Sermons on the altar of god:

Giving It Up For Jesus

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 22, 2022

Jesus gave His life for us. What are you giving up for Him? A look at the time in Gethsemane before the arrest.

Giving it up for Jesus Mark 14:32-42 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They came to a place named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here until I have prayed." 33 And He took with Him Peter and James and John, and began to be very distressed and troubled. 34 And He *said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35

Reuben, Mister "Might Have Been” Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 13, 2022

The firstborn son had certain privileges in Hebrew families. Reuben, Jacob's oldest, gave in to sin and as a result, he lost his blessing and birthright. Don't make Reuben mistakes!

Introduction: Back in the early 1980’s, Pastor Dale Burden, then living in the Tidewater area of Virginia (the cities near Norfolk and Virginia Beach) preached a message, or a series (IIRC) about Reuben, calling him “mister might have been”. After all these years, I still remember bits and pieces ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:32, Genesis 30:14, Genesis 35:22, Genesis 49:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Disciples are formed not informed. Jesus did not just teach the disciples. They learned in the situations like witnessing to the woman at the well. The impressions burned in their mind. This is the “Organic Discipleship” process.

The gospels record many occasions when Jesus addressed large crowds. But when we take an overview of the Gospels we discover that his speaking to the large crowds is not what made the lasting impact. What carried the ministry of Jesus after his death was the time he invested with small ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Remember - A Message For Memorial Day

Contributed by Arlen Payne on May 27, 2023

Here is a simple message for Memorial Day. Since I minister on a Seminole Indian Reservation the deaths from the Seminole Wars are included. You may want to remove these and use something that is more relevant to you faith community.

Remember Psalm 22:25-29   Intro.   This is Memorial Day week-end         It’s sad that many do not know nor recognize what this day       Is all about.             It was to be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 18, 2025

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Matthew 7:15 A Tree and Its Fruit “Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. Matthew 9:36 Seeing the crowds, He felt compassion for them, because they were distressed and downcast, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 10:6 but rather go ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sermon On Cupidity

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 4, 2021

Cupidity is defined as "Greed for money or possessions."

Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche, a German philosopher and philologist once remarked: “In spite of all the value which may belong to the true, the positive, and the unselfish, it might be possible that a higher and more fundamental value for life generally should be assigned to pretence, to the will to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Jeremiah 6:13

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 13, 2022

The feeding of the 5000 in John 6 has many layers of meaning. One view is that the miracle is that Jesus got everyone to share their food.

Sharing John 6:1-15 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:1 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Just As I Have Loved You Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2024

John 13:34-35 tells us about Jesus’ love for his disciples.

Introduction I am sure that many of you know the hymn, “Jesus Loves Me.” You may have learned it in Sunday school. Or perhaps your parents taught it to you as a child during family worship. The words of the first stanza are as follows: Jesus loves me! this I know, For the Bible tells me ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022

We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heading Home From Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 19, 2024

The concept (Bright Sunday) is that Jesus was having fun showing up for the disciples, here as they headed home, he walked with them, and they recognized him in the breaking of the bread.

Today is Bright Sunday. Easter is a Holy Day, a day when everyone comes to church. Today is the day when the Christian believers come back to celebrate, because we are now in Easter Tide – the time between the Resurrection and when Jesus Ascended into heaven. After the Ascension, we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Compassion Like Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To encourage us to not only help those in need but to actively work towards creating a world where such needs no longer exist, as exemplified by the parable of the Good Samaritan.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we gather together to engage with a powerful parable from the Gospel of Luke, a story that speaks volumes about the compassion of Christ, the desperate needs of our fellow human beings, and the call to take action. In the words of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Topics: Attitude

Are You Willing?

Contributed by Damien Spikereit on Nov 27, 2000

The persecuted church and the crucified Christ demands a response with our lives.

Introduction - Over the past several months I have told you about much of my family. You have heard about my mother, father and some of my sisters. You have even heard about my grandparents, but I haven't told you about all of my family. - I haven't told you that I have a.... - Brother in Cuba ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appearance Can Be Deceiving

Contributed by Paul Duke on May 27, 2004

This is a talk I gave our kids about appearances. How good things can actually be bad and how we need to get over stereo typing.

Mike wanted a talk on appearance. So he asked around to see who the best looking leader was. And since my wife did not want to do it, he asked me. =-) Don’t raise your hands, but which category or categories do you fit into: Cool Popular Nerdy Geeky Athletic Classy Shy Bashful Still, with out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens And Our Hope

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004

In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what awaits them, approachin

What Happens and Our Hope 1 Thessalonians 4:13 INTRODUCTION: In this one verse we are exposed to two desires of Paul regarding the believers in the church of Thessalonica. His first desire is that these dear folks understand what happens when we die. He wants them to have knowledge of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist