Sermons on Spiritual Life:

Betrayed… Forsaken… Falsely Accused… Crucified.

Contributed by John Newbaker on Dec 5, 2021

Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend? Or forsaken by those closest to you? Or falsely accused by those who don’t even know you? Have you ever been crucified by your enemies?

BETRAYED… FORSAKEN… FALSELY ACCUSED… CRUCIFIED. Matthew 26:1-4 Have you ever been betrayed by a close friend? Have you ever been forsaken by those closest to you? Have you ever been falsely accused by those who don’t even know you? Have you ever been crucified by your enemies? If you have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021

A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Innkeeper Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Dec 30, 2021

Even though the Innkeeper isn't mentioned in the Bible his is an interesting perspective on what it might have been like

Please feel free to use this however you would like. I have no copyrights. You can put songs in different spots to break it up if you want. The Innkeeper based on Matthew 2 & Luke 2 My name is Tobiah. I was an innkeeper in Bethlehem in Judea almost two thousand years ago, a time when the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

17 - The Gentiles Got What The Jews Rejected Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 17th of 30 Bible Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 9:19-21 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?” 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33, Hosea 2:23, Hosea 1:10, Isaiah 10:22-23, John 19:30, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Country Divided Cannot Stand

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021

unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal

When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021

We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3, Isaiah 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Greet One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 15, 2021

The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance.

-Building Up One Another- GREET ONE ANOTHER Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send greetings.- Romans 16:16 Introduction The church gathered should be a welcoming place - a place of warmth, friendship, and acceptance. All have visited a church that was welcoming and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Experience The Gift Of A New Beginning

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 22, 2021

The pharisees and Scribes used this woman as a pond in their scheme. In this one move, they could condemn the woman, turn the crowd against her and turn them away from the influence of Jesus. One slip of the tongue would be the end of Jesus. Yet Jesus offered a new beginning to all!

The lesson today is one of that was avoided by the early Church and was even left out of some early manuscripts. This is Jesus second discourse in the temple. Only a day or so before this event, many had marveled at his doctrine. The jealous Jewish leaders accused him of having a devil. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, John 3:16, John 3:17, 1 John 1:9, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Foolishness Of The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jul 23, 2021

Was Paul saying that the message of the cross was foolish? Paul was a Jew brought up in a Roman town and was greatly influenced by Greek culture. When he preached Christ, Paul found that each of these cultures had its own particular challenges when the gospel was concerned.

1 Corinthians 1:21-25 - For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; but we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, John 10:18, Acts 4:27-28, Romans 11:33-36, Romans 1:16, Acts 26:24, Matthew 16:4, 1 Corinthians 1:27-28  (view more)  (view less)

21 The Warning And The Assurance Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 28, 2021

This is the 21st of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 11:19-24 19You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” 20 Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. 21 For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either. 22 Therefore ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:19-36, Isaiah 59:20, Isaiah 40:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Speak The Truth Clearly

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 10, 2021

We should speak clear truth, truth without mixture, truth well winnowed , doctrine well refined. Don't only speak clear truth but SPEAK IT CLEARLY.

SPEAK THE TRUTH CLEARLY "All the words that come out of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. They are all plain to him that understand, and right to those that find knowledge " (Proverbs 8:8-9). "The commandment of the Lord is a pure ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Has This People Turned Away?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

Because of senseless sinfulness and foolish sinfulness God's people turned away.

“WHY HAS THIS PEOPLE TURNED AWAY? (Outline) February 16, 2020 - Epiphany 6 - JEREMIAH 8:4-9 INTRO: The Lord’s question for Israel is still fitting for us today: “Why has this people turned away?” Over and over we turn away from the very goodness of God. Theologians define our condition as ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Christian Can Boast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

We confess that we are not so good. We can boast God is so great.

A CHRISTIAN CAN BOAST (Outline) February 9, 2020 - Epiphany 5 - JEREMIAH 9:23, 24 INTRO.: The word boast is used four times in our two text verses today. Boasting is connected closely to pride. Boasting and pride are usually bad character flaws. Adam and Eve sinned because of pride. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

06 - James 3:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 26, 2021

This is the 6th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and it talks about the importance of controlling the way we use our tongues, and the ill-effects of being careless with the use of our tongues. Special caution is suggested to those who are teachers of God's word.

James 3:1-2 My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. 2 For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. After talking about the importance of possessing a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible