Sermons on Shackles On My Feet:

You Can’t Unscramble An Egg (Lent 1 February 26. 2023)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 25, 2023

Why did Adam and Eve fall? Was it because they both took a bite of the forbidden fruit? Of course they did. All it took was a bite for them to lose their mostly unrestricted place in the Garden of Eden. The fruit of tree of the knowledge of good and evil was the restricted part of the garden.

YOU CAN’T UNSCRAMBLE AN EGG Text: Genesis 2: 15 - 17 and 3: 1 - 6 Genesis 2:15-17  The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it.  (16)  And the LORD God commanded the man, "You may freely eat of every tree of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

"from Weeping To Praise"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 25, 2023

It is a sermon about hope for those wondering if this is worth it.

“From Weeping to Praise” Revelation 5:1-14 Today I am beginning a four-week sermon series on the Book of Revelation. Revelation is so named because that’s exactly what it is. It’s a revelation which the Lord revealed to His apostle John. It’s a letter of hope and encouragement for those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Did Jesus Go To Hell On The Sabbath Before Easter Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2023

Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed the death of Jesus and preceded Easter resurrection morning

Jesus willingly gave His life on a Friday afternoon before sunset when the Sabbath began. It is known as Good Friday because He forgave all sin on the Cross and conquered death. Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed His death and preceded Easter resurrection morning in modern Western ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Acts 2:24-32, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church In Smyrna - Do Not Live In Fear Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

This church was under great persecution

We are excited to be here as we are continuing our sermon series this morning on the seven churches found in the book of Revelations. Last week, we talked about the background of the church in Ephesus and we learned that they were a hard working church that were patient and did not stand for ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Rejected Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 5, 2024

Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God.

Jesus Rejected Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Jesus Was a Rejected Cornerstone / Psalm 118:22 Jesus was rejected by man and exalted by God. INTRODUCTION - Today, in our thirteenth week of Core 52, I would like us to consider what we are building our lives around and what is holding them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 4 - Seek To Please God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 30, 2024

Often we miss out on God’s call for our lives when we disobey the Lord or choose to please people over God. As a church may we not shun our responsibility to proclaim Christ, but stand up boldly to proclaim Christ and the good news of the Gospel.

We read in Jonah 1:4, “Then the LORD sent a great wind over the sea, and a severe storm broke out. It seemed as if the ship were about to break up.” (ISV) As we continue these studies on the life of Jonah, we will be pleasantly surprised to know that there is a lot that we as a church can learn ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4, 1 Samuel 15:30, John 3:1-2, John 12:42-43, John 19:38, Matthew 26:69-70  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 6 - No Need To Fear Death Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 6, 2024

Man’s greatest fear is the fear of death, and that’s what gripped everyone aboard the ship that Jonah travelled. Learn how Jesus gives us hope beyond the grave. Also we as individuals and the church we must wake up to fulfill God's purposes in our life time.

We read in Jonah 1:5, Then the seamen were afraid, and each man cried to his god. (AFV) As we continue this series on how the life of Jonah can be related to the church today, I believe that many of you are blessed through these meditations. The seamen on the ship were filled with dread when the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, John 11:25, Philippians 1:21, Hebrews 2:15, Psalm 23:4, Romans 14:12-13, Ephesians 5:10-11, Ephesians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Let It Be Done Unto Me According To Your Word

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2024

The life of Mary is a very challenging one and an epitome of unconditional submission to the Word of God and His perfect Will.

Let it be Done unto Me According to your Words Study Text: Luke 1: 26 - 38 Introduction: Mary is a good example to understand the meaning of surrendering to God’s will. We often sing the song “I surrender all”. But in truth, how much of that ‘all’ part do we surrender to God. Do we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2024

DL Moody quoted a humble woman who said that the way to heaven is short, easy, and simple… Out of self, into Christ, and into glory.

Ten (10) Benefits That Are Kept In Heaven For You. A person without Jesus is no more than a walking corpse. The apostle Paul reminds us that we don’t belong here on earth. This planet is not our home. (It’s not home for the Saint, nor the sinner). He urges us to be continually aware that our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Reasons For King Saul’s Downfall Series

Contributed by Sam Jo on Oct 20, 2024

King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale.

Today, we’re going to talk about King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13

Denomination: Lutheran

2nd Sunday Of Advent, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2023

DECEMBER 10th, 2023.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8 A). COMFORT YE… Isaiah 40:1-11. We have before us a passage which may well be familiar to us: yet please do not allow its very familiarity to breed contempt. This is a little Gospel, a sort of proto-Gospel written by the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11, Psalm 85:1-2, Psalm 85:8-13, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Mark 1:1-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023

Celebrating Worldwide Communion

As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-8, Luke 14:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

JANUARY 21st, 2024.

Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 A). THE EFFECT OF REPENTANCE. Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10 When Jonah at last arrived in Nineveh after his circuitous journey, his message was simple: “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown” (JONAH 3:4). ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship, Work And Rest Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 28, 2023

This passage commences with three principles: 1. Six days you must work, 2. Seventh day is the day of rest, and 3. Keep the seventh day. This fourth commandment is a call to Remember the sabbath day, keep it holy, and rest in it (Exodus 20:8-11).

Text: Deuteronomy 5:12-15 Theme: Work, Rest and Worship Greetings: The Lord is good; and his love endures forever. Illustration: A man in a confessional said, “Bless me Father, for I have sinned. I have committed the sin of vanity. Twice a day I look in the mirror and tell myself how Handsome I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Captivity Turned By Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2023

“And the Lord turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends.” Our own deliverance may hinge on how we pray for others. This is a rewrite of Charles Spurgeon's great message.

CAPTIVITY TURNED BY INTERCESSORY PRAYER Job 42:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Evan, 5 year old, told his daddy he'd like to have a baby brother. “If you pray every day for two months for a baby brother, I bet that God will give you one!" 2. Evan prayed every night for a whole month, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God