Sermons on Scrutiny:

"The One Who Knows Us Best"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2015

A sermon about God's love and desire for relationship with us.

Psalm 139:1-18 “The One Who Knows Us Best” Johnny was a lost child. He didn't like himself. In order to find identity and self-worth, he ran with any crowd that would have him. The crowd that took him under their wing were even more lost than Johnny. They found promise in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Encounters With Jesus ... John The Baptist: A Witness Par Excellence (#2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 17, 2015

In order to be a witness you need to be out there where the people are; declaring to them the life you have found in Christ.

ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS: JOHN THE BAPTIST – WITNESS PAR EXCELLENCE JOHN 3:22-30 John 3:22 After this, Jesus and his disciples went out into the Judean countryside, where he spent some time with them, and baptized. 23 Now John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because there was plenty ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-37

Denomination: Nazarene

What Jesus Meant (The Peirasmos) Part 9 Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

"That defining moment" the peirasmos-the trying of Jesus

What Jesus Meant (the peirasmos) Part 9 Let no man be sorry he has done good, because others have done evil. The encounter in the desert with Satan is what we would call "That defining moment" the summing up of a whole process-the spiritual quest during His adolescence and young manhood. The ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maradona Good, Pele Better And George Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 23, 2014

Connecting with craze of the media "Football World cup" to glean some spiritual lessons on the subjects of spiritual regeneration and spiritual enjoyment!!!

Maradona good, Pele Better and GEORGE Best!!! Action: Display of an animation of a drunkard... First things first. Alcoholism is a serious social threat capable of breaking down individuals and their families. Increase in domestic violence is directly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: *other

Controlling Our Complaining

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 13, 2013

Comparing the response of Moses (Numbers 11:4-15) to how Jesus responded (Matthew 14:13-21) after learning John the Baptist was executed. An appropriate response to stress and adversity comes through a deep, abiding relationship with God the Father.

When it comes to complaining, Saint Francis De sales once said, “The truly patient man neither complains of his hard lot nor desires to be pitied by others. He speaks of his sufferings in a natural, true, and sincere way, without murmuring, complaining, or exaggerating ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Who Am I?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 8, 2012

A sermon about the love of God for humanity.

Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18 “Who Am I?” Recently, I was speaking with a man who is now reaching his late 80’s. He said an interesting thing, “When I was young, I didn’t know much about life or the meaning of life. And now that my life is coming to an end I really ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Today, The Holy Spirit Says

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2013

To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you listening to the HOLY SPIRIT's Voice now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that all our leading, guidance, teaching and even counsels/advises comes from the HOLY SPIRIT. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 3:7 (Amplified Bible) 3:7 Therefore, as the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Man Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

Lent series focusing on different aspect of tears in the Bible.

Jesus: Man of Sorrows Isaiah 53:1-5 2 Corinthians 7:10-11 March 9, 2014 - Lent 1 If you weren’t aware of it, Fat Tuesday was this past Tuesday. Fat Tuesday is also called Mardi Gras. Traditionally, it’s a time of celebration. There are parades, parties, balls and if you’re in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Condemned By The Righteous" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2013

A sermon about overcoming fear.

“24 Hours that Changed the World: Condemned by the Righteous” Mark 14:53-72 One day a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn’t have any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on and got off, and things went pretty smooth. At one stop, however, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: United Methodist

After Camping, We Should Shut Up About The Rapture, Right?

Contributed by Jim Bennett on May 22, 2011

A May 22, 2011 response to the false teachings of Harold Camping with regard to May 21, 2011 explaining that Christians need to declare the truths of Christ's return more enthusiastically than ever.

Because of the intense scrutiny brought upon the person and people of Jesus Christ by a false prophecy, I believe the Spirit of God has led me to give address the truth of Jesus Christ’s promised return for His bride. Jesus Christ didn’t return yesterday. There was no rapture. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attitude And Order In The House Of God Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live and worship in a holy manner and to submit ourselves to God's created order of all things.

Proper Attitude and Order In the House Of God 1 Timothy 2:8-15 INTRODUCTION: A. As we begin this morning let me take a couple of minutes and do a recap of where we have been 1. Paul wrote this letter to a “son in the faith” to encourage and exhort him in the ministry he had left ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciple's View Of Calvary Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Apr 13, 2011

A sermon examining how Calvary is redemptive in real life...John's view of Calvary.

A Hill With A View A Disciple’s View of Calvary Introduction: It’s appropriate in the weeks leading up to Easter that we devote extra attention to the story of Calvary. The preaching of the cross is central to Christianity...there can be no Christianity without the cross. The idea ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Apostolic

Two Ears One Mouth Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2017

We should be willing to truly listen before we speak.

Two Ears One Mouth Text: James 1:19-20 Introduction 1. Admittedly we all have trouble listening. Maybe we are watching our favorite TV program, and our husband or wife is talking to us about something that is important to them. As they talk, we may mumble, "Hmm", "Yeah", and "Uh Huh". Until ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

Doing The Word Is The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 7, 2018

Hearing the word and doing the Word goes hand and hand. If we are doing the Word, Jesus says we are on the Rock.

The Bible has been unchanged for nearly 2,000 years. With estimated total sales of over 5 billion copies, it is widely considered to be the most influential and best-selling book of all time. The Bible does not merely contain the words of God, It is the word of God. We have explored how God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For A Queen (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2021

God's people were bound in captivity, but they were not forsaken. The Lord was working behind the scenes, orchestrating events that would benefit and prosper them. We see His sovereign hand at work in the selection of Esther as queen of Persia.

The Search for a Queen (Part 1) Esther 2: 1-9 As we studied chapter one, we discovered a detailed picture of what life was like within the Persian Empire. King Ahasuerus was a man of great wealth and power. He sought to expand the kingdom, and nothing was off limits in his pursuit to do so, not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist