Sermons on Religious Observance:

Christ's Message To Pergamum Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Pergamum as set forth in Revelation 2:12-17 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but tolerant.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sadducees Ask About The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2015

The question about the resurrection in Luke 20:27-40 teaches us that there is indeed a resurrection.

Scripture Jesus is in his final week of life, which we call the “passion week.” After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring people’s access to God. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sins Which Must Be Judged Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 21, 2010

Believers are responsible before God to judge sin in their lives, dealing swiftly with evil so that they can serve unhindered.

MARK 7:20-23 SINS WHICH MUST BE JUDGED “Jesus said, ‘What comes out of a person is what defiles him. For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, sensuality, envy, slander, pride, foolishness. All these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Intersection Of Heaven And Earth

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 20, 2022

The Intersection of Heaven and Earth Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Brad Bailey

The Intersection of Heaven and Earth Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022 – Brad Bailey Earlier in service… video (Easter Morning: Mary at the Tomb (2015)) followed by reading of narrative text John 20:1, 16-22 (NLT) ? Intro I want to express a wide welcome today. My hope is that we may dare to consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2002

Hezekiah was blessed for his pursuit of God. We too can be blessed if we follow the example of Hezekiah.

THE PURSUIT OF GOD II KINGS 18:1-7A INTRODUCTION: One of the worst kings of Judah, Asa, was succeeded by one of the best. Of no other king of Israel or Judah, other than David, is it said that the Lord was with him. God blessed and prospered Hezekiah. II Chronicles 32, tells us that God gave ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Grace

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Mar 6, 2003

This sermon is based on the story of the woman caught in adultery recorded in John’s Gospel. The idea behind the sermon is that the way Jesus handled that situation illustrates how grace works and sets the tone for how believers ought to treat one another

THE ART OF GRACE John 7:53-8:11 At a meeting of church professionals, several issues were discussed, especially as these issues impinged upon the church’s ability to govern itself. One of the issues concerned gender relations and the propriety or impropriety of sexual relationships. A pastor in ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Is Christ Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003

3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Number One? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 31, 2003

Commandment number 2

INTRODUCTION • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very easily forget ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Challenge As A Christian – Part 1

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Jan 14, 2006

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto

God saved us by His grace and has a wonderful ministry for each of our lives. The Bible says, "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." We all have a ministry unto good works and it is all part of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Your Memorial Be?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 27, 2003

What others will remember us for - according to Jesus.

What will your memorial be? If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you? None of us will probably have our names in the history books of the future. What is more likely to happen is that we will be remembered by those whose lives we’ve touched. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Jesus.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

His compassion is what we need.

September 7, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US The Compassionate Jesus. Matthew 9: 35-38 (NKJV) Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. But when He saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Methodist

Laid Back Ping-Pong Prayer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 26, 2008

Spiritual growth involves playing a sort of ping-pong with God, a casual back and forth exchange between God and the believer.

Laid Back Ping-Pong Prayer (Matthew 6:7) [Note: I did not get through this entire sermon in my 30 minute time slot, so a "part two" will follow] 1. Memorial Day is an interesting holiday. 2. Wikipedia tells us this about Memorial Day: 3. "Memorial Day is a United States Federal Holiday that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And They Will Never Perish

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

If you have dedicated yourself the following Christ, to live as Jesus lived and do what Jesus did, he will never let you go. Remember, God is reaching down to us. When we reach back up and grasp his hand, he’s the one doing the holding.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Gospel reading today begins by mentioning the “Feast of the Dedication” which took place in Jerusalem. We don’t hear too much about the Feast of the Dedication. It’s also known as the Festival of Lights, or Hanukah. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christmas: Christ The Greatest Gift

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 5, 2013

Christmas is doing a little extra for someone!!! But then God did a little extra!

Christmas celebrates the awesome and amazing fact that is grander, wiser and more mysterious than we could have ever imagine. That is why the church (believers) must keep telling the Christmas story, singing the Christmas songs, and living the Christmas spirit. Because it’s the hope and the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The World As You've Never Seen It Before

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 1, 2008

If you place your trust in Jesus, he will open your eyes to the world as you’ve never seen it before.

THE WORLD AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE March 2, 2008 John 9:1, 5-9, 13-17, 34-38 (NIV) 1 As he went along, he saw a man blind from birth.... 5 “While I am in the world,” [he said], “I am the light of the world.” 6 Having said this, he spit on the ground, made some mud with the saliva, and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed