Sermons on Upper Class:

It's The Economy Stupid Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

The economy of God is different than that of humankind. The Third Sunday in Lent

It’s the Economy, Stupid Rev. Mark A. Barber John 2:13-25 Last week, we saw the debut of Jesus ministry in a tiny Galilean village where he saved an unknown groom and his family from shame by turning the water into wine. In today’s passage, we see Jesus performing another sign in the very heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tongues 8 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2013

Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century with the Holiness movement.

Tongues 8 Oct. 3, 2012 Dr. Mike Fogerson A A few weeks ago I taught how there was an unbroken line on gifts through out the history of the church (first century, medieval, modern era.) 1 Today, Pentecostalism is a fast growing, mainstream movement with its modern epicenter found in 19th century ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

To Stay Or Not To Stay, That Is The Question

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013

Our hope and confidence

To Stay or not to Stay, That is the Question Philippians 1:21-24 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. 22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not. 23 For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Jesus' Sandals Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 18, 2010

Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their shoes.” This Resurrection Sunday I'd like us to take some time 'walking in Jesus' shoes' – even if only in our vague imagination.

In Jesus' Shoes 4th in Series: “What If YOU Were There?” Perth Bible Church, April 4, 2010 AM Easter Service Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Mama always used to say: “You don't really know someone and can't really understand them until you've walked in their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 4, 2010

We're not all called to be evangelists but we are called to proclaim Jesus Christ in the way we live among unbelievers

By Rev Bill Stewart "I've been baptized." Have you been baptized? When? I was baptized on 28 January 1968 in the Holy Cross Anglican Church in Albany in New Zealand. I don't remember it happening; some of you will. But my parents and godparents were there as witnesses. And this certificate tells me ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Love And Respect In Marriage Out Of Reverence For Christ Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 30, 2011

Jesus loves his church sacrificially & unconditionally. Men are to reflect that in their love for their wives, even if that love is not returned. Wives are to submit out of reverence for Christ. The 2011 Royal wedding provided some timely illustrations.

A man and a woman, who have never met before, find themselves assigned to the same sleeping room on a transcontinental train. Though initially embarrassed and uneasy over sharing a room, the two are very tired and fall asleep quickly – he in the upper bunk and she in the lower. However, at 2.00 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Thirsty

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Nov 3, 2017

The Living Waters of Jesus

ARE YOU THIRSTY? Human Beings are largely composed of water.The orange juice or coffee you drank this morning was mostly water. The eggs or toast contains more water than we realize. Vegetables /fruits all contain water, even the air we breathe has high moisture content, (I wonder if we could ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Living Or Existing?

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing?

Are You Living Or Existing? Introduction: I’d like to begin this morning by asking you a question. Are you living or existing? It seems that many times in our lives we are merely existing instead really living life for what it’s worth. We get up, go to work or school, or we begin our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, John 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Little Is Much Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus used the tiny mustard seed as a comparison to the Kingdom of God. Although it was small, it had potential to become great. The church would start very small, but soon make a significant and eternal impact on humanity.

Little is Much Mark 4: 30-34 As we continue in Mark, we come to the fourth and final parable Jesus revealed to His disciples during this moment of teaching. Due to the resistance and unbelief of many, Jesus chose to teach primarily in parables. Those who genuinely sought truth would receive it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

An Eventful Night In Bethany Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 19, 2018

A Jesus entered the home of Simon the Leper, many were there. Some out of curiosity; some came to see the spectacle; one, in particular, came to worship.

An Eventful Night in Bethany Mark 14: 1-11 Today we begin a journey through a very eventful and emotional chapter in Mark’s gospel. The events recorded cover a span of just over twenty-four hours. At the conclusion of the chapter, we will find Jesus accused and condemned of the Sanhedrin in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The True Vine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 9, 2018

Making His way toward the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus declared that He was the True Vine. Those abiding in Him would bear much fruit. Jesus took time to describe the significance of His position as the Vine and the great care afforded the branches.

The True Vine John 15: 1-5 We have come to the last of the I Am statements recorded in John’s gospel. Along with the previous statement when Jesus declared He was the Way, the Truth, and the Life, these comments followed their intimate time within the Upper Room. Jesus and the disciples are at ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Transition Of Purpose

Contributed by Thomas Custer on May 18, 2014

moving from "on purpose", to "in purpose"

Today I want to preach on purpose! Williams tells a story of someone “lost his purpose” -- it is the story of Jacob Brodzky. a shy Russian Jew whose father owned a bookstore. The older Brodzky wanted his son to go to college. The boy, on the other hand, desired nothing but to marry ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-16, Esther 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revive Us Again

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 21, 2014

As long as the church is on planet earth we will need seasons of reviving, the HolyGhost is sending Revival

The greatest Revival in history: It’s not just the healing of bodies or a church catching on fire again, or even an organization or a denomination being re-fired All through the history of the church at different times in different places there have been great revivals that have had ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mission: Possible--The Celebration Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016

The church celebrates its mission every time it gathers for worship, especially on Sunday, and especially on Easter Sunday. This Easter sermons reflects on the mystery that is the central celebration of the Church--the resurrection.

When I was a little boy, my grandmother had a large conch shell. I don’t know where that old shell came from. I’m not sure if she ever went to the beach, or if someone brought it to her from their beach trip. What I remember is holding that conch shell up to my ear and being told I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

24 Legacy New Day New Hero

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on May 2, 2017

The aim of this Sermon is to help you better understand the events that occurred during the last twenty-four hours of Jesus’ life, see more clearly the God Spoken Importance of Christ’s suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events.

JESUS IS BELIEVED to have died at the age of 33 after a life of approximately 12,000 days. The Gospel writers devoted most of their work to just 1,100 or so of those days, the last 3 years of his life; and their primary interest was in one particular day—the day he was crucified. This 24-hour ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist