Sermons on Skills In Preaching:

Spiritual Light From The Light Of The World

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 4, 2016

Jesus shone the light on the need to repent. The same light allows us to take in the Scriptures and feast on the Word. In return, we are to preach repentance and remission of sins in Jesus’ name to all nations.

This past Sunday I preached and led worship at the United Church in Bridgewater. During the children’s talk I mentioned that Jesus told his disciples that he would be returning to the Father, but that they would receive the Holy Spirit. I compared the Holy Spirit to the batteries in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

Soldiers, Hardened And Free!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 18, 2016

Te Christian Soldiers of all churches are only a minority group but they have the status of a Soldier because they are willing to march out there in their neighborhoods, as Jesus did to love the unlovely, to heal the wounded, and to preach the gospel.

Soldiers, Hardened and Free! Capt. Kelly Durant 2 Tim 2:1-4 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Salvation Army

Desperation: Precursor To Breakthrough

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Desperation is often the harbinger to breakthrough. Although this message was preached prior to the presidential election, the principles taught still apply nationally and individually. How does God use desperation to ultimately bless us?

Isaiah 30:18 10/9/16 Intro A. I have experienced a heightened awareness of God’s love for Israel this week. As you know this is the time of year when Israel is approaching the Feast of Tabernacles. We are currently in the midst of Ten Days of Awe which began last Sunday with the Feast of Trumpets ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18, Exodus 3:7-10, Matthew 23:37-39, Matthew 24:1-31, Jonah 2:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Message Of Godliness Revealed In Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 30, 2013

This is a message dealing with Jesus as the fulfilment of the Mystery of Godliness from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Because of being preached a day before Canada Day, it also has a slant toward that.

THE MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL I TIMOTHY 3:14-16 DORN RIDGE JUNE 29, 2013 If you would like to hear an audio MP3 of this message you can listen to it at: http://chirb.it/rf2114 INTRODUCTION: 1.) In the closing verses of 1 Timothy 3, Paul speaks to Timothy about “the greatness of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Climate Change

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 22, 2013

There are two main climates I want to preach on today, the first an atmosphere in our church that is conducive for a move of the Spirit of God, and the second is an atmosphere in our church and our personal lives that is attractive to the lost.

Spiritual Climate Change The basic premise of global warming is that certain things done over an extended period of time will heat up the earth. Our message today is about improving the spiritual climate in our lives. There are things that we can do that effect our spiritual climate personally, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Remember": The International Day Of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 12, 2012

The sermon was originally preached by Rev. Steven Simala Grant of Laurier Heights Baptist Church (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada); I have added a point and tweaked others to make it work in my parish.

“REMEMBER”: A SERMON FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH HEBREWS 13:3 Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering. (Hebrews 13:3) Remember my chains. Grace be with you. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Nazarene

And You Call Yourself A Christian Really?

Contributed by A J "Therightrevrhino" Watkins on Dec 21, 2013

This message was penned and preached to remind us that being in everyone else's business and judging them is not as Christian as we think. There are texts that address this but this message is for those holier than thou people in churches everywhere.

And You Call Yourself A Christian, Really? Psalm 150 - Philippians 4:4 By Pastor A. J. Watkins D.Min. King James Version Utilized Ryrie, Henry, and Clarke Study Aides Simonton Genesis Ministries © June 2009 Today’s society is in a major turmoil. We have people still hating people so much ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6, Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A King Who Never Thought Of Being Persuaded As A Christian Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their

I. EXORDIUM: Are you taking this opportunity to be saved? or to grow with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show that people need to entertain the GOSPEL being preached to them for that is the right time for their salvation. IV. TEXT: Acts 26:28 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doc Luke! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2013

Friend, a person with a real experience with God and who has a revelation of God brings it out in his preaching, teaching and in whatever he does, even a drawing sketch can reveal the beauty of the Lord.

Luke 1:3” ….it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account….” Doctor Luke, the writer of the Gospel of Luke in New Testament is certainly blessed with an anointing to pen; the twenty four ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Okay, She Had A Baby - What’s So Special About That?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2019

Here's a Christmas sermon that will preach! We look at His virgin birth, at His being foretold thousands of years in advance, at His mission to save the world, and at His second coming.

OKAY, SHE HAD A BABY - WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THAT? Matt. 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR A Dallas Newspaper printed these responses of children who answered the question, “Where do babies come from?” 1. Linda Staley, 5; “Mommies go and buy them at stores. Girls cost $5 and boys cost 50 cents.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rejoice In The Lord, Always In The Lord

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 1, 2016

Beyond our three decades of ministry, and in spite of the terrors of this world, we have great reason to rejoice in the Lord! (Context of sermon: Preached on our Congregation's Rally Day and 30th Anniversary.)

[Singing] “This is the day / This is the day / That the Lord has made / That the Lord has made / I will rejoice / I will rejoice / And be glad in it / And be glad in it!” I worked at a camp in Wisconsin one summer, and we sang this song every day. Every. Sin-gle. Morning. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 27, 2016

What is the meaning of Christmas. We enjoy the festivities, the gift-giving, the pageants and decorations. But they veil the real meaning of Christmas. Join is Sunday as Pastor Sligh preaches on the “The True Meaning of Christmas."

The True Meaning of Christmas Chuck Sligh November 27, 2016 TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Christmas means different things to different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Beautiful One Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 9, 2018

A sermon using the object lesson of an oreo cookie. (Preached for our annual outside event called Start Up, always using a sweet treat as an object lesson to make the sermon more memorable).

Sermon Lanier Christian Church September Start Up – September 18, 2016 David Simpson Beautiful One Romans 10:15 What is September Start Up (Outside Worship on our front parking lot) without a treat? This has become a tradition! I’m afraid if I don’t show up one year without a ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Have You Sent For Me?

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Feb 14, 2018

A look at the work of the preacher. This is the first sermon I preach in a new congregation. I received the original outline from Wayne Burger at the Bear Valley Bible Institute in Denver and modified it over the years.

Change is something new and exciting. Not only that, it can be scary because when things change there is a certain unknown element we face. What will change bring? Will it be for the good or bad? Will this work? Did I make the right decision? All of these questions and thoughts are natural ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Received By Revelation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2018

The message for his readers is that the Gospel he preaches was given to him by Jesus Christ; there is not a spark of human creativity in it, or the slightest touch of human cunning. It is not of, by, or from man. It is not according to man. . .

August 25, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.A Received by Revelation (1:11-12) Galatians 1.11-12 (KJV) 11 But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist