Sermons on University Of Pennsylvania:

The Decision For A New Life Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 24, 2015

The choice is ours. Are we going to live making ourselves the center of our universe or are we going to live for God?

September 20, 2015 6 Choices The Decision for a New Life John 3:1-15 Opening words: According to some, the average person makes more than 35,000 decisions in a single day. Most of them are rather simple: where to sit, what to eat at the next meal, what lane to drive in, should I have another cup ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Our God Is (For) Us! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 30, 2020

Our God is Universal and Unified, but most of all HE IS FOR US! Is HE just for Himself or is HE really for us?

Chris Tomlin (my favorite singer) sings these words about our God. " And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? And if our God is with us, then what could stand ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laws Governing Prayer

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws.

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws. 1. Sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-8 2. Giving and receiving. Luke 6:38 3. Covering and confessing. Proverbs 28:13 4. These laws would come under the heading of asking and receiving. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 22, 2013

Just as there are laws of nature that govern the universe, there are also moral and spiritual laws that God has written into His creation.

Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Greatest Joy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was the happiest man in history, and the happiest being in all the universe, because he had the very joy of God.

My wife and I sometimes debate as to which of us loves the other the most, and we each make the claim that “I love you more.” The other responds, “No, I love you more.” It is one of those debates that can never have a winner because there is no love measuring device by which we can measure our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Jesus Opened The Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the concept of Jesus as the door to salvation, the benefits of accepting this salvation, and the universal invitation to receive this gift of eternal life.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Bible verse we are diving into today is John 10:9, where Jesus tells us, "I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture." This beautiful passage speaks of Jesus as the open door to salvation, the benefits of that salvation, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9

Topics: Salvation

I Knelt Today Where Jesus Knelt Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 20, 2013

Do you ever feel guilty about not spending enough time in prayer? Me too. But did you realize the Bible never told us how LONG we should pray? Instead it teaches us HOW to pray.

OPEN: There’s a favorite Christian song from years ago called “I walked today where Jesus walked” and it goes like this: “I walked today where Jesus walked, in days of long ago. I wandered down each path He knew, with reverent step and slow. Those little lanes, they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Spiritual Bucket List Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus lived and died for me so that I can die and live for Him

ENGAGE/TENSION Did you know that there are a number of online calculators that will calculate your life expectancy? Just for the fun of it, I tried a few of them this week. Some of them, like the once used by the Social Security Agency are pretty simple, requiring you only to submit your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your High School Commencement Speaker Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 1, 2022

This time of year, graduations are filled with commencement speakers. Some are boring and some are memorable. What if Daniel of the Bible was chosen to speak at your commencement? Daniel would tell you to navigate your world with care.

We are grateful to honor some twenty-four seniors today in graduating high school. You are graduating from school with a tremendous future ahead of you. Most of you were blessed by God to be born in the United States, where you have so many educational and financial options available to you. Many ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

All Religions Do Not Lead To Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Joel Perttula on Aug 13, 2020

There's a saying, "All roads lead to heaven." At first glance, the saying comes across as open-minded and tolerant but the reality is that there is only one way to heaven.

WELCOME Good Morning. Welcome to church! Whether you are listening online or you’re here in person; we’re glad you’ve connected with us! If you have your Bible with you this morning, turn to John 14, and let’s read verse 6 together [Read John 14:6]. This verse is a difficult pill to swallow for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Dad!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2007

The Great, Almighty God, the infinite Creator of the universe, takes great delight and unsurpassed joy from our relationship with Him.

How do you think people imagine God to be? Is He far or near? Is He powerful or passive? Is He disgusted with them or in love with them? Is He a mean old man? Is He a kindly grandpa-type? Is He listening? Does He care for people individually? Can He really help? During the late 1960’s and through ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nobodies

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 14, 2006

In the vast universe, we may feel like nothing. Good -- we are insignificant! The wonder is that God still loves us!

There is a sad view in the world today that science and theology do not mix. Like oil and water, or cats and dogs, science and religion just don’t go together. That’s ridiculous. That’s absurd. I want to encourage our young people to take their science classes in school seriously – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Don't Let It Stop You!”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 12, 2005

There are two types of people exist within the universal body of the Church: the grateful and the ungrateful, the selfless and the self-centered, the contrite and the sanctimonious.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church August 2001 In our text, we find two individuals demonstrating two different responses to the presence of Jesus Christ: one is a demonstration of gratitude and the other is of ingratitude. One individual responded in appreciation, while the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Insignificance Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 19, 2004

Why does God care about men and women when you think how insignificant we are in this vast universe?

Hebrews 2:5-8 The Exalted Position of Man Cp. Ps.8 The insignificance of mankind I want you to picture, in your mind’s eye, David, still a lad caring for his sheep. One night he lies peacefully on the hillside gazing into the cloudless sky. There are no lions or bears to threaten his flock, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-8, Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Out Of Religious Identity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2012

Without realizing it, we can try to contain the eternal God of the universe within the boundaries of our comfort and control.

Breaking Out of Religious Identity Series: BREAKOUT – God on the Move through the Book of Acts Brad Bailey – April 22, 2012 Intro Today we are going to engage a problem that can quietly be at work in every life: the unconscious tendency to become attached to forms of religious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational