Sermons on Sherlock Holmes Mystery:

The God You Can Know Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jun 14, 2008

J Sidlow Baxter says God is a mystery, yet God says in Jeremiah 4: 23-24 that you and I can understand and know Him, knowing God is a process, you must seek Him and get to know Him by experience and divine revelation

The God You Should Know Jer. 9:23-24 J Sidlow Baxter: “God is the greatest of all mysteries and the greatest of all realities” In spite of the mystery God is a God that you can know Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Jer 29:13 And ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Valley Life

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Nov 6, 2006

It’s so tempting to believe that God will somehow protect us from such catastrophic trials if only our faith is strong enough, our convictions deep enough, our conduct good enough. God’s plans, however, are frequently confusing and mysterious.

Before I can begin, I have a confession to make. Personally, I find it very hard to “glory in tribulation.” I’m not talking about flat-tire tribulations or ants-in-the-kitchen tribulations. I mean the tribulations of Job that rock us to the very core of our faith. It’s so tempting to believe ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twelve Unaccounted For Hours

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 7, 2006

The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious hours during which time Jesus Christ went on a preaching mission.

EASTER TWELVE UNACCOUNTED FOR HOURS TEXT: Matthew 28:1, Mark 16:2, Luke 24:1, John 20:1 INTRODUCTION: The Gospel reports agree that the tomb in which Jesus was buried was empty before daylight on Sunday morning. Since He arose at 6:00 P. M. on Saturday/Sunday there are twelve mysterious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1

Denomination: Baptist

Come And See Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What are you looking for? Are you looking for someone to give you all the answers? Are you looking for someone to liberate you from bondage? Are you looking for someone to reveal the mysteries of life for you? Jesus wants to show you so much more.

What are you looking for this morning? What is the reason you got up and came to church this morning? Did you expect anything when you walked in this door this morning? Expectations are amazing things, aren’t they? It seems like many times, our expectations lead to disappointments. They hype ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Poverty Mindset

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Apr 13, 2013

One false concept is that poverty has some mysterious refining qualities. Some believe that it is spiritual to be poor. That is not the way God lives and neither does He want us to live that way. Just look how He blessed Abraham. The Bible teaches us that

THE POVERTY MIND-SET Simply put, being poor is not having enough food, clothing, and shelter for your family. It is an urgent unmet need for more money and material possessions. Being poor can also be described as being without a dream that will take you out of poverty. One false concept is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:11

Denomination: Charismatic

The Holy Trinity: A Meaningful Relationship (The Solemnity Of The Most Holy Trinity)

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 19, 2020

Let us possess love for God, neighbours, and oneself, support and cooperate with each other, encourage when people fail, appreciate when people do something even insignificant, accept constructive criticism to grow, have positive change understanding the Mystery of Trinity.

Reflection The Holy Trinity: A Meaningful Relationship (The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity) We all know that the Mystery of Trinity is: One God and three persons-God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit (Matthew 28:19). We get to know the Mystery of Trinity from the book of Genesis. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-13, John 3:16-18, Matthew 28:19, Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Other

Rapture?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic.

INTRODUCTION: No one knew when the “Rapture” would come!!! However, the multitudes which were taken were ready. They had repented of their sins and placed 100% of their trust in Jesus Christ as personal Savior. Their sudden removal has caused the mysterious world crisis, confusion and panic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 20:1-3, Matthew 24:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Great Miracle Of Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 19, 2019

Trust in the Lord: 1. When life is a mystery (vs. 1-6; 32-36). 2. When we are in agony (vs. 17-21). 3. For His ability (vs. 21-25; 39-44). 4. For our eternity (vs. 26-27).

The Lord's Great Miracle of Life The Gospel of John John 11:1-44 (Reading vs. 1-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 16, 2018 (Revised November 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 11, and we will begin to study one of our favorite miracles. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping To Conclusions Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The friends of Job explained life's sufferings, and specifically Job's sufferings, as very simple and obvious. They said there is no mystery here at all. It is clear as a bell that suffering is God's judgment on the sinner. Job is suffering, therefore, Job is a sinner.

There is a poem that I have enjoyed for many years, but I could never see how it could be used in a sermon, until I began to study the friends of Job. I want to share it with you, for it both describes them, and gives us insight into why they could be so wrong when they were so often right. It is ...read more

Leadership: A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 21, 2014

This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.”I Corinthians 4:1-2

What Is Leadership? Paul says in I Corinthians 4:1-2, “This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants of Christ and as those entrusted with the mysteries God has revealed. Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.” God owns everything ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commissioned

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

Isaiah's perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God's significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

The image of absolution, that Isaiah gives, advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Was Jesus Married?

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 22, 2012

A response to claims that "evidence" that Jesus was married is “apt to send jolts through the world of biblical scholarship - and beyond.”

Was Jesus Married? “Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives’ tales; rather, train yourself to be godly.” 1 Timothy 4:7 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.” 1 Peter 3:15 Popular characters tend to be used, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Mouthpieces

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 3, 2003

We are all called to be God’s mouthpiece in this world. This puts us in a very unique and key position in the Kingdom of God. It also places some challenging responsibilities upon us.

Mouthpieces Isaiah 6:8 This evening I would like to take a few moments to share some thoughts the Lord laid on my heart a couple of months ago. It dove tails so well with what I shared on this morning, that I would like to continue it tonight. The title of my message is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Secret Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 25, 2022

If you want to get in on God’s secret, look for it in a simple package, then find it in a simple, spiritual message for spiritual people. Submit to God’s Spirit and let Him lead you into ways you can’t even imagine right now.

Mary Williamson, a pediatric nurse in Kirbyville, Texas, once neglected to tell her new patient, a little boy, how his hospital room intercom worked. Soon his light flashed. She called his name and asked what he wanted. There was complete silence. She repeated herself. After a long pause he said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Colossians 2:2, Ephesians 3:6, Matthew 16:24, Mark 8:34, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Are You Missing God's Best For Your Life? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 10, 2022

1. Have I measured the value of my life? (vs. 24-26). 2. Have I determined my destiny? (vs. 26). 3. Do I recognize my responsibility before God? (vs. 27). 4. Am I trusting Jesus when I don't understand? (vs. 28). 5. Am I focused on Christ's return? (vs. 27-28).

Are You Missing God's Best for Your Life? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:24-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 10, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking Him for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist