Sermons on The Cup Of Salvation:

The Lord Is My Light And My Salvation

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 21, 2026

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Epiphany, year A

The LORD is My Light and My Salvation Psalm 27 The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me To eat up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. Though an army may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Psalm 27:4-9, Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Greatest Temptation

Contributed by Richard Wilson on Nov 19, 2001

Jesus faced his greatest temptation as he struggled with the cup in the garden of Gethsemnae.

The Greatest Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Heb 4:15 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are-- yet was without sin. Jesus faced many temptations. We know of the temptations he faced in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Did Your Salvation Cost?

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 5, 2025

God’s grace is freely given but it certainly is not cheap! I really don’t think that it is possible for human beings to fully understand what it cost God the Father and Jesus Christ His son to offer forgiveness for our sins.

“How Much Did Your Salvation Cost?” John 12:27-36 God’s grace is freely given but it certainly is not cheap! I really don’t think that it is possible for human beings to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday, The King Still Brings Salvation! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 15, 2011

Zechariah's prophetic message of the coming king, is still as important today as it was at the time of the triumpant entry entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, do we allow him entry into our lives?

Today is Palm Sunday a day when in the Christian church we celebrate the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, the coming of the King into that city that caused him so much concern, the city of his ancestor King David, we see the fulfilment of prophecy we see him riding on the animal of choice of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Like Unto His Brethren

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 15, 2016

CHRIST WAS LIKE HIS BRETHREN YET WITHOUT SIN.

LIKE UNTO HIS BRETHREN OBSERVATION: THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE ISSUES. MANY JEWISH BELIEVERS EXPERIENCED OPPOSITION AND DIFFICULTIES AND CONSIDERED REVERTING TO JUDAISM. THE AUTHOR DOES NOT IDENTIFY HIMSELF. SOME SUGGEST PAUL, SOME APOLLOS AND BARNABAS. THE THEME IS THE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Baptized Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017

Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Jordan River Title: Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022

We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-35, Matthew 6:12, Luke 22:34, John 12:31-33, John 3:16-17, Luke 9:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Frustrated: Not Enough To Breaking My Nets.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 12, 2025

Master, we are frustrated and exhausted, we fished all night... suddenly there is more than enough to break the nets.

FRUSTRATED? BREAKING MY NETS, SINKING MY BOAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I STAND ON THE PROMISES OF GOD --- OUR GOD IS A GOD OF MORE THAN ENOUGH. MY CUP RUNS OVER. Psalm 23:5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6, Luke 5:3-6, Luke 5:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sickness Or Sin; Let Jesus Decide

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 11, 2014

The people of Capernaum wanted to see the physical manifestations of Jesus miracles, yet spoke of salvation. Are the two related?

Title: Sickness or sin; let Jesus decide Word count: 1791 This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s, in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 5th February 2012. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Is 43.18-25 Psalm 41 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal

The Triune God Is Our Source Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 20, 2003

PENTECOST 1(C) - The triune God is our source of eternal salvation because everthing that belongs to the Father belongs to the Son and everything that belongs to the Son belongs to the Holy Spirit and everything that belongs to the Holy

THE TRIUNE GOD IS OUR SOURCE OF SALVATION JOHN 16:12—15 JUNE 15, 2003 JOHN 16:12-15 12I have much more to say to you, more than you can now bear. 13But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon V: No Restriction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

"Blessed and highly favored" is a response often heard from elderly saints of God when asked how they are. As we grow older, we realize that blessings have far outnumbered troubles - but that the Lord was with us all the way.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON V: NO RESTRICTION The fifth jewel of truth is that, in the House of the Lord – in the eternal presence of the Lord God – there is NO RESTRICTION. The fifth verse of the 23rd Psalm says this: “Thou preparest a table before me in ...read more

Communion, Symbol Or Sacrament

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 5, 2022

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter?

Is communion symbolic, an ordinance, a sacrament, a memorial or all of the above? Does it even matter? Symbol The argument begins with a simple word, “is.” Those who remember the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal may remember that famous line, “It depends on what the meaning of the word ‘is’ is.” What did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Spirit, Part A Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 13, 2007

Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort?

Series: Life, Everlasting, Part 3 Message: The Work of the Spirit? Part A Our scripture focus today is Psalm 116:13, but I want to read the entire Psalm… 116:1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Empty Cross, Empty Tomb ... Full Heart Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 14, 2019

Mary Magdalene was an empty cup and an empty cross and empty tomb filled her up. And if you are an empty cup this morning, let me tell you how an empty cross and an empty tomb can fill you up.

Have you ever tried to help someone who doesn’t want to be helped? Pretty frustrating, amen? Just ask Jesus. It’s hard to help someone who doesn’t want help … difficult to heal someone who doesn’t think they’re sick … impossible to fill a cup that’s already full ... impossible to teach a mind ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18, John 3:16

Denomination: United Methodist

Soccer World Cup 2010 - 4 Reasons Why It Reminds Us Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jun 15, 2010

A short Gospel talk for an family/all-age service.

Reasons why the Soccer World Cup reminds us of the Christian Life Introduction The world cup just started! I love soccer! These days I don’t play it - I watch it! But did you know that the World Cup reminds us of the Christian life?! 1. There’s a Prize to Win The dream of every Soccer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist