Sermons on Sweetness:

Tangible Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 29, 2016

G.U.T.S: Tangible- Let's talk about 5 tangible expressions of love from the one another's of the New Testament (Series idea from Mike Mack in his book, Small Group Vital Signs, pgs. 103-111; Outline from Gary Chapman's book, The 5 Love Languages)

HoHum: Needed: A Valentine Card Today is a special holioday, what is it?  That's right -- Valentine Day. It is a very special day because it is a time when we tell our friends, family, and sweethearts how much we love them. One way we do that is by sending Valentine cards. Valentine cards may be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom In Watching And Walking (Ephesians 5:1-21)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

WISDOM IN WATCHING AND WALKING (EPHESIANS 5:1-21)

WISDOM IN WATCHING AND WALKING (EPHESIANS 5:1-21) On the third day of the Chinese New Year more than ten of us from two fellowships headed to the Peak at my suggestion because I used to walk there with Doris and her sisters on the third day of the year since the third day is traditionally not a day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"An Audience With The King”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Aug 11, 2018

We need an Isaiah 6 moment. Let us also consider Isaiah’s situation our condition. Let us have a rediscovery, our own transformation and a revival for us and our family and our nation as well. The Lord allow us to have an audience with Him today

1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. 3And one cried ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Servant Leadership Vs I Want To Be Great”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 17, 2024

Opened with "The Invisible Gorilla" story. The disciples did not understand the culture of the kingdom even after viewing all the miracles... Quotes from Jesus Manifesto and Who Broke My Church... about values of being "servants".

Jesus Holy Name September 22, 2024 Text: Mark 9:33-35 Redeemer “Servant Leadership vs I Want to Be Great” Jesus has been busy. He has been transfigured on a mountain before Peter, James and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 1:22, Matthew 18:1-5, Luke 9:46-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

"The God Who Feeds My Soul”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 17, 2024

St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but Jesus the true bread from heaven. Deep in every human soul is a search for “Harmony” with our Creator, that was lost in the Garden of Eden.

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2024 Text: Mark 6:35,38 Redeemer “The God Who Feeds My Soul” St. Augustine noted that every person has a God shaped hole in his or her soul. People attempt to fill that cavity with lots of things but nothing satisfies our desire for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, John 6:5-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Words Are Full Of Power

Contributed by James Dina on Oct 4, 2020

When you speak, heaven begins to work because there is power in the words you declare. Every word that comes out of your mouth should be a word of life, to edify, motivate, and bring comfort.

WORDS ARE FULL OF POWER "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." (Proverbs 18:21) “.....The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life..” (John 6:63) Words are full of power, both to wound and to heal, to break ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 141:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Family Relations And Stressful Dinners”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 3, 2024

Hometown hero becomes one "rejected", by family and village. Ultimately Jesus was despised and rejected for our sake. Some quotes from Jesus: A Theography

In Jesus Holy Name July 7, 2024 Text: Mark 6:1a, 2b (Luke 4:29–30) Pentecost VII Redeemer “Family Relations and Stressful Dinners” Do you remember the story of Br’er Rabbit? The Uncle Remus folk tale is an African American trickster story about the exploits of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Lutheran

He's Alive; I'm Forgiven; Heaven's Gates Are Opened Wide

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 25, 2021

Sunrise Service - He's Alive by Don Francisco - a perfect blend of words and music that communicates powerful truths.

There is a new, old song that I have loved ever since the first time I heard it. It’s new in the sense that’s it’s not a hymn of yesteryear but it’s old b/c it was first released in 1977 & some of you weren’t even alive then – 41 years ago. I wish I could play the guitar & sing it for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5, Luke 24:34, Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Rock—his Revelation.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 2, 2021

The 16th century theologian Martin Luther once experience a long period of worry and despondency. One day his wife dressed in black mourning clothes...

The Rock—His Revelation. Psalm 27:1-8, 14NKJV A dear Christian lady was close to death when her minister came to visit her. He softy asked, “Sister, are you sinking?” She looked at him in disbelief and said nothing. Again he said, “Sister are you sinking?” She still could not believe that he would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-8, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Lord, Thou Hast Been Our Refuge: An Exposition Of The 90th Psalm.

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 8, 2020

We need to see ourselves for who we truly are in the light of the eternity of God.

Lord, Thou Hast Been our Refuge: An Exposition of the 90th Psalm The 90th Psalm is titled “A Psalm of Moses the Man of God” which probably makes this the oldest Psalm in the Bible. It has inspired great music. Isaac Watts paraphrased the words in the hymn “O God our Help in Ages Past.” This in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

Today, we come to an interesting but important message that centres on the last days/hours of people before their death.

Many years ago, there was a man who loved God, followed His Precepts, went everywhere with others preaching and serving God. Years passed and he began to feel tired inside, he felt he was doing too much for God and too little for himself. He started talking to friends about his planned change of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

What Will Be Your Famous Last Words?

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 2, 2021

No matter how flawed we are or how many times we fail, it is your relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior of the world, that will dictate to the world, to your community, and to your family and friends (pause)…YOUR FAMOUS LAST WORDS!

Sermon: What will be “your” famous last words? The Last Words of David… 2Sa 23:1 And these are the last words of David, the saying of David the son of Jesse, and the saying of the man raised on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet singer of Israel: 2Sa 23:2 The Spirit of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2-7, 1 Chronicles 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

Demolishing Strongholds: Enslavement Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024

For the children of Israel to grumble about their adversity in this circumstance was effectively to say, ‘We don't think God is a good, reliable, provider.’ Their complaint about their circumstance reflected their belief about God.

Opening illustration: Play the video: “Big But” Introduction: A chapter of complaining's. First, at Taberah, vague murmurings are heard throughout the camp. Then at Kibroth-hattaavah, a stage further on, the vague murmurings take shape in bitter complaint because of the fare to which the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Church Do You Want This To Be?

Contributed by Roger Smith on Oct 8, 2023

Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! Considering we are Christ's Church; what kind of church do you want this one to be? Do we want it to be pleasing to the Lord or do we want to just get by until He comes??

INTRODUCTION: Jesus said: Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it! There’s a rumour going round in the Catholic Church that they are the only true church because they claim they can trace their origins back to the Apostle Peter. That the church is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Congregational

Famous Last Words On Witnessing Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024

1). We are to witness from God's Word. 2). Witness through hard suffering. 3). Witness with great urgency. (Material adapted from Matt Proctor's book called "Victorious", chapter 8 "Bear Witness Boldly")

HoHum: We are uncomfortable with the word witness- mainly because there is another group out there who has overtaken the word. They are the same group who claim to be the 144,000 talked about in chapter 7 of Revelation. Much of that group’s theology comes from misunderstandings of the end times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:9-11, Revelation 11:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ