Sermons on Speaking Up:

The Sermon So Nice, It Got Preached Twice

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 5, 2025

Our Old Testament Lesson brings us Isaiah 61, a wonderful lesson which speaks of the Messiah coming to redeem God's People. Jesus made this the first recorded sermon He preached in Luke 4, telling the men of Nazareth that He is the Messiah Isaiah told about.

The Sermon So Nice It Got Preached Twice Good Morning!! We have a very special lesson from Isaiah this morning that I would like to dig into for my first sermon of the year. It’s good to use it as a first sermon, because it’s the text for the first “recorded” sermon Jesus gave. We can begin with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2

Denomination: Anglican

And Justice Will Roar

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Often times we ask the question "Why to bad things happen to good People?" Is there any justice in the world? This passage tells us that God will put up with injustice only so long, and then will roar in perfect judgment.

AND JUSTICE WILL ROAR AMOS 1:1 - 2:16 Introduction: One thing we are all interested in is justice. We seek justice in all aspects of our lives, at all times. We have sought justice from the earliest days of our youth. Do you remember the games we played as children? How many times have you ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

~ Choich Of Words~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

The Colossian assembly's membership was made up mostly of Gentiles. (1:21, 27; 2:13). ~ The church at Colossi is not mentioned in the book of Acts. ~ Nothing is said of its size, there's no historical record of it. ~ It was distroyed by an earth Quake.

# 11~COL.3: 21-25 ~4:1-6 ~ CHOICH OF WORDS~ 2-2-14 * Let me refresh our memory a little bit about Colossians. "Colossians", is one of the 3 Prison Epistles, {Ephesians- Philippians -- Colossians} and was written from Rome 61--63 a.d. while Paul was in prison. ~ ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Are Surrounded Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 1, 2012

Are there times in your life when you feel penned in on every side and there is no where to turn for relief? Do you ever cry yourself to sleep only to wake up early? If so, then these psalms are for your comfort and hope.

Many think that Psalm 3 and 4 go together. Psalm 3 was to be sung in the morning and Psalm 4 in the evening. If this is true, then the situations are likely the same—David’s fleeing from his son, Absalom, who was trying to take over the kingship of Israel and kill his own ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Different Gifts - All Useful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 4, 2022

The greatest gift we can receive is the gift of salvation. But God's gift giving does not end there. God provides us with gifts that enhance our lives and build up the body of Christ, the church.

Alba 5-1-2022 DIFFERENT GIFTS – ALL USEFUL Romans 12:3-8 In December of 2004, Dave Barry, a columnist for the Washington Post, wrote his comments about the typical male in the first week of December. He wrote, “Your standard man, at this point in the Christmas season, has purchased zero gifts. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 5, 2022

Rabbi Abraham Joshua Herschel wrote: “Much of the Bible’s demands can be comprised in one word … Remember” … which is why God commanded us to set up special days and special celebrations and activities … to “remember.”

“Mah nishtanah ha-lailah hazeh mikol ha-leilot?” Recognize it? If you were Jewish you would recognize it instantly. It is the question that the youngest child or person at the table asks at the beginning of every Passover or “Pesach” ceremony: “Why is this night different from all other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-28, Luke 12:14-20, Acts 2:1-4, Jeremiah 7:23, Mark 1:7-8, John 14:15-18, John 7:39, John 2:22, John 12:15-16, Luke 12:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Total

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2008

This series will examine seven areas that we need to give up to God’s control if we are to follow Jesus in holistic community. This sermon begins by focusing on the importance of seven as a symbol of being complete or totally used by God.

7UP: TOTAL Revelation 1:17-20 September 7, 2008 A woman went into the doctor’s office for a condition that had been going on for 7 days. She was assigned to the new doctor in the office. At exactly 7 minutes after he went in to see her, she came running out of the room and screaming as she ran ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Who's In Control Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 25, 2009

We as humans have a hard time giving up control of anything, but in order to find the abundant life Jesus offers, we must cede authority of our lives to Him, even if that means going into choppy waters.

We began last time by looking at Jesus as He came down from giving the Sermon on the Mount. He begins to demonstrate that it isn’t all talk—that He really is the coming King and controls His creation, both the visible and invisible. We see Him first approached by two people who really have no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Works Of The Holy Spirit: Piety And Counsel Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on May 22, 2023

The piety and counsel of the Holy Spirit can be summed up in the word "guidance." The Holy Spirit is our guide and counselor, leading us to make wise decisions and helping us to live a life that is pleasing to God.

PENTECOST CELEBRATION. THE WORKS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT: SUB-THEME: PIETY AND COUNSEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. May 22, 2023 "Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping God In Proper Perspective Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 4, 2018

Isaiah speaks to us in the exile of our fears, our anxieties, our worries, and he says, God is great--he is bigger than our problems. God is good--he is tuned into my concerns. And I can put all of my hope in the Lord, knowing he will come through.

Keeping God in Proper Perspective Prophets with a Purpose – Week 4 - Isaiah 40:21-31 We are in week 4 of our series, “Prophets with a Purpose.” Today we’re returning to a prophet we looked at in December, because Isaiah had a lot to say about a coming Savior. In fact, during that series, we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018

The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader or readers and finally to express. .

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Ephesians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2017

The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader and finally to express greetings.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Look At Divorce And Remarriage

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 10, 2001

This is a study of what the Scriptures teach on the subject of divorce and remarriage. The Church has failed to up-hold God’s design for marriage and has misled many by teaching the permission of divorce and remarriage under the New Covenant.

It is reported that one in two marriages end in divorce. What begins at a wedding ceremony usually with a minister, parents and friends increasingly ends in a courtroom with a judge, lawyers and strangers. The average marriage now lasts seven years. Fifty-five percent of all Americans say a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-9, Mark 10:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have You Heard His Call?

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2001

An exploration of possible reasons why Jesus’ disciples must leave everything and follow Him – eliminating all but the fact that His call makes sense when we realize that He gave up everything for us.

Text: Luke 5:1-11, 27-31 Title: Have you heard his call? Topic: Christian Living Theme: Committed Christian Living Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to commit everything to Jesus as they follow him. Response: Individuals will receive Communion and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Difference

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed