Sermons on Royal Line:

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Considering the way that Jesus is both the powerful Lion and the lowly Lamb

1. Text: Revelation 5:5-6, et al Steel and velvet – those are the qualities of a balanced man, says one writer. Like steel, he’s firm and well-tempered; he provides his family with security and raises the admiration of those around him. Still, like soft velvet, he has sensitivity and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Idol Of Laissez Faire: Pergamum Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 2, 2009

The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God; their open-minded, laissez-faire attitude was a cancer on the church.

AMERICAN IDOLS: LOOKING AT OURSELVES AND OUR LOYALTIES THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS THE IDOL OF LAISSEZ FAIRE: PERGAMUM REVELATION 2:12-17 Sermon Objective: The Pergamum church was accommodating those within its body that taught doctrines and lived lives which offended God. Their open-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Nazarene

An Offer You Can't Refuse.

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 31, 2014

How does our Christian journey match up to St. Paul's? Comparisons between how we prepare for a automobile journey and lif'e's joureney. Jesus is superior to any recovery or rescue service on offer!

An Offer you Can’t Refuse? Acts 9 v1-25 I don’t know what criteria the vicar uses to allocate preaching slots, as I seem to get more evenings, I assume part of his strategy is to make sure I help swell the smaller number of attenders in the evening! However I am delighted to be able ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I wonder if Jesus were to enter your Temple, the place designated as your place of worship, what would He think? Would He see your Temple had been replaced by thoughts of business and making a buck? What do you daydream about during worship?

Video is shown of Jesus’ throwing the Money-Changers out of the Temple before sermon. This is three month long study of the last week of Jesus’ earthly life. This is greatest week in history. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49, Luke 19:45-48

Denomination: Baptist

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

It's About Time

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 1, 2021

Think about the concept of time. We measure things by time.Time management is an important factor in our lives. We all wish we had more time yet we waste so much of it. Let's see what the bible has to say about time.

IT'S ABOUT TIME Think about the concept of time. Our memories are recalling moments in time. We measure things by time. Right now the Olympics are going on. Many of the events are measured by time-who has the fastest time. We measure out days and weeks and seasons. We need to know what time it ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Proverbs 15:23, Esther 4:12-17, John 7:1-9, Psalm 90:12, Ephesians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clash Of Cultures

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 12, 2016

The episode of Dinah reveals the clash of two distinct cultures. Their different world-views, especially about sex, reflect the growing gap today between Christian culture and secular culture.

Genesis 34:1-31 Clash of Cultures 9/11/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction James Boice, in his sermon series through Genesis, introduces our chapter by noting the difficulty of the subject matter. He referenced two commentators who simply skipped it. Another was willing to make some comments but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Never Forget

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 26, 2020

It's good to establish memorials and hold events to remember important occasions or people. What about when it comes to God? If we're not careful, our focus on God could fade to where we think of him less and less. We have to be careful to not forget God.

NEVER FORGET If you're anything like me, it's easy to forget things; especially if they're not written down. Researcher Karen Bolla lists the top three things people most often forget: 3. phone numbers. 2. where something is. 1. names. Sometimes we can even forget something important ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-9, Deuteronomy 8:10-18, Isaiah 49:13-16, Psalm 106:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hell Is Not In Control Of Your Destiny

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 28, 2019

Sometimes it looks like hell is in control of your life. Four Reasons Hell ISN'T in control. Four things to do to take back charge if your life has spiraled out of control.

HELL IS NOT IN CONTROL OF YOUR DESTINY Esther 9:20-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Kids Learn a lot watching us Pray! 1. A boy went to an old-line church and saw the way they prayed. When he got home, he prayed a prayer like theirs, “O Holy Father, I pray that you may grant me out of Your beneficence ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Week 6: Relax Under The Umbrella Of God’s Wisdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

If you've ever travelled to a place where the culture was different than yours, you know how clueless you can feel. Job's "culture" was different than God's. It's no wonder he felt lost in the midst of his suffering...

How many of you have travelled to a place where the culture was noticeably different than yours? At times, didn’t you feel totally clueless? I’ve seen the bewildered look on American businessmen’s faces who came to Japan where I grew up. When meeting with a Japanese client for the first time, the ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6, Job 41:1-5, Job 40:15-19, Job 40:2, Job 31:34-35, Job 31:21-22, Job 38:1-11, Job 41:7-11, Job 31:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Longing For Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

All those in Christ will spend eternity living in the new heavens and new earth. The new heaven and new earth is everything that we loved about the old heaven and earth, minus the curse of sin. Creation’s beauties are heightened, its pleasures strengthened, and our limitations removed.

Twenty years old, Matthew decides to begin his sophomore year at Texas State University, by pledging for a fraternity. He feels it’s a good way to make new friends. During initiation, he consumes enough alcohol to make an elephant inebriated. Still, at 20 years of age and two-sport athlete in high ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-23, Isaiah 65:17-25, Genesis 3:6-8, Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Escape The Power Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

Psychologists tell us that all of us have our in-groups, and out-groups. All of belong to certain categories, and there are others outside of those categories, and so all of us are in a position to be prejudiced against out-groups.

Arturo Tosconini became famous in the world of music because of the power of prejudice. He was a young cellist with a touring opera company from Italy. In June of 1886 they were in the greatest opera house in Rio de Janerio in Brazil. The house was packed with shouting people, but what they were ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Our Incomparable Christ: Creatoin Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Jesus' role in creation gives meaning and purpose to our lives.

Our Incomparable Christ--Creation; Col 1:15-20; 11-22-15; 1st of 4. Something I’ve been doing the last few years is to in-vite people to join me in giving a message. At the end of my talk I will invite you to share your insights or questions that come out of what I’ve said. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Member A Minister

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Koran: Some Introductory Matters Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 12, 2015

Every Christian in these trying times needs to have at least a basic understanding of Islam and its holy book. The following lessons will supply that need.

About this series of lessons As a student and teacher of the Christian Bible, what we believe to be the very Word of God, I know what my faith teaches. I am now learning what Islam teaches. There is a huge clash. The Muslim holy book is unknown to a large number of Muslims, and almost all ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God