Sermons on True Consequences:

The Light Of Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2016

In the Christmas sermon we're looking at Jesus Christ, the light of the world, and the true light of Christ by looking at several attributes of light.

“The Light of Christmas” Last week we looked at God’s view of the Christmas journey out of John’s Gospel chapter one. In verses four and five it says, “In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it.” (John 1:4-5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 8:12

Denomination: Foursquare

The Blasphemy Against The Spirit Will Not Be Forgiven Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

The “unforgiveable sin” is: • a deliberate rejection • of the deity of Jesus • when you know it is true

We’ve been looking at the hard sayings of Jesus for the past five weeks now. For the most part, Jesus has been addressing those hard sayings to those who are not yet His disciples. He is pointing out to them that becoming His disciple requires more than just saying the right words or engaging ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Confession Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

3rd in a series. A sermon about the true meaning of confession and its role in crossing over from death to life in Jesus.

Introduction: A package was sent from England to S. Africa. The man to whom the box was sent didn't know what it was, and he refused to pay the delivery charges. So, the box sat around for about 14 years, being used as a footstool in the express office. Eventually the would-be recipient died, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 6, 2018

Don't take God's grace for granted. Trust in God personally. Be convinced that His Word is true and His ways are right.

Joash had a remarkable start to life. As an infant, he was miraculously rescued by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden in the temple of the Lord for 6 years. • His grandmother Athaliah had seized power and killed all the royal princes in his family. Joash was literally plucked from the fire. • He was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:14-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

After Christmas - Then What? Series

Contributed by Walter Swaim on Dec 28, 2018

Those in the true ancient story of the first Christmas were forever altered by it and their lives centered around the One whom it is all about.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER CHRISTMAS? Matthew 2 MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: 360 days till Christmas! What happens after Christmas? - sounds, lights, music of Christmas are over - decorations put away in boxes/tubs in the garage/attic - programs, company parties and gift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on May 14, 2017

Jesus Christ is God and all we need. He is the first and last in all creation. Man's true picture of final formation

BIBLE STUDY THEME- UNDERSTANDING WHO WE ARE IN CHRIST LESSON 1- WHO IS JESUS CHRIST? TEXT- MATTHEW 1:16-25 INTRODUCTION To understand who we are in Jesus Christ, we must first know who Jesus Christ is. To know and understand about Jesus Christ, we need divine revelation- Matthew 16:13-17 and this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Company's Coming! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 1, 2013

When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus.

COMPANY'S COMING! SERMON #1 OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS IN THE WAY” MATTHEW 24:36-51 Big Idea: When company is coming there is a certain “look” that accompanies the anticipation; the same is true as we patiently await the return of Jesus. INTRO: A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51, Malachi 24:36-51

Denomination: Nazarene

Making The Gospel's Beauty More Clearly Recognized Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 22, 2014

Thanksgiving is a good time to reflect on how the Church can simplify its approach so that the Gospel rings true to the modern ear.

Thanksgiving Day 2014 The Joy of the Gospel The reading from Jesus ben Sira, or Sirach, sums up what we should be doing today, and every day, “bless the God of all, who in every way does great things; who exalts our days from birth, and deals with us according to his mercy.” These ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close The Loophole! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012

We should live such lives of integrity that we do not need to take oaths. Our speech should be real, true, and genuine.

1. In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004: • Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% • Cheated on their tax return: 17% • Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% • Lied to their spouse about their relationship with another person: ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power To Meet The World's Desperate Needs

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

In this passage, we have Jesus revealing His authority. He shows everyone how true it is that He is in authority over life

For the next 4 weeks we will be studying from the John 5. This chapter deals with the authority and power that Jesus has. In fact, chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. Jesus is equal with God and is claimed later on in this chapter. So He is due the same worship, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Retro Love: Bring It Back!!

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jun 9, 2012

Love, true love, Christ-centered love, punches holes in the darkness and never should be unfashionable. Retro love: Bring it back!

Retro Love: Bring It Back! June 10, 2012 1 John 2:7-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. 8 [a]On the other hand, I am writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Everything We Need!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Aug 27, 2018

#1 out of 2 Peter. We learn that we have "everything we need" through the true knowledge of Jesus Christ.

EVERYTHING WE NEED! "Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elevated To Serve

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 19, 2018

A sermon from the perspective of John, which explores that Jesus helps us see that true Christianity leads us to serving in love.

Good day, I am John Many people know me as John the Gospel writer or John the apostle who was sent to the island of Patmos as punishment for encouraging others to worship God. This punishment turned out to be a real blessing. It was on this island that God gave me a magnificent vision of what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Discipleship

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Sep 29, 2013

We are called to be disciples of Jesus Christ. A true disciple displays various traits and qualities that reflect the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

It was Saturday, March 23, 2002. The following Monday my wife, Kim, and I would be celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary. I’ll have to say that year Kim made it very easy for me. She told me up front and very clearly what she wanted for our anniversary. She didn’t ask for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible