Sermons on Verify:

Who Do You Say That I Am? Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2003

The Lordship of Christ calls us to forsake our rebellion and agendas and submit to God’s will.

“I Believe” A sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Who do you say that I am?” Matthew 16:13-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scholars claim education is the answer…politicians say that government is the answer… sinners say that self-indulgence is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Congregational

Born Of A Virgin Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 14, 2003

The miracle of the Virgin Birth is an essential, non-negotiable truth of the Christian faith. We consider the importance, confirmation, and necessity of this doctrine.

“I Believe”…sermon series on the Apostles Creed “Born of a Virgin” Matthew 1:18-23 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some Christmas trivia: The verses of the song Twelve Days of Christmas each stand for one of the 12 beliefs stated in the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Congregational

Don't Give God Any Exuses

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

We love to think of different reasons why we dont follow God’s command. However they are just all excuses.

I John 2:3-11 Don’t Give God Any Excuses! Introduction A. One of the more enjoyable part about Kid’s Klub is the excuses B. I hear them all C. It wasn’t me, then why did I see you do it D. I didn’t take it, then why is it in your hand E. He told me to, did he do it? F. My mom said I could, can I ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

From Fasting To Feasting Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2005

God sometimes does the absurd by turning "sure things" completely around.

From Fasting to Feasting (Esther 6:1-10:3) 1. The expression, "bad hair day" has become popular within the last 10 years. Dear Word Detective: I mentioned to a co-worker that another co-worker had been really grouchy and snapped at me over some little matter, and the first co-worker replied that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preaching At Pentecost, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008

The world calls it foolishness. The preaching of the Gospel is the power of God.

It is a foolish thing to preach a sermon. When you stand up and tell people that they are lost and that their only hope of salvation rests in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus that in the world’s way of thinking is foolishness. Not that standing before people and talking is foolishness. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount: Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount about Asking, Seeking, and Knocking

Title: Ask, Seek, Knock Theme: Text: Matthew 7:7-12 As we look at this passage the first thing we must understand is that this is not the only qualification to getting our prayers answered. Jesus here is speaking on prayer but we must also combine all the other commands he has given us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

"Do Disturb" Sign !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 6, 2011

TO INSPIRE A SPIRIT OF AWE AND WORSHIP IN THE READERS BY FOCUSING UPON ONE OF THE MANY UNIQUE TRAITS IN OUR SINGULAR GOD...I,E...HE IS A GOD OF "SURPRISES"...

"DO DISTURB" SIGN…!!! First things first. Why was man created? Let the revered Christian document namely the West minister catechism give the answer “Man's chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy him for ever.” And when it comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7

Denomination: *other

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Robert Shaver on Jan 2, 2012

Many are drawn to a camouflage Christianity that blends in with the world but Jesus has called us to wear bright orange vests and stick out. Why? Revelation 3:14-22; John 13:35; John 15:8; Exodus 4; Mark 16:17-20

Scripture Reading: Revelation 3:14-22 Isn't that crazy? A lukewarm Christian - the idea of it is absurd. It is crazy because who starts off their Christian walk like that? Who, in giving their life to Christ says, "Lord, take half of me! For the rest of my life I will half-heartedly serve ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Life Of Joseph - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011

God's promises are just as much for us as they were for Joseph. His grace is still at work. His tender mercies accompany us from the pit to the pinnacle.

Oh the life of Joseph, Jacob’s son. This treasured story is found towards the end of the first book of the Bible, Genesis. Up to this point we have read about Joseph’s faithfulness and patience, even when he was persecuted and treated poorly. Even when he was left alone, disowned and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Christian Church

God Gave His One And Only Son! (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 18, 2012

It is a GIFT. Given FREE for those who BELIEVE! It is ONLY by FAITH that makes us RIGHTEOUS!

When you RECEIVE a GIFT, what’s next? I mean, what are you going to do? ILLUST: I remember the chorus of the song, “The Gift” by Collin Ray: “All I WANT is to HOLD YOU FOREVER All I NEED is you MORE EVERYDAY You SAVED my HEART from being BROKEN APART You GAVE your LOVE away ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

I Am The One Who Bears Witness Of Myself Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012

Best summed up by a D.A. Carson quote: ¡§Jesus does not merely bring his Father¡¦s message; Jesus is the message, He is the Word.¡¨

Let's understand the context¡KJesus has just claimed to be the ¡§Light of the world,¡¨ and His critics are outraged at such audacity. They¡¦d like to yell, ¡§Who do you think you are!¡¨ but He just got finished telling them who He was. His self-disclosure is indeed outrageous if it isn¡¦t true. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:13-30

Denomination: Congregational

Beware: Falsehood Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2006

It’s our job as Christians to appraise viewpoints as to whether they come from God or some other source. We need spiritual discernment to assess the validity of voices we hear.

Sermon Series on First John, “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “Beware: Falsehood” I John 4:1-6 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I enjoy watching Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most famous discoveries was a Seymour mahogany card table from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Confidence In Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Oct 1, 2019

Because of who Jesus is, we can be confident in our prayer!

I. Confidence In His Hearing 14 14 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. A. Confidence In Jesus Built On His Promises. 1. I don’t think it coincidental that John would write this in his letter because he also wrote it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Glass Houses: The First Christian Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 18, 2019

Faith is a response to the evidence of and the relationship with Jesus

We are in the middle of our Glass Houses Lenten series. We have been sharing a lot of information about our faith and trying in this season of repentance not to judge. It has been an incredible learning time for all of us. The title of the series comes from the old saying about judgment; “People in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, John 1:38, John 14:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016

The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60, Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-53, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist