Sermons on To The Glory Of God:

Offense Defense - Pt. 1 - You Mad Bro? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction It is a question that is asked to someone who is already mad in an attempt to not only point out the obvious fact that they are angry but to also make them more mad. You mad bro? It is apparent that in this day and age more times than not the answer is yes! In fact, we seem to have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 3, 2017

This event took place in April, about one year before the Cross. During the last year of His ministry, Jesus confined Himself to Galilee because of a Jewish plot to kill Him. It says that He walked no longer in Jewry; that means Judea, because the....

Galilee Lesson: Jesus Rejects Brother’s Advice John 7:1-9 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for he would not walk in Jewry, because the Jews sought to kill him. 2 Now the Jews’ feast of tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brethren therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus launched his ministry at the synagogue in Capernaum. The people present were amazed and astounded by the encounter. Are you amazed and astounded when you encounter Jesus?

January 31, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:21-28 Not Your Typical Sabbath Worship Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do you expect when you attend a worship service? We have certain expectations of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Striving For Stability Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul just cannot comprehend the profound folly that would lead men to exchange liberty for bondage.

Back in the early part of the 20th century some architects in Washington began to visualize how the Jefferson Memorial ought to look from across the lake when reflected in the water. They decided it would be best to cut down the fringe of cherry trees that threatened to obscure the view. A group ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

The Final Hours Of The Lord Jesus - From Gethsemane To Golgotha Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 19, 2021

Chapters 14-15 of Mark's Gospel gives us an account of the final hours in Jesus' life as he faced hostility, mockery, torment, and the agony that would be placed upon Him as He stayed on the cross for the sake of our sins.

It was not long after the Lord Jesus presented His prophetic discourse on the Mount of Olives that the drama of the crucifixion began to fall into place. At what is referred to as the "Last Supper", He told His disciples that the bread and wine they had consumed was a symbol of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42, Mark 14:43-50, Mark 14:66-72, Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are We Offended? - Sermon For Proper 15 - Year A

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Aug 13, 2020

Looking at why the Pharisees were offended, and how the woman who was likened to a dog wasn't. Then thinking about why we are offended by the things of the world.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy spirit. Amen. Over the past few weeks we have spoken about the positive aspects of being sown and planting seed within life, and as I read this week’s Gospel, I wanted to just think about one other aspect, one which perhaps we don’t often like to consider, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Solid Rock Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 13, 2014

Preparation for the Crisis:- COME, HEAR, DO, BUILD. DIG, LAY

Edward Mote - 1797-1874 Mote spent his early career in the cabinetry business. Mote eventually became a Baptist pastor and served for 26 years. As a minister, Edward Mote wrote more than 150 hymns. Working on a sermon called ‘Gracious Experience of a Christian.’ The chorus came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Wilma...

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 14, 2013

The focus of this message is a eulogy for a woman who lived to the age of 95. Loved by her children. I did not know her and am unsure of her walk with the Lord.

Memorial Service for Wilma ..... Psalm 23 Prayer The story is told from many years ago of a man who worked as a lamplighter in a very small town. Each evening in the winter he could be seen walking through the snow lighting each lamp one by one. A young boy watched the lamplighter as he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

This sermon is the final in a series on consider the passion through the book of Matthew. By considering a number of passages we see that confusion around the death of Jesus turns into enthusiasm and commitment to stand up for Jesus.

This was an Easter Sunday Message It was delivered in two parts. Title:- Jesus Provides ... Mankind Sees. Messag-ette 1 We are not going to focus on one specific passage of the Bible today – rather we are going to put together a series of passages and historical events. What we want to do is ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Sheep.ish - Pt. 4 - The Sheep Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 30, 2017

We are called sheep, but we tend to get into some wooly situations simply because we aren't sheepish. It is time to learn to be sheep and to follow The Shepherd.

Sheepish Pt. 4 - The Sheep I. Introduction 500 times. More than any other animal mentioned in Scripture. So engrained in the mindset and culture of the Bible that they instantly understood and comprehended the meaning associated with the comparison throughout the Old and then into the New ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"You Want Us To What?"

Contributed by Randall Long on Aug 2, 2017

When Jesus' followers give Him what they have, little though it is, He does a miracle and feeds many through them.

The events in today's text took place at a pivotal time in the apostles' relationship with the Lord. They had just returned from their first "mission trip", when He had given them authority over unclean spirits and diseases and had sent them out to preach. They had a lot to tell Him, but there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Sermon For Christmas

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 25, 2021

Christmas is considered by many to be one of the most important holidays of the year.

Gilbert Keith Chesterton, usually referred to as: G. K. Chesterton, an English writer, philosopher and lay theologian once remarked: “Christmas is built upon a beautiful and intentional paradox; that the birth of the homeless should be celebrated in every home.” Matthew 1:18-21 reminds us: “Now the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14, Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 9:6

David And Saul Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 18, 2022

In this story we see the unmistakable contrast between Saul's choices and David's choices.

November 19, 2022 After David defeated Goliath, Saul did not allow David to return home – because David did not swear loyalty to him. Even so, there’s no doubt that Saul felt some gratitude toward David. After all, David was Saul’s favorite musician and he had taken care of the “Goliath ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #5 - Structure Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022

A Class on How the Bible is Divinely Designed

V. STRUCTURE OF THE BIBLE The Bible is comprised of 66 books which were written over a period of roughly 1,500 years by various individuals as the Holy Spirit moved them. The books themselves fall into different categories which are determined by their literary structure. Between categories there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priests (Exodus 28)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2024

How did the priests picture Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 28.

Were the priests to wear dignified clothing or any old thing? Did Jesus criticize religious leaders for wearing long robes on the street or their selfish attitudes? Are modern pastors Aaronic priests or overseers, elders and teachers? Is any of this relevant to how church leaders dressed in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist