Sermons on Rush:

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 25, 2023

The Day of Pentecost marks the beginning of an authentic ministry for the disciples of Jesus, and we need such an experience to be effective in ministry, especially as we prepare people to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY It was a unique occurrence. On that day, the setting was right and the atmosphere was conducive for a mighty move of God. When Jesus came into the world, He came through a family unit. That family became a multitude, made up of people He had nurtured and prepared to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, Acts 2:1-4, John 7:37-39, Acts 1:12-15, John 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

O Theophilus Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 6, 2024

As we embark on this new chapter in our lives I would like to examine the book of Acts.

“O Theophilus” Acts 1:1-3 As we embark on this new chapter in our lives I would like to examine the book of Acts. There are 28 chapters and I have no idea how long this will take. Our goal will not to rush through the book but rather to examine each week the Word of God to learn from it and to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sixteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Martha And Mary

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 1, 2022

When Martha brought her stress and complaints to Jesus, he heard her deepest need. He wanted Martha’s soul to catch up to her body.

A journalist with Bon Appetit Magazine asked readers to submit examples of their worst dinner party experiences. A woman names Bea Stein wrote about how the candles on her patio table fell over and set the whole table on fire. Another hostess had 50 guests coming over for brunch when the city ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Catholic

Stephen Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 22, 2023

As the gaze of the Sanhedrin fell on Stephen they saw “that his face was like the face of an angel.” Stephen stood there, unafraid, his face glowing with the peace and calm of heaven.

September 23, 2023 As the church grew, it began to experience growing pains. One source of that pain involved the distribution of food to the Jewish and Gentile widows. The Gentile widows made accusations that they were not getting their fair share of the daily food distributions. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:11, Acts 6:8, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Steady As We Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

We must be consistent in our lives as believers.

I had a teacher in undergraduate school who used to quote Shakespeare and say, “O consistency thou art a jewel. O Inconsistency thou art a reality.” Shakespeare and my teacher hit on insightful truths. One is that being consistent is a rare and valuable commodity, and the other is that we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 6, 2024

Genesis 16:1-6 is a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing.

Trusting God's Timing Genesis 16:1-6 Introduction: Today, we delve into Genesis 16:1-6, a passage that presents a pivotal moment in the lives of Abram, Sarai, and Hagar. This story reveals the complexities of human impatience and the importance of trusting God's timing. Let's explore ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6, Genesis 16:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 16:4-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Genesis 16:6, 1 John 1:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Prayer 4 - Learning To Call God Father: Our Father Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 24, 2024

We start the Lord's Prayer in a very personal way, calling God our Father - what a privilege but it goes even deeper than that as we are taught to call God, Abba Father where Abba means daddy. All this shows us how unique the Lord's prayer is, the prayer jesus taught us to pray.

Learning to call God Father: Our Father; who is in heaven. Do you know the wonderful thing about scripture is that you can read, re-read and read again the SAME passage and each time get something different from it! Many times nothing at all but sometimes there is that flash of inspiration when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12, Luke 15:11-32, Romans 8:14-17, Galatians 4:4-7, Revelation 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Various Healings (Mark 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 23, 2024

What can we learn from various healings about faith? Let's look at Mark 5.

Did Jesus heal an insane man of demon possession who had not asked for it? Was a woman healed because of her faith? Did Jesus heal a man’s daughter despite other people’s lack of faith? Do we have faith? Let’s discuss this in Mark 5. On the other side of the lake, who came out to meet Jesus? So ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Arachnids Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 1, 2024

An arachnid is defined as a class of animal that includes spiders, scorpions, mites and ticks.

Anacharsis, a Greek philosopher once remarked: "Written laws are like spider's webs; they will catch, it is true, the weak and poor, but would be torn in pieces by the rich and powerful." Job 8:14 reminds us: “His confidence is severed, and his trust is a spider's web.” An ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Jude 1:4, Isaiah 40:22, Romans 13:10

Steps To Activate Restoration In Your Life

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just happen automatically; there are deliberate steps of faith, obedience, and alignment with God’s promises that trigger divine restoration.

STEPS TO ACTIVATE RESTORATION IN YOUR LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.” (Joel 2:25) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(3) Who Is The Father To You? Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 2, 2025

John 5 - Bethesda Pool. This message reveals Jesus as the Father’s mercy, ending futility, exposing empty religion, and granting forgiveness and wholeness.

Introduction: Have you ever missed a sign? I have. One time I was rushing through the airport, ticket in hand, suitcase dragging behind me. I cleared security, found my gate, and sat down to wait. After a few minutes I started listening to the announcements — and realized everybody around me was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:14, John 5:1-9, Isaiah 35:6, Matthew 11:5, John 14:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What The World Needs Now

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus reaches the world through His people today. When we love like Him, our city sees Him. We were made for this time.

INTRODUCTION — The World Is Exhausted… And It Shows I saw a shirt the other day that said: “Running on coffee and a playlist of coping mechanisms.” It felt a little too accurate. Our world is full of people who… • are overwhelmed by their calendars • carry silent battles in their minds • keep ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Luke 15:1-2, Hebrews 4:15, Acts 10:38, Matthew 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Are The Seven Things The Lord Finds Detestable?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 20, 2025

What are the things that the Lord finds repulsive and why does God feel that way towards them?

The question asks what seven things does the Lord find detestable? In the King James Version of the Bible, it says “are an abomination unto him.” An abomination is something that causes disgust or hatred, and detestable is something that is deserving of intense dislike. It might be hard for people ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reality Check On Grace

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Feb 15, 2025

This morning we look at Jesus Parable of the workers in the vineyard, a parable discussing the basics of Grace and the Gospel.

A Reality Check on Grace Good Morning. We are looking at the parable in our Gospel Lesson today, with a focus on GRACE, especially from the angle of already being a Christian, and looking back at how we were saved. The context of the parable, the end of Matthew 19, is Peter asking about how great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Joy In The Middle Of The Journey

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Mar 8, 2025

A sermon that encourages us to choose Joy not only because of who God is, but because of what He has done for us

Today I want to talk to you about choosing joy because of who God is and what He has promised. “Let me start by asking you a question —have you ever been in a season where it felt like life hit the pause button? You’re praying, you’re waiting, you’re doing everything right, but it feels like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational