Sermons on Rejoice In Hope:

"what To Do When Questions Are Many Than Answers"

Contributed by Rev. Mark Orwa on May 6, 2020

Denomination: Presbyterian.

Intro. In life we all experience disappointment at some point. We are disappointed by things, by events, and by people. Whenever we’re in such disappointment situations, many tend to think that its God who has abandoned them. In our sermon this morning I want to talk about what to do when we have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Encountering Jesus - Thinking Clearly - Realising The Truth. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 18, 2020

We all have loved ones who die. Grief drags us down.

Encountering Jesus - Thinking clearly - Realising the truth. Luke 24:36-49 The passage from Luke's Gospel chapter 24 about the two distraught disciples on the road to Emmaus and the happenings in the upper room keeps playing on my mind, and I find myself returning to it on a daily ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, John 14:16, Luke 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

"the First Steps In Rebuilding People"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on May 21, 2020

From a series on Nehemiah.

Intro: 1st Steps in Rebuilding People Script: Neh. 8 Type: Expos./Series Where: GNBC 3-1-15 Intro: Dr. Paul W. Brand, the noted leprosy expert who was chief of the rehabilitation branch of the Leprosarium in Carville, Lousiana, had a frightening experience one night when he thought he had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discovering The Hidden Treasure Embedded In God Words Series

Contributed by Freedom Obanijesu on May 27, 2020

Discovering the hidden treasures embedded the word of God will enables us to grow closer to God and experience Him by learning more and more about Him and His ways as well as His will and how He works in the lives of people.

Every one of us has likely been to a Bible Study in some way, shape or form whether it be one conducted in your own home, the home of a family member, at a church, seminary or vocational program. “Bible study” can be defined in a general sense as the studying, meditation or discussing of the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 9 - Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 27, 2020

How little faith opens big doors by keeping the Word of God

Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut watch this sermon https://youtu.be/b6EqN1OcVU8 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church www.gracecommunity.com June 14, 2020 Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction This is a tough series of messages. Very tough. We are more drawn to the image of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Isaiah 6:3, John 6:68-69

Denomination: Brethren

‘sign Of The Times’ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 23, 2020

What will it be like in the end times? This is a message from Matthew 24 about the cultural conditions at the end of the age & the Christian response.

‘Signs of the times’ Part 1 Matthew 24:1-14 September 9, 2018-am 1. Decide now to be a more devoted disciple of Christ. V.3-4 2. There will be deception. V.4-5 3. There will be division.v. 6-7 4. There will be disasters.v.7-8 Open: Signs of the times: There has been famine in our world. A few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Sun Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

The focus of this sermon is to introduce the series on the book of Ecclesiastes and the idea that life lived in the hear and now (i.e., under the sun) cannot compare to a life lived under the Son (Jesus Christ)

Good morning. It is great to be back in the ‘burgh rain and all. For some of you who don’t know, I was away for a few weeks for a sabbatical. It was a study time, and I was able to feel somewhat productive. I also had a time of rest. The better news is Debbie and I got to see our lovely ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

"overcoming Adversity"

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 5, 2022

Everyone deals with adversities! Everyone face obstacles in life. Winners and losers are separated by how they choose to respond with the adversities of life. Winners in the Christian race learn how to overcome their adversities by taking full responsibility of their opportunities.

Subject: "Overcoming Adversity" Text: Mark 10:46-52 “Then they reached Jericho, and as Jesus and his disciples left town, a large crowd followed him. A blind beggar named Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus of Nazareth was nearby, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Methodist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022

Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-24, 1 Peter 5:8, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 2 Timothy 3:11-12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

I Am The Resurrection And The Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 8, 2022

Jesus in conversation with Martha.

I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE. John 11:23-26. Jesus said, “Thy brother shall rise again” (John 11:23). Martha believed already in “the resurrection at the last day” (John 11:24), but Jesus offered Himself in the here and now as “the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25). As usual in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"the Word Of Our God Endures Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 23, 2022

God's enduring Word is our comfort. God's enduring Word is his glory. Heaven and earth may pass away but God's word will never pass away.

“THE WORD OF OUR GOD ENDURES FOREVER” (Outline) December 18, 2022 – Advent 4 – ISAIAH 40:1-8 INTRO: Forever is a long time. Almost beyond our human understanding. God is eternal. Forever. Divine definition: no beginning, no end. We live in a world where everything has a beginning and an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Emmanuel, God With Us

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 27, 2022

The title Emmanuel reflects the very nature of his office, the God with us, who willingly condescend to embrace a relationship with mankind. In Christ Jesus, God chose to walk we man in human form. The Christmas story is the salvation story!

Subject: Emmanuel, God With Us Mt 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Romans 8:31-32, Romans 8:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Sweat The Small Stuff Series

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020

Sermon one of a four-part lectionary series for Propers 18-21, Year A. This sermon focuses on how reconciliation between people, and even systems, can bring peace.

Series: Leaning Into the Peace of God Sermon: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Today begins a sermon series on how leaning into God's peace can renew our purpose during the exhaustion of this pandemic. There is a temptation – and I fall prey to it as well – to only utilize this time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Episcopal

When Life Is Tough And Difficult

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2020

Lazarus chose to believe in God and trust his life to Him. Many complain about their injustice, their poverty and sickness, yet never turn to God. Life is tough and a difficult assignment, but we can fulfill our destiny.

Subject: Life is Tough, a difficult Assignment Text: Luke 16:20-22 “And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. And it came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-22, Job 14:1, Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Defeating Depression And Suicidal Thoughts - Part 02 - Practical Ways To Overcome Depression

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 11, 2020

In the current pandemic, so many people just feel like giving up.

So last week we began this short series on Defeating Depression and Suicidal Thoughts. We talked a lot about how prevalent depression is and how the pandemic has made that even worse. So many people just feel like giving up. Knowing the time we live in, and knowing it will only increase and get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 27:5

Denomination: Charismatic