Sermons on Separation Of Church And State:

Lessons From A Lame Man

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 12, 2015

God gives us more than we ask for. Respectable-looking people may not be as righteous as they think. God reaches out to sinners through fellow sinners.

Do you know what it’s like to be lame? No, I don’t mean do your jokes fall flat from time to time, or do you think a night out with your spouse means a trip to the grocery store together. What I mean is do you know what it’s like to have feet and legs that don’t work? I do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-20, Acts 3:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

“he Was Rejected By The People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 14, 2015

The crowd rejected Jesus that first Easter for the same reasons many reject Him today.

That first Easter, Jesus was rejected by the people. He was taken to Pilate; and Pilate found nothing against Him. So, he asked the people the most important question anyone will ever answer. (READ TEXT) Instead of answering himself, Pilate looked to the crowd. But the crowd can be wrong. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

“he Was Tortured By The Romans” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 20, 2015

The Romans tortured Jesus out of ignorance. But is that a justifiable excuse?

It’s interesting to contrast how the suffering of Jesus is portrayed. There are depictions that are rated PG. There’s hardly any blood; and Jesus looks more annoyed than in pain. There’s a heavenly glow around His head, as He gazes into heaven. Then there are depictions that more ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Ran To Meet Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show that GOD rans up to meet us and reached out to save us from our sins.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you chosen GOD? No. GOD chosed me. John 15:16 John 15:16 (Amplified Bible) You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Was Accepted By A Few" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2015

Why does Jesus say the road to life is narrow?

I understand the tendency that people have to question what’s true, to want more than an explanation, to want evidence. We take pride in the fact that we are not easily fooled. I want to test your ability to discern fact from fiction. We’ll call this game: Accept or Reject. 1. Life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

We Speak Of A Charge Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 30, 2015

More like a Bible study from 1, 2 Timothy and Titus (material adapted from the North American Christian Convention Bible study by JK Jones)

HoHum: Go over (Hopefully sing) Hymn # 479 A Charge to Keep I Have In a recent book, Presidential Praise: Our Presidents and Their Hymns authors C. Edward Spann and Michael E. Williams Sr. note that the title of President George W. Bush’s autobiography, A Charge to Keep, was drawn from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Proverbs 31 - A Godly Woman Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 17, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter thirty one.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Nine Proverbs 31:1 (NASB) The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: The name of King Lemuel is only found two times in the Bible and both times it is this chapter of Proverbs. Who King Lemuel was we do not know. Many believe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Comfortable?

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, people will go to great lengths to avoid situations that make them feel uncomfortable. Adopted from "Not a fan"

In life we like to be Comfortable • The temps in our houses • Ourselves • Financially • Relationships • Our Surroundings People don’t like to feel uncomfortable in any situation. • Because It feels… well…uncomfortable. • As a result, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer-God’s Natural Pain-Killer

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 3, 2015

Jesus calls on us to use our God-given gifts, including prayer, to further our faith and God’s work in this world. If we are successful, we will receive the help we need to cope with life’s challenges.

The Old Testament reading we heard from Jeremiah earlier in today’s service talks about the destruction of Judah and the pain and suffering felt by its people. The destruction was caused by the sins of the people. Jeremiah identified with the people and their pain and suffering. We as ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Testing Of Abraham

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015

The testing of our faith brings perseverance and allows us to know where we are at on the obedience scale.

The Testing of Abraham Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 Introduction- Turn to Genesis chapter 22:1-22:18 This morning I want you to see the testing of Abraham by God. That’s right, you heard me right, God was testing Abraham. The Bible teaches us that God does not tempt us to do evil, that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Injured Can't Serve

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2015

To show that we need to acknowledge our brokenness before and come to JESUS to be healed. Without the necessity of seeing our brokenness, we will not require healing.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you injured? Yes. but GOD healed me. Isaiah 6:10 Isaiah 6:10 (Amplified Bible) Make the heart of this people fat; and make their ears heavy and shut their eyes, lest they see with their eyes and hear with their ears and understand with their hearts and turn again and be healed. ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 21:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Healing Mercy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 30, 2015

The key to getting healed or unstuck in our lives is to do what God tells us to do-even if it doesn’t make sense. We must listen to God’s instructions in our hearts. We must find them in his word. There will be something that God will want us to do.

Jesse spotted Meagan through the window of a café, squeezing lemon into her glass of water. For a couple of minutes, he watched. The restaurant had a retro look, a throwback to diner days with soda counters and silver-rimmed tables. Two men in an adjacent booth said something to her; she ignored ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Plough Sunday Sermon 2016

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 9, 2016

What sort of world are you hoping to leave behind from your ploughing in life?

Plough Sunday 2016 Story: An old farmer who was about to die called his two sons to his bedside and said, "My boys, my farm and the fields are yours in equal shares. I leave you a little ready money but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground, not more than eighteen inches from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Anglican

“the Bible Is Transformational” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 25, 2016

How does the Bible change the life of one who reads, studies, applies and obey it?

We have considered how the Bible is inspired. We talked about how our Bible came to us as it is today and how the early church determined which writings were inspired by God and which ones were not with the Apostolic test: Is the testimony tied to the Apostles? Is it endorsed by the Apostles? And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Favour: Shield Of The Righteous

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 1, 2016

When a believer walks in righteousness, his life will be surrounded by the favour of God, that will make things to work out for him on every side, without the enemy prevailing over him.

DIVINE FAVOUR: THE SHIELD OF THE RIGHTEOUS Study Text: Psalms 5:12 Introduction: - One thing holding Christians in bondage than anything else is a lack of knowledge of righteousness. - When a man accepts Jesus, he is moved into a position of a new birth. He enters into the Kingdom of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal