Sermons on Ruling Star:

"pop Star Or Messiah?" Updated Version

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 20, 2024

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

“Pop Star or Messiah?” Mark 11:1-11 What is going on here? It appears that a whole crowd of people have fallen head over heels in love with Jesus! The people are infatuated. It’s as if Jesus were a pop star or something! “Many people spread out their clothes on the road while others spread ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Christmas Gifts Of Jesus Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

What can we learn from the Christmas gifts to Jesus?

A. WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS TO JESUS? 1. What were the gifts? “And when they had come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their treasures, they presented gifts to Him: gold, frankincense, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Silent Night

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 16, 2015

On a silent night nearly 2000 years ago the cry of a newborn baby ushered in a new beginning for mankind. A saviour had arrived one who would set us free for all eternity. His cry is the one the whole world longs for but finds so very difficult to hear.

Silent Night Matthew 1:18-2:12 Who is this Jesus and why has He come in this way? Why did God use this Jewish couple to reveal the Messiah to the world? If God wanted to save the world from sin why didn’t He make it big news? Why reveal His plan in such an ordinary understated ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Four Pillars Of A Man's Heart

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on the excellent book by the same name by Stu Weber, this sermon challenges men to take up the roles of king, warrior, mentor, and friend and lead their families and churches in the power of Christ.

The Four Pillars of a Man’s Heart Pastor Jeff Williams 6-20-04 In 1555, Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley walked out of prison for the last time. They both were condemned to be burned at the stake for refusing to recant their personal faith in Jesus Christ. As they approached the stake, Latimer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Strict Morality

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 3, 2007

Morality is more than "strict" or "lax". It begins in the heart, develops moral principles and guidlines, and ultimately is in the context of a relationship with God who cares

Beyond Strict Mark 2:23-3:6 Illus: I placed signs on the wall on either side of the platform: "strict" and "lax", moving back and forth toward one or the other at appropriate times. How strict should you be? How strict should you be with your kids? How strict should you be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born (Again) Free Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

We were all born in bondage to our sinful nature, but there is something within each one of us that longs to be free from the guilt and shame of our past.

INTRODUCTION A lot of attention was given to the death of Steve Jobs on October 5. All the attention surrounding his death probably caused most of us to miss the fact that just three days later another American creative genius also died of pancreatic cancer. His name was Roger Williams, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Ibig Ninyong Sa Inyo'y Gawin Ng Mga Tao

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Aug 19, 2014

Ang ibig ninyong sa inyo'y gawin ng mga tao, gawin naman ninyo ang gayon sa kanila (Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule)

Intro: "Pay It Forward" a movie released around the year 2000. Sino po ang nakapanuod na nito? Staring Kevin Spacey (Mr. Simonet), Helen Hunt (Arlene McKinney) and Haley Joel Osment as the young boy Trevor McKinney. Sino sa inyo ang nakapanuod na? Taas ang kamay! (wait for the brethren to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Religion Will Never Save You! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God.

Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God. Eight Characteristics of the Religious Person: 1) They rely on a Label. Jew—means a praises or he who praises God! 2) They depend upon Rules and Regulations. Fact: The law has never saved anybody! John 5:39-40 3) They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of…a Calling Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God enables his people to impact the world through the changes his grace works into us.

Scripture Introduction The word “dominion” connotes bad feelings for many. We are sensitive to the dominion of the tyrant oppressing for self-centered gain, or the husband cowering wife and children for his own pleasure, or the dominion of a religious fanatic who enjoys feeling god-like, or even ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On The Mount: Golden Series

Contributed by Darin Stambaugh on Jul 16, 2011

Part of a series of sermons on THE sermon. This one looks at the Golden Rule and give new light to an old understanding.

**** I read the entire Sermon on the Mount from the message Bible before each of the sermons in this series, I recommend it. Sermon on the Mount: Golden! Mat 7:12 We have all heard the golden rule; do unto other before they do unto you! No? *****There is a great clip from Sanford and Sons where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Foursquare

82. Revelation 20 - Resurrection Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Because of the believer’s status as belonging to the realm of the new creation and his new relationship status to Jesus Christ, his death is different to that of a non-believer

IN GOD'S IMAGE 82 - REVELATION 20 - RESURRECTION OF THE SAINTS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 6:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 28:19, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

A Different Path

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 11, 2019

By faith, we walk a different path.

INTRODUCTION For the past several weeks, we have been working with the idea that the Kingdom of God is not some future place to spend eternity, but rather is right here and now. Jesus’ words to those who came to hear him teach were, “Repent and believe for the Kingdom of God has come.” This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-14, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

No Condemnation To Those Who Are In Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 30, 2022

The point here is that there is a debt that we owe because of our sin, and no matter how hard we try, we can't pay it. For us the amount is not zero. It is more than we can imagine. How can we escape condemnation? The answer is found in our text, Romans chapter eight.

Alba 1-30-2022 NO CONDEMNATION TO THOSE WHO ARE IN CHRIST Romans 8:1-11 In March 1992, a man living near Boston, Massachusetts received a bill for his unused credit card. The bill stated that he owed $0.00. He ignored it and threw it away. In April he received another bill and threw that one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"majoring In The Minors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 25, 2021

A sermon about being people of grace.

“Majoring in the Minors” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me, what seemed like, a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist