Sermons on Silver And Gold:

Epiphany

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 2, 2021

His light is not contingent upon what's going on around you

A customer called the customer service line to complain about a power outage after a big storm, then stopped complaining long enough to ask, “How will I know when my lights are back on?” The customer service agent remained silent for a second, and finally said, “Um, it’ll be brighter than it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Fighting For Joy In Life's Trials, Part 3 1 Pet Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Fighting for Joy in Life's Trials, part 3 1 Peter 1:6-7 David Taylor We are in a series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter. Peter describes us as aliens, strangers who are in a place that is not our home. Everything he talks about in this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Worse Than Death

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 20, 2001

Many people believe nothing is worse than death. But in the experience of Jesus being betrayed, tried and denied, we see that there truly are some things worse than death.

"Some things Worse than Death" Matthew 26:57 - 27:10 INTRODUCTION In the minds of most people, death is the worst experience that can happen. Not only physical death is capable of producing the end of what we value or count as precious. We are sometimes willing to say or do anything to avoid the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Repairing The Breaches

Contributed by Chris Holmes on Dec 2, 2002

The description of what happens when spiritual holes are created within the soul, and nothing is ever done about it.

-Josiah’s Reign -Josiah noticed the temple needed repaired There were HOLES in the temple Alot of us have holes in our that are starting to be noticeable by others. You must repair the breaches or else they will get larger and larger. As the Breaches start getting larger, the worldlier ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 26

THE CROSS Matthew 26 v. 1 - 16 1. The Revelation of the Cross v. 1 & 2 "the Son of man is betrayed to be crucified" (a) The nearness of His death v. 2 "after two days" (b) The nature of His death v. 2 "betrayed to be crucified" (c) The necessity of His death v. 2 "the passover" - explains :- (1) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

How To Avoid Internal Divisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisio

Every family, organization and movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. If everyone learns to give the Lord control for whatever they are responsible for, many internal divisions can be minimized. In Judges 9, we are ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Jan 3, 2001

an examination of the love of God as seen in the Prodigal

Audience: Tax Collectors and sinners Why did Jesus eat with sinners Jesus told them the parable of the prodigal son. And the point was: I don’t eat with sinners because I like sin. I eat with sinners because I am the love of God welcoming home poor, helpless, diseased sinners -- forgiving them, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fall Of King Saul

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 19, 2001

The fall of King Saul could happen to us all.

INTRO: AMALEK & AMALEKITES The Amalekites were an ancient wandering tribe descended from Esau’s grandson Amalek <Gen. 36:12,16; 1 Chr. 1:36>. They roamed widely throughout the territory which was later later settled by the people of Israel. The primary region of the Amalekites was in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Our Neighbor

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

Loving neighbor isn’t easy. So, Jesus gives us four ways we show love for our neighbor in his story of the Good Samaritan.

25One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” 26Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Lessons From Martha, Lazarus And Mary

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 26, 2007

Martha beavered away ’serving’, Lazarus (a former dead man) had a story to tell and Mary was extravagant in her worship. There are lessons for us in these three characters!

On Maundy Thursday we hold meals around the town in homes and in Churches in honour of Jesus. Here was a dinner given in Jesus’ honour (12:2). It is only six days before the Passover (12:1) so it is the day before ‘Palm Sunday’ – the day when Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey, the day ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Glory To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014

God is the only One who DESERVES glory!

Glory to God May 4, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is the only One who DESERVES glory! Focus Passage: Acts 12:20-23 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your glory!" And He said, "I Myself will make all My goodness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rise To The Occasion

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 17, 2013

The Good Samaritan raised to the occasion by being compassionate, by being willing to take risks, by be willing to set aside schedules, and by being willing to make sacrifices,

Luke 10 25-37 Rise to the occasion Hospital have been named after the Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Laws have been passed as a result of this parable A helping generous person is called a Good Samaritan 1. What I see in this story today is, "the Good Samarian Raised to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

It's Almost Here!!!

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

Joseph, the unwilling father of God's child

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is tomorrow and we are all waiting wide-eyed for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. We all know the story of the Nativity, with shepherds and angels and Mary and Joseph and the Baby Jesus. And we can all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Abundance To The Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

There Is A Attack On Your Praise

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 24, 2011

The Devil is trying to steal your yes and your yes is your highest praise!!!

THERE IS AN ATTACK ON YOUR PRAISE Psalms 27: 1-6 1The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational