tony Larussa Tony’s notes & emphasis are italics. The scriptures are broken down using the Greek language to expound the text and to emphasize the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: *other

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Just Like Dad Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 7, 2019

God calls us to be holy as He is holy. But how can I do that? There's no way I can even begin to become like God.

OPEN: A woman was preparing to cash her husband’s paycheck when she realized her husband, hadn't signed it. So, she sent 4-year-old daughter upstairs to "get Daddy's name on the back of it." Her daughter came back downstairs and proudly handed the check back to her mom, and said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are The People That Will Inhabit The Kingdom Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 3, 2013

With the tribulation over but before the millennial begins there is a Judgment known as the judgment of the nations, these people lived through the tribulation, they will be judged according to how they treated the Jews during the tribulation.

SC--#9~ MORE ABOUT THE KINGDOM -#2 8-17-13 Last time I said a few things about the 1000 year Kingdom reign of King Jesus, and today we'll continue talking about the people that will inhabit the Kingdom. Again let me say that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

The People That Will Inhabit The Kingdom. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 7, 2013

The people that enter into the Lord Jesus 1000 year kingdom reign are chosen from among the survivers of the 7 year tribulation at Lords 'THRONE OF GLORY JUDGMENT", these will be in their natural bodies.

#9~ MORE ABOUT THE KINGDOM -#2 8-17-13 Last time I said a few things about the 1000 year Kingdom reign of King Jesus, and today we'll continue talking about the people that will inhabit the Kingdom. Again let me say that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 9, 2008

We should make an honest and realistic evaluation of ourselves.

WHAT IS SIN? Isaiah 53.6 S: Sin C: Postmodern Th: Confusion Pr: WE SHOULD MAKE HONEST AND REALISTIC EVALUATION OF OURSELVES. CV: We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Be honest with self. • Evaluate your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

An Inconvenience (Stewadrship Message)

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 29, 2008

Jesus shares an important truth with us in the Gospel of Matthew,Who of you by being worried can add a single hour to their life?" Aren't most of the struggles of this life, especially when viewed in hindsight, nothing more than an inconvenience. Updated January 2020.

For those not familiar with and Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Scripture Today's assigned readings are: (Mathew 6:24-34; Malachi 3:6-12; 2 Corinthians 9: 6-15; Psalm 24) Jesus shares an important truth with us ... in the Gospel of Matthew, ... Who of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, 2 Corinthians 9:6, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Anglican