Sermons on Topical Preaching:

Jesus Rejected By His Own People The Jews

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 12, 2013

However, we must ask the question, “Why do people not believe in Jesus as the Messiah and personal Saviour” particularly when they know the facts and choose not to believe? I hope the gospel message this morning helps to answer that question.

1 Intro At school nowadays us teachers get more than our share of abuse for the pupils. Most of it goes over my head, but now and again something minor gets through, and it hurts. Last week I heard some of the pupils talking, and I was meant to listen, and what they were saying was, “Stop ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Episcopal

A Renewed Mouth

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jan 7, 2014

This a powerful teaching on controlling the tongue as a New Year resolution.

Title: A Renewed Mouth Topic: New Years Message A truth worth grasping today is found in Isaiah 53:10. I love the way the New American Standard Bible translates it, “But Lord was pleased to crush Him, putting Him to grief. If He would render Himself as a guilt offering. He will see ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commonism In The Church Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God creates a love that spares nothing.

Scripture Introduction The meanings of “socialism” and “communism” have changed over time as various political tyrants and undemocratic governments have used the ideas to advance their own political power and fantasies. But for the sake of today’s passage and sermon, let’s use the most simple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"god's Invitation To Joy And Contentment" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2023

It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. We are indeed fortunate people, yet for many of us, there is one critical thing that is missing… Contentment.

“God’s Invitation to Joy” Philippians 4:1-9 It has been said many times that we have more things now than any other time in history. There are 195 countries in our world and the United States is ranked number one in economy. Aren’t you glad we live here? We are indeed fortunate people, yet for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

I would like us to focus in on verse 7. We read, "Thus saith the lord of hosts; CONSIDER YOUR WAYS."

The prophet Haggai had a message from God that he was to give unto the people of God. Notice, he wanted them to know how important this message was by introducing the message by saying, “Thus saith the Lord of hosts…” before he gave the message. In other words, he wanted them to know what he was ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Appointed"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 5, 2005

We are appointed to eternal life, and once we’ve responded to God’s call and been saved we are appointed to service.

“For thus the Lord has commanded us, ‘I have placed You as a light for the Gentiles that You should bring salvation to the end of the earth’. And when the Gentiles heard this, they began rejoicing and glorifying the word of the Lord; and as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:47-49

Denomination: Orthodox

Homosexuality And The Bible Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006

What does scripture say about homosexuality and how do we hate the sin, but love the sinner.

SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 3 Homosexuality and the Bible Rom. 1:18-32 August 29, 2004 SEX AND THE CITY. MORE THAN A T.V., IT’S A PHILOSOPHY. PERHAPS EVEN A RELIGION. ONE OF THE DEFINITIONS OF RELIGION IS: A CAUSE, PRINCIPLE OR SYSTEM OF BELIEFS HELD TO WITH ARDOR (EXTREME VIGOR) AND FAITH. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Viewing The Sin Of Prejudice Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Prejudice is not an attractive quality of the Christian life. So why don’t we work more to eliminate it from our lifestyles? In this sermon it is identified as sin. Prejudice needs to be approached from several different angles, and this sermon speaks

Viewing the Sin of Prejudice James 2:1-14 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-1.WPD (1) My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. (2} For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14

Denomination: *other

Forgive - God Will Turn The Evil Into Good

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 21, 2013

Here's a major reason why you can forgive...

Genesis 45 THE HARDEST THING IN THE WORLD TO DO Monday What is the most difficult thing in the world to do? Do you know what it is? Answers.yahoo.com says that this thing I want to talk about today is, quote - "one of the most difficult things you can do." Wikihow.com says the same thing - "one of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Series Planning Guide Series

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 12, 2021

TO BE PROPERLY PREPARED PLAN OUT YOU SERIES

Selfless Series Document Series Title: Selfless Run dates January 2021 3-24 4parts Topic: Every new year, we make decisions about who we want to be. We make resolutions; we set goals. Often, these goals are focused on ourselves. Losing weight, saving money — even the best goals are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transition from Old Testament Law to New Testament grace, emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the law and the implications for our faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's Word, and looking into the glorious mystery of His divine plan. We are here, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has drawn us together to examine His Word, to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:14-17, Hebrews 10:9-10

Topics: Hebrews 9:16-17, Galatians 3:27-29

Bridges

Contributed by Terry Lindsey on Oct 27, 2000

Jesus bulit the bridge for us to cross into the Kingdom of Heaven

Bridges My topic tonight is about bridges. How many of you crossed a bridge on the way here?? Many of us cross bridges everyday and never give it much thought. Webster’s defines a bridge in several different ways but I am using the definition of “A structure built over a river, etc., to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Empowering Confidence In Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Hold An Intelligent Christian "Conversation”?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 16, 2002

A look at how we are to act as living "Bibles", based on the meanings that the writers of various books ascribe to the word, "conversation".

Sermon Title: Can You Hold an Intelligent Christian “Conversation”? Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 19, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have often heard the phrase, that you are what you eat, and perhaps there is something to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8, Psalm 37:14

Denomination: *other

What Is The Lord's Supper? Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2001

what the Lord’s Supper consists of

Sermon Series on the Lord’s Supper Topic 1: What is the Lord’s Supper? August 5, 2001 There is a popular movie from the 1980’s - called “the gods must be crazy.” In this movie, a plane is shown at the beginning flying over a country of uncivilized people. While this plane is flying, a man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28

Denomination: Lutheran