Sermons on Tokens Of Love:

Understanding The Times

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Mar 27, 2020

A message of hope to help us understand the times and deal with Covid-19

Understanding the times we are in is so crucial to our walk with God, our Christian faith, our preparation and readiness for Christ when He returns. In 1 Chronicles 12:23-32, the Bible gives us a list of men that were equipped for war, these were men that came to David to help him turn over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-32, Matthew 24:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 11, 2020

Jesus and the Resurrection – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). The Women (chapter 23 verse 55 to chapter 24 verse 3) • (2). The Angelic Beings (chapter 24 verses 4-8) • (3). The Disciples (chapter 24 verses 9-12) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Five-year-old Brian had to recite a Bible verse in the Easter Sunday service. • He was meant to stand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of Touch

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 27, 2020

There is power in the touch of Jesus

“The Power of Touch” “This is what the LORD Almighty says: "In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, 'Let us go with you because we have heard that God is with you.'" Zechariah 8:23 NIV Intro: Today I ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Matthew 9:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Parenting: Spiritual Conversations

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 27, 2023

Parents and grandparents must be ready, willing, and able to have inevitable and expected spiritual conversations with our children and grandchildren all about God in order to help them build a solid foundation for life in Jesus Christ.

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: SPIRITUAL CONVERSATIONS Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27 #parenting INTRODUCTION… Communication Issues (tvtropes.org) I want to share some TV shows and movies with you this morning as we begin to warm up to the topic that we will eventually find in the Scriptures. All of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Instructions For Victory

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 29, 2023

This message is about God's instructions that helped me rebound after my job was eliminated.

Good morning, New Light! Many of you know me, but for those who don’t, I am Barry, your pastor’s brother, and I am honored that he asked me to share the message this morning. My message is a very personal one that resulted from a job loss. It was a difficult and uncertain time in my life, and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Ephesians 2:1, 2 Chronicles 19:4, 1 Kings 15:11, 2 Chronicles 17:5, 2 Chronicles 20:1-29, Deuteronomy 4:29, Isaiah 43:26, Ephesians 1:12-14, Colossians 1:12-14, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Peter 5:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Thirst/It Is Finished - Palm Sunday 2022 Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 10, 2022

What if you spent thirty minutes in solitary thought about one of these seven statements? What if you spent thirty minutes in conversation about one or two of these seven statements? Do a wide sweep in your mind just now and see all those witnessing His crucifixion. Take it all in.

Today is Palm Sunday, the day Jesus Christ enters into the city of Jerusalem to make this memorable last week before His crucifixion. This week means so much as it culminates in the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The cross of Jesus means so much even all these years later. Mary George was martyred ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Accomplished Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 11, 2022

Our mission will be accomplished when we stay spiritually sharp.

Many years ago, when we lived in central Illinois, our daughter Megan and I spent a day running errands. Our first stop was to a lawnmower repair shop to drop off our lawnmower blade for its annual sharpening. When we walked in, I held up the blade over my head and my mechanic friend Rob ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Suffering Servant Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Apr 14, 2022

You can’t really appreciate the cross if you don’t know how bad you are every day, how guilty. The cross doesn’t mean anything if you’re a good person, comfortable and at ease with yourself. Do you know how much you need the work of Christ?

Imagine what it was like for the Ethiopian man in Acts 8. He’s traveling south through the countryside, having just been to Jerusalem to worship. He’s a foreigner, but he’s devoted to the Israelite faith—for he knows it is God’s truth! Now on his way home, the LORD is still very much on his mind. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 20, 2022

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is important that we Christians prepare our hearts for this very special day.

We know that to be ready for special days requires special preparation, such as for: • Christmas • Mother’s Day • Father’s Day • July 4th • Veterans Day • Memorial Day But when it comes to Thanksgiving, the preparation in many homes involves Mom going to the grocery store and buying a big ham or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Of Messiah-Ruth Of Moab Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 12, 2021

She grew up a pagan in a pagan land, but became a believer in the God of her mother-in-law. The story of Ruth is a beautiful story of God's grace and redemption. Another foreign-born girl became a mother of the Messiah!

Introduction: Ruth is only mentioned in the Old Testament book bearing her name. She was a native of Moab, a country to the east of Israel across the Jordan River. Eventually she married a Hebrew man, lost him to death, but journeyed with her mother-in-law to a new land. She became a believer in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About The Church Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 22, 2022

What was the first church devoted to and are we devoted to those things?

Okay, I have a question for you. If you are driving through town and you see a store or some kind of business that has one of those giant inflatable gorillas on top, are you more or less inclined to stop into that business? You know what I'm talking about. Maybe it's an inflatable cowboy or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pursuit Of Pleasure - Chasing After The Wind Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 1, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of pleasure and the reality that lasting pleasure cannot be found in earthly pursuits but only in the pursuit of God as our greatest good.

Good morning. I trust you all had a pleasurable 4th of July. Speaking of the word pleasure, I need somebody to define pleasure for me. What does the word pleasure mean? Enjoyment. Satisfaction. Would you be satisfied with this definition? Pleasure is the enjoyment or satisfaction derived ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022

Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Till Now Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus' first miracle at the wedding in Cana, and how it might apply to us today.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, please open up to John 2:1. We have been looking at the book of John. We are actually trying to get through the entire book of John. We are actually succeeded in getting through chapter 1, so we only have about 20 more chapters to go and we will be ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Assurance(2023)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 5, 2023

2 of 2. Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith, because his faith was based on fact. Likewise, readers of Luke’s gospel can be certain of their faith. But What historical assurances are offered/gained thru Luke’s Gospel? Luke’s Assurance offers us Historical...

ASSURANCE-II—Luke 1:1-4 ATTENTION: ‘My Children Are Not My Children’ When Lydia Fairchild fell on hard times(in Washington State ca. 2002), she & the father of her children separated. And when Lydia applied for state benefits for their children, DNA tests were required for proof of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-4, Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist