Sermons on Respecter Of Persons:

The Meaning Of Passover Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

Passover: The origin of the Lord’s Supper is Passover. This holy day reminds us of all the Lord has done by freeing us from the bondage of sin and bringing us into the Promised Land of eternal life in Christ Jesus.

Next week is Easter, and since it falls on the first of the quarter this year we will partake of the Lord’s Supper on Easter morning. Tonight we will, in a manner of sorts, be observing Communion with what is called a Passover Meal. Now, the origin of the Lord’s Supper just so happens to be the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 17, 2021

Here we are told that sin entered into the world when Adam and Eve chose to disobey God's commandment. So, when they sinned, they caused a change in this world that affects every one of their descendants, including you and me.

Alba 9-12-2021 Where Sin Abounded, Grace Abounded Much More Romans 5:12-21 Jeff Strite tells the story how in the 14th century, in the land we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald was grossly overweight, and was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Courage In The Face Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 21, 2021

The global pandemic is still raging, there is doubt still clouding the minds of many concerning vaccines, masks and social distancing. We are still in the midst of hurricane season and fires are still burning in the country. Yet God’s word can provide assurance and certainty in uncertain times.

Sermon – Courage in the Face of Uncertainty Joshua 1:1-9 “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' minister, saying, 2 Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Proverbs 19:20-21, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Methodist

On Putting God To The Test Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 11, 2021

If we want to be useful for God, it is essential to learn that God is God. God determines the conditions of our service and we are to obey. It is too easy to descend into a pit of one demand upon another for God to serve us before we step out in obedience

If you read newspaper advice columns, like Dear Abbey, very often, you will recognize a scenario that comes up again and again. It is usually a woman who writes in about the man she loves. She insists they really love each other, but there’s this problem. She just can’t keep him happy. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Worship The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Apr 12, 2021

"Justice is turned back, And righteousness stands afar off; … truth is fallen in the street, …” (Isaiah 59:14).

Worship the Lord I wish to give credit to Dr. S. M Lockridge for the rhetorical and literary devices as well as some ideas and structure of content that I employ in this message. Our Text today is Matthew 4:8-10: “8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Peace

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Apr 17, 2021

There are all sorts of things around us that can put worry into our lives. Whatever it is in our lives today, God has a plan to restore our peace.

Opening and Introduction Our Gospel lesson today starts with words that set the tone for todays’ message. It starts with, “the doors were locked for fear of the Jews” (John 20:19, ESV). Fear is something that’s been around us for this past year as we all had to adjust to a virus run rampant ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Like God? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 19, 2021

What can be substituted for God? To what can we compare God? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB

We are beginning a new sermon series entitled “The Attributes of God,” or stated another way, What is God Like? What are His characteristics. How do we define God? Look at the picture I’m using to illustrate. It is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, that adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Wineskins Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Parable of the Wine Skin” Luke 5:33-39 A sermon for 4/18/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 5 “33 Then they said to Him, “Why do the disciples of John fast often and make prayers, and likewise those of the Pharisees, but Yours eat and drink?” 34 And He said to them, “Can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Acts 15:24-29, Proverbs 28:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Consequences Of Non-Repentance.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 23, 2021

When someone is in contempt of court, it means behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court. When it comes to contempt against the Lord it means knowingly defying God’s Lordship and Kingdom authority.

The Consequences Of Non-Repentance. Revelation 9:1-20ESV When someone is in contempt of court, it means behavior that opposes or defies the authority, justice, and dignity of the court. When it comes to contempt against the Lord it means knowingly defying God’s Lordship and Kingdom authority. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-20, Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming As One Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 26, 2021

This is the first of four sermons introducing Band Meetings in a new way for today. Here is a link for more information - “Discipleship Bands: A Practical Field Guide” (download a free copy at https://discipleshipbands.com/ )

Series: “Bringing Back the Bands” “Becoming as One” John 17:20-23 A sermon for 1/24/21 Pastor John Bright John 17 “20 “I do not pray for these alone, but also for those who [j]will believe in Me through their word; 21 that they all may be one, as You, Father, are in Me, and I in You; that they ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23, James 5:16, Jeremiah 16:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Psalms: Songs Of Disorientation (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 28, 2021

This sermon begins talking about the Psalms of Disorientation. God does not despise our doubt. He has given us a way to use our doubts to build our faith by praying the psalms of disorientation.

Psalms: Songs of Disorientation (Part 1) Introduction Psalm 13; Psalm 73 Up to this point in our study of the Psalter, we have been looking at the psalms of orientation. We have seen that the psalms of orientation describe life as functioning as it should. Creation is seen as well-ordered, the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Faith...persecuted,hated?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2021

Jesus warns us in the bible that we will be hated for our faith in Him, yet He promises to be there.

YOUR FAITH…PERSECUTED, HATED? The Christian persecution we read about in Scripture and history books is not a thing of the past. It still exists. Today, in the 21st century, we are living in a time when persecution against Christian believers is the highest in modern history. According to Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:20-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Surrender To Win Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 30, 2021

Life has two kinds of battles. The kind where, when you surrender you lose, and the kind where, when you surrender you win.

There was only one general that threw fear into the mighty warriors of the Roman Army, and that man was Hannibal of Carthage. Carthage was in North Africa, and was the rival of Rome. It was the only power great enough to keep Rome from ruling the world. For over 60 years they fought a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-23

For A Little Guy, He Turned Out To Be A Pretty Big Man

Contributed by David Nolte on May 13, 2021

People won't always like us and they shut us out, but Jesus will not reject us.

There are people in this world who just never fit in, who never find a place, who never get invited. Charlie brown for instance. Here’s a typical scene from his life: Charlie Brown is walking along when he approaches two girls. One of them says, “Well, what are you doing here?” Then both girls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ