Sermons on Specified Complexity:

Anointed For Mission [lectionary 3c]

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 30, 2018

Leave the success of your life to a power greater than you. Just do the things you were anointed for. Let a power greater than you take care of the ‘how.’

The theme in our Readings this Sunday is that the ‘opening of the Scriptures’ is consonant with ‘the opening of the eyes’. The use of physical seeing as a metaphor for spiritual insight is commonplace. Those that are blind(ed), are unable to read the Scriptures. E.g. Two young fish are swimming ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:2-10, Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Leprosy Is Not The Problem Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 7, 2021

Jesus today needs replacements in His ministry, saints to live His life, calling men and women and children to repentance, healing, and a new and happier life with His Church.

Sixth Sunday in Course 2021 You may have noticed that not only have we been reading St. Mark’s Gospel since Advent began, but also that this is the sixth week just on chapter 1. He introduced us to John the Baptist, then Jesus came south from Nazareth to be baptized. He was driven by the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:1-2, Leviticus 13:44-46, 1 Corinthians 10:31-32, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Mark 1:40-45  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Outline For The First World War-And It Was In The Bible!

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 4, 2021

This is a "talking paper" type of outline for Genesis 14, a description of what could be called the truly First World War!

Introduction: The holiday we call Veterans’ Day was originally called Armistice Day, in honor of the cease-fire that ended World War I. That conflict had other names, such as “the Great War”, the “War to End All Wars”, and even “the 1914-18 war”. Certainly it was one of the worst times of war in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Worthy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 3, 2024

We all have times of questioning our worth and if what we do with our lives makes any difference. The Centurion helps us to discover our worth for the Kingdom.

WORTHINESS. I AM URE WE HAVE ALL QUESTIONED, IF NOT BATTLED OUR VARIOUS FEELINGS OF BEING WORTHY. WE PONDER IF OUR LIVES DEFINE THE WORD “WORTHY” THAT MEANS, “HAVING OR SHOWING THE QUALITIES OR ABILITIES THAT MERIT RECOGNITION IN A SPECIFIED WAY.” DOES MY LIFE COUNT AND MEAN ANYTHING? THIS IS WHY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 28:18, 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Bartimaeus: Mercy And Faith

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 24, 2024

The encounter of the "blind beggar" (Bartimaeus) with Jesus teaches us the importance of seeking mercy and living out our faith!

JESUS IS ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM WHERE HE WILL GIVE HIS LIFE AS THE ATONING SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. HE IS FOCUSED. HE IS ON A PASSIONATE MISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER. ALONG THE WAY, HE CONTINUES TO SHOW THE LOVE OF THE FATHER TO CHILDREN, THROUGH HEALINGS, TEACHINGS, EXPELLING DEAMONS, AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Hebrews 4:16, Luke 18:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 2:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Beyond Prejudices (Matthew 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 2, 2023

Jesus told us to get out of our comfort zones and spread the good news. How are we doing?

The Great Commission challenges Christians to go beyond national and tribal prejudices. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions in Matthew 28:16-20. They Worshiped Him Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. When they saw Him, they worshiped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer That Heaven Waited For

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Mar 6, 2025

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening.

There are moments in life when our prayers seem to echo in silence. Weeks stretch into months, months into years, and still, the heavens remain quiet. The story of Hannah beautifully mirrors the journey many of us face — a journey of waiting, weeping, and wondering if God is truly listening. 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:7-11, 1 Samuel 2:21

Addressing Festus (Acts 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 18, 2025

Are we willing to go to dangerous places for the Gospel?

Did Paul’s enemies bring him before another governor? Are we willing to enter dangerous places for the Gospel? Let’s look at Acts 25. After Antonius Felix left office, did Paul appear before Porcius Festus? Festus then, having arrived in the province, after three days went up to Jerusalem from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 27, 2004

What to do when we realize we aren’t fulfilling God’s purpose for our lives.

Life in the Fast Lane Priorities: Turning Around When We Miss Our Exit Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 Woodlawn Baptist Church December 26, 2004 Introduction “Are you a hedgehog or a fox? “In his famous essay “The Hedgehog and the Fox,” Isaiah Berlin divided the world into hedgehogs and foxes, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging In There Before Feelings Of Inferiority Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 9, 2007

When we are called by God to any task, we often look at our resources and abilities and we discount God’s resources and abilities. Whenever God calls we must look to Him for the resources and abilities to accomplish what He has asked.

Do you ever feel inadequate? Do you ever feel that maybe you are inferior? A man paid a visit to his local psychologist. When the doctor asked him what had prompted the visit, the man said, “I’m suffering from an inferiority complex.” Over the next few weeks, the psychologist put his new patient ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Your Allotment Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 29 in our exposition of Romans exploring the command to invest the grace given each one in ministry.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Investing Your Allotment of Grace” I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness A. Dedicate your body and soul to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 7, 2023

2 Corinthians 5:7 teaches us to live by believing, not by seeing. In a world where sight often deceives, our faith in God provides clarity and assurance.

"Walking by Faith, Not by Sight" Introduction: Greetings, beloved congregation. Today, we gather to explore the profound wisdom of 2 Corinthians 5:7 in the New Living Translation. Point 1: The Call to Faith Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (NLT) - "For we live by believing and not by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Proverbs 3:5-6, Hebrews 11:1, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018

Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:20, Acts 21:19-20, Deuteronomy 12:11, John 4:3-26, Revelation 1:10, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Acts 2:46, Matthew 14:19, Acts 20:7, John 4:23, Exodus 20:3, Romans 12:1-2, Revelation 22:8-9, Colossians 2:18, Acts 10:25-26, Philippians 3:3, Deuteronomy 6:13, Matthew 4:10, Hebrews 10:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Tables Are Turned Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 7, 2015

This is the 9th sermon in the series "God Is Here". God shows His children favor.

Series: God Is Here [#9] WHEN THE TABLES ARE TURNED Esther 9:1-19 Introduction: There is a word that my generation and younger generations like to use- Karma. Now, I don’t use it because it is a word used in Hinduism and Buddhism, and refers to reincarnation; but its intended meaning for ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Stars

Contributed by Wes Hamilton on Apr 3, 2007

Mystery has become something of an endangered animal in our world, and the tragic result is that we have become inoculated against awe and resistant to a sense of wonder.

Stars Psalm 19:1-4 Albert Einstein once said: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand rapt in awe, is as good as dead: his eyes are closed.” One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist