Sermons on St Valentine:

The Operating System Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Marriages work best when they operate by God’s design

1/26 The Operating System Genesis 1-3 What’s the operating system for marriage? Basic Setup #1: The nature and role of a man is to initiate Genesis 2:7; 15-18 Priority of Primacy: the first has priority and authority Ephesians 5:22-23; 25 First, place this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It’s A Mystery But It Is Truth, The Three, Father, Son And Spirit Are One! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2016

Belief in the Trinity is FOUNDATIONAL to our faith. The truth of the Trinity is REVEALED by PROGRESSIVE REVELATION in the Bible. We BELIEVE in the truth of the Trinity by FAITH.

Today is “Trinity Sunday”, it is a day when many churches celebrate the Holy Trinity of God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. St Augustine of Hippo (that’s a great name isn’t it?). St Augustine spent nearly thirty years of his life writing a fifteen volume work called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disappointment Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016

God is in control even in our times of catastrophe.

Disappointment Moses Hebrews 11:23-27 November 3, 2013 Disappointment is the feeling of dissatisfaction that results from unfulfilled expectations The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Outsiders

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 20, 2011

Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Are we aware of how the unchurched look at those who call themselves Christians? It would serve us well to gain a better understanding about how important it is to present ourselves in the right way.

THE OUTSIDERS INTRODUCTION: We come to church and we’re mostly surrounded by “insiders” people who are Christians like us but how much consideration do we give to those who are still outside? Are we mindful of how we come across to unbelievers? Do we care how we present ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

# 8~five Pt.3—six Pt.1 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 28, 2011

Today we’ll continue talking about the number five and as I told you before, five has a two fold meaning, we have already pointed out that it clearly stands for “grace” and it also stands for “DEATH”, as we’ll see.

# 8~FIVE pt.3—SIX pt.1 ~MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS~ 11-26-11 Today we’ll continue talking about the number five and as I told you before, five has a two fold meaning, we have already pointed out that it clearly stands for “grace” and it also stands for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:5-31

Denomination: Baptist

Call, Listen, And Wait, Lay It Down, And Leave It There

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Mar 11, 2023

What I love about God is “God has editing rights over our prayers. He will hear them, and then he will edit them, correct them, bring them in line with His will and then hand them back to us to be resubmitted.

The world is full of people just like the ones that we just read about. Of the names we just read they were probably good people, upstanding citizens, and probably great to hang out with. However, we probably would never even have read their names, if it hadn’t been for Jabez and his memorable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Santification

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2023

A boy prayed, “God it is alright if you do not make me a better boy; I am having a good time just as I am. Amen.” That is how many Christians act today.

Sanctification A boy had cerebrated his tenth birthday that day, therefore, at bedtime, his mother thought it was time for him to move on from the prayer she had taught him when he first learned to speak. That night as the boy’s mother sat beside his bed, she told him that he was old enough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9

The Spirit Of Truth -- The Divine Lawyer On Our Behalf

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 16, 2024

The Spirit of Truth is the Lawyer God has appointed on our behalf representing His State -- the Kingdom of God.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced our lives into isolation. However, one blessing this isolation has brought me is having some spare time. Last week, I used some of this extra time to open a medium-sized box that had not been opened for many years. The box contains some of my personal belongings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

From This To That

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Many things undergo change.

Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one party to another • Some are converted in the sports world from one team to another • Some are converted in the music world from one style of music to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Many Other Significant 3:16 Verses

Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 25, 2018

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world....” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other “3:16” verses that are very meaningful.

When “3:16” is mentioned as a Bible verse, most of us think of John 3:16. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” That verse contains a powerful message to be sure. But the New Testament has many other ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Me? Barabbas?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018

Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

“ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He's My All In All

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 18, 2022

The point of the parable is to highlight the infinite, precious worth of knowing Jesus and being known by him.

TITLE: HE’S MY ALL IN ALL SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 13:44 Lots of people are completely content to have Jesus as a Savior, forgiving them of all their sin. Fewer are ready to have him as the Lord of their life, leading and growing them in godliness. • We think of Christ as our Savior • We think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Life On The Edge Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2014

Dare to live life on the edge and don't let anybody stop you. Don't let their jealousy, dictates or threats stop you from being all that Christ calls you to be.

Valerie Catura of Diamond Bar, California, was going over one of her memory verses before the lunch rush at the restaurant where she worked as a waitress. The verse was Galatians 2:20 – “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Then her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Harold Camping Missed

Contributed by Timothy Craver on May 31, 2011

This Sermon was written as a response to Harold Camping's prophecy that the world would end on May 21, 2011.

Well friends, we’ve spent the last few weeks looking at 1 Peter. It’s been both challenging and uplifting. We’ll continue in that letter next week, but for this week, I thought we’d take some time out to discuss an issue that has been talked about a lot lately. Unless ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-18

Denomination: Brethren

Prayer Of Adoration And Sacramental Prayer Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 4, 2020

This is the final address of my LENTEN SERIES ON PRAYER. I can't commend enough Richard Foster's book entitled simply Prayer if you are serious about Prayer

Prayer of Adoration and Sacramental Prayer This is the fourth study in our series on Prayer In the first week we looked at 1. Simple Prayer and 2. Praying the Ordinary And in the second week we looked at 3. The Prayer of Relinquishment 4. Formation Prayer and Last week we looked at 5. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:18, Revelation 5:11-12, 1 Timothy 1:17, 1 Samuel 15:22-23, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican