Sermons on University:

The Gospel Has A Leveling Effect Series

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 12, 2011

We live in a world that promotes materialism and the sad part is, they have convinced us that we can't be happy without the newest item, newest gadget.

James 1:9-12-Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted: But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wired For Glory Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 30, 2010

Unwrapping the Glory of Christmas begins when we raise our understanding of God's Glory.

Wired for Glory November 18, 2010 John 12:27-29; 36-43 Astrophysicists Spot Brightest Star In July 2010, Paul Crowther, professor of astrophysics from the University of Sheffield's Department of Physics and Astronomy, announced that he and his research team had discovered a star they described ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Signs Of God’s Existence

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 21, 2012

Arguments for God’s Existence a. The Cosmological Argument b. The Teleological Argument c. The Ontological Argument d. The Moral Argument

I hold a book in my hand, and you see the cover, the pages, the letters, the words, but you do not see the author, the printer, the ink maker, the paper maker, or the bookbinder. You never did see them, you never will see them, and yet there is not one of you that will think of disputing or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

For His Glory Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 5, 2010

The first of five messages exploring the Lord's Prayer in Matthew 6. Today's message, For His Glory, takes a look at the first petition, "Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name."

For His Glory • Matthew 6:9 • May 15-16, 2010 Introduction: The Lord’s Prayer is one of the most WELL-KNOWN prayers of Christianity. Many believe this model prayer provides the appropriate FORMULA for WHAT we should prayer. However, Jesus models for us the appropriate ATTITUDE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You See Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

Communion Meditation for October 4, 2009

(Slide 1) How do you see Jesus? If you could paint a picture of Him, what would He look like? (Slide 1a) What color eyes would you give Him? (Slide 1b) What color hair would you give Him? (Slide 1c) How tall would you make Him? This past week I attended a series of lectures at Anderson ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Knowing God

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 16, 2008

Why the revelation of God in Christ is sufficent for all time.

Text; Hebrews 1:1-5 Title: Knowing God Introduction “In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ways, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whom he made the universe. The Son is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Of Three Cups

Contributed by Steven Cook on Feb 12, 2003

This sermon is directed to all members of a congregation - whether saved or lost. It emphasizes the urgency of holy living as well as for salvation.

“The Gospel of Three Cups” Luke 22:1-18 Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Luke 22:1-18 B. Notice in our text three phrases: 1.) “And He took the cup” 2.) “He gave thanks” 3.) “He said, Take this and divide it among yourselves” C. The Jewish custom of partaking of a meal is a solemn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-18, Psalm 75:8

Denomination: Baptist

No Rubber Crutch

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006

The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scripture Is Singing In Our Hymns

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

Our battle is to win the world not with weapons that take life but with the gift of eternal life that comes through knowing Christ.

Scripture is singing in our hymns The opening hymn today For the Beauty of the Earth speaks to the awe inspiring beauty that we live in. Truly the earth’s beauty is just that – awe inspiring. I know that I can watch countless television shows that focus on the beauty and majesty of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Doctrine Of God's Providence

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

God’s providence is His constant care for and His absolute rule over all His creation for His own glory and the good of His people.

On December 4, 1929, a baby boy was born to a working-class couple who lived in a hovel of a home in Tyler, Texas. The infant was born with several deformities—his eyes were crossed, he was completely deaf in his right ear, and his breastbone and spine were deformed. To top things off, he was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Theft Of A Vineyard

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

One man's brave stand against those who would rob him of his inheritance.

THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this was because ‘the land belongs to the LORD’ is doubtful - surely no land can share today in the special status of ancient Israel? Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

God had the first word in creation. He will have the last word as well.

God Has Spoken Hebrews 1:1-3 “In the olden days, God spoke to us from time to time by various means through the Prophets.” It had been a long time since anyone in Israel had heard God speak. In fact, it had been four hundred years since the prophet Malachi had prophesied and died. After this, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A-- 15th Sunday, Year A --The Sower

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2020

It is the intuitive mind alone that can penetrate the essence and heart of a parable. Then it becomes a living reality, thoroughly relevant to one’s own life.

“To throw alongside” a story with cryptic meaning is called a parable in Greek. In Zen Buddhism, a parable is like a “koan,” which is a spiritual inquiry using perplexing language intended to rouse a student’s innate wisdom-mind to apply it to their own life. As Rabbi Ibn Ezra said of parables, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Isaiah 55:10-11

Denomination: Catholic

And He Is The Head Of The Body, The Church Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2018

The New Testament idea of the Church is easily comprehended. It is the whole body of the faithful in Christ Jesus, who are redeemed and regenerated by His grace—the aggregate multitudes of those in heaven and on earth who love, adore, and serve the Son

5/24/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIB1: THE HEAD OF THE BODY, THE CHURCH (Colossians 1:18a) • Letters inside brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18a (NIV) (Text) 1:18a "And he is the head of the body, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection: A Love Expression

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jun 11, 2021

Easter

Resurrection: A Love Expression Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29. Reflection My dear sisters and brothers, Everyone has been created by God to be the master of creation. Although he/she meets with difficulties in achieving this objective, he/she has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:1-44, John 20:1-29

Denomination: Other