Sermons on The Writing On The Wall:

Open Heart Surgery

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 31, 2012

What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes “Financial clout and leverage.” Is th

“Open Heart Surgery” 1 Samuel 16:7; Acts 13:22 What is the secret of success? It all depends on whom you ask. Hollywood would say, "A pretty face is the secret.” In D.C. they might say, “Knowing the right people is the keys. On Wall Street they would say, it takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

"martha, The Energizer Bunny"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 18, 2019

Martha's help bounce babies, keep the church budget balance, paint walls and organize closets. The story is about discipleship for men and "women". thoughts from Jesus Thorugh Middle Eastr Eyes Keny Baliey, and The Jesus I never Knew by Philip Yancy

In Jesus Holy Name July 21, 2019 Text: Luke 10:38-39 Redeemer “Martha, The Energizer Bunny” Martha’s are the energizer bunnies of the church. They keep going and going and going. They store strength like a camel stores water. Because of Martha’s, the church budget gets balanced, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Wrecking Ball (Fourth Sunday After Epiphany 2017).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

Sometimes what we learn is like a “Wrecking ball” that crashes against walls in much the same way that our new insights made the old ones obsolete. ... The Beatitudes can be like a wrecking ball as to how they can help us to grow where we thought we had arrived.

WRECKING BALL Text: Matthew 5: 1 -12 Back in the 1800’s, the cleanliness factor involved in surgeries within the practice of medicine was far different than what is practiced today. Multitudes of people were dying shortly after their surgeries. There was one doctor who figured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Is Crucified Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

Had you gone to Jerusalem that day so long ago, and had you gone just outside the wall to the north, out through the Damascus gate, there you would have seen a rocky hill. And on that hill, you would have seen three crosses, with three men on those crosses.

Good morning to Cross Church and happy Palm Sunday to you. Turn to Luke 23 with me this morning. The universal symbol of Christianity is the cross, the old rugged cross. While the empty tomb is the foundation of Christianity, the cross is the focus of Christianity. And while I cannot take all of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-49

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 47 - The Chosen Few Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 27, 2025

Though a majority followed Jesus, there were only a chosen few who in total obedience fulfilled the Great Commission. All through the bible God worked mighty wonders through a few faithful men and women. The question is, “Are we part of God’s chosen few?”

For our meditation today we will look at Luke 14:25, “Now a great number of people went with him.” (BBE) There was a multitude of people who followed Jesus while He was here on earth. Though these people were from various vocations, they set them aside, to follow Jesus as He travelled and preached ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-26, Judges 6:6, Judges 7:3, 1 Timothy 1:7, Judges 7:5-6, Judges 7:16-17, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Danger Of Falling Asleep In Church

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 9, 2015

All the things that Paul had done - all the sacrifices he had made for the Kingdom - all that Luke could have told us about the Life and Ministry of Paul, he spends time to write about this boy named Eutychus who fell asleep and fell out of a 3rd Floor window.

I give credit to Rev. Dr. F. Bruce Williams for many of the thoughts of this message, not sure of the year. TITLE: THE DANGER OF FALLING ASLEEP IN CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:7-12 This is a very interesting text that presents many Preachers a challenge to apply real practical application. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Contributed by David Butcher on Nov 12, 2006

A lesson from three very different Divine Encounters in the Bible

Divine Encounters It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. Christianity is not a system it’s a sincerity. It is not a theory it is a faith. It is not an insurance policy, it’s a way of life. Divine encounters happened all through the recorded scriptures, when men an women met with God. It was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Grace On Display

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 31, 2016

A message to emphasis the power of grace to transform us.

"Divine Grace on Display" Titus 2:11-14 Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can The Lord Help You Handle Prolonged Disputes?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Keep your attitude, thoughts and lifestyle calm and above reproach. Paul writes, "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you

What are some of the Biblical guidelines for handling controversies? 1. Keep your attitude, thoughts and lifestyle calm and above reproach. Paul writes, "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Lighthouse Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Feb 9, 2004

Man sometimes falls into the trap of trying to "work" his way to heaven and then begins to worry that all he has is not good enough. The apostle John writes to tell us that we need not worry. The reason we need not worry is that God’s love shines like a

INTRODUCTION Illustration: Have you heard the story of a ship’s captain who was sailing late at night and saw a light on a collision course with his own ship? He told the radio man to send the message, “Alter your course ten degrees south.” The message came back, “Alter YOUR course ten degrees ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 10 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 31, 2011

Paul demonstrates that God's justice is clear, and because of God's just nature he writes that our faith in Christ is what allows us to fulfill the Law. Apart from accepting the salvation offered by Jesus through God's grace, we can never fulfill the Law

Romans, Part 10 Romans 3:25-31 Introduction - This morning we saw a challenge issued to men to be willing to serve God totally - We heard about the need to go and tell, explaining that it because of Rom 3:23 - All have sinned, and there are none righteous who can escape God’s judgment - It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Reply Against Injustices

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Husbands and wives who lives by their love, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize faith is important in the last days. IV. TEXT: Habbakuk 2:3-4 Hab 2:3 Put it in writing

I. EXORDIUM: Husbands and wives who lives by their love, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize faith is important in the last days. IV. TEXT: Habbakuk 2:3-4 Hab 2:3 Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laws Written On Hearts

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 19, 2017

Perhaps Jeremiah's best-known prophecy was "...I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant I made with their fathers...I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts." What law?

Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10 to go along with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send the PowerPoint file ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Matthew 25:31-46, Romans 8:2, Romans 7:22, James 2:8, James 1:25, Romans 13:8, Galatians 6:2, 1 John 3:4, 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8, Romans 6:14, Hebrews 9:23, Hebrews 9:12, Psalm 119:11, Psalm 19:8, Deuteronomy 6:6, Deuteronomy 27:26, Exodus 24:3-7, Genesis 15:7-21, John 14:7, Hebrews 8:6-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message In 1peter – Number 1 – A Problem That Was Not Solved But Is Solved – 1peter 1:9-12 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 9, 2023

The Old Testament prophets wrote of things to come and strained to look into those things to understand them; things for our instruction. The Holy Spirit moved them to write of Christ who would come. The grace of God is revealed and we look forward to the glorious hope to come.

MESSAGE IN 1PETER – NUMBER 1 – A PROBLEM THAT WAS NOT SOLVED BUT IS SOLVED – 1Peter 1:9-12 [1]. INTRODUCTION Have you ever pondered over something that was a bit enigmatic but you were not able to solve it? Perhaps it was not for you to solve, only to know a few small threads of it. Maybe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9-12, Psalm 16:10, Zechariah 9:9, Zechariah 14:9, Exodus 34:6-7, John 14:16-17, Matthew 16:3, 2 Timothy 2:15, Daniel 9:2-3, Psalm 91:11-12, Romans 15:4, 2 Timothy 3:16, Romans 5:3-5, Titus 2:13, 2 Peter 1:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Notes, Shredders And Planners

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2023

Three steps we can take to enjoy a great year - 1. Write down some notes of praise 2. Use the Shredder/Wastebasket of Holy Spirit to get rid of some things from the past 3. Work with God on Planning (Planner) for a Great Year

Scripture: Psalms 95:1-7; Psalm 150; 1 Peter 2:9; Philippians 3:12-16 Theme: Old Year/New Year Title: Notes, Wastebaskets/Shredders and Planners INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Today, we say goodbye to another year – in just a few hours we will be saying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Nazarene