Sermons on The Sheep And Goats:

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 14, 2014

We do good because we have been made good. We do good because it is God's purpose for us. We do good because it is a way of life.

2:10 “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” We are God’s handiwork. He made us perfect, but we spoilt it because of sin, and He took steps to restore us again. • You can say He created us, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service: 3 Reasons To Serve The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

Serving the body of believers is a primary function and responsibility of every believer. Here at 3 reasons to serve.

OIntroduction: For the past three weeks we have been learning about our core values: unity of faith, evangelism, discipleship, and finally today we confront our forth core value: service. I. Serving is Essential for the Function of the Church (1 Corinthians 12:7) “But the manifestation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-40

Denomination: Friends

True Love Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

How can we be assured of our election? It is demonstrated in our love for God, then our brethren, then our neighbors, and finally to our enemies

True Love I John 3:13-18 Introduction In the previous section, we are told that what one does defines the person. A person is not who he/she claims to be unless they can back their words with actions. If one speaks like Jesus and acts like the devil, he/she is the latter. The principal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Kingdom Keys - Amos Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 14, 2023

Justice is based on the idea that every human has been created by God, carries the image of God and is special to Him. Therefore the true worship of God should always lead to justice, righteousness and loving our neighbor.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:21-24, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 25:40-41, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Least Shall Be Great Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 7, 2023

God cares for the least and uses his power to bless the least, make the least into great to the astonishment of many. Whoever humbles will be exalted.

Isaiah 60:22 “Little one became a great” Text: “A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the LORD will hasten it in his time” Greetings: Greetings to you on this pleasant hour. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Introduction to the theme: Prophet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:22

Denomination: Methodist

Solomon Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 13, 2023

Solomon failed because he became complacent and secure in his own awesomeness.

January 14, 2023 The content of 1st and 2nd Kings presents Israel’s history from a prophetic and moral perspective beginning with Solomon (971 BC) and concluding with the release of King Jehoiachin from prison in Babylon (562 BC) – a time span of roughly 400 years. The Chronicles are a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-11, Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Feeding On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2021

We take a detailed look at how to "feed" on Christ. We start with 5 wonderful things about Jesus, then see the necessity of daily feeding on Him, and then observe the two principle ways to do this.

FEEDING ON THE BREAD OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ALL YOU CAN EAT PLACES 1. I think that one of the wisest decisions ever made in the food industry was the idea of the “All You Can Eat Buffet.” Many restaurants only offer this option and it has proven to be very successful. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

America's Only Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 4, 2021

July 4th message as we look at the freedom we have because men and women paid the ultimate sacrifice. The Spiritual freedom we have to worship and have a relationship with the Lord becasue of the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

America's Only Hope 2 Chronicles 7:14 Today July 4th ... Independence Day! We celebrate the 245th birthday of our nation. Turn to the Old Testament book of 2 Chronicles chapter 7. Prayer- Illustration- Years ago one of our American submarines sank off the eastern coast. Divers attempted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 9: Living Stones

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 1, 2021

God has made us part of His glorious living and Spiritual Temple which is built upon Jesus, the chief cornerstone.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 9: Living Stones 1 Peter 2:4-6 Introduction In the last study, we learned that our faith shapes our conduct. There are tings we are to put off from the past as well as things we are to do. One of the things we are to do is to be nourished by the pure mile of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born To Be A Better Savior Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 23, 2022

Jesus was born to be our savior. But what does that mean, and what difference can that make in our lives?

There was a Christian who gave a Bible to somebody who was going through a rough time. Their life had been one disaster after the other, but in all that time there was never really made an effort to follow Jesus. So, as this Christian gave a Bible to the man… he encouraged him to read it, and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:22-27, Luke 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eternal Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

The eternal gospel is more about God than it is about us. And it isn't good news for everyone.

What is the gospel? Is it really good news, or is it something more? The answer to that question is important because if we get it wrong it’ll affect two things: the message we give people who don’t yet know Jesus, and more importantly whether we think it matters whether they hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 4, 2014

God reveals Himself through the plagues. He is powerful, purposeful and merciful.

God is unchanging. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. • But our understanding of Him is not. We grow in our knowledge of Him, continually. Our understanding is not always right. • Our view of Him is challenged by the changing circumstances around us, by the experiences ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spitfire

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

How many times have we spit fire and have said more than we meant to say? How many times have we lost our cool? James is talking about teaching and self-control as it relates to speech.

SPITFIRE (September 16, 2012) Text: James 3:1- 12 Jas 3:1-12  Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness.  (2)  For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Rivers And Funerals Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

First passage of Joshua, continuation of Deuteronomy. God's faithfulness to his promises

Background to passage: It’s called the metanarrative of scripture; the overarching story; the point from beginning to end. There are high points—creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, and so on. They all tell the story of scripture up to this point. God has been working his mighty acts to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 23:14, 1 Kings 8:56, Matthew 5:17-18, 2 Corinthians 1:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Passover (Pesach) And Unleavened Bread (Matzoh)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

Passover is about redemption and foreshadows that Christ died for our sin; Unleavened Bread foreshadows the reason Christ died for our sins is – to make us holy.

The Feasts of Passover and Unleavened Bread (Leviticus 23:4-8) 1. Since we are discussing the seven original annual Jewish Feasts, we should begin with a Jewish joke. 2. It was a sweltering August day when all three Cohen brothers entered the posh Dearborn, Michigan, offices of Henry Ford, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:4-8, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Exodus 12:3-14, Matthew 6:11, Isaiah 53:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible