Sermons on The Fourth Cup:

Blessed Be The Name Sermon V: Our Merciful Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our Father's mercy that rescued us from trespasses and sins, restored our relationship to Him, renewed a right spirit within us and redeemed our lives for His glory.

BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD OUR MERCIFUL FORGIVING FATHER Trying to make the point that everyone without exception needs forgiveness, a pastor asked one of his parishioners if he had ever sinned. “Yes, I have sinned,” replied the parishioner, “but not in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

With Jesus At The Well Of Sychar - 3 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus spoke some of the most profound words that have ever been spoken on the subject of true worship, of worship as God intends it shall be— the kind of worship, Jesus said, that the heavenly Father goes looking for.

March 10, 1996 - Lent 3 John 4:5-42 If ever anyone lived on a dead end street this was the person. And by dead end I don't mean a nice cul de sac where the kids can play and the traffic can turn around. I mean dead end like going nowhere, like abandon all hope. I don't know how, but she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Holy Communion: Better Than Manna Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 2, 2017

Holy Communion is better than manna because it's packed full of Vitamin F: forgiveness.

Teff. Kamut. Fonio. Freekeh. What are they? Islands in the South Pacific? Lesser known classical composers? Inuit words for various kinds of snow? The answer is none of the above. Gourmet cooks and health nuts will tell you that teff, kamut, fonio, and freekeh are ancient grains that are much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Anointing For The Next Level

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 25, 2015

The anointing of God will make a man to operate beyond natural level and to do supernatural things. For any one to progress in life and ministry, he or she needs the flow of fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.

ANOINTING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL Study Text: I John 2:27 Introduction: - According to the word of God, every born-again, Spirit-filled child if God has the anointing in His life. But every child of God is responsible for keeping and increasing the level of anointing. That is why some walk in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016

This lesson is a compilation of some biblical thoughts. In this case the family offered little insight into this woman's past. She was a faithful servant of God.

Song (as Family Enters -- Mansions Over the Hilltop Song -- Old Rugged Cross 2 Timothy 4.6-8 6 For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Henceforth there is laid ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Master's Plan

Contributed by David Tack on Apr 22, 2024

Notice all the I’s and you’s in these 4 verses! This is a very personal and heartfelt message that Jesus leaves for his anxious disciples as Jesus prepares to carry the cross and make an atoning sacrifice for the sins of the world!

OUR TEXT: John 14:1-4 John 14:1-4: (1) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. (2) In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. (3) And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, 2 Corinthians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Time Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

How important is prayer in your life?

“A Time Of Prayer” Acts 3:1 We will just look at one verse today. How important is prayer in your life? Is it important enough to set time aside so that we may pray? Or is prayer just something we do when there is an urgent need like and accident, sickness, distress, or any on a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sacred (Mark 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 28, 2024

What is truly sacred and what is just an idol? Let's look at Mark 10.

What things are sacred to us? Is marriage sacred? Are children sacred? Is material wealth a sacred idol or just a tool by which we serve others? Are titles and positions sacred idols to us, or do we serve quietly without tooting our horns? Do we treat the needy as sacred to God? Let’s examine these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4 Hearts Of Stone And Handwashing Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 14, 2020

Written in Midst of Coronavirus epidemic: The Pharisees criticized Jesus for not washing his hands correctly. But they had unclean hearts. In this time, what does it mean to have a clean heart

Mark 7:1-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 Some Pharisees and some teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. 2 They saw that some of his followers ate food with hands that were not clean, meaning that they did not wash their hands in a special way. 3 The Pharisees and all the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-8, Luke 11:37-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bring Me A Worm

Contributed by Carol Moore on Jun 22, 2019

Instead of asking the Spirit to come to us, why not accept His invitation to step into His circle.

John Wesley once said, “Bring me a worm that can comprehend a man, and then I will show you a man that can comprehend the Triune God.” The Trinity, Three-in-One, is confusing any way you try to look at it. It is the reason that Muslims say we believe in three gods. If it confuses you, then you ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Rewards Matter Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018

The Bible is overflowing with statements that teach us we gain or lose rewards in heaven based upon how we live here on earth. But, in order to enter more deeply into this subject, we need to understand some basics.

Rewards Matter (1st in series) (Romans 2:6) 1. We tend to think that whatever is far ahead doesn’t matter that much, and that we will get by with whatever. 2. One dad didn’t think ahead to take shampoo with him into the shower, and writes, “Today, while my eyes are closed in the shower, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-14, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 10:41-42, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11, 1 Corinthians 3:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A New Accounting Method

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 24, 2025

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 23, 2025 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 6:27-38; Genesis 45:3-11, 15 A New Accounting Method Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How did you learn to do basic arithmetic? The methodology has changed over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38, Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Covenant Verses Contract Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 5, 2023

Are we steadfast in our relationships with God? "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." Psalm 16:8.

Following a Biblical timeline of covenants. We have an understanding of God, is a partaker in covenant, covenant with his people, originally with the Hebrew people it is a fundamental understanding of how God and His people relate. We see this through the Old Testament, and we see it in the New ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-27, Romans 9:4, Hebrews 9:15, Hebrews 8:10, Hebrews 8:6-8, Mark 14:24, Hebrews 7:21-22, Luke 22:19-20, Psalm 16:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Unclean Houses (Leviticus 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 11, 2024

Was God concerned with Israel's health and home life? Let's look at Leviticus 14.

Does the discussion of what is clean and unclean in the Bible go beyond foods and skin diseases to include mold and mildew? Does God want to bless His people physically? How does this relate to the ultimate blessing of being spiritually clean? Let’s look at Leviticus 14. What offering and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Words Of My Mouth: Living With A Heart Aligned To God - Psalm 19:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

Psalm 19:14 is a verse that speaks to the deepest parts of our spiritual walk with God.

Let the Words of My Mouth: Living with a Heart Aligned to God - Psalm 19:14 "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Introduction: Today, we are going to dive into a powerful verse found in the Psalms—a verse that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 18:21, James 3:9-10, Philippians 4:8, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal