Sermons on Reign Of God:

Fraternal Correction With Integrity And Love

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 2, 2017

Jesus is saying that we are not to be only concerned with someone’s material well- being but also for their moral and spiritual good. Hebrews 13:17 says to “watch over souls as one who will give an account.”

23A “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."-- This verse from Matthew’s Gospel for today reminds me of a story of a pastor of a small Baptist church in a drought-stricken part of Alabama last summer who implored his people to pray for rain. In ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-9, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Soon, Jesus Will Burst Through The Sky Just As He Burst Through The Tomb, Nothing Will Hold Him Back. Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

The same enemy who tried to keep Jesus in the grave tempts us to doubt. Doubt that the Bible is accurate. Doubt that such a miracle could happen. Yet we have the opportunity to be the people Jesus talked about when He said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29).*

Heaven held its breath. The angels waited in anticipation while most of the earth slept—unaware of what was about to take place. Some humans who were awake spent the night weeping. Others tossed and turned, their minds filled with questions and doubts. Some sat and stared, while a few hid all night ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Feast In The Desert Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 20, 2017

Facing a great multitude, the disciples faced a problematic situation - how to handle their hunger and need. Jesus took what appeared to be insufficient and provided more than enough. We can bring our meager supply before Him and receive abundance.

A Feast in the Desert Mark 6: 35-44 Our text today is one of the most familiar accounts recorded in the gospels. In fact, this is the only miracle Jesus performed that is recorded in all four of the gospels. It is a story that many of us have heard all our lives. I suppose it resonated so well ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ - You Can Be Joyful Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2018

By directing our attention to of joy Paul equips us with a strategy to face the difficult circumstances in life. We cannot do this in our own strength, or by pretending, but only by having a deep seated trust in the Lord and His work in our lives.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/in-christ-you-can/ Message Philippians 4:4 In Christ - You Can be Joyful The book of Philippians can be described as a book that tells us how to be joyful and rejoice. What is interesting however ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Obvious Evangelists And The Crazy Woman

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 28, 2019

Is there only one way to share our faith? Or can a baseball player, a prostitute and a shoe shop owner teach us something of the variety of ways out there. Preached Easter Sunday 2018 at St Barnabas Northolt Park

..................... A former crazy woman. Possibly… probably(?).... a prostitute Would this be an obvious person to pick as an evangelist? “Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples “I have seen the Lord” and she went and told them that he had said these things to her” (John 20:18) I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 1:39-45, Acts 8:26-40, John 1:35-51

Denomination: Anglican

He Destroyed Death!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter Sunrise Service message highlighting the victory over death that Christ brings through the resurrection.

Easter Sunrise Gainesville Marina April 1, 2018 David Simpson - Lanier Christian Church He Destroyed Death! Hebrews 2:14,15 Death. There is nothing pleasant in saying that word is it? There is no good in it. Just to say the word brings memories of heartache and pain and loss. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Into The Night: Peter Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018

The series concerns itself with the night Jesus was arrested. This second sermon explores that dark night from the perspective of Simon Peter.

INTO THE NIGHT: PETER Last week we looked at Judas. He left the Last Supper and went out into the night to complete the betrayal of Jesus. Today, we will look at Peter who also experienced great failure that same night. Judas’ story ended tragically. How will Peter’s story of failure end? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34, John 18:10-11, Luke 22:54-62, John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

Do you think it would take a miracle to get your life back on track again? So did Bartimaeus. But one day he took a chance and all of his dreams came true. The same can happen to you. Let's consider his story.

Have you ever felt as if your life has come to a standstill? As if you have been relegated to the side of the road as the rest of the world passes by? Do you think it would take a miracle to get your life back on track again? So did Bartimaeus. But one day he took a chance and all of his dreams ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Would Someone Plead For A Chance To Give? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 11, 2019

The Macedonians plead with Paul for a chance to share financially. What creates that kind of a heart?

- Skit: Guy shows up who has traveled back in time. Offers second guy a chance to buy Apple stock the day before the company starts. Play up the time period and maybe some jokes off the company name. A MYSTERY: Why would someone plead for a chance to give? - 2 Corinthians 8:4. - Think of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Reason Together

Contributed by Wesley Byrd on Jul 28, 2015

Reasoning the clarification of sin in a society that calls it sin on one hand and accepts it as normal on the other.

LET’S REASON TOGETHER Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. INTRO: Sin is a dominant subject in the Bible. It is mentioned 1,016 times in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Wicked Suffers Trouble For The Righteous

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 23, 2014

To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have dandruff? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the distinction between the wicked and the righteous. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:8 (Amplified Bible) 11:8 The [uncompromisingly] righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked gets into it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Righteous Shall Stand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014

To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you standing firm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 12:7 (Amplified Bible) 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Right Bait Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

We are commanded to be fishers of men. Have you caught anything lately? If not, why? We must learn how to fish so that we can fill the boat! We can't wait "There is a lot on the line!"

Pt. 2 - Right Bait I. Introduction Here fishy, fishy! Man, it is frustrating to know you are fishing in the right water, but still can't seem to catch any fish. The water is important like we talked about last week. However, there is another essential factor that determines whether or not you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Audacity Of Easter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 11, 2020

The resurrection of Jesus cannot be suppressed. the more the opponents of the Gospel try, the louder it will be proclaimed.

The Audacity of Easter Matthew 21:1-15 The first Easter did not get off to a very good start. The disciples were cowering behind locked doors for fear of the Jews. Peter had promised to be brave, but they all failed. All of the men had failed Him. There had not been time to finish preparing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15, Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revenge Is Sweet—or Maybe Not Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 16, 2020

Samson may have thought revenge was sweet, after he took his own revenge on the Philistines, but revenge surely seemed to leave a bitter aftertaste.

Introduction: Between chapters 14 and 15, a period of time has gone by. Samson, at the end of chapter 14, was furious with his bride after she used her tears to basically ruin their week-long wedding feast. Several of the wedding guests—whom Samson didn’t seem to invite in the first place—placed a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist