Sermons on St Gregory Of Nazianzus:

Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015

The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:25, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:15, 2 Chronicles 29:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Farewell-Reformation Style

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Oct 7, 2021

This is a sermon for Reformation Sunday, 2020. This was also my Farewell Sermon, as I had accepted a call to another parish and this was my last Sunday at St. John's Lutheran Church-Vilmar of rural Greene, Iowa.

The first farewell sermon I remember hearing from a Pastor was Easter Sunday, 1996. Dr. James Lamb was preaching his last sermon as Senior Pastor of my home church, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garner< Iowa, as he had accepted a call to become Executive Director for Lutherans for Life. I will ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

A God Who Can

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Aug 16, 2025

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis.

The story of David and Ziklag comes from 1st Samuel 30 in the Bible. It is a powerful moment in David’s life that shows us leadership under pressure, emotional resilience, and trust in God during a deep crisis. When we look at the summary of this story, it focuses on how the people reacted when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Crucified — The Heart Of Our Worship

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Mar 21, 2025

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them.

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them. He doesn’t appeal to clever arguments or dazzling oratory. Instead, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Anglican

A Tale Of Two Churches

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jul 5, 2025

A Sermon for a Church who have just recieved a new priest (not me) - that the secret of growth won't be him - it will be them.

Who here would like St Jo’s to grow? [presume lots of hands go up] So [go round asking people] what would it be like if St Jo’s grew significantly? [take a reasonable number of answers to unpack the question – before returning to the sanctuary] Jesus stands in the middle of the crowd and says ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11, Luke 10:16-20, Galatians 6:1-16, 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Word

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Jesus Christ: more than a Babe lying in a manger.

The Word December 30, 2007, Sunday Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus Christ: more than a Babe lying in a manger. Focus Passage: John 1:1 Supplemental Passage: Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)

"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Philippians Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 12, 2006

This is the 1st sermon in a series of sermons to follow on the New Testament book of Philippians. Of all the letters Paul wrote, this letter to the Philippians reveals Paul’s inner most feelings and personality. Paul had a deep love for these people --- a

<>< <>< "An Introduction to the Book of Philippians:" <>< <>< Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 1- ’Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons." Introduction: 1:) The apostle Paul wrote 13 of the 27 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Journey From The Ordinary To The Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 9, 2002

1st of four in a Christmas Series. It began in the fields with the sheep. Their quiet and earthy world was interrupted by a chorus of angels who led them to the place where the Christ child was born. Once this journey is made nothing is the same again

Luke 2:8-20 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures In The Sand

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 1, 2007

St. Francis of Assisi said, “Love God with all your heart and do as you please.” When we love God passionately, supremely, extremely, completely we can do whatever we feel like doing!

On one of our rare excursions to Sauble Beach I noticed amongst the sea of sunbathers an odd-looking, not-dressed-for-the-occasion-figure sweeping the sand with a metal detector. He was searching for treasures in the sand. He was a little scary as he came too close to a child who was gazing through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Mark 12:28-35

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Name That Means Salvation From God - Jesus!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 10, 2011

Using rev. Gavin Tyte’s Beatbox Bible rendition of Luke 2: 1-21, this short talk is for St. John’s school, Billericay Christmas carol concert, and also for Buttsbury Juniors years 5 and 6

Now we probably all know about the X-Factor; but who’s aware of the Nativity factor? It’s a competition run by ITV to retell the Nativity in no more than 3 minutes in the most creative way possible. A bit like the X factor finals the Nativity Factor entries have ranged from very good to very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11

Denomination: Anglican

Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 21, 2011

There is a great deal of controversy today about the use of spiritual gifts in the body of Christ. Many more charismatic denominations feature 1st Corinthians 14 as a way of encouraging the use of spiritual gifts, but a close reading of the passage doesn’

Chapters 12, 13, and 14 address a problem Paul had with how the Corinthians were acting in their church services. They had fallen in love with the spiritual gift of Speaking in Tongues. In Chapter 12, Paul talks about how there are a variety of gifts, not just Speaking in Tongues, and that the gift ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The True Church

Contributed by Brian Keith on Mar 12, 2012

This sermon is about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God and His Righteousness. How to live in tough economic times...? This sermon offers insight on the many principles that Christians should suggest to themselves while living their Christian life and express

Matthew 6:31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? v. 32(For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. v. 33But seek ye first the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promise To Humanity: The Covenant In Genesis Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on May 31, 2009

Genesis then is primarily about revelation; God’s revelation of himself to human kind. The purpose of this self-revelation is to establish the notion of a covenant people. Sadly today the word, “covenant” is not widely used or understood in our 21st Centu

Intro: DVD series – Case for Creation Affirms the Christian view that God created the world Genesis does not explain in a scientific manner how God achieved this. But it does account for a certain worldview. David, got it right when he says in Psalm 19 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get -Up If You Want To Live

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE 1ST MIRACLE IN THE TEXT TOOK PLACE WITH A WOMAN WHO HAD BEEN DEALING WITH AND ISSUE OF BLOOD FOR 12 LONG YEARS WHO PRESS HER WAY THROUGH THE CROWD AND TOUCH THE HEM OF JESUS GARMENT AND WAS MADE WHOLE

[28] For she thought to herself, "If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed." [29] And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! Mark 5:35-43 (Living) While he was still talking to her, messengers arrived from Jairus' home with the news ...read more

Denomination: Baptist