Sermons on Visit:

Surprise!

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Nov 15, 2008

The sheep and goats on Jesus’ right and left seemed surprised by Jesus’ words. We will be surpised as well when we hear, "Well done thou good and faithful servant."

-One thing that y’all don’t know about me is that I hate surprises -Linda has tried to surprise me several times in our marriage but few of them have worked out, unfortunately -She doesn’t try to surprise me, anymore, thank God -It rubs me the wrong way on so many levels -After having dogs come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 19, 2008

Where is He born King of the Jews? Where was God in the slaughter of the innocents? God was in a caring Father and Mother who fled to Egypt to protect the precious life of the child. God was in this Christ reconciling the world to himself.

Celebrating Epiphany Isaiah 60__ 1 – 6 Isaiah 60: 1 – 6, Ephesians 3: 1 – 12 and Matthew 2: 1 – 12. The Christian’s calendar is always out of sync with the secular calendar. And to further confuse Christian children in regard to holidays, the sacred holidays differ from Church to Church. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Advent Candle Meanings Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 6, 2007

These are my weekly readings and mini devotionals that go with the entire Advent season for 2007. There is one set of readings for each week of Advent. There are four total readings with this.

Advent Planning 2007 Personalities of the Christmas Story Week One: Angels One of the most interesting things about the Christmas story is the people involved. How each of them was changed by the coming of the Christ. Both Matthew and Luke record the events of Christ’s birth with special attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus: Back Home In Nazareth Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jun 29, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ experience when He returned to is hometown of Nazareth.

There is something unique about visiting your hometown after being gone for a while. As you drive through and visit those familiar places from your childhood you experience a flood of different emotions. I have to tell you from experience that it is very strange. You experience a very strange ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007

Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Responding To God's Presence Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 6, 2003

Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences.

The Presence Driven Church Responding to God’s Presence Fourth in a series about “The Presence Driven Church”, lessons from Martha and Mary and their different responses to God’s Presence with their resulting experiences. Luke 10:38-40 Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Falling In Love Again

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Christian love should be the foundation of everything we do for God.

FALLING IN LOVE AGAIN REVELATION 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION Today I would like for us to open our Bibles to Revelation to study the letters of Christ to the seven churches in Asia Minor. As a way of introduction, note the following: SOURCE: Revelation is of Jesus Christ which God gave him ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Diotrephes was a trouble maker trying to run the church. Paul tells Gaius he will deal with him when he comes. Peace is possible in spite of those who love to be first.

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES SCRIPTURE: KJV III John 1:9 “I wrote unto the church: but Diotrephes, who loveth to have the preeminence among them, receiveth us not. (v. 10) Wherefore, if I come, I will remember his deeds which he doeth, prating against us with malicious words: and not content ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9, 3 John 1:1, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

“going As Jesus Went” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 8, 2015

How do we fulfill our God-given mission?

In Acts 10:38, Peter described the life of Jesus by saying, “He went about doing good . . .” If one were to describe the life of many Christians today, however, he would have to say, “He simply went about!” Sadly, too many believers have lost sight of our primary purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

"A Prayer For Revival"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL"

"A PRAYER FOR REVIVAL" Isaiah 63:17 - 64:12 It is as though the prophet were saying, Where is the God that brought us up out of Egypt? Where is he that put his Holy Spirit in our ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Hypostatic Union

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A sermon on Philippians 2:3-11, focusing on the incarnation of Jesus Christ (First point taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Faith Once For All," Chapter 13 The Person of Christ; Second point taken from Warren Wiersbe, "Be Joyful", Chapter 5 The Gre

HoHum: Long ago, there ruled in Persia a wise and good king. He loved his people. He wanted to know how they lived. He wanted to know about their hardships. Often he dressed in the clothes of a working man or a beggar, and went to the homes of the poor. No one whom he visited thought that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And Personal Plans Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 22, 2011

We must be open to God’s guidance as we make our personal plans.

Romans 15:14-33 Introduction: A. In considering God’s grace, we have also considered free will and God’s sovereignty. B. With that in mind, what part does my personal plan play in the story? C. Should I even make plans or should I simply go with the flow? D. Or should my plans be made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-33

Denomination: Baptist

A True Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 25, 2012

Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.

PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Assuming About Pentecost

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 8, 2019

Pentecost is the inauguration of a new era: the era of the Spirit, the era of the harvest, the era of awaiting the trumpet.

Assuming About Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 1. A Baptist preacher and his wife decided they needed a dog. Ever mindful of their congregation, they knew the dog must also be Baptist. They visited an expensive kennel and explained their needs to the manager, who assured them he had just the dog for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible