Sermons on Sacred:

The Three Faces (Phases) Of Paul [ Part 3 ] Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 8, 2012

Growing with God.

I trust that so far in this study I have given you a wee food for thought to go with your Irish cream cheese muffins and that strong Irish tea that you've drinking. Remember that Paul’s writings or letters, the earliest writings in the New Testament, are filled with allusions, images, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22, Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dovetailing Some Dove Facts !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 26, 2012

To make us introspect as to whether "Dove traits" are seen in us....

Dovetailing some Dove facts !!! One needn’t be a bird scientist to discern the fact that God’s Holy Word attaches a lot of importance to a Dove. Almost fifty times, there is a mention of Dove in the Scriptures…more than that of any other avian creature. As early as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16

Denomination: *other

The Art Of Letting Go

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 22, 2012

What happened to Saul? He did his own thing, he loved self-glorification, he became even more prideful and he thought he was the ultimate King. (Wasn’t about God)

The Art of Letting Go 1 Samuel 28:6-7,13-17NLT He asked the Lord what he should do, but the Lord refused to answer him, either by dreams or by sacred lots or by the prophets. 7 Saul then said to his advisers, “Find a woman who is a medium, so I can go and ask her what to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Straw The Broke The Camel's Back Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

By focussing on king Manasseh we realise that there comes a point when God says enough is enough, but that does not mean we are beyond God's grace.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 21:1-18 “The Straw That Broke The Camel’s Back” Picture Focus on the idea of comparing ourselves to others. We feel that others are close in God’s view. While we can feel like a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 21:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Farewell Homily

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013

Always remember that the task of the Church is to attract non-believers to Jesus Christ in the Church.

Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2013 “farewell” In the pre-Christian world, there was an inchoate understanding of human life after earthly death. The Hebrew’s picture of human existence in the nether world was one of gloom, shadow, even an inability to praise God. I think that the young man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Catholic

Impacting Society Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 17, 2018

Christans are called to be Salt and Light to the world; how are we doing?

Let’s continue to worship our God by listening to His voice from Exodus 23……. page…… God revealed His Holiness and power to the Israelites as He freed them from slavery in Egypt. As God walked with and led the Israelites in the desert towards the Promised Land of Canaan, God provided for and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding God In Fear

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 7, 2020

David found his home in God when he was fearful. This is an interactive message with a small group.

This is a psalm of David that speaks to my heart in a powerful way. David was a controversial figure in the Old Testament. He's controversial because he was a deeply flawed person, and yet he gave particular attention to matters of the spiritual life that was quite uncommon during his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What Does All This Mean?”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

in the midst of the pandemic, what does the raising of Lazarus mean

John 11:1-45 Good morning to you, wherever you are. You have just heard our long, well-known and beautiful Gospel reading from John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Hold that story in you mind as I read you today’s poem by Padraig O’ Tuama, an Irish poet and theologian, entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Episcopal

We’re Already On The Way . .

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020

through Jesus and following his teachings, we are well on our way to eternal life

May the words of my mouth and the way, the life and the truth be engraved upon our hearts. We need to step back to the evening of the last supper. The disciples were gathered and Jesus was trying to make them understand the events that were about to transpire. And the disciples just couldn’t wrap ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24, John 14:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Take A Stand!

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2020

A midweek Bible study on Acts 4

“TAKE A STAND” ACTS 4 FBCF – 6/3/20 Midweek Service Jon Daniels The Cheyenne Dog Soldier wore a long leather sash on the back of his warrior regalia. In a fight he would drop this sash on the ground with it still attached to him. He would place a sacred arrow that he carried through the end of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Communion

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Paul is writing to the church in Corinth and he has some strong things to say to them about how they are observing the Lord’s supper.

LORD’S SUPPER/COMMUNION 1st Corinthians 11:17-22 Paul is writing to the church in Corinth and he has some strong things to say to them about how they are observing the Lord’s supper. You will remember that I have reminded you before that this book, although it contains plenty of history, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Do His Thing

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 10, 2020

The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. We need to replace that thinking by letting God do his thing. How would that look in our relationship with God?

Let God Do His Thing  INTRODUCTION: The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. That work ethic has crept into the Christian viewpoint by thinking that we must do God's work before we can merit his approval and acceptance. We need to replace that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doing Life Together - Confessing And Praying Series

Contributed by Jay Baines on Jul 29, 2021

The sermon is about the admonition for Christians to confess their faults to one another and to pray for one another as they live life together as followers of Christ.

Doing Life Together - Confessing and Praying James 5:16 INTRODUCTION: NEVER, NEVER BE LATE A local priest was being honored at his retirement dinner after 25 years in the parish. A leading local politician and member of the congregation was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Written Of Me

Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 30, 2021

GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let the WORD be applied to your life, through the POWER of HIS SPIRIT within you. I would encourage you to add to this declaration as you search and meditate on GOD’s WORD and as HOLY SPIRIT reveals and applies HIS WORD to your life.

2021.08.29 IT IS WRITTEN OF ME William Akehurst, HSWC Psalm 40:7-8 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. GOD’s WORD defines who I am in HIM. Let these definitions be applied to our lives, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:7-8, 2 Timothy 1:6, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did The People Believe Them? (Exodus 4:29-31) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 24, 2022

The Lord instructed Noah, "Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark. The ark's length shall be three hundred cubits, the breadth of it fifty cubits, and its height thirty cubits." God told Noah to make three levels in the ark.

Did The People Believe Them? (Exodus 4:29-31) Author: Tom Lowe, 5/24/2022 Noah and the Ark (This story is found in Gen. 6–9.) Noah lived at a time when the people on the earth were evil. Their minds were constantly filled with violent, evil thoughts, and they did many terrible things. Despite ...read more

Denomination: Baptist