Sermons on Serenity:

Hating Your Family For Jesus' Sake!?

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008

How can we hate our parents, partners and children? It has to be the most offensive exhortation Jesus ever gave - telling us that we have to hate the ones we love th most...

As soon as I noticed that our Gospel reading today was the one that begins by telling us that we’ve got to ’hate our mothers and fathers’, I decided then and there to give my sermon today on Paul’s Letter to Philemon! No, as much as I’d like to do that, I feel I have to stick with "hate your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Deep Pools Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 17, 2008

The fourth tradition of the church is the contemplative tradition or the prayer-filled life. Here we explore what this means and how we can integrate this tradition into our lives.

Streams of Living Water Deep Pools of Prayer Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 1 John 4:16-21 October 31, 2004 Mark Eberly Our fourth stream or tradition in the flow of the Holy Spirit’s river is the prayer-filled life or the contemplative tradition. It is out of this tradition that all the other traditions have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Holy Spirit παράκλητος

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Mar 15, 2015

Jesus predicts that He must return to heaven but He will give His disciples and the world the Holy Spirit παράκλητος.

Holy Spirit παράκλητος “I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the (παράκλητος) Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For Jesus Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

The Bible tells us how to live for Jesus in our home and work life.

Living for Jesus Colossians 3:18-4:1 Over the past several weeks we have been studying the book of Colossians on Sunday mornings. The theme of this wonderful book is Jesus is preeminent. Jesus must be first in every area of our lives. Remember the apostle Paul under the inspiration of the Holy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Worshipers Wanted: Apply In Person

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 27, 2014

God is seeking out worshipers who will worship Him the way He desires. I. Genuine Worshipers Come Clean With God (17-18). II. Know Who They Worship (19-26). III. Worship God on a Spiritual Level (24). IV. Get Real in Their Worship (24).

WORSHIPERS WANTED: Apply in Person John 4:17-26 Review: 13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." 15 The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin And Peace Offering

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that JESUS is both the sin offering and peace offering and as an added bonus He is also the Prince of Peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you need two to save you from sin and acquire peace? No. Only JESUS CHRIST is needed. 2 Peter 3:14 (Amplified Bible) So, beloved, since you are expecting these things, be eager to be found by Him [at His coming] without spot or blemish and at peace [in serene confidence, ree from ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

#4 Understanding Loove: Kindness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 5, 2016

In this series we are pondering LOVE? What is real love? Love must be kind. Do we care more for others than for self? KINDNESS IS LOVE IN ACTION.

#4 UNDERSTANDING LOVE: KINDNESS... LOVE IN ACTION! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 Corinthians 13:4 (KJV) Charity suffereth long, and is kind; --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (NLT) Love is patient and kind. --- 1 Corinthians 13:4 (MSG) Love never gives up. Love cares more for others than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“a Blind Beggar Receives Sight” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 24, 2015

The miracle of the blind beggar receiving sight from Jesus a picture of how God works sovereignly in the salvation of sinners.

11 22 2015 “A Blind Beggar Receives Sight” John 9:1-12 Today we examine the sixth sign chosen by John to demonstrate Jesus’ Messiahship, recorded in John 9:1-12. There we read: “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 4 (Provision For Family) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 7, 2013

Even as Christ entrusted His mother's care to John, he also set a standard for us provide for our families--blood, spiritual, and earthly.

1. Introduction a. This morning as we continue our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross I want us to focus on Christ’s third statement made from the cross. b. Illustration: Legend has it that a wealthy merchant traveling through the Mediterranean world looking for the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, John 19:26

Lasting Legacy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

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LASTING LEGACY (JOHN 12:1-8) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 5 in our consideration of how a future focus motivates present faithfulness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 5 “Pursuing Peace with ALL Men” Scripture insists we continually maintain an eternal focus -- Colossians 3:1-4 Keep seeking the things above…Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. Why? For you have died and your life is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Habakkuk: A Story Of Trust

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

TO STAND FAST AND TRUST IN GOD WHEN WE REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS IS VERY SCARY. HABAKKUK IS A STORY OF TRUST THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM.

HABAKKUK: A STORY OF TRUST HABAKKUK 2:1-20 THE SMALL BOOK OF HABAKKUK IS VERY IMPORTANT TO US AS WE CAN FIND OURSELVES IN THE SAME POSITION AS THE PROPHET, BUT TREMBLE WHEN IT COMES TO STANDING LIKE HE DID. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE DON’T UNDERSTAND THE WAYS OF GOD. HE DOESN’T ACT THE WAY WE ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Virtues Of An Effective Christian Leader

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon is excerpted with editing from Thomas Coke's sermon preached at the ordination of Francis Asbury.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) The most important part of a minister’s duty, is to insist on the great, fundamental truths of Christianity…. But to be an effective Christian leader, one must also seek and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:7-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Molding God Into Our Image

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 2, 2012

We’ve seen artist’s renditions of Jesus. The flowing blond locks, bright blue eyes and the light skin. Why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. However, it subtly alludes to a deeper meaning. And that is t

MOLDING GOD INTO OUR IMAGE INTRODUCTION: We’ve seen it a hundreds times-the American artist’s renditions of Jesus. We see the flowing blond locks and the bright blue eyes and the light skin. And why this portrayal? Some might say to just put a face to what the bible has kept a secret. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Hear Me Now? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

Statistics show that almost everyone prays. But do you ever wonder if your prayers really reach Gods ears? Do you sometimes feel like you’ve got a bad connection? If you have questions about prayer, you're not alone. This sermon series will help.

Can You Hear Me Now? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/2/2012 VIDEO: Prayer – Can you hear me now? BluefishTV If you live in our area, you’ve probably noticed the new cell tower that AT&T has put up in town. I for one cannot wait for it to actually go online and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church