Sermons on The Feast Of Dedication:

Ms. Persia

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 3, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 2: 1 – 23

Esther 2: 1 – 23 Ms. Persia 2 After these things, when the wrath of King Ahasuerus subsided, he remembered Vashti, what she had done, and what had been decreed against her. 2 Then the king’s servants who attended him said: “Let beautiful young virgins be sought for the king; 3 and let the king ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Eat In Church Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 16, 2022

If you want to come together for the advancement of the gospel, then come together around the cross. remember Jesus, reflect on yourself, and remain, or wait, for one another.

21 years ago (2001), DreamWorks produced the animated film Shreck, in which Shrek, an ogre, falls in love with the beautiful princess Fiona, who turns out to be an ogre herself. They fall in love, get married, and live happily ever after. Then Shrek 2 comes along three years later (2004), and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, Ephesians 2:14-16, Luke 14:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The 4 Points: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 11, 2024

Easter Series - THE 4 POINTS: #1: God Loves Me: Bible Story: The Last Supper. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Surprise #1: Limited Information. Surprise #2: No Lamb. Surprise #3: A New Meaning SERMON BODY: Now you will not find the four points graphics hanging up in any museum, • No art expert would ever consider them a great work of art, • But somebody in advertising would value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Brethren

Mother's Day 2025 - A Mother's Bond

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2025

A mother has a very special bond with their child. This message is about that bond.

Mother’s Day 2025 – A Mother’s Bond Scripture: John 2:1-11; Second Timothy 1:5 Good morning Strangers Rest and happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers here and those viewing this live streamed service. There will be little that I will say in this message that will be new to you, but I hope you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Boy Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 7, 2002

Out of all the things that Luke must have heard from Mary, he has chosen only this one incident, perhaps because it reveals so much to us.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 5 “The Boy Jesus” Luke 2:39-52 Initially when we look at the story recorded in the last section of the second chapter of Luke, there seems to be little of consequence, a part of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Baptist

Love & Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 11, 2008

Are you ashamed to be served by Jesus? Be careful how you answer. As Jesus demonstrates what real love is, he also recoils at real betrayal.

In the February 20th issue of Time Magazine, Joel Stein writes the cover story about George Clooney the Hollywood TV actor turned movie star. Stein recalls asking Clooney for an interview. What he got was Clooney himself coming over for dinner. “He’ll eat whatever’s cooking” his publicist said. The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will Somebody Help Me?

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

The lame man needed someone else’s help to get to the pool. Many people today need our help to get to Jesus. How shall they hear if we never tell them.

Intro. A study of the Gospel of John will reveal that the author is the Apostle John, one of four books of the Bible he wrote. This is of course the fourth and last Gospel. We can see that Matthew presents Christ to the Jews as the Messiah-King, Mark to the Romans as the Conquering Servant, Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

They Believed In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 28, 2013

The disciples and the first church believed in the Holy Spirit. They may not have understood completely at this point the great importance of the Holy Spirit and just why they needed to wait for Him as the Father had promised but they knew Jesus had prom

They Believed in the Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-4 John 14:15-26; John 16:5-14; Acts 1:4-8 Acts 2:1-4; And when the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a noise like a violent, rushing wind, and it filled the whole house where they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Careth…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 3, 2022

One thing that make many of our lives miserable at time is the LACK OF COMPASSION of those that surround our lives.

• Many children have no compassion for their parents ? Employer have no compassion for their employees. ? Neighbors have no compassion for their neighbor. The parable of THE LOST SHEEP reveals the COMPASSION OF CHRIST more than any other of Jesus’ parables. It is comforting to know that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Man Careth…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 4, 2022

One thing that make many of our lives miserable at time is the LACK OF COMPASSION of those that surround our lives.

? Children have no compassion for their parents ? Employer have no compassion for their employees. ? Neighbors have no compassion for their neighbor. The parable of THE LOST SHEEP reveals the COMPASSION OF CHRIST more than any other of Jesus’ parables. It is comforting to know that our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Aligning Our Days

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 17, 2020

Today's message is from the Getting Spiritually Aligned series. We are looking at getting our days aligned with the Lord's day, or the Sabbath.

Getting Spiritually Aligned “Aligning Our Days” Matthew 28:1 {Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!7REBQajS!N1OFIDtE73xGCQWe1ZoXyl_aCP3aN1LxQM2Mm-2m43Y } Most of you may not know that I’m a sports fan; whether it is football, basketball, and baseball, but mostly I watch when it gets to the playoffs. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1, Colossians 2:16-17, Matthew 12:7-8, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Foursquare

“i Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 Of 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old mystery surrounding the word shemitah, but their lives have been critically impacted or altered by its manifestation.

“I Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 of 2 8/23/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Earlier in the year I did a mini-series on a prophetic hot topic called “Shemitah.” 1 Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twentieth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2025

Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14. A). PROVIDENCE AND PRAISE. Psalm 145:15-21. Whether they know it or not, all flesh is dependent upon the LORD for their daily provision (PSALM 145:15). Whether they acknowledge it or not, no man can find sufficient ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-21, Proverbs 9:1-6, Ephesians 5:15-21, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Celebrate Good Times

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration!

I. The Prodigal’s Party A. Text: Luke 15:10-32 B. Clearly, there are times in life that call for a celebration! C. In this particular parable, we are going to consider that it was the Father’s idea to celebrate! D. Verse 10 actually goes with the previous parable Jesus told. However, I read it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-32

The Discipline Of Celebration Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 16, 2008

Sermon #1 in a two sermon series on my favorite disciplines deals with celebration and how to maintain joy in everyday life

(sermon #1 in the My Favorite Disciplines) The Discipline of CELEBRATION Nehemiah 8:10; Philippians 4:4; Psalm 118:24 CHCC: December 7, 2008 INTRODUCTION: This fall some of our Pueblo groups studied a book called The Life You Always Wanted by John Ortberg. It’s a book about Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ