Sermons on Sirsigh Edit 67:

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Tossing It Aside

Contributed by Sam Cianchino on Aug 20, 2019

We accumulate things in our lives and hearts all the time ! Do we give a space to Jesus in our lives ?

*** this is God’s word , so feel free to use , Copy, edit and make it your own to inspire and transform lives in Jesus *** name What’s in your trash week after week ? The food we through out week after week , It smells bad ..... but there’s one thing all garbage has in common , it was so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus The Struggler Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 21, 2016

Sometimes we so emphasize that Jesus is the Son of God (fully divine) that we forget He is also the Son of Man (fully human). At Gethsemane, we see Jesus’ human nature struggling with the perfect will of God — for our sakes!

Jesus the Struggler (Mark 14:32-42) 1. We all do goofy things. “Today, I took a picture of the combination to my new lock so I would always have it on my phone if I ever forgot it. I put my phone in my gym locker, locked it with the new lock, then promptly forgot the combination.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Prostitute

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 28, 2016

To show that JESUS protects us from temptations and also from people with sly of heart.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we protected from prostitutes? Yes. If we rely on the LORD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS protects us from temptations and also from people with sly of heart. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 7:10 (Amplified Bible) And behold, there met ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflections - What God Sees

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 16, 2017

A Mother's Day message about how God sees us.

Title: What God Sees Spoken on Mother's Day by my wife Carol Hardee Have you ever looked in the mirror, saw a blemish and tried to cover it up? Foundation, concealer, powder – ok no one can see it. Or cooked a meal and maybe got the meat a little too tough, so you added gravy hoping no one ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:4, Isaiah 61:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Couples Guide (3) - What Do We Do? Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

What do we do? What is the ideal? Step 1 The first step to redeeming this situation as always is in surrendering one’s life to YAHSHUA . This means accepting that we live in a fallen state which the Bible describes as death. This came about because of the actions of Adam and Eve. The subsequent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

A Mock Parade

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 27, 2021

Where does the solution to all our problems really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11.

Where does the solution to all our problems really come from? Does it come from here on earth? What does God have to do with national and personal deliverance from all our problems? Purpose: Let’s understand the political implications of Palm Sunday. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 11:1-11 and the only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grow In Spirit Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Aug 16, 2018

Our last sermon in our series CHRISTIANS OUGHT TO. In this case, we Christians are to be becoming more-and-more CHRIST-LIKE, which requires that we Grow in His Spirit.

Today is the last sermon in our series It's titled CHRISTIANS OUGHT To Have Spiritual Growth We previously discussed How Christians were to SURRENDER TO GOD and then FREE FROM SIN was our next Objective And now we are going to look at SPIRITUAL GROWTH and what that entails. So, what exactly is ...read more

Denomination: *other

Go! And Worship The True God, Not An Idealised Version Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025

In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, beliefs, and preferences. But the true God of the Bible is not made in our image—we are made in His image.

Go! And Worship the True God, Not an Idealised Version of Yourself Introduction: Tim Keller once said, "If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealised version of yourself." In our world today, it is easy to create a version of God that fits our desires, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 11:33, Exodus 20:3-4, Romans 1:25, John 14:15, James 1:22, Luke 9:23, Matthew 7:13-14, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Guarantees A Return On Spiritual Investments

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

(with Dick Holden) 1.

(with Dick Holden) 1. Spiritual Investing Requires Careful Planning (:6-7) a. Relationship of sowing to giving (implies a careful effort) 1) Sowing -- not scattering but careful planting 2) Giving -- not throwing money away but careful planning 3) Laws of nature apply to laws of giving b. Direct ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Raise Happy Parents (And Be One Too) Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 29, 2001

Being a responsible child (or adult) is a full-time job, a job that is much easier when we follow some relationship guidelines.

Four Principles for Raising Happy Parents (These keys work for parents, too.) I. Be Understanding A. Parents feel responsible for you B. Pressure from others (comparison) brings frustration C. Rejection brings a mix of loneliness or pride D. Guilt often results from teaching/living an imperfect ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Are We Robbing

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

Why do we tithe and what happens if we do not tithe? A practical approach to the subject of stewardship from God’s Perspective.

“Whom Are We Robbing?” Malachi 3:8-10 A. Robbing GOD. (3:8-9) Psalm 24:1; Leviticus 27:30 i. The CLAIM of God. (3:8) Exodus 9:29; 19:5; Deut 10:14; 1 Chronicles 29:11; Psalm 50:10-12; 89:11; 1 Corinthians 10:26, 28 ii. The CRITICISM of God. (3:9) Proverbs 3:9-10; Matthew 22:21; Romans 13:7; ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Discipline Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Aug 21, 2006

Paul gives addresses unscriptural teaching and living, and gives the guideline for sound discipline in a Christian’s life.

Biblical Discipline 1 Timothy 4:1-16 I. The Undisciplined Atmosphere of the Last Days (v. 1-5) a. Satan’s deceptive power (v. 1; 1 John 4:6; James 3:15) b. False teachers with no spiritual guidance (v. 2; Ephesians 4:19) c. Unscriptural teaching (v. 3-5) i. Unnecessary sacrifices (v. 3; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"As A Backsliding Heifer..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004

My uncle used to say, "You can’t tell how far a frog can jump by his croak!" Just because someone impresses us with words doesn’t guaruntee that they will spiritually benefit us.To have fellowship with some we’d have to backslide. Let’s examine why

Introduction I heard a great statement made just the other day from another brother in Christ, he said, "There are some in this life for me to have fellowship with them I’d have to backslide!" What a powerful statement and true! Since we’re on the subject. what is a backslider. One 5 year old ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist