Sermons on Special Creation:

Offerings And Worship Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2018

what made the israelites of old follow God in worship?

We continue to learn about God and people from the Book of Exodus. We are now in Exodus 30 where the Israelites are in the desert on their way to the Promised Land of Canaan but they were waiting for their Leader Moses who was up on the mountain getting instructions from God. Before we read and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Time For True Repentance

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

Jesus' coming is delayed to give the greater number of people the greater opportunity to repent.

TIME FOR TRUE REPENTANCE. 2 Peter 3. After the description of the false teachers who deny the second coming of Jesus - which is concluded with the horrible picture of 2 Peter 2:22 - Peter turns to his protégés and effectively says, “I am assured of better things concerning you” (cf. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Needs A Setting Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2014

what is communicated in the Church, what is handed down in her living Tradition, is the new light born of an encounter with the true God, a light which touches us at the core of our being and engages our minds, wills and emotions.

Thursday of 4th week of Lent 2014 Lumen Fidei The name “Israel” was given to Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebecca, after an incident in which this patriarch wrestled all night with a divine being. That name means “God-fighter,” and it applied well to his descendants. Our OT ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Catholic

No Regrets

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 3, 2013

The rich man dies and leaves his self with eternity and many regrets that will haunt him forever.

Don’t Have Regrets Luke 16:19-31 Many jokes link regret to the choice of a mate. (According to one, a woman inserts an ad in the classifieds: "Husband ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Chase Private Revelations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

Jesus Christ is the definitive revelation of God to humanity. Any private revelations that may come after Him must point to Him and do not have the authority of public revelation.

January 9, 2012 The Baptism of the Lord Verbum Domini Today’s feast, which usually occurs on a Sunday, commemorates one of the three great Epiphanies of Jesus. Jesus’s birth was obscure, his cradle a feed-box, with cows and sheep and a few shepherds to announce Him. The great ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-11

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011

This message examines the gift of satisfaction that God gives his children

INTRODUCTION * “Gifts You Won’t Find Under the Tree” series * Rolling Stones hit, “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” * Satisfaction is something that all desire, but few really achieve * From a Christianity Today article written by Carolyn Arends (Dec. 2010): ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Nov 3, 2009

What value does God place on people? What value do You place on people? We are to see others through God’s eyes and realize that all of us are of great value to Him!

I. Introduction: We are very familiar with this phrase. It has been coined by anti-abortionists and Christians in the fight to save unborn babies. And although I agree in a fetus’ right to life--that is not the sermon I am going to preach tonight. II. Read scripture passage: Psalm 139:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Search Me O God

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

Communion reflection on "Search me O God"

SEARCH ME O GOD To many people, the church today is lacking in moral authority and holiness of life. In many ways, we as the people of God are indistinguishable from non-believers. We live our lives with the same principles and desire to sin - in the scriptures we are called to be holy, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Love

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 15, 2023

Human love comes in many forms. Human love is also flawed because with it comes conditions and limitations. God's love though is divine, selfless, unconditional and flawless. There's no other love that even remotely comes close to the love that God has for us.

The Bible says in 1 John 4:7-16 NIV Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love. This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And Women Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Reading of the Gospel according to Mark, inspires and motivates us to know the value of women. Jesus had tender heart and compassionate eyes upon them. He healed them, and forgiven them to live a happy life.

Mark 7:24-30 Jesus and Women in Mark Jesus and Women in Mark Women are prominent in the story of Christ Jesus. They are mentioned in no less than sixteen contexts. (Fabian Ekwunife Ezenwa). He was born of a woman, had numerous interactions with women, and was seen first by women after his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Advent (Hope, Love, Joy, Peace)

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Nov 30, 2019

An overview of the four Sundays of Advent and what each candle means

Today we will enter into the Christian Season of Advent. ‘Advent’ comes from the Latin word meaning ‘coming’ or ‘arrival’. This is the time when Christians look forward to the birth of Jesus in that manger in Bethlehem. In the early days of the church, Advent was a time of prayer and confession. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:6, Revelation 1:8

Denomination: Episcopal

Hearken To My Words Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue.

Hearken To My Words” Acts 2:12-22 A great event is taking place in our text today. Those that were in Jerusalem were hearing the Gospel message, but in their native or natural tongue. In the last words of verse 11 “…we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.” We ask; what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Go, Make Disciples Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Sanctification | Go! Make Disciples | Matthew 28:16-20 “A Disciple is someone who has moved from being a recipient of the church’s mission to being responsible for the church’s mission.” Unknown [Review] - Sanctification is God’s continued work in our lives. - Sanctification is disciples of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Oct 7, 2021

We’ve talked about Heaven and how great it is going to be. Now what about the Holy city, New Jerusalem? What will this be like? How is it described in God’s word? Notice several things about this city.

I. It’s People 1. This beautiful city will hold the redeemed people of all the ages. This is described in another passage in which several groups are said to be in this heavenly city. Hebrews 12:22-24. These include: a. An innumerable company of angels. b. The church. c. God. d. Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9, Revelation 22:1-15, Revelation 21:1-2

Denomination: Baptist