Sermons on She Saw His Face:

Grace Was Upon Them

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

God abundantly pours out His grace whenever His people run boldly to His throne and cry out for help. This message looks at four ways that grace worked in the lives of the apostles and believers in the New Testament church.

If I am tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evils while Your grace is with me. This is my strength. - Thomas à Kempis(1) In Hebrews 4:16, we’re told, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Commandments, Wedding Vows? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 12, 2012

When did God gather Israel to Himself and exchange vows so that later God refers to His people as His bride? The marriage motif of God and His people runs throughout the Bible. Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5 may mark the sight and sound of this divine even

This lesson is an introduction to our study of the Ten Commandments. Weddings are always exciting and full of emotion. When God created us, male and female, in His own image and likeness, he also created marriage. The original intent of marriage included the blessing of procreation of little ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Praise And Worship

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 16, 2010

This Psalm was composed when God delivered David from the hand of Saul during David's wilderness exploits. It is a song of testimony. When it comes to life we all are faced with struggles whether they be physical or spiritual. One of the great things we h

"The Power of Praise and Worship" by Bishop Charles C Jones Psalms 100 SCRIPTURE TEXT 1.Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. 2.Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. 3.Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Appreciating Your Pastoral Leadership

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul exhorts his readers concerning their relationship with their elders.

As I considered speaking from the following passage of Scripture, I initially felt a little uncomfortable because I was exhorting and admonishing God’s people in an area in which I was personally involved. It is similar to a single mom who has to teach a child that giving a present to his mother ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Modus Operandi

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 30, 2009

It’s important to recognize how our enemy works so we can be prepared to fight and win the spiritual battles we face. Let’s see what we can learn about Satan’s mode of operation.

SATAN’S MODUS OPERANDI INTRODUCTION: Satan is real. Some people think Satan is not a literal being. They take the ‘D’ out of ‘devil’ so that you don’t have the person of the devil; you instead have the influence of evil. But that’s not reality. Satan’s greatest deception is to convince people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Appeal Of An Old Man Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

What was Paul’s appeal as an old man to Philemon? 1- His appeal was love 2- His appeal was acceptance 3- His appeal was obedience

INTRO.- ILL.- Observations on Growing Older - Your kids are becoming you...and you don’t like them ...but your grandchildren are perfect! - Going out is good. Coming home is better! - When people say you look "Great"... they add "for your age!" - You forget names ... but it’s OK because other ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Has A Need For Respect Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 10, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-35

Denomination: Methodist

Homecoming In Nazareth

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 27, 2007

Jesus preached his first sermon in his hometown and when he finished they decided to kill him.

HomeComing in Nazareth Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 2007 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey A minister told his congregation, “Next week I plan to preach about the sin of lying. To help you understand my sermon, I want you all to read Mark 17.” The following Sunday, as he prepared to deliver his sermon, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Multiethnic Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 19, 2013

God is no respecter of persons and He desires His House (His Church) to be a place for all nations – all people. A church is to be a place where there is no favoritism and all are treated fairly and equally.

Series: We are Here! Sermon 6: Multiethnic (or multicultural, or diversity) Introduction: Show pictures of our changing world in this area of South Chicago: The Orland Mosque, the Lemont Hindu Temple, and the Chicago Buddhist Temple all represent how diverse our community is becoming. Our society ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Day Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

Jesus – The One Man revealed to us the One Thing through His One Cry and fulfilled the One Mission to bless us with the One Thing. The One Thing which he treasured the most was His personal relationship with “Abba” Father. His willingness to give that up

Series: One Thing Last week I shared a movie scene from the movie “City Slickers” in this scene in the movie we have one old cowboy and a city slicker who are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy holds his finger up and says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submission - A Secret To The Victorious Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2008

I used this lesson for our Friend Day. God is God and our job is to submit ourselves to His will and His ways.

A. The story is told of a college senior who took his girlfriend to a football game. 1. They found seats in the crowded stadium and were watching the action. 2. The coach sent a substitute into the game and as he was running onto the field to take his position, the boy said to his girlfriend, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Personal Is Christmas To You?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 27, 2016

God desires that we would come to Him, know Him, lean on Him. He demonstrated this by giving us His most precious gift: His Son Jesus.

How personal is Christmas to you? Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Re: During our service, we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper I encourage you to listen for the voice of the Lord and respond as He leads Open your bibles with me to Luke, Chapter 2 Today, we celebrate the birth of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discover The Kingdom - An Unlikely King Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the humble beginnings of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that his birth in modest circumstances makes him a unique and relatable savior, and invites us to discover his Kingdom.

Consider beginning the message by highlighting some of culture’s unlikely heroes. There are pop culture icons like Chesley Sullenbeger (airplane pilot), Zanjeer the Labrador (rescue dog) and Rosa Parks (activist). Consider animated heroes like Carl Fredrickson in UP, Remy in Ratatouille and Marlin ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Topics: Humble Beginnings, Kingdom Discovery, Divine Rescue

Sermon Series: Matthew: Discover The Kingdom

Resist The Devil

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

From the Lord’s example of His temptation in the wilderness we can learn of Satan’s schemes and how to have victory over his temptations.

Resist the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 Be careful what you read and how you read it. Words are important and they can often be misunderstood. Nothing demonstrates this better than some humorous headlines from 2005. These are serious headlines that somehow made it past the editor’s table. Read them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness