Sermons on Sacred Hospitality:

The Birthright

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Our birthright comes with some expectations.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 It is possible for us humans to make problems where God had designed a path for us to make progress. When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Priests & Levites (Numbers 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 21, 2024

What lessons can a twofold ministry of priests and Levites teach a twofold Christian ministry of elders and deacons? Let's look at Numbers 18.

Was Israel given a two fold ministry of priests and Levites, similar to that of early church elders and deacons? Were they to live from offerings? Does this relate to modern preachers living from the Gospel? Let’s look at Numbers 18. Who were to be the ministers to help the priests in their ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Naboth's Vineyard PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

The sermon emphasizes trusting God in dark times, rejecting injustice, safeguarding God's anointed, and resisting envy, as illustrated in 1 Kings 21. Key

Welcome, dear family of faith, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body, knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here to lean into the wisdom of the Word, to let its truths shape us, to let its promises uplift us, and to let its ...read more

Topics: Grapes, Envy

Sermon On The Mount Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Mountain Moving Faith Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-9 From the description in the gospels and the geography Palestine, we know that Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount along the road that skirts the Sea of Galilee between the cities of Tiberius to Metula. The Church of the Loaves and Fish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Temples Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 31, 2015

“Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;”

Text (1 Corinthians 3:16-17 and 1 Corinthians 6:19-20) “Do you not know that you are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit dwells in you?” “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Consequences of our actions as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: I can remember growing up, every night at 7:00 PM we would all come into the living room and gather around the TV. Bob Barker -- before the Price is Right was around -- would come on a show called “Truth or consequences.” He would get contestants who had to answer three riddles, and if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Public And Private Ethics Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 4, 2006

# 26 in series on Hebrews. Ethics cannot exist apart form a standard of right and wrong.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 26 “Public and Private Ethics” Hebrews 13.1-6 At first glance Hebrews 13 may appear to be just a grouping of unrelated closing thoughts to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Importance Of Responsible Parenting. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 7, 2024

God holds parents accountable for how they raise their children.

God entrusts children to us as a blessing and a sacred responsibility. However, when parents fail to fulfill their duties, neglecting their children's spiritual, emotional, and physical needs, it can lead to devastating consequences. Children are a blessing from the Lord, and as parents, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Engaging Today's Spirituality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to engage the "New Spirituality" that is prevalent in our culture.

1 Engaging Today’s “New Spirituality” (The following was shared in part on April 27, 2008 by Brad Bailey as part of the series entitled: Holy Conversation. The extent of material could not be shared in full so one will find more here than was communicated in that message. A more developed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Engaging Today's "New Spirituality" Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 22, 2008

What initially appeared as simply a temporary "New Age Movement" trend has become a more dominant cultural shift that I would refer to as simply the ‘new spirituality.’

Introduction Over the past few weeks we’ve been considering how to engage in Holy Conversation… that is.. how to talk about God in everyday life. One aspect that deserves some consideration…is that of engaging some of the increasingly popular ideas regarding spirituality. Several years ago… these ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Godly Relationships Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 28, 2014

We need to grow our godly relationships with other Christians.

We will finish today our study of the Letter to Philemon. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a new study by going back to one of the books in the Old Testament; we will study Ruth. Before we look at those relationships through Ruth, let us finish Philemon by looking at Christian relationships. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Priesthood

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 6, 2002

Only the priests in Israel were qualified to make the sacrifices required from those who approached God. The New Testament teaching that every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:9) makes these chapters dealing with Israel’s priesthood especially significant.

THE PRIESTHOOD EXODUS 28–30 “I will consecrate… Aaron and his sons to serve Me as priests” (Ex. 29:44). Only the priests in Israel were qualified to make the sacrifices required from those who approached God. The New Testament teaching that every believer is a priest (1 Peter 2:9) makes these ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy, Holy, Holy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 11, 2015

God is separate from all that is sinful; He is the perfect measure of goodness. He is holiness itself--the source and standard of moral absolutes. Do we have a sense of God's holiness?

Everything begins with God. He is at the center of our faith. Yet we don’t get out of bed each morning and mindlessly repeat “I believe” three times. We need to ask ourselves: “In whom do I believe?” We were made to know God. Do we? I’m not talking about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Birthright (2008)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old Testament story about the Esau’s birthright that he surrendered to his brother Jacob is perhaps one of the best examples of this.

THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Our problems are man made; therefore they may be solved by men. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” There is a lot ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Live Out Love! Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 31, 2008

Sermon 14 in Hebrews Series

Live Out Love! Be hospitable to strangers Serve the Suffering Honor my spouse Be Content with your stuff Slide ARTICLE IV: OUR VISION We believe that ALL people matter to God and that God wants ALL people in relationship with Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Therefore, we at Hickory Creek ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational