Sermons on Sufficiency Of Word:

New Things

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 17, 2021

There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. To some degree in our mind and hearts, we wipe from our mind and heart all the failures of the past year, all the heartaches and disappointments of the past year.

Philippians 3:13-14; it takes a big person to know what to forget and what to remember. This being the first Sunday of the new year, I want to use the subject of the New Year for our message today. There is a certain excitement that comes with New Things. True of material things, car, clothes, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 26, 2021

A sermon for the fourth Sunday of Easter, Year B

April 25, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church John 10:11-18; 1 John 3:16-24 One Flock, One Shepherd Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Once every year we celebrate Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear a passage from John chapter 10 where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasure In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Apr 26, 2021

Greed and generosity are opposing spiritual forces. Selfishness and greed have the effect of shriveling our souls by wasting our potential for love, whereas generosity becomes the source of God’s richest blessing and joy.

Luke 12:13-21 In the days of the Wild West there was an armed bank robbery in California involving a large sum of money. The bank hired a bounty hunter to track down the thief, and when the search led to Mexico he realized he’d need to hire an interpreter. One was found, and the bounty hunter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Life Changes From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 28, 2021

We live in fearful times and only faith can change us from the inside - out.

1. [There’s a story about an old man from the country who rarely went to the city. One day he was summoned downtown to city hall, so he, his wife, and their son made their way to city center and into the town hall. The old man and his son went inside to keep the appointment and stopped by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ties That Bind The Born-Again Believer

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 4, 2021

The strongest foothold that the enemy can use to ensnare and bind a person is made up of the three-fold cord of worry, depression, and stress.

These three emotions are the most effective weapons used by the enemy to immobilize and disarm the Born-Again Christian in every area of their life. WORRY Worry is an emotional response that triggers a physiological reaction. It is self-torment and a symptom of fear that lingers long after a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Matthew 8:26, Job 3:25, Luke 21:26, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Colossal Image Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

In the dream of Nebuchadnezzar we see in the miraculous stone's demolishing of the colossal image the triumph of the kingdom of God over the kingdoms of men.

If we say something is big we assume we have said something important. If the grand stand is packed with the biggest crowd ever, this is a big deal, even if the game was not worth seeing. The big blast is all the rage on the screen or on the stage. Everything has to be gigantic to get our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Absolute Loyalty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A loyalty that does not depend upon conditions is an unconditional commitment. This is what gives a Christian courage and determination.

The warden asked the prisoner if there was anything he would like to eat before the execution. He said, "Yes, I would like mushrooms. I've always been scared to try them for fear I'd be poisoned." Here was a man who was brave because he had nothing to lose. This is all together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Will Jesus Come To The Passover?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 24, 2021

Jesus kept the Law perfectly. Of course He would come to Jerusalem for the Passover. Passover requires a Lamb without blemish.

Will Jesus Come to the Passover? An Exposition of John 11:55-58 The Sanhedrin had just met and had condemned Jesus to death. The trial a few weeks later was for show. They had already decided that Jesus must die. John tells us that it would be according to the prophecy of Caiaphas the High Priest ...read more

Scripture: John 11:55-57

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Moving Experience Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

It is the Lord's Supper, and no king, dignitary, or millionaire has ever had a supper so vast. This very night millions will meet at His table in remembrance of Him. It is the longest table on earth, for it goes around the world. There is nothing like it in all the world.

A beautiful temple was erected in ancient Greece. It was a masterpiece of architecture. When it was completed there was a vacant niche high up on the front for a sculptured work of art. The statue was to be selected by competition. On the appointed day there were two competitors for the place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Christian Challenge Sermon X: Review Life's Greatest Discoveries Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, mature Christians are challenged to trust God and "take life one day at a time", using God-given abilities to provide for needs and to help one another, but without disabling worry.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON X: TIME FOR CHRISTIANS TO REVIEW LIFE’S GREATEST DISCOVERIES Life Review is a technique used in geriatric counseling to help us regain a positive self-image and reestablish a sense of self-worth as we advance toward the goal of going home to be with the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Christian Challenge Sermon Xi: Fruitfulness Not Foolishness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, mature Christians acts in ways that testify to the loving and gracious ways that God our Father has acted toward His children throughout life's journey of ups and downs.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON XI: BE KNOWN BY FRUITFULNESS NOT FOOLISHNESS Have you ever been called to jury duty? Why were you called? If selected to serve, what were you expected to do? Make a judgment, based on evidence, with regard to a matter before the court. You were instructed by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Pray For Peace In God's Path Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 18, 2019

Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way.

Pray for Peace in God’s Path Luke 1:76-79 Introduction Peace of mind is one of the greatest blessings we can enjoy, and one of the most difficult to attain. It is not difficult because it is not available, it is difficult because we do not seek it in God’s way. During this Advent series ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:76-79

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge To Eat Right (Spiritually) Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 7, 2020

In this world, we, as Christians, eat a whole lot of junk that the world says tastes really good.

Introduction One of the biggest challenges as a parent is to get your young child to eat right. They want to eat junk. When your child hits the preteen age, their favorite food is not broccoli but McDonald Chicken nuggets (for some reason all kids love McDonald chicken nuggets). Once again ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making An Impact For God Sermon I: The Courage Of Conviction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians must dare to be like Daniel whose courage of conviction became his personal testimony for the Lord.

MAKING AN IMPACT FOR GOD: THE COURAGE OF CONVICTION As my elder brother passed through death into life everlasting life, a hospital chaplain spoke of the process as a “tug of war” between Creator God and Medical Science. My brother, like many of us, had made the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Making An Impact For God Sermon Iv: True Humility Honors God By Choice Not By Chance Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 20, 2020

In times like these, when pressures are brought to bear on the committed by the uncommitted, mature Christians respond to challenging situations not with a coin toss but with sights set on God who gives grace to the humble.

HUMILITY THAT HONORS GOD HAPPENS BY CHOICE NOT BY CHANCE A coin toss to determine which football team will be the receiving team and which will be the kicking team is the method used simply because it gives both of the teams a 50-50 chance of winning ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37