Sermons on Six Hundred And Sixty Six:

Judgement? Or Fraternal Correction

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 4, 2022

You know what happens whenever you point out some evil in the culture. The next words somebody will say are, “Jesus taught you not to judge.”

Friday of the 22nd Week in Course Today’s Gospel is so straightforward and goes to the heart of Christ’s teaching that we can be forgiven for ignoring all the other Scriptures we have heard. It’s kind of a slap at the Pharisees, who try to keep all the six-hundred plus rules of Torah involving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 18:15-18, Matthew 7:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayer Of The Humble Pierces The Clouds

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2022

Paul had prayed all his life, as we should. “The prayer of the humble pierces the clouds.” God always hears our prayers.

Thirtieth Sunday in Course 2022 It’s helpful for us, two thousand years since the events, to consider some background on this story, this parable, of Jesus about the Pharisee and the tax-collector, sometimes called the “publican.” The word “Pharisee” comes directly from the Greek. It means ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Doing The Work

Contributed by S Henriques on Jan 27, 2003

When God gives us a task or a responsibility, He also gives us the ability and strength necessary to do that task.

Doing The Work Exodus 3:1-4:13 by S. M. Henriques There are few things as frustrating and discouraging as being given a job to do, and not knowing how to do it. The more active you are as a person, and as a Christian, the more demands there will be made on your energies, your time and your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A look at the amazing gift of a loving marriage between a man and woman.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO The Mystery of Marriage Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 30:18-19 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Today we pass the midpoint in our 2005 Season of the Family. This week we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Terrible Times: Windows Blown Out Or Open? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2007

Liiving large in stressful times requires prayer. We are targets of a conspiracy of hate, but prayer makes us genuinely missionary. We are victims of self-centered religion, but prayer makes us compassionate. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

(Singing): “Sitting by the window praying, waiting for the break of day; sitting by the window praying, waiting to hear what the Lord might say.” (Repeat) The way to live large is not only to step out in faith, as Abraham did, leaving his comfort zone; and not only to get past old defeats, even ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Open Arms Of Love

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 12, 2008

What brand would you put on a Christian Mother? “Love” – The branding for Christians is Love.

Mother’s Open Arms of Love I Samuel 1:24-28 Matthew 23:37-39 Companies that do well are the ones that are able to brand their products. A well-developed brand is recognized worldwide. Nike – check mark Disney – round shape with two big ears Apple – Apple with bite McDonalds – Golden ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Responding To Eternal Glory Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 2, 2010

Most of the people who knew Jesus personally are now dead, and a second generation of Christians has grown up. The gospel claims that Jesus is King of the world and is coming back soon to claim His domain. But the years pass, and still He does not come.

Revelation 22:14-16 Purpose: To lift up the glory of Christ’s forgiveness. Aim: I want the listener to praise God for the privileges of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When John wrote the book of Revelation Jesus’ resurrection had happened about sixty-five years earlier. Most of the people who knew ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Heals Many Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 5, 2013

An analysis of the power of Jesus in Luke 4:38-41 will give us further proof that Jesus is the Christ.

Scripture Luke began the public ministry of Jesus when Jesus was in the region of Galilee. The basic question that Luke asked and answered was: “Who is Jesus?” Luke began by giving a summary of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee (4:14-15). Next, he gave an example of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"good News: Righteousness"

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 11, 2022

"Good News: Righteousness" - Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Bible Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 8-17 SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Paul appreciates them (vs 7-8). (2). Paul prays for them (vs 9-10a). (3). Paul longs to encourage them (vs 10b-13). (4). Paul has an obligation towards them (vs 14-15). (5). Paul introduces his theme to them (vs 16-17). SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus Is The Fulfillment Of Prophecy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 1, 2023

Psalm 118:1-29 gives us four practical instructions about praising God for his steadfast love.

Introduction We are concluding our short series in the book of Psalms that I am calling “Jesus in the Psalms.” Today I would like to look at Psalm 118. Let me begin by asking you a question: What was Martin Luther’s favorite psalm? Perhaps you would say, as I did, that it was Psalm 46. After ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Word Is Very Near

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003

PENTECOST 8(C) - God’s Word is very near because the Word of God is planted into faithful hearts to grow into faithful living.

GOD’S WORD IS VERY NEAR DEUTERONOMY 30:9—14 AUGUST 3, 2003 DEUTERONOMY 30:9-14 9Then the LORD your God will make you most prosperous in all the work of your hands and in the fruit of your womb, the young of your livestock and the crops of your land. The LORD will again delight in you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Sabbath: Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

Who said Sunday is the new Sabbath? Roman Emperor Constantine did in 321 A.D. The Roman Catholic Church did. The Church of England did, and the Puritans did. But the Bible never did.

INTRODUCTION The wife of a man who died assumed they had plenty of money so she gave him a very nice funeral and a fancy tombstone that said, “Rest in Peace.” However, when the estate was settled she learned he had wasted all their money on gambling and bad investments. This made her so angry she ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments: The Soul Of America!

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 16, 2022

One of the Ten Commandments tells us not to have any other gods before Almighty God… but our nation is serving many gods. What would America be like if we obeyed the Ten Commandments? There would be a revival of holiness.

And God spoke all these words, "I am the Lord your God Who brought you out of Egypt. Out of the land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before Me." The laws that God gave to Moses thousands of years ago at Mount Sinai seems to have been forgotten today. The same laws our founding ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Funeral For A Friend

Contributed by Scott Cody on Nov 13, 2003

A personal reflection on the life of a great man and the example he left us all to follow.

A man bought a parrot, but when he got him home, the parrot started cursing and biting people. They tried everything from soft music to talking nicely to it, but nothing worked. One day, after the bird let out a string of expletives, the man, in a fit of anger grabbed the bird and threw him into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, 1 Corinthians 15:52-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faux Wedding

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 10: 1 – 44

Ezra 10: 1 – 44 Faux Wedding Ceremony 10 Now while Ezra was praying, and while he was confessing, weeping, and bowing down before the house of God, a very large assembly of men, women, and children gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept very bitterly. 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel