Sermons on St Augustine:

You've Heard That

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 28, 2016

Let the blessings of the healing power of Christ Jesus stay life persecutions.

“YOU'VE HEARD THAT...” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2016) “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Friends

God Is Interested In Character Building

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 23, 2013

Paul invites us to follow the character of Godly Christians. It is allabout CHARACTER

Sermon: Character building In this the second Sunday of Lent, I would like to focus on our Epistle reading from the epistle to the Philippians Because it is all about CHARACTER Christian Character Story: Some years ago, I attended called a conference called “Spring Harvest at Work” ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Greg Lukis on Mar 1, 2013

This sermon, which is really more of a Bible study, suggests an overall purpose to the final book of the Bible by considering the meaning of the phrase in vs.1: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ."

The focus of this Bible Study is on the first verse of the final book of the Bible. Though the exposition covers just one verse, the insight gleaned from this exposition should enrich our appreciation for the entire book, as well as our understanding of its general purpose. Rev. 1:1 “The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Missionary, Not A Chump

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2008

We are all called to be missionaries in one way or another. We preach Christ to help others come to Christ.

Homily for Tuesday of the 1st Week of Advent Tomorrow is the commemoration of St. Francis Xavier. If some modern thinkers are right, Francis wasted his life. One of the earliest disciples of Ignatius Loyola, one of the first Jesuits, Francis was going to go to Palestine to convert Muslims–and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

Hope

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 23, 2012

Our hope must be in Christ

HOPE 1 Corinthians 15:19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Romans 15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of 2nd Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Worship is putting God where He deserves: First! …which means everything else takes 2nd! In a day when red ribbons don’t impress many, the Bible sets a different tone. Let’s take a look at some wonderful 2nds...

Hebrew 11:1-3, 6 – Faith is…putting God where He deserves…First! * …which means everything else takes 2nd! * Faith is believing God is – creation, conscience, word * That He is at work – circumstances, cause / effect, family, finances, future Ecc. 7:8 Famous 2nd’s (good/bad both) * ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know The Love Of God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 24, 2020

How well do you know Gods love in your life?

DO YOU KNOW THE LOVE OF GOD Jude 1: 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. Titus 3: 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 1st John 2: 5 But whoso ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Run To The Throne, Not The Phone

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 9, 2005

Important to take your petitions to the Throne of God

Rev. Wayne A. Lawson Senior Pastor First Baptist Church Ardmore, OK 73402 Pastor@firstbaptist.org St. Luke 23:50-52. 50. And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counseller; and he was a good man, and a just: 51. (The same had not consented to the counsel and deed of them;) he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-52

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jul 10, 2003

God wants us to know weakness, so that glory is given to him and not to ourselves because in our weakness God’s grace shines.

Are you satisfied with your life? What I mean is this: Are you content? Are you happy with what you have been given? Or are you the kind of person who is constantly searching – moving from one activity under heaven to another? It is necessary for us to ask such searching questions because, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 2 Corinthians 12:7-120

Denomination: Lutheran

The Misery Of Futility Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Shows the different ways that men try to find fulfillment and how all of these ways leave the person miserable.

From the beginning when Adam and Eve first sinned by eating from the tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, mankind has been separated from God. But the problem is that man was created for the distinct purpose of having an intimate relationship with God. But God is holy and cannot have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Learns His Destiny

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

I make the argument that Jesus begins to learn about His relationship to God the Father during the event when He was left in the Temple when He was 12-years-old.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net 1/8/03 Title: Events In the Life of Christ: Jesus Learns His Destiny Text: Luke 2:41-52 Introduction Well, here we are at the 1st Wednesday Night service of the New Year... As I began to think and plan about what to do on these Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Live Like You're Out Of Your Mind

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 4, 2002

With faith in Christ, believers forge ahead towards heaven regardless of what others might think.

“You must be out of your mind.” If you lived in Grand Isle, and chose not to evacuate for Hurricane Lili last week, I bet you would have heard those words. I could somewhat sympathize with the people who stayed behind. They didn’t want to leave their homes or livelihood. The fact is that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Not Wanting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 2, 2007

Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Many don’t want His return.

MATTHEW 25:1-13 Introduction: Jesus Christ is coming again, that is certain. The midnight call may be heard at any moment. And when that call takes place we will be going home. But sadly very few Christians are thrilled about the imminence of his return. Why aren’t more believers excited about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Proclamation And Demonstration Belong Together!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus taught, Jesus preached Good News, and Jesus demonstrated the compassion of God. We are called to represent him by doing the same.

Jesus is now being followed by Peter, Andrew, James and John. They have all left their fishing nets (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus; and James and John have left their Father Zebedee to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:22). I know that some of you have left things behind to follow Jesus, left things behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

Streets Of Gold Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2005

4th of 5 messages leading up to Easter on Death, Life after Life and the meaning of the resurrection. This message focuses on the Holy City and Streets of Gold.

What will Heaven be Like? We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all our exploring Will be to arrive where we started And know the place for the first time. If this fallen world in all of its brokenness can be so wonderful, what must heaven be like? T. S. Elliot 9 But as it is written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ