Sermons on Special Vessels:

Waiting And Worshiping Luke 2:25-38 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jan 4, 2014

Lessons from Simeon and Anna: Wait Patiently for God’s Will (Don’t Waste away) Worship (Don’t Wallow) In this way your life will be Fruitful, even when you are old

Luke 2: 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-37

Denomination: *other

The Church And The Temple Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015

We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anchors That Hold

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

We face storms in life and find security in the anchors God provides.

There will be a time in the life of most Christians that you will come upon a real storm. How you handle that storm will determine a great deal as to how you live the remainder of your Christian life. We are living in a day when Christianity is not growing like it should. Largely the reason is that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reaching The Lost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014

When we talk evangelism, most people think it is the other persons job. What does Jesus say about letting your light shine?

Reaching the lost Introduction- Prayer When talking about witnessing, reaching people for Christ, some people panic and get defensive. When talking about reaching people for Christ it has a lot of elements of fear elements of shyness Perceived rejection, and maybe a lack of scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Remove The Roots Of Bitterness

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

Most people think they are totally and unequivocally free of bitterness. However, that’s not necessarily the truth. You see, bitterness creeps in, slowly and is easier seen in other people rather than in yourself.

Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, brawling, and slander, along with every form of malice. That statement comes from Ephesians 4, verse 31. The Greek word for bitterness is “Pikria” which translates to “Sticky.” No matter what has been done to you, how bad, how often, or who from, bitterness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Failure Of Zebulun Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 14, 2018

Included in Zebulon’s inheritance was Beth-lehem, the “house of bread,” not to be confused with the birthplace of Christ. This Beth-lehem is located just west of Nazareth. Thus, it was of the utmost importance that Micah, in his prophecy of the birt . . .

Failure of Zebulun [Judges 1:30] Scripture 30 Neither did Zebulun drive out the inhabitants of Kitron, nor the inhabitants of Nahalol; but the Canaanites dwelt among them, and became tributaries. Commentary Zebulun (See Article 1.7; Zebulun, Tribe of) faced the same, problem that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proof Noah's Flood Really Happened Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 6, 2017

The fossil record says "Yes!" The vast sedimentary rock says "Yes!" The vast coal seams, quick-frozen mammals, extinction of dinosaurs, polystrate trees, pre-Cambrian void say "Yes!" The wiorldwide legends and the sightings on Ararat say "Yes!"

EVIDENCE NOAH’S FLOOD REALLY HAPPENED I. GEOLOGICAL FINDINGS SUPPORT THE FLOOD IF THERE HAD BEEN A FLOOD, WHAT EVIDENCE WOULD WE EXPECT TO FIND? SIX EVIDENCES: A. Evidence #1—FOSSILS HIGH AND DRY Fossils of sea creatures high above sea level due to the ocean waters having flooded over the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jachin And Boaz

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 1, 2021

Jachin meaning —God will establish, support; and Boaz —God is strength, will be the two pillars that will guide you through this New Year!

TITLE: PILLARS JACHIN AND BOAZ 1 Kings 7: 21”Thus he set up the pillars at the porch of the nave; and he set up the right pillar and named it Jachin, and he set up the left pillar and named it Boaz. 22 On the top of the pillars was lily design. So the work of the pillars was finished.” Jachin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partners In The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 7, 2016

Paul was confident in the Lord and committed to the church. We need to share his confidence in the Lord and a genuine commitment and devotion to the church.

Partners in the Faith Philippians 1: 3-8 It is impossible to read the letter to the Philippians and miss Paul’s great love for the church. In fact, as you read his many epistles, the love he had for the church is confirmed again and again. It does appear he had a special bond with those at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Man

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013

This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Corporate Anointing!"

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

"The Corporate Anointing!" The Anointing is a Person!!

"The Corporate Anointing!" The Anointing is a Person! The anointing is not a feeling, an idea, or an atmosphere - it is a knowing, the assurance that God is with us. The anointing is a Person! The Spirit of the Son! The Lord Jesus Christ, the Root of David, earth's one true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Foursquare

Divine Encounters

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 14, 2020

Never for a moment think that God has forgotten you, in the darkest hour of your life, God is bringing people into your life that you may not recognize at that point of time. Amen.

Chief cup bearer and the chief baker! Genesis 40:3”So he put them( the chief cup bearer and the chief baker) in confinement in the house of the captain of the bodyguard, in the jail, the same place where Joseph was imprisoned.” It is midnight 1.20 am, August 15, 2020, Saturday, as I write this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom And The Fruits Of The Spirit (June 30, 2019)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

Paul preached about God’s grace whereas his opponents preached contrary to Paul’s message arguing that the law required circumcision. Why would a prisoner who has been granted freedom want to return to prison?

FREEDOM AND THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Text: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Galatians 5:1, 13-16:  For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.  …  (13)  For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"who Are The Poor In Spirit?"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 15, 2023

"To be poor in spirit" refers to one feeling spiritually broken due to life's challenges and difficulties. They have a genuine heart for God. This study will explore the characteristics of a person broken before God, which the Bible calls the "poor in spirit."

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Psalms 113:7-8) (7) "He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;" (8) "That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8, Matthew 5:3-11, Isaiah 66:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Light In The Darkness: A Call To Holiness

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2025

Church, we are living in a time when the lines between light and darkness are blurred, when the world celebrates what it calls “harmless fun.” But I came to tell you today: God is not mocked! What fellowship does light have with darkness? What communion does Christ have with Belial?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “Ghouls, Grace and the Gospel.” INTRODUCTION: A PAGAN LEGACY Brothers and sisters in Christ, as the people of God chosen to walk in His marvelous light, we are called to live separated from the unholy ways of the world. Today, as we reflect on the culture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational