Sermons on Sensation:

The Return Of Jesus Christ & The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, New York, Macmillan, 1960, p. 119.

"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." -C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity, New York, Macmillan, 1960, p. 119. This life is short. Anything can happen. Our bodies function for a certain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Revelation 22:12-17, Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Not By Your Strength But By My Spirit

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the strength required for the journey ahead. So much has been lost, yet so much has been gained.

Psalm 16:1-2 1 Keep me safe, my God, for in you I take refuge. 2 I say to the Lord, “You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.” Sometimes I ask myself, in the darkness, waiting to fall asleep.. "Am I really going to be able to do this?" You wonder if you have the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Psalm 16:1-2, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Is The Matrix?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here?

The most important question of our age may be: What is the matrix? In light of the rise in secular humanism, and the growing concerns over political, economic, and banking corruption worldwide, one must wonder... What is going on here? Why is the depravity so pervasive? What is causing this rise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:32, John 14:6, Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Tripartite Man

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 20, 2021

Deals with the three components of a human being soul, spirit, and body.

THE TRIPARTITE MAN Spirit, Soul, and Body According to Watchman Nee I Thessalonians 5:23 "May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." The whole person comprises these three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Genesis 2:7, James 2:26, 1 Corinthians 3:16, 1 Corinthians 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Find A Flaw Or Fix A Flaw?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 9

FIND A FLAW, OR FIX A FLAW? (ECCLESIASTES 9) Last month, October 19, 2016, black rain unexpectedly hit Hong Kong without warning from the observatory. One of the most affected districts was Chai Wan. One of the most popular pictures on the Internet of the heavy rain that led to flash flooding in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Critiquing The Critic Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012

Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Men And A Baby

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 17, 2017

"3 Men and a Baby" was a spoof movie on how men don't know how to care for babies. The Wise Men seemed that way, but they followed the star, persevered in their search, and entered in to know Christ

THREE MEN AND A BABY Matt. 2:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ENTERING HEAVEN 1. Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates. "In honor of this holy season," Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven." 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Maslow claims that our physical needs for food, water etc. are the most basic and fundamental. But the Bible tells us that our spiritual needs are even more basic. And only Jesus, the Bread from heaven, can satisfy those needs.

[Sermon preached on 11 March 2018, 4th Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Recently, a survey was held in the US among people from all ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions, social strata and walks of life. One of the questions they were asked was: How satisfying or fulfilling is your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Lutheran

To Make It In Life, I Need To Give Encouragement And Appreciation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 23, 2018

We miss out on blessings from God and from others when we fail to willingly give out encouragement and appreciation. Barnabus, The Son of Encouragment should be the example for us to follow.

To Make It In Life In Need To Give Encouragement & Appreciation Luke 17:11-19 Acts 4:32-37 10/21/2018 If you want to get more out of life, there are two traits that you will need to be a blessing and to be more blessed. Is there anyone here who does not want to receive all the blessings that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

A final look at Excellence through Spiritual Gifts

Excellence - Spiritual Gifts February 21, 2016 1 Corinthians 12:4-7 Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you fit in! We may have those issues at home . . . where and how do you fit into your family system. We have that at school — it happens at work. Really wherever you go and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

There is suffering all around us. How do we make sense of all the suffering ? Especially the suffering that good people go through? Where can we turn to when we need to make sense of our suffering.

Allow me to start with a well-known and (may be poor) joke about marriage. You all know about the three rings of marriage right, It starts with the engagement ring, it gets solemnized with the wedding ring and then continues with… suffering. Right? Leslie and I of course have the privilege of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 20:17-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 4:12-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Original Star Trek

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 29, 2015

The Star Trek series wasn’t the first “Star Trek” on record. 2,000 years ago there were wise men or “Magi” who followed a star looking for Israel’s long-awaited King.

THE ORIGINAL STAR TREK Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg many years ago was stranded late one night at an Eastern European resort - one that did not admit Jews. 2. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persevere For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2025

As a Christian, what would you do if Jesus came to your door? What would you do with Him? Hebrews 12 addresses that issue by telling us things we could do honor Jesus if He knocked on our door and asked to come in.

OPEN: Back in the 1960s the Beetles were becoming international sensation. Paul McCartney (who became the lead singer for the group) soon learned the downside of fame, as many people would just “drop by” his home and want to visit with him. Not only was it annoying, but he soon realized that many ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Dry Times Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on May 4, 2024

THERE ARE TIMES IN THE LIFE OF EVERY BELIEVER IN CHRIST THAT WE GO THROUGH SEASONS WHERE GOD SEEMS DISTANT. DURING THOSE TIMES WE NEED TO FIGHT ON THROUGH THE DRYNESS TO STRIKE THE LIVING WATERS.

Introduction Psalm 90 stands out as a piece of spiritual poetry, distinct in its meditation on the human condition in relation to God’s eternity. Traditionally attributed to Moses, making it the oldest in the Psalter, this psalm offers a contemplative look at God’s infinity contrasted with human ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible