Sermons on ties that bind:

The Gift Of Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 11, 2018

We respond to God’s grace and nurture our relationship with God by observing a day of rest. The world can get along without our involvement (for a day).

Exodus 20:3-11 “The Gift of Rest” INTRODUCTION We have a problem. A lack of sleep among the U.S. workforce is costing approximately $411 billion and losing 1.2 million working days per year, a new study has found. The study also found that that a person who sleeps on average less than six ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

What took place at Gethsemane - A Believer has some Gethsemane in life and we need to overcome like Jesus did.

A place called Gethsemane. the name of a place at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Gethsemane = “an oil press” Matthew 26:36-38 36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, Sit down here while I go over yonder and pray. 37 And taking with Him Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Storm

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Storm

Matt 14:22-36 The Storm 1. The Ministry Of Christ In The Storm. (a) The Purposeful Ministry Of Christ. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Storms Of Correction - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Holiness

Answering The Atheist Challenge Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 4, 2013

Our witness to modern culture has an ally in the fundamental weakness of atheism.

Monday of 6th Week in Easter 2013 Gaudium et Spes “It is through the gift of the Holy Spirit that man comes by faith to the contemplation and appreciation of the divine plan.” (GS 15) These words of the Council Fathers remind us that we are approaching the great Solemnities of ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Heretics

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 1, 2019

Not all heretics are in pulpits or colleges. Many are in the pew as well. Don't be one.

Rom_16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. He is speaking of heretics who cause division through false doctrine. We must learn to discern and avoid false doctrine and those who teach it. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Matthew 7:21-25, 2 John 1:10-11, Titus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Sonship With Daddy God Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Jun 19, 2020

When God becomes our Heavenly Father, we obtain sonship. Sons of God . . . now that’s quite an honor! To be a son of God is to become a child of God by being born again by the Spirit of God into the family of God. As a result, God becomes your Heavenly Father.

SONSHIP WITH DADDY GOD “But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.” John 1:12 WHEN GOD BECOMES OUR HEAVENLY FATHER- When God becomes our Heavenly Father, we obtain sonship. Sons of God . . . now that’s quite an honor! To ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Blessing After We've Been Wandering Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This sermon discusses the need to return to God, not just return to doing good. Is religious activity enough to get God's blessing?

- Background on the book: - Addressed to the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem from Babylon in 538 B.C. Two years later they started to work on the temple, but opposition led that to be put aside for 16 years. - This opening statement comes right after the restarting of the temple project. - ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Need Love? Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 22, 2021

This is the 4th sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#4] NEED LOVE? 1 John 4:7-12 Introduction: In the late 1960’s, the Beatles were asked to write a simple song that would be performed on the 1st live Global TV show. The song was, “All You Need Is Love”. While the idea of the song is not the same type of love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our God Is Sweet! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 22, 2020

Our God is sweet? YES! He provided sweetness to Moses and Israel. Jesus in the same manner provided sweetness!

There are 27 different definitions/meanings of "sweet/sweetness." Specifically, it could be the tastiness of honey or sugar. Or, it could something pleasing to the ear, such as a sweet sound. Or to the eye, beautiful, awesome. Or a very special person, you call "Sweet heart"! ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerusalem

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2022

Jesus enters the city where he will die of the sins of all humanity.

Jerusalem Luke 19:26-40 1. Jesus goes up to Jerusalem riding a donkey • Jesus told the disciples two of them:”30 “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.” • 1Ki 1:33,44), Solomon who would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Praise Ye The Lord Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

Praise ye the Lord

Psalm 150 Praise ye the Lord. 1. Praise Who - 1 Praise ye - It's Personal, Practical, and Powerful. Psa 22:3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel His Purity - But thou art holy, His Presence - O thou that inhabitest the praises His People - the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Liberated By Truth: The Path To True Freedom John 8:31-32 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 15, 2024

In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and transforms our lives.

Liberated by Truth: The Path to True Freedom In the words of Jesus found in John 8:31-32 (NLT), we discover a profound invitation to true freedom—a freedom rooted in the transformative power of His truth. Let us embark on a journey to understand the liberating truth that sets us free and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, James 1:22, John 8:32, John 8:31, Galatians 5:1, John 8:12, Psalm 119:105  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord's Prayer 6 - Becoming A Discerning Child Of God Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 5, 2024

Becoming a discerning child of God is not an easy task and this is where the Lord's prayer come to our aid. What is God's will to be done here on earth as it is in Heaven - this is NOT a new problem as it has been with us since the beginning of time. Does Jesus have the answer?

Becoming a discerning child of God - Let your name be made holy, - let your kingdom come, - let your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. One of the key components of intercession is the recognition that without us God's hands are tied and without God our hands are empty. Another is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:8-10, Revelation 11:15

Unity Is Strength

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 19, 2024

Dear Christian, you were called to be united together and pray together, don’t be selfish and isolated.

Unity is strength Judges 1: 1”Now it came about after the death of Joshua that the sons of Israel inquired of the LORD, saying, "Who shall go up first for us against the Canaanites, to fight against them?" What would you do when you have none close by to check with, pray with, confide ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Let Us Hold Firmly To The Faith!" Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#4 in the "Let Us" Series

#4 "LET US HOLD FIRMLY TO THE FAITH!" TEXT: Heb. 4:14-16; Matt. 4:1-11 INTRO: Starting off in faith is a good thing....staying in faith in also a great thing! We need to be cautious that we don’t lose a firm grip on our faith, for if we do we will find ourselves really floundering around ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God