Sermons on Traditions:

Putting The Spirits To The Test

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Sep 18, 2020

We are all fighting a spiritual battle, and deceivers are on the front line. To overcome, we must put on the full armor of God and follow the path to the Way and the Truth.

Are you ignoring the spiritual battle taking place all around us? Many people are "and no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light" (2 Corinthians 11:14, NIV). So, all the lies and deception become commonplace, just another part of life in this present age. Allow me ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Other

Don't Quit- The Gospel Is Better Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 3, 2022

This is the 105th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 7th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#105] DON’T QUIT- THE GOSPEL IS BETTER 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 Introduction: We have all heard and talked about the “Good Old Days”. There is actually a website, magazine, and store that sell things from the “Good Old Days”. The actual dates and era of the “Good Old Days” is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up Christian Look Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 20, 2016

We must keep and eye on Heaven

“LOOK UP” CHRISTIAN “LOOK UP” Luke 21: 25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Five Reasons Why Christmas Is Good News

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Good news of Christmas.

FIVE REASONS WHY CHRISTMAS IS GOOD NEWS Luke 2:1-14 (emphasis on 10.,11) I started my own Christmas tradition when I was about six years old. Ever since I was six I have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas at least one time during the Christmas season. The part that always held my attention the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fine Tuning

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 30, 2015

As a radio can receive numerous radios stations, we are able to scan and hear many voices. We must fine tune and hear the voice of God.

1. [Use a Portable Radio -- scan for favorite channels a. Many stations from which to choose b. My youth -- WAPE (TKAAM); WPDQ 2. We often appeal to God to hear us a. Incline your ear, O LORD, and hear; open your eyes, O LORD, and see; and hear all the words of Sennacherib, which he has sent to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wedding Feast Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. 2. If I get distracted by other parties. 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party

Wedding Feast Matthew 22:1-14 How do I know if I’m a Pharisee? 1. If I struggle to enjoy the party. Vv.1-4 2. If I get distracted by other parties. Vv.5-7 3. If I’m not trying to populate the party vv.8-14 Opening illustration Turn with me to Matthew 22:1-14 Begin a new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Uprooting Trees And Being Unprofitable Servants

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 30, 2022

God’s gift is enough for us. We just have to apply that mustard-seed faith we are given and trust that God will give us what we need.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2022 Today’s Gospel might whipsaw our brains a little, particularly if you read the whole chapter. Right before this passage, Jesus has been warning His disciples, and therefore us, against teaching others to sin. That’s called scandal. Here He speaks about the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-3, Habakkuk 2:2-4, 2 Timothy 1:6-14, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

Called Into The Fellowship Of His Son

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2022

Set apart for the service of God.

CALLED INTO THE FELLOWSHIP OF HIS SON. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Paul identifies himself as a “called Apostle” (1 Corinthians 1:1). The Apostle addresses “the church of God which is at Corinth” as those who were “called saints” (1 Corinthians 1:2). The verb “to be” does not appear in the original ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask Anything

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 3, 2022

What questions would you ask Jesus if He were here?

Ask Anything – John 14: 8 - 17 Intro: Take a moment this morning and think about what question or questions you would have for Jesus if he were here, in this place, this morning. Most pastors believe the members of their church look to them as someone who speaks for God. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's House Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

GOD'S HOUSE

Psalm 84 GOD'S HOUSE Psalm written by David while in exile from the rebellion of Absalom. I. HIS DELIGHT - 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Because of - God's Purchase - thy tabernacles - 1 Peter 1:18 forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Simon Of Cyrene - From Bystander To Cross-Bearer

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 19, 2024

Today, we explore the remarkable story of Simon of Cyrene, the man who transitioned from being a mere bystander to bearing the cross of Jesus. His encounter with Christ teaches us about the transformative power of obedience and presence.

Praise be to the wonderful name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Simon’s story is found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Let’s take a closer look at who he was and what we can learn from his remarkable encounter with Jesus. Simon was from Cyrene, a city located in the northern part ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:3, Luke 23:26, Acts 2:10, Acts 11:20, Acts 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Can We Image Heaven Here On Earth?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 13, 2024

A look back at the history of God’s relationship as husband to Israel’s as wife, and Jesus's view of divorce and marriage.

Friday of the 19th Sunday in course 2024 I looked up the first reading we just heard on a sermon website to which I frequently contribute, and discovered no sermons posted on the passage from the prophet Ezekiel. Frankly, I find the story pretty gruesome on first reading. But some Scripture can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-12, Isaiah 12:2-6, Ezekiel 16:1-15, Ezekiel 16:60-63

Denomination: Catholic

Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023

Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Catholic

Get Closer To God- Your Legacy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 16, 2023

This is the 158th sermon in the series Action". This is the 4th sermon from Colossians.

Series: Action [#158] GET CLOSER TO GOD- YOUR LEGACY Colossians 1:24-2:5 Introduction: I was sitting in a School Administrative meeting, and someone talked about the legacy of the Superintendent. What is your legacy? Your legacy is the total of your life experiences, beliefs, values, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fall In Love With Your God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2023

Truly BEING in love involves much more than an emotional high. It does need an emotional component, but, if it’s authentic, it demands engagement of the mind

Seventeenth Sunday in Course 2023 I suppose those of us over the age of twenty had at least one experience of falling in love, and I mean with another human being. When I remember that time–over a period of about a month with my wife–certain emotions come to the surface. But truly BEING in love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52, Romans 8:28-30, 1 Kings 3:5-12

Denomination: Catholic