Sermons on The Cup:

Teach Your Children Well

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. Several yrs. ago Robert Fulghum touched the hearts of millions with a short piece entitled, "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten"; it became part of a book by same name. Most of what I really need to know about how to live, and what to do, and how to be, I learned in ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Remembering

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 3, 2004

A sermon for our older folks service that focusses on how God remembers us, forgets our sins and we must remember what Jesus has done for us.

Remembering. Silver Service. 4 Oct 2004 Is 49:13-17, Ps 103:8-16, Jer 31:34 Forgetfulness: the visiting city dweller was amazed when the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gimmie Gimmie God Series

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Greed, and desire, confused with needs.

Gimmie Gimmie God In this clip Bruce has been endowed with God’s powers for a little over a week. In that time he has used those powers to serve only one person, Himself. He got revenge on the gang that beat him up, he gave himself a hot new sports car. He has created great news stories that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Empty Enough?

Contributed by Todd Hudnall on Jan 29, 2002

Expanded outline topical sermon on recognizing our need for God.

Introduction A martial arts student was meeting with his master and teacher at a table, having tea. The student said to his master, "I’ve learned all you have to teach me about defending myself. I want to learn one thing more now. Please teach me about the ways of God." The master took the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Big Tkhings

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 6, 2001

This is about getting the rights things done first.

Big Things A professor took a jar and carefully place some large rocks in it. When he had put all the rocks that he could he asked the class is the jar full. most said yes. Then he took out some small rocks and begin to put them in the Jar. Again he ask is the jar full. What do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Steps To Celebrating Communion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 15, 2001

There are certain steps we need to take to truly celebrate communion

Steps to Celebrating Communion Selected Passages July 29, 2001 Morning Worship Introduction For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Forgotten Dreams Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2019

God’s providence often involves God bringing people into our lives to test us, to bless us, or to develop us.

Forgotten Dreams (Genesis 40:1-23) 1. After she woke up, a woman told her husband, “I just dreamed that you gave me a pearl necklace for our anniversary. What do you think it means?” “You’ll know tonight.” he said. That evening, the man came home with a small package and gave it to his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 31, 2020

Why is love greater than Faith or Hope? As Christians the faith is the reason we are who we are. Hope is the assurance of where we are going. So what makes Love greater than these?

The Importance of Love (1 Cor. 13:1-3) Intro: A. For many people, the 23rd Psalm is written in such a way that it not only expresses the heart of David as he reflects upon God, but it express your heart also. It is why is so beloved. Those opening words speak of our union with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its Boldly Thrown Out There--"Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2017

The Cross allows us to "deny oneself" from pure self interest to serve a higher purpose. It's a way for us to continually do a self check, and for us to be sanctified.

13A There is a story by Guy de Maupassant titled "The Necklace." The Necklace is a tale of a young woman named Mathilde who wishes she was rich and also wishes she was accepted in higher social circles. However, her husband is an ordinary French citizen without the resources to fulfill her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-42

Denomination: Catholic

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread - Our Daily Portion Of Christ Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

In learning to pray, Jesus teaches us to ask for our Daily Bread. What does that really mean? Jesus said I am the BREAD of LIFE, and in the Last Supper, he takes the bread and breaks it saying, take, eat, this is my body given for you.

2015.03.01.SERMON.LORD give us our daily portion of CHRIST. William Akehurst, HSWC TEXT: Lamentations 3:24; Matthew 6:9-13 MESSAGE: LORD…teach us to pray. Give us today…Our Portion THE LORD IS THE PORTION OF MINE INHERITANCE AND OF MY CUP Psalm 16:5,7-9,11 1 Preserve me, O God: for ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalmist's Psalm

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE PSALMIST'S PSALM

PSALM 23 THE PSALMIST'S PSALM Intro Hospital Chapel Ohio - Bible every year. - Psalm 23 1. DAVID SPEAKS WITH CERTAINTY – “The LORD is my shepherd” (a) His Revelation of the Almighty. “Jehovah is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Advent: The Promise Of Hope (With Communion) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 25, 2024

On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope. Hope is powerful - the source of true, lasting hope is found in Jesus Christ.

Advent: The Promise of Hope (With Communion) Theme: Jesus, the Light of the World, brings eternal hope. Introduction On the first Sunday of Advent, we focus on hope—the first candle we light in this season of expectation. Advent reminds us that we are people waiting for the fulfilment of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26, Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:18-25, Hebrews 10:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Inn Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 17, 2023

Maundy Thursday

Jesus’ Inn Scripture Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Life is difficult for everyone including Jesus who lived in Palestine. We long for someone to massage our feet and relax us taking away our travel fatigue. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, Exodus 12:11-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, John 13:1-15

Denomination: Other

The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jun 1, 2020

A message that examines the close parallel between the ancient Hebrew wedding ritual and the marriage of Christ and the Church.

Pt 7: The Rapture of the Bride (part 2) The Hebrew Wedding and the Rapture As I pointed out in my last message ('The Rapture of the Bride pt 1'), there appears to be significant misunderstanding concerning the nature and purpose of the Lord's 'parousia' ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:17, Matthew 1:19-20, Revelation 19:7-9, Revelation 3:20, James 4:4, 1 Peter 1:18, Titus 2:11-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Colossians 3:1, Revelation 22:20-21, Ephesians 5:31-32, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 1:4-5, John 17:19, John 14:2-3, Matthew 26:27-28, Matthew 24:36, Ephesians 5:25-26, Song of Songs 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Thirst Of The Soul - Psalm 63 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 23, 2025

One attribute of God you won't see in the theology books, even though it is mentioned more often in the Bible than other, more celebrated attributes, is the food-likeness of God. And before you laugh--consider how often God compares himself to food and drink.

Psalm 63:1-5 A Psalm of David. When he was in the Desert of Judah. O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, in a dry and weary land where there is no water. 2 Therefore I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1, Psalm 63:5