Sermons on Rend:

What Jesus Experienced Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012

Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. It is this act of humility that will reveal his greatness, and this act of identifying with the people will actually set him apart.

Introduction We come now to Jesus’ appearance. Mark, in verse 8 sets us up to expect his coming in power, and yet, Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. John, who was not worthy to tie Jesus’ sandals, baptizes him as he does everyone else. But it is this act of humility ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Need To Be Saved Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 10, 2015

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 64 verses 1 through 12

Isaiah 64: 1 – 12 We Need To be Saved 1 Oh, that You would rend the heavens! That You would come down! That the mountains might shake at Your presence—2 As fire burns brushwood, as fire causes water to boil—To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

An Appeal For Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2016

A call for unity based in our common experience of Christ, our baptism into Him, and the preaching of the cross.

AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The Apostle Paul had heard from some members of the household of Chloe that cliques were forming in the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11). A report from Chloe was evidently serious enough to raise Paul’s concerns; and at the same time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Golden Rules Of God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 28, 2014

Do not follow the ways of the people around you but strictly adhere to the rules of God!

Rules of God! Ezekiel 11:12”……you shall know that I am the LORD. For you have not walked in my statutes, nor obeyed my rules, but have acted according to the rules of the nations that are around you." Rules of God versus rules of the nation! A domestic worker, mother of three ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 9, 2025

God warns us because he loves us.

The Story of Us Joel March 13, 2025 Joel 2:1-2 NIV “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand— 2 a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness. Like dawn spreading across the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:1-4, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Heaven Touches Earth Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 13, 2002

A sermon for our Carols by Candlelight service. Slightly evangelistic

When Heaven touches earth. WBC 15.12.02pm Carols by Candlelight I was reading the story of Jesus’ birth to my day-care children one morning. As usual, I stopped to see if they understood. "What do we call the three wise men?" I asked. "The three maggots," replied a bright 5-year-old. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrificial System Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

Looking at the sacrificial system in Leviticus chapters 1-10, we discover why God provided a way to deal with sin through animal sacrifices and why this system was replaced by Christ's once and for all sacrifice of himself at the cross.

Leviticus Series #2 The Sacrificial System Leviticus 1 - 10 CHCC: June 20, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at the first part of the Old Testament Book of Leviticus. This book outlines the details of the Laws that God’s Nation would follow. Last week we talked about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 9, 2019

In best-selling scripts, the hero beats the villain and rides off into the sunset. Our text today reveals a different scene - the hero dies. however, this is not the final chapter or the closing scene. He will live again!

The Death of the Savior Mark 15: 33-41 The text we have read today is contrary to the narrative most popular scripts of our day follow. In best selling books and block-buster movies, the hero always beats the villain and rides off into the sunset. Rarely, if ever, does the hero die in the script. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

Got Enemies? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 2, 2013

A study of Psalm 7 verses 1 through 17

Psalm 7: 1 – 17 Got Enemies? 1 O LORD my God, in You I put my trust; Save me from all those who persecute me; And deliver me, 2 Lest they tear me like a lion, rending me in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this: If there is iniquity in my hands, 4 If I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christmas Eve 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 1, 2015

Re-telling the story of the incarnation of the Messiah - this is more of a two-person reading with music than it is an actual sermon. The thought is that the telling of the simple story is necessary and wonderful with much embellishment.

Christmas Eve 2014 - If you would like a copy of the PPT just email ArcadeNazarene@gmail.com Guitar and Flute to open the service quitely Away in a Manger (Alternate Melody) Reader 1 Welcome and opening prayer Explanation of the evening (Journey to Jesus’ Birth) The Longing of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

They Are All Dead

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Jesus lives and holds the keys of death

THEY ARE ALL DEAD ! Adam is dead. Abraham is dead. Moses is dead. The prophets are dead. Buddha is dead. Mohammed is dead. Krishna is dead. Confucius is dead. Mormon Joe Smith is dead. Caesar is dead. Solomon is dead. Kings, nations, cultures, civilizations, governments and great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Catholic

Afflictions Of God's People

Contributed by Clarence Clough on May 24, 2008

An important thing for us to think about is how do we cope with suffering?

The Unique Afflictions of God’s People Text: 2 Cor. 1:6-11 Intro: "When Samuel Rutherford [ 17th Century Scottish Presbyterian theologian and author ] found himself in the cellar of adversity, as he often did , he began to look around for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Evidence Of True Salvation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Don’t be deceived by a false salvation, but look for evidence of true salvation.

#21 8-19-07 Evidence of True Salvation Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) How do you know for sure you are a child of God and going to heaven? 3) The warning of scripture; Jesus’ warnings about the day of judgment (Matthew 7:21-23), His parables of the wheat and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Missing Your Mission

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

Is it risky to step out and try to rescue someone? Oh, it sure is. Just ask Jesus. But if He could die for those people we know, how can we not at least tell them that He died for them?

MISSING YOUR MISSION Text: 2 Kings 7:9 I heard Adrian Rogers tell a story. A lady was driving down the highway when she came upon the scene of a terrible accident. She got out of the car, and she saw this driver who had been thrown from the car. He was seriously injured, and he was bleeding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everyday Prophets - Joel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 14, 2021

Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we already know.

Everyday Prophets – Joel January 17, 2021 Joel is a collection of poems, contained in three short chapters, written by a man we know very little about. We really don’t know when it was written. Joel is unique because he is announcing judgment, but never mentions any specific sin. He assumes we ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-2, Joel 2:12-13, Joel 2:29, Joel 2:32, Acts 2:14, Joel 3:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational