Sermons on Trusting One Another:

The Best Of Two Worlds

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2023

Intro: One of the favorite songs for many Christians is the song MANSION OVER THE HILLTOP

There was a time when Christians sung this song over and over again in their churches because they were excited about heaven. But some churches can not remember the last time when they sung this song about heaven. WHAT HAS CAUSED THIS CHANGE? The reason many no longer preach, teach and sing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Cloud Of Witnesses

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on earth?

HEB.12:1 "A CLOUD OF WITNESSES" * A question that has been asked me so many times, and probably is in the hearts of millions of other people is: Do our loved ones in heaven know what goes on here on this earth? * I can say with assurance and show you in the bible that they do know. * And I can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Want Proof!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 21, 2025

Thomas finally met the risen Savior. This encounter shows us what it means to trust Jesus with our doubts. The story of Thomas gives hope to doubters, to those who say, “I want proof!”.

Alba 4-20-2025 I WANT PROOF! John 20:24-31 Have you ever been in a situation where someone told you something, but you just couldn't believe it? You wanted proof? Then you are like Thomas. Thomas is one of the better known disciples of Jesus, even though not much is said about him. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbroken Communion, Unceasing Love

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jul 30, 2018

One of the last messages Jesus gave His disciples on the night He was betrayed

UNBROKEN COMMUNION, UNCEASING LOVE JN 15:9-17 29 JUL 18 DR. M POPE 1. v 9 JESUS CALLS US TO UNBROKEN COMMUNION a. v 9 A Constant Communion as Children Loved by God This Communion with God Involves: 1) v 9 A Meaningful Relationship to God as Father 2) ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Crisis Of Conformity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

One cannot stand in the middle of the road when it comes to faith. You are either on one side or the other. There is great pressure today to conform and compromise our values, but we shall see from this passage that this is not possible.

THE CRISIS OF CONFORMITY AMOS 6:1 - 6:14 Scripture Reading: Amos 6:1 - 6:14 Responsive Reading: 2 Kings 17:1 - 17:23 Introduction: I want to begin my sermon today by asking for your help. I’ve been looking for a street in Fredericton and Nackawic, but I haven’t been successful. What I want ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

#1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Master Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus is the Master: some one we must model our lives after.

Jesus the Master December 10,13 & 30 2007 Jesus Who? Brian McLaren writes in his book “A Generous Orthodoxy” in the chapter that asks the question “Would Jesus Be a Christian?” “…the more one respects Jesus, the more one must be brokenhearted, embarrassed, furious, or some combination ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

Enduring Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Jesus tells Peter that the nature of the Church is one that will endure it. No matter the opposition—it will remain.

THE CHURCH JESUS BUILDS Part 3-Enduring Sunday, March 4, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Matthew 16:18-19, “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Forgive

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

Forgiveness is a Christian Ministry that God has given the injured and the one who caused its wholeness.

Mahatma Gandhi said, “the weak finds it difficult to forgive, because forgiveness is an attribute of the strong. But the strong that can and does forgive needs to know that their forgiveness comes from a place, a person, a strength, a power far stronger than them. Reinhold Niebuhr says, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Always Right To Do Right Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2024

The disciple has one overweening concern–the proclamation and living of the kingdom of God.

Saturday of the 10th Week in Course 2024 Following the Lord Jesus is not easy, although His yoke is light and not burdensome. How can I say two seemingly contradictory things? Following Christ is the right thing to do; we probably all believe that or we would not be together in Church, at least ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Psalm 16:1-10, Matthew 8:21-34, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Life Sunday Exodus 1__1-22

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008

There is a connection between Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage and Abortion and our understanding of Christ. Jesus delivers the babies, the mothers, the abortion providers, the irresponsible boyfriends. He loves and saves every sinner who trusts

Sanctity of Life Sunday Exodus 1__1-22 There is a connection between Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage and Abortion and our understanding of Christ. When interracial marriage is rejected, it is often because the reproductive effect of it is offensive to the dominant race. That is, for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

Who Wants To Be #2? Series

Contributed by Scott Carson on Apr 10, 2001

Everyone wants to be number one, even Jesus’ disciples. What is Jesus’ attitude toward this egotistical drive.

Who wants to be #2? Matthew 18:1-4 Big Questions...Real Answers Sermon #03 “Second place is okay, if you like being first in a long line of losers.” June, 1974, then President, Richard M. Nixon’s administration was drowning in the wake of Watergate. In an attempt to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When Tragedy Strikes?”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Aug 2, 2017

This section of God's Word shows us how two people responded to a tragedy. One example comes from a widow whose son died. The other comes from one of the greatest prophets in the Old Testament, Elijah.

At some point it will likely happen to most of us. For each of us it will be different and yet the same. It will leave us with tears in our eyes and pain in our hearts. We call them tragedies—something that seems to turn our lives upside down. Because we live in a world stained by sin these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

It's For Your Own Good

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021

Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 4:13, John 16:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ