Sermons on Tea:

Introduction To James Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James introduces himself to his readers

BIG JOHN COMING TO TOWN: New man made bartender and warned by owner, ‘If you hear Big John is coming drop everything and run for your life’. Months later a white faced cowhand ran in yelling, ‘Big John is coming to town’. Before the bartender could run into the saloon can a huge man riding a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Reviewing Our Vision

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply!

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Cell Groups - What are they? Cells are seen to be the basic building blocks of a church, just as cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are 'small living things with an aim to grow and multiply! Cells need to be big enough to function and small ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Trust Above Your Circumstances

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 22, 2011

Our faith tends to rise and fall based on our circumstances. The more pain we feel the more doubt we express. But Jesus, even as he died on the cross, rose about his feelings of abandonment and entrusted his spirit into the Father’s care.

Introduction: I saw an article recently entitled, “God’s Friday.” That makes far more sense to me than “Good Friday.” There is nothing good about what happened to Jesus in and around Jerusalem about 2000 years ago. 1. Jesus’ Circumstances • Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Time Traveller: Chapter 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Dec 5, 2011

Chapter 3 of the ongoing saga.

The Time Traveller Chapter 3 So here we are again, ready for our next instalment of the Time Traveller. I have nothing special to say at the beginning of this chapter, but I would beg that you forgive in advance some of the self love I am going to manifest today. After John’s visit to see ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up...

Contributed by Selvan John on Mar 11, 2010

Why we give up and how not to give up...

Never Give Up… Many of us quit, half way through with what we have started and we have enough reasons why we do it. Years ago I joined a college to do my Masters in Divinity course while I was working in a church as a pastor of the children’s ministry. After enrolling for the course ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Path To Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

There are two paths to peace: force or love.Jesus came to show the limits of force and the power of love.

Luke 19:29-44 “The Path to Peace” INTRODUCTION “I love a parade, the tramping of feet, I love every beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come.” Everyone loves a parade, whether it is the grand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014

A drama for children: Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand

Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand (This children’s address is based on John 6: 1-15.) A Theology: Jesus’ miracles of feeding the five thousand and walking on water give relevance to the meaning of his sermon at Capernaum. In his sermon Jesus said, “And this is the will of him who ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Choice Is Yours

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2012

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours!

Passion for guns would destroy you! Passion for God would bless you! Choice is yours! Luke 10:39 “And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus' feet and heard His word.” The Connecticut elementary school shooter Adam Lanza had learned to shoot from his gun-collecting mom, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:39

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fitting And Fulfilling Voice Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 2, 2013

Followers of Christ are effective in the Kingdom of God as messengers.

A Fitting and Fulfilling Voice (Matt. 3: 13-17) 1 "In those days John the Baptist came, preaching (crying) in the Desert of Judea (not a good translation- “Wilderness or of a flock deserted by the shepherd) 2 and saying, "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. This message explores the conversation that took place between Jesus and Nicodemus.

Jesus & Nicodemus Series: Conversational Evangelism Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 1-29-2017 John 3:1-21 Introduction: Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. (He sat ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, John 1:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017

"They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

A Different Kind Of Meteor Shower Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

“for me to live is Christ. To die is gain” (Philippians 1). But for those who have no such relationship to Jesus, the end of the world is destruction of everything they hold dear. It is the end of all that matters. It is, truly, dreadful.

Revelation 6:12 and I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a huge earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood, 13. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree throws off its figs when shaken by a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: *other

Queen Elizabeth 70th Jubilee

Contributed by Alexier Mayes on Jun 4, 2022

A short address to celebrate the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee.

Today we celebrate the Queens Jubilee. Queen Elizabeth II is the first British Monarch to celebrate over 70 years of service and so even though we’d usually celebrate Pentecost today (or the birthday of the church if you like) today we’ll give thanks to God for the Queen and her service to over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-30, Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Anglican

A Godly Mother

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly.

A Godly mother Psalm 58 1. Genesis 21:11- 21 2. 1 Samuel 1: 11 Your arms were always open when I needed a hug. Your heart understood when I needed a friend. Your gentle eyes were stern when I needed a lesson. Your strength and love has guided me and gave me wings to fly. There was a recent ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:11-21, 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom From Spiritual Bondage

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jul 3, 2021

No one is more qualified to help another person than the one who has already experienced the same trial

I. Introduction In their book "The Sacred Romance" (Thomas Nelson), John Eldredge and Brent Curtis write: "A 19th-century Scottish discus thrower lived in the days before professional trainers and developed his skills alone in the highlands of his native village, making his own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10