Sermons on The Suffering Servant:

Pressing Towards The Goal

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 2, 2023

Do you have a faith that is worth dying for?

Pressing Towards the Goal Philippians 3:4-14 We live in a world today in which many people have to motivations other than to get through another day. People seem to have nothing to live for. Drug abuse, alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, fear, and a general sense of despair has gripped the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus died and suffered on the cross for us, to forgive us our sins and this is something we must never, ever take for granted. When we pray for forgiveness for the things we have done wrong to our neighbour or sinned in the sight of God our Father we must never forget the cost.

Lord’s Prayer 11: Forgiveness of Sins All his life, an old man had been a sceptic, especially about religion. Now he was dying and his friends asked him if he would like them to send for the parish priest to minister the last rites. 'No,' he said, 'God will forgive me - that's ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:5, Acts 2:38, Matthew 6:13

Sighs And Wonders

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 18, 2023

Even as we sigh over the evening news, and wonder when the time will come, the wars and earthquakes and floods do call us back to alertness, even if most of our neighbors are deaf to the alarms.

A wonderful little song came out in the 60's, I think the Kingston Trio sang it... It’s called The Merry Minuet. They're rioting in Africa, they're starving in Spain There's hurricanes in Florida, and Texas needs rain. The whole world is festering with unhappy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9, Habakkuk 1:2-4, Mark 13:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bottom Line: Fear & Obey - Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2025

Imagine if you could read and digest all those books and all the books from the past, assimilate all that knowledge, and boil it down to the final bottom line for life. That bottom line is revealed in this passage.

Ecclesiastes 12:9 In addition to the Teacher being a wise man, he constantly taught the people knowledge; he weighed, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately. 11 The sayings of the wise are like goads, and those from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

The Harvest Of Our Choices. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 13, 2024

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives.

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives. It is a fundamental law that governs the consequences of our actions, words, and thoughts. This article explores the significance of this principle and its far-reaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

All For One Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 28, 2022

Jesus gave all he was, all he had, for each one of us.

Anybody here remember Alice Cooper? No, she didn’t used to attend this church. As a matter of fact, she isn’t even a she. Alice Cooper is a man. He’s a rock star from the early seventies, the first "shock rock" act. I suppose you could call him an early Marilyn Manson. He used to parade ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cast Your Burdens Upon Jesus And Finding Rest And Relief In Him Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 20, 2024

Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you?

Are you feeling overwhelmed, weighed down by the burdens of life? Do you struggle to find rest and relief from the pressures that surround you? As believers, we have a promise from God that we can cast our burdens upon Jesus, finding rest and relief in Him. The Promise of Rest In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:4, 1 Peter 5:7, Philippians 4:6-7

Easter Sermon 2023

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 8, 2023

After responding to various theories that doubt the resurrection of Jesus Christ and showing the evidence of Jesus' resurrection, today we will discuss the impact of Jesus' resurrection on us.

Jesus has risen! He is risen indeed! Let's read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8,19-23,51-58. In the past Easter services, I have responded to some theories that deny Jesus's resurrection, like the Fainting Theory, which states that actually, Jesus was not dead yet, but they thought he did; the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strength Through Weakness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 14, 2024

Message15 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

This week I learned about an interesting paradox called The Mother’s Paradox. Mothers, see if you can relate to any of these ideas: • Motherhood is a complete sacrifice of alone time, but it can be so lonely • In Motherhood, the days are long but the years are short • Motherhood is hilarious, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do We Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2009

The righteous shall live by faith and God teaches us how to live by faith through Abraham, Abraham’s Chief Servant, and Rebekah.

We read in the New Testament in a letter to the Christians in Galatia, (Gal 3:11) Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith." To be justified before God means to be just or right before God. Turn to 2 Peter Chapter 2 for a moment. Read along with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Marks Of A Great Christian - Serving Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2007

This is the first in a series on "The Marks Of A Great Christian". This sermon looks at 5 Reasons to serve one-another and 5 characteristics of a Great Servant.

The Marks Of A Great Christian – Serving I read a story the other day that took place in time of the Revolutionary War - our war for independence. A man dressed in civilian clothes was riding past some soldiers who were repairing a defensive barrier. Several soldiers were working while another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism For The Ordinary Person

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Sep 5, 2006

Using Steve Sjogren’s Servant Evangelism to demonstrate how ordinary people like us can evangelize through acts of kindness.

According to Jesus the greatest commandments are to “love God with all of your heart, soul, mind, and strength,” and to “love your neighbor as yourself.” When Jesus referred to neighbor he wasn’t just speaking of the person who lived next door, but to every person, whether they are like us or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19, Exodus 1:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God's Presence

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 2, 2016

The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God achieve in life, is in the fact that God’s presence is always with them.

THE POWER OF GOD’S PRESENCE Study Text: Exodus 33: 12 – 16 Introduction: - There is nothing as magnificent or glorious as a child of God carrying the presence of God with them wherever they go. - The secret of success, victory and unusual exploits that the anointed servants of God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Revealing Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 25, 2020

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass

** “the revelation of Jesus Christ…” ___the Father gave it to His Son to show the servants things which must shortly come to pass __these revealing’s will occur within a short period of time and there will be certain events that occur for some of them to take place (the second coming of Jesus) and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1

Denomination: Other

Foundation Keys To Achieving Jubilee Part 2

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 19, 2020

We shall continue to discuss the foundation keys to Jubilee as was spoken to us by God through His servant, these remaining keys are service and obedience;

FOUNDATION KEYS TO JUBILEE PART 2 TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 28:1-2, LEVITICUS 25:12 INTRODUCTION We shall continue to discuss the foundational keys to Jubilee as was spoken to us by God through His servant, these remaining keys are service and obedience; CHRISTIAN SERVICE We are called to please ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal