Sermons on Saint Agnes:

Obeying Our General Orders

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 21, 2023

We must solemnly swear that we will support and defend the Faith against all enemies, outside the church and in the church; that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the Word of God; obey the orders of the Son of God Jesus Christ, according to unadulterated Word of God. So, help me God

Obeying Our General Orders By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When I enlisted in the Army and before I went off to Basic Training I like every person that enlist in the (military) U.S. Army had to recite the Oath of Enlistment which went “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Apostolic

Is Official, Or Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 2, 2025

This begins a 4 part study of local church membership in the New Testament. Is a formal church membership biblically required in our churches? Was it required in the first century churches? We will examine scriptures and practices for those answers.

IS OFFICIAL, OR FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 1 What is church membership? What does the New Testament teach about church membership? Is this a requirement for us in local churches or must we submit ourselves to a practice of man and denominational ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Ephesians 5:29-30, Acts 2:47, Acts 2:44, Romans 12:4-6, 1 Corinthians 1:2, Philippians 1:1, Ephesians 1:1, Colossians 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Why And How Of Church Unity

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 15, 2014

We must be very clear on the fact that Jesus was very passionate about the unity of the church that He had to take it to God in prayer.

Sometimes ago, I did a write up on the subject "Crisis in Christ". It borders on the competition and irreconcilable difference among the supposed believers in Christ and the different denominations they belong to. There appears not to be an end to the war tearing the body of Christ apart. Today, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lamp And Light Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2018

The word of God is a Lamp and the Light. Hold it and walk in it, walk with it. There is joy in doing those things for God. God left his precious word to us. Always we should go with it.

The Lamp and the Light – Psalm. 119:105 Introduction: The Word of God is described in plenty of ways with many symbols and signs. Here the Psalmist describes the WORD of GOD as Lamp and the Light. The lamp is fixed and the light is moving. The word of God is stable as well as a leading light in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose Of The Prophetic

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 29, 2013

The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPHETIC The main purpose of prophecy is to encourage and edify the body of Christ. By means of a prophetic Word, believers can be assured how much God loves them and how valuable they are to Him. This will certainly bring them closer to the Lord. He who speaks in a tongue ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Here He Comes!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 29, 2017

Using my "spiritual imagination", show 5 times Jesus comes. 1- To seek sinners, 2- To judge sin, 3- To provide salvation, 4-For the rapture, 5-To setup the Millennium Kingdom

Introduction I remember an important baseball game in High School. Our best pitcher was either late or missing. We were sweating hard. Then, we saw a cloud of dust flying up down the road. Then we recognized his car and him driving up!!!! Whew!! Here He Comes, the coach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reflection D.1 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Starting To Look At Revelation

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 3, 2020

If we think coronavirus might be God's judgement or a part of 'End Times' then we need to know what God's judgement and 'End Times' look like. We now turn to Revelation. This Reflection provides an introduction.

Today we start on Revelation. However, before diving in I’d like to do a quick introduction. When we start to talk about Revelation we quickly find that there are a lot of different views. The main views are ‘preterist’, ‘historicist’, ‘idealist’ and ‘futurist’. Preterists believe that most of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Daniel 7:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 22, 2019

Are you on the Lord's side or aiding and abetting the enemy?

Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Rome fell from within before it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive, Love And Pray For Our Foes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2019

There is no other religion that is so bold as to require forgiveness of enemies, and even doing good for enemies.

Tuesday of 11th Week in Course 2019 Ss Mark and Marcellian Those who would reduce the status of Jesus Christ to that of a “nice guy who did good things and said nice things” should read this part of St. Matthew’s Gospel several times. Those who would relegate the Church to the scrap heap of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

How Is Your Loyalty To God?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 10, 2020

Have we been faithful to our Lord like men of old?

HOW IS YOUR LOYALTY TO GOD? Ephesians 5:1 Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children; Let’s look at men of old to see how they were loyal. We need to know we are in God’s will doing what he wants us to do. Make our testimony count for him. (1) Look at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

We're Different Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 6, 2004

We are to be different.

WE’RE DIFFERENT I Corinthians 1:1-9 S: Jesus Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE DIFFERENT. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Blessings TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 1:1-9 three blessings that we receive that enable us to be different. The _____ blessing is we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Life Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 30, 2013

Psalm 16 pictures the resurrection of Jesus which makes it possible to choose the path of life.

This week the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, more commonly known and William and Kate, announced that they are going to have a baby. And it’s really not surprising that when their child is born sometime next year, the whole world will watch and will celebrate the birth of the child who will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Homecoming

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

So whether you’re coming, or going, or already there, I have this simple message, “Welcome home.”

Homecoming Shell Point Baptist Pastor Allan Kircher 14 oct 2012 ”Looking back to witnesses, up to Jesus, and forward to joy.” Hebrews 11:39-12:2 Today we celebrate our 24 year anniversary. Now this is a time when we reflect on the history of this church • When we think ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Revelation (Revelation 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

The Lord Jesus made many promises in the scriptures but one of the greatest promises He made was that He was going to return for His church.

Revelation 19 tells us how Jesus will fulfill His promise. When Jesus comes again, it will be as a husband coming for His bride… It will be a time of excitement and rejoicing such as you’ve never known or experienced before, because Jesus will be coming, just as He promised. Illus: For example, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist