Sermons on The Encyclopedia Judaica:

Love Your Enemies To Show That You Are Children Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 1, 2008

Jesus calls us to:1) Recognize your Sonship (Matthew 5:45), 2) Exceed your Sonship (Matthew 5:46-47) and 3) Manifest perfect Sonship (Matthew 5:48).

Celebrity Adoption is all the rage — the more exotic the setting the better. Angelina Jolie became the poster child for international adoption, traveling the world to rescue babies from tough places. Mohawked son Maddox was first, adopted from Cambodia in 2002. After Brad Pitt signed on as dad, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45-48

Denomination: Other

A Word For Desperate Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 12, 2009

What we are seeing today is what is often described in Scripture as, “For the Lord has a day of vengeance, a year of retribution…” (Isaiah 34:8) What the world needs to see is a Body of Christ which is able to get “revelation” from God in desperate times-

I am going to read to you from 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Title: A Word for Desperate Times Theme: Hearing from God In Bad Times Topic: A New Years Message Listen as I read 1 Samuel 30:1- 6, “David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer Keys: Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Sep 19, 2011

“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit - fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name,” John 15:16. A prayer key sermon that can also serve as a witnessing sermon.

Prayer Keys - Bearing Fruit “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit – fruit that will last. Then the Father will give you whatever you ask in my name.” John 15:16 One Wednesday, we looked at the second prayer key in this verse, asking in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Baptist

Darwin’s Fables Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Sep 29, 2011

The life and predictions of Charles Darwin teach us alot about the mindset of modern science

11 For this reason God will send upon them a deluding influence so that they will believe what is false, 12 in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth, but took pleasure in wickedness. 1859: A book came out that changed the landscape of science, religion and the world. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Five Ways To Enhance Your Worship Experience Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Corporate worship is strengthened when members are (1) consistent by practicing the presence of God through the week (2) expectant by embracing God’s promise to meet with them, etc.

2/12/17 Intro How do we go to higher ground in our worship? That has been our theme for the last couple of messages. We found first that worship must proceed from the heart—from our innermost being. Jesus put it this way in John 4:24 “God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Logos Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 23, 2014

John 1:1-5, shows how Christ is the complete embodiment and fulfillment of the Word of God. He is the Word as seen from 1) His Preexistence (John 1:1-2), 2 His Creative power (John 1:3), and 3) His self-existence (John 1:4-5).

Today, we say that talk is cheap. We live in a time where people tend not to do what they say they will do. We generally don’t expect politicians to do what they say. Advertisers will often exaggerate claims in order to sell products. We are accustomed to extensive wavers of liability that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Our Sovereign Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2014

In Colossians 1:15–19, Paul reveals our Lord’s true identity by viewing Him in relation to three things: 1) The Father (Colossians 1:15), 2) The Universe (Colossians 1:16-17), and 3) The Church (Colossians 1:18-19).

If there are two things that have a tremendous bearing on our future experiences, they are assumptions and expectation. We tend to make assumptions about people and expect certain actions accordingly. As the Jews experienced Christ's ride into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday, they assumed He was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Other

Foundational Guidance (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Christians sometimes wonder why they experience trials and corrections while the ungodly seem to prosper. This is examined in the light of Psalm 73.

Psalm 73 3/20/16 Intro For the last two weeks we have talked about “Foundational Guidance,” those things we do regardless of circumstances, “come what may.” We took our first message from Micah 6:8 where God tells us to (1) do justly (2) to love mercy (3) and walk humbly with your God. Last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Luke 16:1-28, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014

"The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Other

The Life-Changing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Word of God has supernatural power to change lives.

INTRODUCTION This is the sixth message in the series from 1 Thessalonians. The series is entitled, “Finding Hope in a Hopeless World.” In this message we’re going to study “The Life-changing Power of the Word of God.” A lot of people are confused about what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Promise Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2020

In Ephesians 2:11–12 Paul shows the need for the work of Christ, the Promise of the Gospel of reconciliation, for Jew and Greek by First, Describing the former Social (Ephesians 2:11) then Spiritual alienation of Jews and Gentiles (Ephesians 2:11).

Ephesians 2:11-12 [11] Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands--[12] remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-12

Denomination: Other

Christinaity On The Job Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 14, 2015

1) The Submission of Slaves, or Employees (Ephesians 6:5-8), and about 2) The Submission of Masters, or Employers (Ephesians 6:9).

As Children in Ontario headed back to school this week, it was surrounded by labor issues between school boards and the province of Ontario. Last minute negotiations meant that students were spared a delay in their school year, but ongoing disputes with support workers and unresolved contract ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Other

Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2014

We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God!

Sermon: Attitude of Gratitude! Thesis: We either have an attitude of gratitude like the one leper or we have a an attitude of entitlement like the other 9 who could not even say thanks to Jesus for their miracle. It’s really a matter of our heart toward God! Introduction: 1st Proclamation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational