Sermons on The Wedding Banquet:

Value In Finding The Lost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010

We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Be Baptized? Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Why should a person who believes on Jesus be baptized? The Bible gives us some very clear answers!

1. Illus. of myself • Came to Christ, pastor began to talk to me about being baptized. • Didn’t really see the need for it. Had been sprinkled as a child in another denomination, didn’t see any reason to do any more than that. • Spirit continued to deal with me, so one day I just sat down with my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Not What She Wanted

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 9, 2009

Sometimes the Best Gift is the Gift you didn’t want that is when it comes from God. This sets the stage for the Christmas Event. Christmas only truly happens when we receive his gift and use it.

A Sunday School teacher once asked her class of children: “What is Christmas a time for” Many of the kids gave the usual answers – Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, presents…but one child responded with a unique and unusual answer, “Christmas is a time for sportsmanship.” “Sportmanship?,” asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: United Methodist

I Thirst

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 13, 2010

Fifth Word of a Seven-Last-Words service, summing up the first four as Jesus’ thirst for others, for salvation, for God, and finally for His own needs. Gethsemane Baptist Church, Washington, DC

True spirituality is to know that we have needs. It is only those who pose as ultra-spiritual who deny their needs. True spirituality is to need help, and to ask for it. Spiritual maturity means knowing when we are not adequate and knowing that it is all right to ask for help. It is only the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28

Denomination: Baptist

A Stressed Apostle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 9, 2013

If Paul were overseeing the church in the USA, he would be in a frenzy. Look at how stressed he was about a couple of congregations in Greece.

A Stressed Apostle (Colossians 2:1-5) 1. I want to thank Jake for preaching last week. 2. We enjoyed Luke and Sarah’s wedding very much; all went well. But even a positive, successful wedding tires you out. Last Sunday morning, we were still recovering from Saturday’s wedding, about ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Song Of Solomon - Chapter 2 - The Rose Of Sharon Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

The Bride cannot understand why the Beloved considers her to be so special since she is a very common person.

V.2:1 I am a rose of Sharon, a lily of the valleys. He 2 As a lily among brambles, so is my love among the young women. She 3 As an apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my beloved among the young men. With great delight I sat in his shadow, and his fruit was sweet to my taste. 4 He ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Of The Amen

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 15, 2025

God stands athwart the evil that people embrace. He blesses those who endeavour to serve Him, and curses those who seek to promote themselves.

“Thus says the Lord GOD: ‘Behold, my servants shall eat, you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be put to shame; behold, my servants shall sing for gladness of heart, but you shall cry out for pain of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Advancing In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Sep 1, 2023

When we face difficulties in life, it's important to know that we're not alone, for when we summit ourselves to God by living a holy life in allowing his Holy Spirit to direct our path, Angel armies are sent to work alongside us for the sole purpose of advancing his kingdom.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Ephesians 1:3-4) (3) “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,” (4) “According as He chose us in Him before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Psalm 113:7-8, Esther 8:15, Matthew 16:18-19, Psalm 91:3-7, Hebrews 12:22, Hebrews 1:7, Psalm 34:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Almost Saved

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to the Lost

Almost Saved Acts 26:27-29 King Agrippa – Acts 26:27-29 · Too much power · Too much worldly stuff · Afraid to give up something · Rich young Ruler (Mk 10:17-22) o Recognized Jesus as Master o Wanted to inherit eternal Life o Said that he had kept the commandments o But he had great earthly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

From Victim To Victory Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

This message is #1 in the road to recovery. It covers the ’first step’ to true freedom from habits, hangups, and hurts.

Genesis 37:23-24 / Psalms 40:1-2 * Most of us have been around long enough to realize this isn’t a perfect church – full of imperfect people. Wow! A Revelation * Most of us feel comfortable generalizing our imperfection and faults. o Its easy to say, “yeah, we all have hurts, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Revealed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 12, 2007

Through the telling of miracle stories, John reveals theological truths about Christ Jesus. This sermon is about transforming lives.

John 2: 1 – 11 Revealed Intro: A minister was driving late at night on a deserted freeway when he noticed the flashing blue lights in his rearview mirror and heard the siren. He pulled to the side of the road, rolled down his window and waited for the officer to arrive. The trooper spotted an ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clothe Yourselves With Humility Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jan 21, 2025

Humility means you want as many people as possible to enjoy the feast with you.

One Another Clothe Yourselves with Humility January 12, 2025 1 Peter 5:5-6 NIV In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because “God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Luke 14:7-11, Isaiah 50:10-11, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Sovereignty In Bringing Spouses Together Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 23, 2025

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages.

As Christians, we believe that God is sovereign over all aspects of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. The Bible is filled with examples of how God brings spouses together in unexpected ways, demonstrating His goodness, wisdom, and sovereignty. Here are biblical examples that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

A Letter Of Concern- We Are One Body Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 27, 2022

This is the 92nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 23rd sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#92] A LETTER OF CONCERN- WE ARE ONE BODY 1 Corinthians 12:12-31 Introduction: I was thinking about Kaitlyn’s upcoming wedding and thought of a problem that the women are all going to have- There will not be enough mirrors. The wedding will be on a Farm and there is going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2018

In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. It was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. God said, "All of you must be circumcised."

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Roman 2:25-27 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. This is a minor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-27

Denomination: Baptist