Sermons on Universe:

What About The Church?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010

A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

What Would Jesus Find If He Returned To Earth Today?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 26, 2010

A reflection on Christ's question asking ourselves, “What would Jesus find if He returned to Earth for His bride today?”

What would Jesus find if He returned to Earth today? Luke 18:1-8 Jesus Christ instructed His disciples in the school of prayer. He taught that a believer must have a persistent enduring faith we he or she prays. He gave the example of a widow’s persistent faith in coming before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God; Loving God's People

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 23, 2010

2 greatest commandments Love God, love people. In thaat order we will have and keep a healthy relationship with God and with the people we come in contact with everyday.

Loving God; Loving God’s people Matthew 22:37-40 Matthew 22:37-40 Loving God, Loving God’s people- that is a command from the Lord. It is not a suggestion. It is a commandment. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

Draw Near To God - Draw Near To Grace

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 16, 2007

Thios sermon is about drawing near to the grace of God!

In life “Do-overs” are not the norm… In “No Wonder They Call Him Savior.” Max Lucado writes: I. “Not many second chances exist in the world today.. Just ask the kid who didn’t make the little league team or the fellow who got the pink slip or the mother of three who dumped for a ‘pretty little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Resurrection Reluctance

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 16, 2006

Easter should be a happy day, but for those who first experienced the risen Lord it was anything but joyful. This speaks to how you might experience Jesus at first too.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word "Easter"? Outside of a Christian group you’d probably say "The Easter Bunny," or "Easter eggs." Fluffy white bunnies and eggs have become so much a part of secular Easter that it wouldn’t surprise me if little kids thought that the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Discovering Your Dream – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

This morning let’s look at some reasons why we don’t finish strong.

INTRO: In his book Finishing Strong: Going the Distance for Your Family, Steve Farrar recounts the story of three young evangelists who burst onto the American scene in 1945. Their names were Billy Graham, Bron Clifford, and Chuck Templeton. All three were in their mid-twenties, and rose to quick ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

God's grace extends to those who need it. He provides for those who have inadvertently killed another

You often hear people complaining about the violence we see in the Old Testament. We cringe at the thought of an “eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” It all sounds so barbaric. Yet, how do people deal with something like murder in a world where there’s no police force, no ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

I Want To Go To Heaven

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 31, 2011

No matter how good this life may be, heaven is going to be better, and while no one can merit or earn it, it is available to all who take advantage of God's free gifts of grace, forgiveness and salvation by faith in Jesus Christ, God's Son, and make him t

Luke 10:16-24 SERMON – I want to go to Heaven I have a lot to be thankful for. I was born to a single woman in 1944. If the ‘Abortion Act’ had been passed 20 years earlier I might not be standing here. I was adopted by good, caring people and was brought up as a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 6, 2011

Listening and hearing. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a bottle containing ’urine’, • Holding it high, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

Grace And God’s Mission Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 9, 2011

God has a mission for his church, but every believer also has a mission that God wants them to fulfill.

Grace And God’s Mission Romans 1:10-17 Have you ever considered what God’s mission is for you? Over the course of a lifetime, he may have many missions for you. Paul’s Longing To Visit Rome. (v. 10) Paul’s longing to visit Rome (and then Spain) was so intense that he prayed for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

...who Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

To what/whom was Jesus referring when He says, "...who is in heaven..." in this prayer He is teaching to His disciples? It is none other than the Sovereign Lord of all Creation!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 12, 2014 Date Preached: February 12, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: Who is in Heaven… (Sermon 3) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Danger The Explosive Emotion Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2015

True Biblical knowledge married to a living spiritual relationship with Jesus leads to new creation behavior. Anger is an emotion given by God to respond to injustice and unrighteousness. Learn in this sermon to use anger biblically.

Intro: If you remember last week one of the most important things we can do is saturate our minds with God’s word. We do this so that the Holy Spirit can plant it deeply within our minds and give us something of the Spirit to think about. We don’t learn more of the Bible which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Missionary And The Tuna Fish Sandwich

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Nov 17, 2020

How are the dead in Christ raised? Especially those who have suffered great trauma in death.

The Missionary and the Tuna Fish Sandwich Back in the mid 1800’s there was this missionary serving in the darkest of Africa. One day he was out on his circuit going from village to village preaching the Gospel. In one place he had to travel through this very dangerous and heavily wooded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Denomination: Anglican

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Of Both Worlds Series

Contributed by Niran Seriki on Dec 15, 2020

Today, we come to an interesting but important message that centres on the last days/hours of people before their death.

Many years ago, there was a man who loved God, followed His Precepts, went everywhere with others preaching and serving God. Years passed and he began to feel tired inside, he felt he was doing too much for God and too little for himself. He started talking to friends about his planned change of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8