Sermons on Unity And Harmony:

Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 12, 2003

What exactly was Jesus saying?

Mark 12:1-12 The Parable of the Tenants 1He then began to speak to them in parables: "A man planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a pit for the winepress and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and went away on a journey. 2At harvest time he sent a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The God Of The Second Touch!

Contributed by Leslie Ferguson, Jr. on Apr 10, 2001

Like the blind man of Bethsaida, the resurrection of Jesus brings us the power of the Second touch of God!

The God of the Second Touch! A. Good Morning! I am reading from Mark 8:22-26… Of all the stories of Jesus we might read and study, from the perspective of a believer, this story might just be the strangest of all. 1. Just a simple unadorned look at the facts raises some disturbing questions. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26, John 11:38-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on Apr 12, 2006

Everybody loves a good mystery. The Bible speaks of a mystery that will bring joy and excitement to your life. In fact if you grasp this mystery, your life will change from glory to glory/

The Mystery Ephesians 3:2 – 5 The word "MYSTERY" is used 27 times in the New Testament. It come from the Greek word "musterion" and means "a hidden secret". I do love a mystery story. It would seem that every mystery story that I have ever read has certain elements which are true of all of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Purify Yourself ........ To Perfect Holiness

Contributed by John Christopher on Nov 10, 2004

Living upto the holiness, that God expects from eah of us as we are called to be holy, as He is Holy.

A girl in Sunday School had learnt the Beatitudes in Mathew’s gospel and so was asked as to which of the things mentioned in the Beatitudes she liked the most to have in her. She said, ‘A pure heart’. When asked why she preferred that, she said, ‘If my heart were pure, I believe I would have all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Spiritual Burnout

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 21, 2012

Four causes of the things that cause us to lose our spiritual zeal!!!

How to Prevent Spiritual Burnout! ROMANS 12:11-12 CONTEXT: Romans chapter 12 begins with a stern admonition for believers to submit themselves to God by living sacrificially, as living sacrifices, dedicated to serving God and avoiding conformity to the world. Paul encourages the believers in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 12, 2011

The sermon is based upon the life of Jospeh and his ability to allow grace to be the rule of his life.

Gen 37:3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. Joseph multiplied the hatred by telling his dreams and in those dreams he shared that his parents and his brothers would bow to him.(Gen 37:5-11). Out of jealously and hatred the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Community Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 25, 2010

When God’s people experience disaster, heartache, or disappointment, they can raise their voices to God and ask Him to intervene; their plea is based on three criteria.

A Community Lament Psalm 85 1. I can remember a few times when America mourned as a nation. Three of the most solemn times where when John Kennedy was assassinated, September 11, 2001, and the Tsunami. 2. Israel had her times of trial and grief as well, and this Psalm of community lament is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-12, Psalm 85:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

David's Undisciplined Son Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 12, 2013

One of the greatest gifts you could ever give your children is to teach them biblical obedience through godly, loving discipline. Let’s examine three aspects of this.

David’s Undisciplined Son 1 Kings 1 Introduction: 1. David had a son named Adonijah who decided that he would take advantage of his dad’s failing health and old age. He began to plot how he could make himself king and put himself on the throne. vs. 5-7 • This young man had no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-6

Denomination: Bible Church

Spiritual Fruit Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2015

Your life should be more than a flurry of activity. You were meant to produce spiritual fruit. Paul uses the imagery of fruit trees to illustrate this. What you want out of a fruit tree is fruit. In the Christian life what we want is spiritual fruit.

Wouldn’t it be great if every time that you received a harsh criticism you returned it with a response of kindness? That is what it is like for the believer who has the fruit of the Spirit manifested in their life. Wouldn’t it be great the next time you are wronged, instead of rage ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014

We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Your Life Speak Well Of God? Romans 15:1-13 (Lesson)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 27, 2011

I believe a lot of times the reason it's hard to witness to others is because they have had a bad experience with a Christian before. Maybe in a business deal or a friend backslid after trying to get their friend to come to Christ...and they were thinkin

11-27-2011 Does your life speak well of God? Romans 15:1-13 I believe if our life speaks well of God then it must be spoken well of by others. We should be spoken well of by church members, co workers, friends, family members...because when we represent Jesus we are to be Christ like. We may just ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Put Off Your Old Nature And Build A Culture Of Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

Let’s get serious about our following of Jesus, about rededicating ourselves to our vocations, to our families.

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2018 Today the Word of God reminds us of the fallen nature of humans. God liberated the people of Israel from slavery in the fields and swamps and deserts of Egypt. Moses and Aaron led them out after God worked multiple signs and wonders to convince Pharaoh of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:17-24, Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Regeneration - A New Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 10, 2023

One of the pertinent definitions of regeneration is quoted as spiritual renewal, revival or rebirth.

Luther E. Vann, an American artist once remarked: “The greater puzzle of universal wisdom and beauty that we have strived to honor through our work includes the profound legacies of world artistic and spiritual traditions, the innate integrity of human communities where people seek to live in ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26, 1 Peter 1:23, 1 John 3:9, John 5:24

Restored

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 24, 2022

What will the Lord have to do, or allowed to be done, for Christians of today to repent and be restored?

Zechariah hears from God again. In verses 1-6: Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Things Private!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 7, 2023

Jesus gives us a strong teaching to take care of conflict privately when dealing with fellow believers. Our goal should always be to gain reconciliation!

GETTING ALONG WITH EACH OTHER! WHY HAS THIS BEEN SUCH A BATTLEGROUND WITHIN THE CHURCH? POEM: “TO LIVE ABOVE, WITH SAINTS WE LOVE, WILL CERTIANLY BE GLORY! TO LIVE BELOW, WITH SAINTS WE KNOW – WELL, THAT’S ANOTHER STORY!” THE WORLD HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FALLEN AND SINFUL PLACE SINCE GENESIS 3:23! IT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 18:6, Leviticus 19:17, Galatians 6:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist