Sermons on Theology:

It's Time To Unfold Your Deck Chair

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 19, 2017

Lucy said, "On the great cruise ship of life, some people take their deck chairs to the bow. And some people take their deck chairs to the stern. Where do you put your deck chair, Charlie Brown?" Charlie replied "I can't even get my deck chair unfolded."

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message or Homily. Today's assigned readings are: Acts 17:22-34; Psalm 66:7-18; 1 Peter 3:13-22 and John 14:15-21. In a "Peanuts" strip, ... Charlie Brown and Lucy were discussing ... theology. Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-34, John 14:5-6, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is . . . Above Angels! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 10, 2017

Part 2 of a series looking at Jesus through the book of Hebrews.

Jesus Is. . .! Above Angels Hebrews 1:5-14 June 11, 2017 I’m not sure I know very many people who really like to take orders from others. In many respects, we have an authority issue. And in the midst of government issues, questions, inquisitions, probes and trials, as we experience the moral ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

Redeemer Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

Third message in the "Who Is Jesus?" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 3: Redeemer Jesus Text: Matthew 20:25-28 Introduction: Today we wrap up the Who Is Jesus series that’s based in Matthew’s gospel. In our last message in the series we talked about Radical Jesus; about how he proclaimed Jubilee, declared the arrival of God’s Kingdom, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Apostolic

Jesus Is...friend Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2017

A sermon dealing with what it means to call Jesus "Friend."

Jesus is…Friend John 15: 9 – 15 Jesus is friend. Saying Jesus is friend sounds a bit too personal, too informal, or a bit too friendly, even. Jesus is Lord. Yes, that sounds appropriate to us. It exalts him. He is Lord, high and lifted up. Jesus is Savior. Yes, that too. It defines his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Methodist

Grow In Our Worth

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 29, 2017

Our Heavenly Father expected us to grow as His children.

“Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good” (1 Peter 2:2-3, NIV). The Police Superintendent of the City told the police trainees to increase their worth, so they could become more useful in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saftey In Times Of Uncertaintany- A Response To The Las Vegas Shootings

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Oct 9, 2017

Psalm 46- responding to the evil in this world

“Safety in times of uncertainty” A response to the shootings in Las Vegas October 8, 2017 Psalm 46 Last week Patti and I were blessed to spend a week surrounded by God’s majesty at a wonderful place called the Wind River Ranch in Estes Park Colorado Over the course of 5 days we experienced a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Wayfaring Strangers Part 14-" The Fair Is In October " Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jun 5, 2018

part 14 0rf our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 14 “The fair is in October and we don’t have tickets” 1 Peter 3:13-17 Today we are going to continue our study of 1 Peter titled wayfaring strangers Last week we looked at Peter’s checklist of spiritual maturity As he prepared us for the suffering ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

(Section 10) Young Earth And Arguments Against Gap-Theory Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

Henry Morris, a young earth believer debates the PreAdam and Prehistoric Earth

IX. Why The Gap Theory Won't Work by Henry M. Morris A. Those who advocate the gap theory agree that the six days of the creation week were literal days, but they interpret them only as days of recreation, with God creating again many of the kinds of animals and plants ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 9) The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost And Tongues Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 9, 2018

How to be baptized in the Holy Ghost and receive speaking in tongues.

IX. THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST AND TONGUES Acts 2:4 “And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” A. Can there be Genuine Tongues Today? Spiritual and scholarly men are ranged on both sides of this question, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Godly Living In An Ungodly World

Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Jul 14, 2018

A sermon preached after youth camp to our congregation on godly living.

GODLY LIVING IN AN UNGODLY WORLD 1 Peter 4:1-19 1 Peter 4:1 Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Day After Christmas Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 22, 2016

The Good News, Surrender, Unity, Spiritual Birth

THE REAL CHRISTMAS STORY - The Day After Christmas John 3:1-21 December 25, 2022 Introduction This year Christmas Day fell on a Thursday…and three days later we get to come together to worship, but you can still see all the lights and decorations. Maybe there's ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeemed From Wrong Thinking Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 30, 2016

The challenge to receiving the redemption of the curse begins with believing and obedience to God's word.

January 1, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:9; Philippians 4:5-7 Subject: Redeemed From the Curse of the Law Title: Redeemed From Wrong Thinking – Redeemed Part 6 This morning we continue in our series Redeemed from the Curse. And we also are celebrating communion as the Body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Upraised Hand

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016

God does not lower his hand saying that he will try to be more understanding. He lowers his hand against us because he raises it against his Son Jesus Christ, who gladly receives it for our redemption.

Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4 The Upraised Hand 2/25/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The passages about the Messiah and his kingdom are refreshing. They lift our spirits as we think about the glory of our Redeemer and that redemption he brings. But as much as we like, we are continually brought back ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doctrine Of Assurance: "Caught Between Two Worlds" [part Three]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Living between two worlds diametrically opposed to one another

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 14, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “Caught Between Two Worlds” [Part Three] 1 John 4:1-6 On numerous occasions you’ve heard me speak fondly of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Debate Over The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 19, 2017

Jesus remained under attack from the Pharisees. Their demands for adherence to unbiblical standards clouded their vision and desire for Christ. Sadly these attitudes remain today. While we must adhere to doctrine, the Lord affords liberty through grace.

Debate over the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 Have you dealt with a season in life when others acted as if you could do nothing right? Surely we have experienced times when people criticized our efforts or challenged our motives. It seems as if everything we tried to accomplish was met with skepticism and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist