Sermons on Under The Sun:

Remember When... Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 13, 2009

Third in our series on the book of Jude. In this sermon we look at Jude’s description of the false teachers who have crept into the church and how the Apostles have warned us against them

Remember When… Text: Jude 1 – 16; Revelation 2:5 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well as you can see by our text, we are still looking at verses 1-16. We began by looking at Jude’s thesis for this letter, how he was warning Christians to “STAY ALERT” and then last time we looked at why, we looked at ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

[Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Sleeping With Your Step Mum Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016

The Corinthians were Paul's favourite church, but what a mess! Sexual sin was rife, including one young man sleeping with his step mum. So Paul has a fight on his hands...

In the middle of what I think is Paul’s second most combative letter to one of his churches. The first is Galatians – where he is tackling the issue of Judaizers who want to take the believers away from grace and back to the law. The Corinthians were going the opposite way. They had ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

The Stewardship Of The Gospel

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Aug 31, 2019

The understanding that the Apostle Paul had for God's calling on his life is instructive for the calling of every church.

This morning I would like to start on a fairly major project. We are going to start a sermon series from the New Testament book of Ephesians. Its only 6 chapters long, but there is so much in it that it could easily take us 6 months to complete. I love the Bible, and to see the Bible's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-10, Matthew 28:16-20

I Hope It Flu Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019

What is sickness meant to teach us? Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: https://www.gracegems.org/18/Ryle-%20Sickness.htm

HoHum: Note placed on workers desk after he came back from sick days: I heard you caught a cold; I hope it Flu away WBTU: The human body is a frail and complicated machine. From the sole of the foot to the crown of the head there is not a part of us which is not liable to disease. When I think ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Glory In God

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Jan 10, 2013

Many people boast about their wisdom, might, or riches, but Jeremiah shares in this message the only true reason to glory. If you want to glory in anything, glory in God and proclaim His power throughout the world.

Jeremiah 9:23-24 Intro: Jeremiah was a young priest denouncing the practice of worshiping images. Jeremiah gave reason to worship the true God, His creative power and providential care. Although Jeremiah's message was strong and his faith deep in God, the people would reject his ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Come If Out Of The Wilderness

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Jan 30, 2018

40 years of wondering to a lifetime of eternity.

Come out of the Wilderness? Deuteronomy 2:1-7; 13-15 Often, we spend our days running in circles wondering why, how and what has caused us to face our wilderness experience. Yet while we are in the wilderness hardship we must understand that “HARDSHIP OFTEN PREPARES ORDINARY PEOPLE, FOR AN ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Among Secular Gods, Part 5 - When Pleasure Becomes Perilous Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 14, 2019

This is part 5 of Jesus Among Secular Gods, based on the book by Ravi Zacharias and Vince Vitale. This week the dangers of hedonism in our lives, churches, and cultures are discussed.

Hedonism is all about happiness or pleasure. Happiness and pleasure are good things, but when we make happiness and pleasure the highest forms of good, we miss out on the best God has for us. In the movie, The Matrix, it is discovered that machines have taken over the world and are channeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9, Galatians 5:19-20, Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, Luke 8:14, Proverbs 21:17, Philippians 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022

If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-25, Romans 3:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Meaning? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 27, 2023

Today many are re-evaluating the lifestyle of seeking pleasure. The rich and famous are coming to the same conclusion of another rich and famous person Solomon, “meaningless”.

People try all avenues to bring meaning and purpose to their life. I said to myself, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good.” But that also proved to be meaningless. (Ecclesiastes 2:1) You name any field, professional sports, business, politics and if you do just a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To An End. The Darker The Night, The Greater The Light.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 28, 2024

It is said: SOON OR LATER ALL THINGS COME TO AN END. In Genesis t is recorded after each name: AND HE DIED. Seems we are so invested in materialism that we over look THE ETERNAL VALUE SYSTEM. All things that we see will come to an end. BE READY.

COMING TO AN END? THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Please read the bottom of the last page. HOW DO I DEFINE MYSELF? THE ROLL CALL OF HUMANITY WILL ALWAYS CONCLUDE WITH THE SAME WORDS … AND HE DIED… ARE YOU ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:4, Hebrews 9:27, Matthew 6:21, Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Curse Of The Weeds

Contributed by Charles Bruner on Jul 19, 2005

Exploring the nature of evil as a spiritual reality which impacts all of us while affirming the sovereignty of God.

Title: The Curse of the Weeds Before loading up the van with kids and luggage for vacation, I quickly looked through the lectionary reading for today. I noticed that the parable in Matthew was familiar—I had tackled it once before, a fresh perspective was in order. This fresh perspective hit me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sovereignty And Salvation: The Hand & Heart Of God

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

If I understand God’s hand in and heart towards creation, I can choose to trust Him to rule over my life and remain under His protection. I know that He loves me and only wants the best for me and that His plan for my life is good and perfect.

Last Sunday, we began looking at the topic of God’s sovereignty which talks about the preeminence, power, and authority of God. Today we will be speaking on the Sovereignty of God and Salvation: The Hand and Heart of God. Studying the doctrine of sovereignty helps us to make sense of evil and what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Wife Married To A Man Or A Manikin Series

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 27, 2002

A real man HANGS OUT with SAVED friends. A man HUGS his wife lots. A man is HAPPY with his STUFF. He HOLDS his wife till "death-do-us-part."

The title today is a question every husband must answer: "IS YOUR WIFE MARRIED TO A MAN OR A MANIKIN? This “Dear Ann Landers” letter appeared in the newspaper from a wife: “My husband doesn’t talk to me. He just sits there night after night, reading the newspaper or looking at T.V. When I ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Baptist

Belong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we will see that the church that Jesus intended is made up of people who are living their lives on mission - and a life lived on mission begins with BELONG.

BELONG #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended I want to start off our time today by reading three passages that pretty much set up where we are heading this morning. The first is from Isaiah chapter 43… But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Great advice btw to listen to the Lord, the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ