Sermons on The Hour:

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 3, 2002

Life is full of complicated issues and questions. Until you "see Jesus" life and God will never make sense.

John 12:20-33 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to see Jesus." Philip went to tell Andrew; Andrew and Philip in turn told Jesus. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bless Them

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 29, 2005

Focuses on Jesus addressing the Disciples, not the crowd

A recent survey has compiled all the qualities that people expect from the perfect pastor: Results of a computerized survey indicated that the perfect pastor preaches exactly 12 minutes. He frequently condemns sin but never upsets anyone. She works from 8 a.m. until midnight and is also a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Moved?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 25, 2005

The cross is the powerful event of all time and it is meant to move us. (Good Friday 2005)

Unmoved By The Cross Good Friday - 2005 It was only a few days before His death. Jesus was in Jerusalem. Philip comes up to Jesus and tells Him that there are a group of Greeks who have come to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast who want to see Him. AND - this simple request to see Him, really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Just Do Something, Sit There

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 8, 2003

We are so busy. Are we too busy to pray? What do we pray for? Does AMEN mean we are disconnecting God and getting back to life -- or does it mean something else?

There are 5 Presbyterian congregations in Iraq, and lately, I have been writing and receiving email from some of their pastors and elders. I told them about our 24 hour prayer vigil. They were very, very impressed. Looking back, I realize, I might have given them the wrong impression. I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:28-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of Rest

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2011

God rested when His work was done and we need one day to worship and rest!

THE DAY OF REST Genesis 2:1-3 All of us are trapped in days that last for exactly twenty-four hours. One cannot cry out, “I shall live in terms of a 40 hour day to give me more time to make money.” That is chronologically impossible. The prisoner cannot make the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, And Faithful?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 6, 2008

Developing the fruit of faithfulness

What does it take to be Dependable, Committed, Reliable, AND FAITHFUL? Bulldogs and Poodles “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you” James 4:8 NKJV The story is told of a bulldog and a poodle who were arguing one day. The bulldog was making fun of the poodle, calling him a weak little runt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Shepherd Psalm Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2009

If the Lord is my Shepherd, He touches my life in five wonderful ways.

Summer Psalms #3 - The Shepherd Psalm Psalm 23:1-6 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 10, 2009 *There are very few words in the Bible more well-known than these. Millions going through grief have found great comfort here. *You have probably heard me say that this Psalm meant ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Valuable Things In The World Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

A sermon on the Parables of the Lost Coin and Sheep

The Most Valuable Things in the World Luke 15:1-10 When my son Luke was a toddler, my wife and I took him to the beach in Gulf Shores, AL. We had a wonderful time but finally check out day arrived. I was in the kitchen packing up all of the refrigerator items when I heard my wife cry out, “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Five Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 31, 2016

God caused 5 miracles during the crucifixion: Darkness, Veil Torn, Earthquake, Graves Open, & Resurrections. 101 Romans believed and confessed. They'll make a believer out of you too!

FIVE MIRACLES FROM THE CROSS Matthew 27:45-53 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOTHING LIKE EXPERIENCE 1. There was once a very small man who applied for a job as a lumberjack out in the Pacific Northwest. He approached the boss (who was a big strapping brute) while he was chatting with a half dozen others ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Up Lent For Lent

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2015

I am giving up Lent for Lent this year, at least the way the Church typically does Lent. Lord is not interested in what I give up for just 40 days and return to it. He is interested in me giving up the sins in my life which will make Easter more joyous

TITLE: GIVING UP LENT FOR LENT SCRIPTURE: ST LUKE 9:22-24 / II CORINTHIANS 13:5-6 Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sea And Air - Creation Day 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 4, 2021

The majesty of creation continues on Day 5

Creation Day 5 Pastor Brad Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 1:20-23 20 And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23, Matthew 6:26, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 14:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

Good Friday 2014

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 24, 2014

This is a hybrid between a sermon, a remembrance of the night before Jesus died and a mini drama. It mostly consists of walking through the events of that day in order to never forget why Jesus said, "Do this in remembrance of Me."

(This is not a word-for-word manuscript except for the "readings". The pastor or leader is expected to elaborate on different points as the Lord moves him or her to do so. God bless you.) Opening Prayer Introduction to the evening: Just as the Jews recount the Passover on this night we will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Nazarene

The Stewardship Of Time

Contributed by Don Emmitte on May 5, 2014

If you knew you were going to die today, would that cause you to change your use of time today? Most of us would have to say, "Yes, it would."

The Stewardship of Time Romans 13:11-14 Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries If you knew you were going to die today, would that cause you to change your use of time today? Most of us would have to say, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Purity Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

41st message in the series from Ephesians continuing with the admonition to live in purity.

“Living In Purity” Ephesians 5:3-14 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 Review Paul isolated two specific groups of people in this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapters 4-22 Intro Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 27, 2016

This study looks at New Testament scriptures that deal with the last days. It is used to introduce chapters 4-22 of the Book of Revelation.

The Revelation Of Jesus Christ – Chapter 4-22 Intro Up to this point we have at: I. Things Which Thou Hast Seen – Rev 1 This section is chapter one in which John receives his vision of Jesus Christ and instructions to write the book. We then moved on to the second section of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational