Sermons on Splendor:

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Andy Anquoe on Feb 15, 2007

It talks about God’s grace and why it’s so amazing.

God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 1: 3-10 When you hear the word “grace” what comes to mind? A cute little girl? The prayer you say before meals? Someone who moves effortlessly when dancing? According to some dictionaries, it’s: a special favor Good will towards others Temporary immunity But that’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of A Long Life Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that the older a person gets the more he falls in love with the psalm. I think I know why!

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Family Classics Series The Blessings of A Long Life Psalm 23 Introduction: The 23rd Psalm is one of the most beloved in all of Scriptures, especially of those with a few miles on the odometer of life. I suspect that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scene Around The Throne Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 11, 2008

God has limited His revealing of Heaven to us, but He has shown us an event of grand importance. He shows us a time when 4 Living Beings initiate God being worshiped by the casting down of the crowns we have won in our service of Him

REVELATIONS 4:6b-11 THE SCENE AROUND THE THRONE [Ezekiel 1:4-10] John is permitted to look into heaven to view of the throne of God, and observe the future worship celebrated there. A door (tura) or opening was made into heaven, through which John is lifted up to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:6-11, Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Clearly Broken

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 6, 2012

Not through intellectual assent, wisdom, and knowledge, but through the act of love, the breaking of bread, do we recognize Jesus Christ and know him as our Risen Lord and Savior.

Hearing the message of the Gospel is not enough. Understanding, intellectual assent is not adequate. Peter’s proclamation of the Gospel at Pentecost did not result in the people exclaiming, “We agree with your reasoning,” or, “That makes sense to us.” Rather, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Anglican

Choosing Pleasure Over Pain Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 26, 2012

Study of Hebrews 11:24-26 where Moses leaves an example and truth for us as we press on in a culture that disdains “the reproach of” anything. The truth is that the path to joy is littered with sacrifice. We can embrace this pain and suffering injustice b

Text: Heb 11:24-26, Title: Choosing Pain Over Pleasure, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.24.12, AM A. Opening illustration: Judson was united in marriage to Ann Hasseltine February 5, 1812, and was ordained the following day. He had counted the cost of being a missionary. When asking Mr. Hasseltine for the hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Against Antichrists Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

We look at the fifth test that proves if one really knows God. Are we guarding against antichrists?

As we look at the seven tests that prove if we really know God we can get a little lost as I try to explain them. Kind of like the time when the husband stayed home while his wife went to church. When she got back he asked her what the preacher preached about. She said, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Heart Transplant

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 13, 2012

What indicates the need for a new heart? As sinners, all of us need a new heart. Have you had a spiritual heart transplant? God’s Spirit will circumcise unbelieving hearts and give a heart that loves God, desires to obey Him and has the power to obey Him.

Opening illustration: A friend who is a heart transplant cardiologist has an appreciation of Ezekiel 36: 26 that not many of us can understand. Dr. Mohan was one of the top Christian heart-transplant surgeons. He’s often in the operating room as he removes diseased, discolored hearts and replaced ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Follow Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2012

Probably one of the most common questions people have when evaluating Christianity is: "Why should I follow Jesus Christ?" He made a lot of claims, and might even have come back from the dead, but so what? In Mark 8 and 9 we see the two reasons why you sh

With the multitude of philosophies, religious systems, and spiritual leaders present in our age, why follow a man who lived a short life 2,000 years ago in Palestine and then died? In fact, in today’s portion of the gospel of Mark, Jesus even suggests to His disciples that if they want to ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Of Christ 5

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 14, 2016

Those that fall by the way side, in spite of the claims of sins, Jesus is calling and he came for all sinners---the sinner in each and every one of us with the gift of eternal life.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 5 by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 14, 2016) “A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed some fell by the way side; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it....And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-12

Denomination: Friends

Story Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Ryan Loyd on Jul 25, 2014

Character Series designed to look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior.

Christmas Stories Series: Take a look at some of the stories that surround the birth of our Savior... Isaiah 60:1-6 (Approx 700 BC) 1 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rock Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

There is the way of the remnant. Characterized by fear of God, looking to him for refuge, valuing his Word, putting trust in his Redeemer.

Isaiah 8:11-22 The Rock 1/28/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The Text 11 The LORD spoke to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people. He said: Isaiah impresses upon us the urgency or intensity by which he received the following message. What he is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Most Important Question And Statement

Contributed by Bill Walker on Oct 6, 2016

A look at what might very well be the most important question and statement in all the Bible.

We live in an age of information. New words are added to the dictionary each year. There are memorable lines and forgotten phrases. However, today, I want us to consider a question and a statement that I feel may just very well be the most important words that we can ever consider. The first comes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life And Times Of Isaiah Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 24, 2016

All the prophets, to be sure, proclaim the salvation of the Lord, but none can match Isaiah for the sheer volume and grandeur of proclamation regarding God’s salvation.

Isaiah 1:1 The Life and Times of Isaiah 5/28/00e D. Marion Clark The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Introduction What draws me to Isaiah is the majestic nature of his writing. He is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 5 Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 10, 2016

This is a verse by verse look at chapter 5 of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 5 We have looked at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 II. Things Which Are – The Church Age – Rev 2-3 III. Things Which Are To Come – Rev 4-22 Last lesson we looked at: A. The Throne Of God – Rev 4 Here we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Read And Heed Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 7, 2016

The first of the seven beatitudes in Revelation reminds us that we need to pay attention to who the revealed Jesus is.

1. "Happy as a Clam" -- Meaning: Very happy and content Why would clams be happy? It has been suggested that open clams give the appearance of smiling. The derivation is more likely to come from the fuller version of the phrase, now rarely heard - 'as happy as a clam at high water'. Hide tide is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ