Sermons on Verification:

The "Be"-Attitudes Of Prayer

Contributed by David Brockhouse on Aug 5, 2007

In today’s fast pace, highly technological world, communications come at dizzying speeds and in the most impersonal of ways. In Busines a simple phrase is used to warn folks about over-communication: Be Brief. Be Bright. Be Gone. Thankfully, for the Chris

From our earliest memories of kneeling by the bed and saying, “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live another day, I pray the Lord will guide my way,” followed by the customary “God bless” list: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Casting Pearls Before The Swine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2022

As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. f one looks at Christ apart from His holiness, they have missed the essence of who He is.

Casting Pearls before the Swine Matthew 7:6 As I began to consider the words of our Lord in our text, I was reminded of His holiness. As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. His very essence is comprised of holiness. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lively Oracles Series

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The accuracy and truthfulness of its message attest to its divine nature.

THE HOLY BIBLE ACTS 7:38 A. THE BIBLE IS CALLED 1. "The book of the Lord": Isa. 34:16 2. "The scripture of truth": Dan. 10:21 3. "The holy scriptures": Rom. 1:2; 2 Tim. 3:15 4. "The lively oracles": Acts 7:38 5. "The gospel of God": Rom. 1:1-3 B. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Stories Of Christmas: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2004

Stories of Christmas

A. THE FIRST WORD FROM HEAVEN IN 400 YEARS. LUKE 1:3-22 1. Why did God choose Elizabeth and Zacharias to be parents of John the Baptist? - Because they were godly. “Both were righteous before God, walking in all the commandments . . . blameless” (v. 6). - To raise a godly son. - To reward them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:3-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007

Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14, 1 Samuel 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Final Personification Of Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 15, 2015

Wisdom is compared to the virtuous woman in this closing poem of the book of Proverbs: the very personification of Christ, and of all that we all should be in Him.

A FINAL PERSONIFICATION OF WISDOM. Proverbs 31:10-31. The book of Proverbs closes with an acrostic poem which commends the virtues of a certain (literally) “strong woman” (Proverbs 31:10). If we have been reading through the book up to this point, we will find that we have met her already. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Passover Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023

The Passing over of the Angel of God over the land of Egypt is known as Passover. While he passes over he would spare the houses of Israelites because of their coverage by the blood.

Exodus 12:1-28 - The Passover Introduction: Exodus 12 and 13 constitute a single literary unit as both describe Jehovah's Passover. These chapters have instructions for the preparation, observations, readiness to leave, and passing on to future generations as an ordinance. The description ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Conversion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 22, 2000

The power of God is revealed in the conversion of Saul

The Power of Conversion Acts 9:1-9 I. Saul’s Mission A. Saul wanted to destroy the church 1. Saul states his threats a.) Saul makes his disgust of the church known b.) Saul designs a plan to eliminate the church 2. Saul was eager to persecute the Christians a.) Saul approached this issue with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ, The King Of Love

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 20, 2020

The Feast of Christ the King is an act of faith.

Christ, the King of Love Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Corinthians 15:28, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-17. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, The Feast of Christ the King is an act of faith. The Feast of Christ the King is not an issue for empirical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26, 1 Corinthians 15:28, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Your Servant Is Listening

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2017

The subtle theology of revelation that comes from listening to God.

Jed Harris, producer of Our Town and other plays, became convinced he was losing his hearing. He went to a specialist, who gave him a thorough checkup. The doctor pulled out a gold watch and asked, “Can you hear this ticking?” Harris said, “Of course.” The specialist walked to the door and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:3-19, John 1:35-42

Denomination: Catholic

The Cross Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 19, 2022

The eyewitness account of the Apostle John.

THE CROSS OF JESUS. John 19:17-37. JOHN 19:17. “Went forth.” The ultimate sin-offering, outside the gate (cf. Hebrews 13:12-13). JOHN 19:18. “Where they crucified Him.” Typology of the brass serpent (cf. John 3:14). A hanged man is cursed by God (cf. Deuteronomy 21:23), and Jesus became a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ - The Evidence Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 27, 2007

This Easter message comes from Mark 16 and examines various evidences for the validity of the Resurrection.

FOLLOWING FROM GALILEE TO GOLGATHA TO THE GRAVE AND BEYOND Follow The Leader – 7 Mark 16 INTRODUCTION: Who was the most devoted follower of Jesus Christ prior to Pentecost? This may surprise some of you, but I would actually suggest that it may have been Mary Magdalene. How did I get there? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

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Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 7, 2003

This is a story format message which doesn’t make its point until the very end.

About once every two or three years I get sick. It happened to me Sunday afternoon while I was delivering our son Kirk back to UC San Diego. Coughing, wheezing, runny nose, the whole shebang. So on the way back north on Monday morning I stopped at the Kmart in Temecula to stock up on Kleenex and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:40-41

Denomination: *other

Is Your Faith Genuine?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 25, 2005

A faith too weak to change your life is a faith too weak to save your soul!

IS YOUR FAITH GENUINE? "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Virgin Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 10, 2021

Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.

“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-38

Denomination: Baptist