Sermons on the brazen altar: showing 811-825 of 18,876

The Sacred Encounter

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2009

In Christ the sacred has taken flesh and broken into the dark reality of this life. The sacred has encountered us.

“The Sacred Encounter” John 1:1-18 Introduction Ever since returning from a recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem I have been keenly interested in the Crusades. That is, the 500 year period during the middle ages when European Christians took it upon themselves to liberate the Holy Land from Arab ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Now we begin a new vision—the second vision given to John the Apostle. Now it’s time for the churches to see the future events that are coming upon the earth.

The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only overcome. Now we begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Protection For The Battlefield

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 17, 2013

We are engaged in a spiritual war. A serious battle. For the Christian, faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require faith.

For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today's Scriptures were Deuteronomy 26:1-11 ; Psalm 91:1,2,9-16 ; Romans 10:8-13 and Luke 4:1-13 One gentleman commented, ... "I wouldn't be tempted ... if temptation .... wasn't ... so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

“but God Was Not Pleased”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 3, 2015

This is a sermon about the powerful Treat the Poor and what it means to be working poor in a country with so much every thing. The Sermon is based on the interactions between David and Nathan around his killing of Uriah

Text “and sent Nathan to David. Nathan said to him, “There were two men in the same city—one rich, the other poor. The rich man had huge flocks of sheep, herds of cattle. The poor man had nothing but one little female lamb, which he had bought and raised. It grew up with him and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Please Hold For A Very Important Message From God !

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Sep 8, 2014

God is trying to tell us something but we keep hanging up on Him

PLEASE HOLD FOR AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM GOD ! By Rev. Timothy G. Porter John 3:16 Introduction: The phone rang the other day and I answered it. After several seconds of silence, a voice on the other end of the line spoke and said: “Please hold for important ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost And Found

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 21, 2021

A look at the three figures in one of Jesus’ most famous parables

One of my greatest delights in the church where I last served in Minnesota was to be part of a group of men who met faithfully every Wednesday morning for prayer, followed each week by coffee and conversation. Both the prayer and the conversation could be pretty free ranging at times. But I have to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

Affirmations - Sermon Iv: Belief In God The Son, Savior, Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To believe that God manifested Himself in human form is important because, to know that God understands, cares, and saves "me" - individually and personally - is to love Him and really want to serve Him.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: John 10:30, John 14:9

Affirmations - Sermon V: Belief In The Divine Conception Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To affirm our Savior's divine conception is to accept God the Father's criterion of a perfect atoning sacrifice which could be provided by no mere human being - only by God's Son who was sent (came) for that redemptive purpose.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Affirmations - Sermon Vi: Belief In Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To truly believe that Jesus died for our sins . . . that He was buried . . . that God raised Him victoriously from the dead, and to confess that "Jesus is Lord" is to be saved and to serve Him as Lord now and forevermore.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9

Affirmations - Sermon Vii: Belief In God The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To be aware of the Holy Spirit's presence coupled with that little "tug" within is to be motivated by the expert of all motivational experts to be and do all the Christ our Lord taught us to be and do.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Affirmations - Sermon Viii: Belief In God's Forgiveness And Mine Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

How wonderful to be forgiven by God our Father, by family and by friends! How wonderful to forgive others - and to "forget" their trespasses against us! Amazing is God's grace - and ours!

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14, Ephesians 1:7-8

Affirmations - Sermon X: Belief In The Bible - God's Holy Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

Without our fundamental belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word, no other doctrinal beliefs really matter. We stake our eternal destiny on the Truth, the Way and the Life as revealed therein by the Lord God Himself.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:21, 2 Timothy 3:16, John 20:31

A Response To Crisis

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 16, 2021

Although Hezekiah was highly favored of God, he was not exempt from sickness and disease. Hezekiah, amiddle age righteous king finds himself sick. Death is the common lot of all and we too must, “set your house in order.”

Subject: A Response to Crisis Text: Isaiah 38:1-8 Isa 38:1 ¶ In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and not live. 2 Then Hezekiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Peter 3:12

Denomination: Methodist

Christcame To Be A Servant

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 19, 2017

Christ came to be an example of servanthood, so that we may learn how to be a servant to others.

CHRIST CAME TO BE A SERVANT MATTHEW 2:17-28 WHEN IT COMES TO UNDERSTANDING THE STORY OF ADVENT, IT IS NECESSARY TO LOOK AT THE LIFE OF JESUS AFTER HE WAS BORN. AS WE STUDY HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY WE WILL FIND PURPOSE FOR OUR OWN, BECAUSE AS CHRISTIANS WE HAVE CHRIST IN US. COLOSSIANS 1:24-29 NOW I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Almighty God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 8, 2020

The global outbreak of this pandemic has caused panic in the lives of people. But as believers we do have a place of great safety. This series on Psalm 91 will be a great immunity booster.

We read in Psalm 91:1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. (WEB) The Psalmist in the above mentioned verse mentions two titles for God; The Most High and The Almighty. As we have already considered the significance of The Most High God in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Other