Sermons on The Hand That Smote:

What Is The Glory Of God? The Telescope To The Microscope And Beyond

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 16, 2024

A study on the glory of God and how the glory of God changes us when we receive Christ.

The James Webb space telescope was launched into space on December 25th 2021, it’s predecessor the Hubble space telescope had taken thousands of amazing pictures of deep space with it’s powerful lenses, but the James Webb telescope would be even more precise in it’s photographic abilities, taking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1, 1 Corinthians 10:31, John 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Serious About Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 20, 2024

Asking the question is we're really serious about God in our lives.

The Path to Integrity Psalm 119:1-8 January 21, 2024 What do people like - - - - Matt Lauer Ellen Degeneres Bernie Madoff Bill Cosby Harvey Weinstein Lance Armstrong Milli Vanilli OJ Simpson Roseanne R Kelly When you read those names, what comes to mind? I'm guessing it's not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, Psalm 103:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline Of Acts 27

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 8, 2024

Acts 27 covers a period of Paul's life between his release from Caesarea and his shipwreck on the island of Malta (not mentioned in this chapter). Something seemed to be happening every minute during this longest voyage of Paul's life.

On the road to Rome, part 1: Caesarea to Crete Text, Acts 27:1-12, KJV: 1 And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band. 2 And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Language Of Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024

The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves Submit

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Feb 13, 2024

1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. WHAT??? Does the Bible justify slavery??? In 2019, The 1619 Project was published. The 1619 Project, by former New York Times writer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Leaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

Today, we more likely use the term “yeast” instead of “leaven” WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF LEAVEN? • It causes bread to rise. • It makes bread spongy and soft

06. The Parable Of The Leaven SERIES; The Parables Of Jesus INTRODUCTION Jesus presented some of His most memorable lessons as parables. One reason He used parables is for the helpful way they connected abstract spiritual truths with regular everyday activities. These stories empowered simple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6

Jesus Opens Our Eyes To The Truth

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

If you have been journeying through life without Jesus, you have no idea what you have been missing. Today we are going to take a closer look to see how Jesus will open our eyes to the truth.

When I was in the third grade at Carroll Bell elementary school here in San Antonio, I begin having headaches in class. My mom decided to have my eyes checked. And sure enough, I needed glasses. I don't know exactly how long I had been seeing things blurry but when I got my new glasses it ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Tetelestai

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 25, 2023

A sermon examining the meaning of Jesus' proclamation that "it is finished".

"Tetelestai" John 19:28-30 (4-6-23) There are certain phrases from our nation's history that will forever be remembered: Patrick Henry said "Give me liberty or give me death!" Franklin Delano Roosevelt famously said "The only thing we have to fear is, fear ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lamb Selection Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 27, 2023

It is time to examine God's Passover lamb, Jesus.

Lamb Selection Day Americans love parades. We tune in to watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, the Plymouth Parade, Bowl Game Parades, and Ticker Tape parades. I have participated in several parades in my life. My social club in high school put together a kazoo band for our Homecoming float in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Palm Sunday 2023

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2023

How do we know with certainty that Jesus is the One and Only Son of God? This message examines the "odds" and/or probability based on the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.

Palm Sunday 2023 Scripture: Isaiah 7:14; Luke 1:26-27; Micah 5:2; Matthew 2:1-2 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is always the Sunday before Easter and commemorates Jesus arriving into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. As He made His entrance into the city, some people laid down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:26-27, Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, Mark 14:9, Luke 10:38-42, 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Resurrection

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023

Easter Sunday about experiencing the resurrection power of Jesus in our lives

Resurrection CCCAG, April 9th, 2023 Scripture: Luke 24:1-6, but starting in Rev 2 Introduction We are going to take a break from our study in Colossians to celebrate the resurrection of our LORD. I want to talk about something that is making news everywhere and seemingly tearing at the very seams ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faith Worth Fighting For - Part One Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 26, 2023

The short and often neglected letter of Jude is a challenge to believers to stand strong in the faith in the face of false teaching. A valuable lesson to Christians in all ages.

Open up your Bibles to Jude. When is the last time you heard that? Jude is the next to the last book of the New Testament, right before Revelation. It doesn’t rank up there on the list of most popular books in the Bible. Not many quotes from Jude are on your refrigerator or being cross stitched for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon: The Danger Of Deception Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 4, 2023

We live in an age where people want to appear one way but, they are just the opposite of their appearance. Hypocrisy pollutes worship. The most beautiful singing, the largest gift and the most radical praise can all be done with the wrong motive.

Sermon: The Danger of Deception Scripture: Acts 5:1-11 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, And kept back part of the price, his wife also being privy to it, and brought a certain part, and laid it at the apostles' feet. But Peter said, Ananias, why hath ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11, 1 Peter 5:6-8, Ephesians 6:10-13, Luke 6:26

Denomination: Methodist

Things I'm Thankful For

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023

This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist