Sermons on Transcend:

Joy, The Recipe Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #4 in the Philippians series taken from the 4th chapter of Philippians, and giving a 3 step recipe for Joy involving emptying, filling, and doing.

JOY … the Recipe CHCC: November 23, 2008 Philippians 4 INTRODUCTION: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you. Some of you probably have favorite recipes you’re going to be making this week --- for dressing or sweet potatoes or pies that you make every Thanksgiving. How many of you are planning to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eschatological Worship {part 4}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 31, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 4} Rev. 22:8-9; Rev. 15:1-4; Matthew 21:1-11 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. NOTE: This sermon was preach on Palm Sunday and dovetailed with the worship theme of Jesus as King. MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 2nd Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

How we worship Jesus matters as much as to God as Who we worship.

If you're able we stand as we open up God's word today? We will begin in Exodus 20 verses 4-6. Hear the word of the Lord. READ FROM THE BIBLE “You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace: The Gift Of Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 23, 2012

God's peace is relational, not circumstantial. It is active and not passive. The Lord actively dispenses peace to those who minds are stayed upon Him. So keep our focus on Him and keep on praying.

John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” It is not the Lord’s will for us to be troubled and in fear. He wants to give us peace. Peace is what everyone needs. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Isaiah's Prophecy Of The Coming Messiah

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

I start to think about how Christ changed my life, and how he changed my story. The mystery of Jesus Christ is the mystery of divine personality.

Now is right around the time of year when I start looking forward, and I start thinking about Halloween, Thanksgiving, and of course Christmas. We center our lives on a 365 day year. And interspersed in that year are various celebrations and holidays that help us ground our lives. As Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Isaiah 54:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

"purpose Of Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 17, 2019

Every life has purpose

“Purpose of life” November 17, 2019 John 10:7-10 “Jesus said again, “Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Holiness

Biblical Plan For Anxiety

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Apostle Paul shares with the church ways to relieve stress and have less anxiety. people worry about things that never happen and are quick to take stress to a new level as they journey through life.

Biblical plan for anxiety Phil. 4:6-8 2kings 19:14-19 1 Peter 5:6-11, 1 Chronicle 4:9-10 Prayer- Father today, I pray that we would see our future through the eyes of our savior Jesus Christ. I pray Lord that we may have our times of anxiety, but we will not live there. It may be something we go ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8, 1 Peter 5:6-11, 2 Kings 19:14-19

Denomination: Nazarene

"the Splendors Of Heaven."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2024

This message was written from my heart while missing some of my loved ones who left this life. I know we will meet again, but sometimes, I need a glimpse of Heaven's beauty and tranquility that will water my soul and fill my heart with everlasting joy."

SCRIPTUTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 6:19-20) 19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 10:20, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Always Keeps His Promises

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Nov 30, 2023

In spite of our doubts God always keeps His promises

GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES (2nd Sunday in Advent) Warsaw Christian Church, Richard Bowman, Pastor Text: God is not a man that he should lie, nor a son of man that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then won’t act? Does He promise and not fulfill?” (Numbers 23:19); 2nd Corinthians 1:20: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Ascension And Return

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023

"This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:11)

The Miraculous Ascension Jesus is a fulfilled Biblical theme. After Resurrection Sunday, Jesus led the disciples out as far as Bethany, and lifting up his hands he blessed them. While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven (Luke 24:50-51). Luke began his Gospel with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:11

Denomination: Other

Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Jan 3, 2025

As believers we are called to always rejoice!

Opener: Welcome and good morning everyone ! So blessed to see everyone here today! If you do not know me, my name is Pastor Steven and I am one of the Pastors here at Family of Christ. This morning we are concluding the book of Philippians. We started this journey four weeks ago and that first ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something Completely Different

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023

When God intervenes to bring life out of death, we have to let him do it his way.

How many of you remember Monty Python? The British comedy group in - I think - the 70's which used to transition between their skits with “And now for something completely different....” And it always was pretty strange. Part of their appeal was that their humor was so totally off the wall, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Peace Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

You cannot find Godly peace without God.

Christmas Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Good morning to our online friends. We are glad that you are here to join us. Would you turn in your bible or mobile app to Isaiah Chapter 9? We have been in a series “In the manger” and last week we looked at Christmas Hope- the Hope we find in Jesus. We are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Reformation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the liberating power of God's grace, which frees us from sin's bondage and justifies us through faith in Jesus Christ. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a beautiful day, a day filled with promise and potential. A day that our gracious Lord has made, and we are here, gathered in His name, to rejoice and be glad in it. You see, each day is a gift, an opportunity to draw closer to our Creator, to know Him ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Romans 3:19-28

Topics: Set Free, Christ