Sermons on The Eternal Word:

Unexpected!

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 7, 2015

John the Baptist was an unexpected person bringing an unexpected message at an unexpected time. A communion sermon for Advent.

Every one of us has certain expectations at Christmas. We expect to buy gifts and we expect to receive gifts. We expect the lights and the colors and the sights and the sounds of the season. We expect to eat a lot! We expect long lines in the department stores, and apparently this year more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Choosing Joy

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 17, 2015

Choosing to rejoice in the Lord leads to a gentle spirit, and to four virtues of a spiritual life.

Dr. Steve Mathews United Baptist Church December 13, 2015 Philippians 4:4-7 Choosing Joy I. Joy is a choice- vs. 4 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Exposition: • Rejoicing in the Lord is a choice. Paul expects that his audience can do this. He repeats his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christmas All About? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2015

This sermon answers the question, "What is Christmas all about?"

Introduction Several years ago RBC Ministries, the producers of Our Daily Bread, published a tract titled, “What Is Christmas All About?” I would like to share that with you tonight. The First World War began in August 1914. It was brutal, bloody, four-year-long war that affected the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Can I Get A Witness?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 1, 2016

A sermon for All Saints Sunday.

"Can I Get a Witness?" Hebrews 12:1-3 Among the books of the New Testament, the Letter to the Hebrews is both strange and fascinating. It's style and content is unlike any of the other letters. And there is an awful lot we don't know about it. We don't know who wrote it. The best answer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Bear The Mark Of The Master Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 4, 2016

Each year we make resolutions to correct bad habits. One of the most fundamental characteristics of disciples of Jesus is to love one another. Resolving to love others as Jesus does makes a better me.

1. New Year's Resolutions are a means to resolve change in our lives * Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin * "Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"By Water And The Spirit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 7, 2016

A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

"By Water and the Spirit" Mark 1:1-15 Mark starts his Gospel with: "This is the beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God's Son..." "This is the beginning..." The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ is the beginning of THE GOOD NEWS OF GOD for you and me. It is the Good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Lessons From Nehemiah

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 12, 2016

What lessons can we learn from Nehemiah about rebuilding, teamwork, and prayer.

Lessons from Nehemiah Nehemiah 6:1-6:14 Introduction- This morning we are going to look at the leader Nehemiah. Nehemiah was a regular person who saw what was happening in Israel and decided that he was going to do something about it. Saw the need Let God know he was available Allowed God to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Seven Signs Of Pride In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 25, 2015

It's difficult to see pride in yourself. This message identifies seven areas where our pride often rears its ugly head.

- Few people will admit to being proud. It’s difficult thing to see in yourself. - In our passage for this morning (James 4:6), it tells us that God opposes the proud. That’s worth stopping to ponder: God sets Himself against such people. God will actively work against the proud. I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring The Struggles Of Rebuilding Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Rebuilding". When you are rebuilding, there will be struggles.

Series: Rebuilding [#5] ENDURING THE STRUGGLES OF REBUILDING Nehemiah 4:1-23 Introduction: I heard an old preacher say, “The Bible tells us to love our neighbors and to love our enemies, probably because they are generally the same people.” In the case of the Jews rebuilding the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Speaking In Tongues Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2015

What is the miracle of Pentecost all about?

Speaking in Tongues Acts 2:2-11 When the topic of speaking in tongues is brought up in churches, a storm of questions are asked. Were these tongues at Pentecost known languages or unknown tongues? Is speaking in tongues the initial evidence and proof of Spirit baptism? Does one need to speak in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encountering The Resurrected Jesus Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 9, 2015

Because Jesus Christ rose from the dead, we can experience Him through the living hope of His resurrection today.

ENCOUNTERING THE RESURRECTED JESUS OPEN: The Lord’s Prayer INTRO TO TOPIC: HOW IMPORTANT IS THE RESURRECTION? “Now if Christ is preached that He has been raised from the dead, how do some among you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? But if there is no resurrection of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Conqueror From Edom

Contributed by David Leach on Apr 13, 2015

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” by F B Meyer

From the Book “Saved and Kept – Counsels to Young Christians” By: F B Meyer - (the words in italics were added to the original text) Chapter 11 - THE CONQUEROR FROM EDOM ISAIAH 63:1 Who is this who comes from Edom, from the city of Bozrah, with his clothing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Leviathan

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

The spirit of leviathan is someone with a big mouth, carrying a long “tale” and all the while, turning or spinning the “truth” until it tears apart whoever they attack..

The Spirit of Leviathan What is and what does an alligator do ??? An alligator has a big mouth and a long tail and when it bites into something it turns and spins and tears apart whatever it attacks. The spirit of leviathan is someone with a big mouth, carrying a long “tale” and ...read more

Scripture: Job 41:1-34

Denomination: Foursquare

The Family Of God: Giving Generously Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2015

As God’s family, we are called to be people who walk in love, acceptance and forgiveness, and give generously of our hearts, our lives, and our resources.

THE FAMILY OF GOD #1: GIVING GENEROUSLY INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss my experiences in the church as the family of God. A LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH: “42 They joined with the other believers and devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and fellowship, sharing in the Lord's Supper and in ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Blacklist - Pt. 6 - Family Feuds Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 28, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's “Blacklist”?

The Blacklist
 Pt. 6 - Family Feuds I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Lists represent what we believe are important or at least what we don't want to forget or overlook. I think that is why this list we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal