Sermons on Spiritual Well Being:

Sunday Schooled

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 3, 2020

The resurrection Sunday brought us great lessons into the person of God -=- He is Mysterious, Victorious, and Amorous!

1. “Sunday School” is relatively new. Robert Raikes was a pioneer in the movement in the 18th century in England. SS was initially a school, with paid teachers and students, on Sunday to give some of the children of the slums an education and religious training. The intent was to improve their lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running From A Mess, Finding A Master

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2020

Is your life messy? Whatever the case, don’t give up because while you are running from a mess, you might just find a master; a God who sees you and knows you by name and has a plan for your future.

Ever feel overlooked, unnoticed, or invisible? I know, I have, too. As a student in grade school, I longed to make a difference. I wanted to be a high achiever, to earn rewards and get good grades. The bottom line: I wanted to be accepted, feel secure and make a significant difference. I believed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Resurrection Of Christ - A Foundational Truth

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Apr 12, 2020

Today we will focus on the main fundamental truth of the Christian Faith. – Christ is Risen!

INTRODUCTION • "Easter Sunday" is mentioned only one time in the Bible – cf. Acts 12:4 o What we generally refer to as Easter is mentioned elsewhere in the Bible as “Passover.” o Children wake up in delight as they find “Easter Baskets” beside their beds. o Some call it a pagan holiday. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:4, 1 Corinthians 15:14-19, Acts 2:32, Acts 10:39-41, Romans 4:13-24, Matthew 26:26-29, Romans 8:33-34, Colossians 2:6-15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Romans 8:12-15, 1 Peter 1:3, Romans 14:8-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Great Feast

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 10, 2015

In Jesus’ parable of the great feast, we discover God has given us a wonderful invitation. However, many people will make excuses and miss out on God’s Kingdom!

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #8: THE GREAT FEAST INTRO TO TOPIC: Today we wrap up our summer long series looking at the parables of Jesus. • QUESTION: What have YOU learned or been challenged by this summer? THE BIG IDEA: In Jesus’ parable of the great feast, we discover God has given ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-33

Denomination: *other

9th Century Israel Or The End Of All Things? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 28, 2015

Joel's prophecy causes some confusion for interpreters because it seems, and is, a description of two very different events. Very different, yes, but very related, also. See for yourself.

2. History and Prophecy. The book of Joel There are two portions of Scripture that I believe need our further scrutiny on the subject of locusts. Actually the subject is Bible prophecy, a favorite of mine for sure. The first portion is the prophecy of Joel. I quote here from a former blog of ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Open Door Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 22, 2022

When you find that God has opened a door you do not want to miss the blessing of going through it. Once Jesus closes that door there is nobody who can open it.

Oftentimes life’s great opportunities last only for a moment. You must seize that moment. It is the time to grab the brass ring. Take advantage of the opportunity or it will be gone. I am talking about real life changing opportunities that we have. These are the moments when you sense there is a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

1st John Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 21, 2022

the word TEST

February 19, 2022 None of the 3 letters assigned to John bear his name, but early church records and a thematic connection to the Gospel of John suggests that the author is John “the beloved”. All 3 letters were likely written between 80-90 AD. By that time the church had been around for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-2, John 1:1, John 1:14, 1 John 4:1-3, Psalm 119:30-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Wealth

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 1, 2022

What did Jesus say about wealth? There will always be poor and rich people in every generation.

Wealth Mark 14:3-9 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 3While He was in Bethany at the home of Simon the leper, and reclining at the table, there came a woman with an alabaster vial of very costly perfume of pure nard; and she broke the vial and poured it over His head. 4 But some were indignantly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Birds Came

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 28, 2022

The demon would ‘quickly’ be in action, before the word takes root in you and grow. The birds (vultures) would come and devour it !

DEVOURED THE SEED Birds came ….. Matthew 13:4” .. as he sowed, some seeds fell beside the road, and the birds came and ate them up.” I remember a dream I had during the initial days of my salvation, through which God demonstrated the above scripture very vividly and beautifully to me. After a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’ve Been Changed

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 11, 2022

God changed you and He changed some things in you, and He changed some things for you. These changes are priceless, precious and profound. These changes should be studied, secured, and celebrated. They should also serve as a reason to praise.

Colossians 1:12-14 I’VE BEEN CHANGED September 11, 2022 Intro: We all have a hard time with change. Whether we are speaking of good change like the birth of a grandchild or bad change like the loss of a job. In our text, Paul is talking about change. Paul mentions some changes that are priceless ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah-Shammah, God Who Is There Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 17, 2022

In the beginning God made the universe, the heavenly reality, and the planet Earth. God was there, and it was so good.

In the beginning God made the universe, the heavenly reality, and the planet Earth. God was there, and it was so good. God made the human race, Adam and Eve, the first humans. God dwelled with them. In the garden of Eden, God was there. And it was good, so good beyond words. Beyond what we could ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are There Different Types Of Sinners? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022

We know that there are a multiple of sins that can be committed, but is the classification of the sinner designated by the type of sin that he commits? Or are there different types of sinners? Are any of us one of those types of sinners and if so, which one?

Romans 1:18 – 3:20 fosters Paul's contention that nobody can guarantee by their own work or legitimacy to be good in God's sight, not the majority, not the Romans, not even the Jews. All individuals wherever merit God's judgment for their wrongdoing. We know that there are a multiple ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18, Romans 2:1-16, Romans 2:17-29, Romans 3:9-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ye Have Heard That It Was Said...

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 4, 2022

Jesus corrects scribal misunderstandings of Scripture, entering into the spirit of what lies behind the Law.

YE HAVE HEARD THAT IT WAS SAID… Matthew 5:21-37. I). BUT I SAY UNTO YOU... Matthew 5:21-26. 1. In His recent wilderness struggles with the enemy, Jesus used the formula ‘It stands written’ in reply to each temptation (Matthew 4:4-10). The Word of God is its own authority against the wiles of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Ingredients Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 7, 2022

Life consists of many different recipes. Each recipe is usually made up of many elements and each ingredient performs its own individualistic and distinctive purpose.

Ron Ben-Israel, an Israeli-American pastry chef once remarked: “Pastry is different from cooking because you have to consider the chemistry, beauty and flavor. It's not just sugar and eggs thrown together. I tell my pastry chefs to be in tune for all of this. You have to be challenged by using ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 6:33, Genesis 9:3

Sermon On The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 30, 2021

Happiness has been defined as an emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, satisfaction, contentment, and fulfilment.

Mahatma Gandhi, an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist once remarked: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” Ecclesiastes 3:12 reminds us: “I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 14:27-28, Jeremiah 29:11