Sermons on The 12:

Love Without Hypocrisy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023

Agape love in action.

LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues & Out Of The Body Experiences.part 1. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 10, 2004

Looking at the Gift of tongues and out of the body expierences. Part 1 of 3 parts.

Speaking in Tongues & Out of Body Experiences. Part 1 of 3 parts. How many times have you ever wondered about the Pentecostal experience of speaking in tongues? What are tongues and why speak in a language that very few understand? Most people that I’ve spoken to have been ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Zephaniah 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Follow God Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

Follow God's presence and guidance. Show others you can walk in God's victory

A. INTRODUCTION 1. God usually gives us a leader/mentor. “By faith (Moses) . . . endured as seeing him who is invisible” (Heb. 11:27). Follow those who follow God. Follow their steps – example Follow their explanations – instruction Follow their heart – attitudes Follow their results – God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27, Luke 1:74-75

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sought Out By The Gentiles Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

Jesus was sought by all. Some sought to find the way. Some sought to find the truth. Some sought to find life. Others sought to find fault.

I. The Greeks Desire to See Jesus 1. John 12:20-23 2. See him in death, verse 24. 3. See him in resurrection or life, verse 24b. 4. See him by our service, verse 26. II. Christ’s Prayer and the Father’s Answer 1. John 12:27-28 III. The People’s Dullness 1. John 12:29-30 2. Unsaved can’t ...read more

Scripture: John 12:30-50

Denomination: Baptist

Start Right #1 Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 17, 2018

Our overall theme is taken from 2 Corinthians 5:7, “Walk by faith, not by sight.” Abraham is rightly known as the father of all who believe (Rom 4:11).

START RIGHT (GEN. 12:1-13:1) A wise Chinese proverb says it all: “A good beginning is half the job done.” We all want to start right -- a new job, a new family married, new year, new believers. About 1,800 years before the birth of Jesus Christ, after the chaos at Babel, and before there were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Love

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 7, 2020

Another song of agape love.

GENUINE LOVE. Romans 12:9-13. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. From this, I have taken ‘Genuine Love’ as a title for this section. The second clause talks about evil and good, forming a kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master Who Serves

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 31, 2016

Living for the kingdom. Waiting, listening, watching for Jesus' return.

THE MASTER WHO SERVES. Luke 12:32-40. Jesus has reassured His disciples that they are of more value to God than many sparrows, and that the very hairs of their head are numbered (Luke 12:6-7). He has also taught us, through the parable of the rich fool, to value the things of God more than the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 26, 2010

Knowing Jesus is enough to give the foundation for us to give thanks in difficult circumstances. The future will bring great difficulties for the people who experience it; knowing Jesus is their only foundation for hope.

Introduction: We're tempted to just throw things away that don't do what we want. Luke 13:6-9 gives one of Jesus parables, about a fruitles fig tree, that was fertilized to give it another chance, its best chance for growth. If no growth was forthcoming, it then would be destroyed. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Sprinkling

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2019

Abel's blood cried out for vengeance, but Jesus' blood goes on speaking gracious words of mercy.

THE BLOOD OF SPRINKLING. Hebrews 12:22-24. The first mention of the sprinkling of blood is found in the institution of the Passover (Exodus 12:7). The writer to the Hebrews explains the significance of this: it is ‘lest he that destroyed the firstborn might touch them’ (cf. Hebrews 11:28). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preservation Of God's People Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

preservation of God’s people

The first six seals have been opened and now judgment is being executed. This chapter is a break from judgment to set things in order for the ensuing chapters to follow. We shall see in this chapter that in the midst of judgment God is still in control that 1) His wrath is restrained, 2) That He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Palm Sunday

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 17, 2018

John's is the only Gospel to tell us about the palm branches.

THE FIRST PALM SUNDAY. John 12:12-19. First, in this short passage, we see the sense of expectation of the people of God (John 12:12). We read that “much people” who were come to the feast, “heard” that Jesus was coming to the City. And hearing, they acted on it. It is good to “hear” the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Reactions

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2020

How to overcome evil with good.

CHRISTIAN REACTIONS. Romans 12:14-21. Romans 12:14. The positive imperative is to “bless” those who persecute us. This is similar to the teaching of Jesus (Matthew 5:44; Luke 6:27-28). The supreme example is that of Jesus Himself (1 Peter 2:21-23). This partly involved Jesus praying for His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirituality, Diversity, And Gifts.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 18, 2021

No-one can say Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit.

SPIRITUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND GIFTS. 1 Corinthians 12:1-11. 1. Concerning spirituals (1 Corinthians 12:1-3). “Now concerning spirituals,” begins this passage (1 Corinthians 12:1). This may be masculine, ‘spiritual people’. However, given the emphasis away from individualism to “Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solidarity In Praise. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2024

Witnessing to Christ's great salvation.

SOLIDARITY IN PRAISE. Isaiah 12:2-6. The motto of the City of Glasgow in Scotland is, ‘Let Glasgow flourish.’ Though rarely known in full, it continues, ‘by the preaching of the Word and the praising of His Name.’ So not only does the Word of the Lord pass from mouth to mouth, but also His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solidarity In Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 22, 2024

Witnessing to Christ's great salvation.

SOLIDARITY IN PRAISE. Isaiah 12:1-6. The motto of the City of Glasgow in Scotland is, ‘Let Glasgow flourish.’ Though rarely known in full, it continues, ‘by the preaching of the Word and the praising of His Name.’ So not only does the Word of the Lord pass from mouth to mouth, but also His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational