Sermons on Vocabulary:

Children Of Promise Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 5, 2016

We must understand that in every age, whatever the climate, God has intervened to raise up His people.

Third Sunday of Lent 2016 Our extraordinary form of the Mass is truly extraordinary in the more popular sense on this fourth Sunday of Lent. The songs of the Church, both in words and chant, leap off the page with joy and exultation. The vocabulary is a Latin thesaurus of excitement: Laetare, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-29

Denomination: Catholic

John Writes The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Lesson 52 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Mystery of seven churches, signs of His coming

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The early church anticipated the soon return of Jesus Christ. “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). 2. Jesus could return at any moment throughout history. 3. Even though Jesus has delayed His return, “Of that day and hour no one knows, no, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Life And Living Life Among Others Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 31, 2016

Sooner or later, we must revise our expectations downward and realize that it is not God’s will for us to always feel happy. Instead, we must embrace all of life with a view toward loving God and loving others.

Embracing Life and Living Life Among Others (topical) 1. Does your life ever feel like this? 2. I was reading recently about a man who awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Judas Iscariot

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Mar 13, 2018

Why did Judas Iscariot betray Jesus - was there an ulterior motive? Did Judas Iscariot see something in Jesus that the other disciples missed? Was Judas Iscariot trying to kick-start Jesus into action as the real and promised Messiah, the expected Messiah

Judas Iscariot John 12: 1-8 Today’s gospel from John is set in holy week, the anointing of Jesus with precious ointment – a poignant scene; but Judas reacted that it was a terrible waste, the ointment could have been sold and the money given to the poor. John's comment is that Judas said this, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:47-50, John 12:1-8

A Different Angle Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 14, 2019

Sometimes we need to strive to understand important truths more deeply. Sometimes we need to be admonished to stay true to those truths, and to interpret events through their filter. Sometimes we need to find our unity through these.

A Different Angle Introduction to I John 1. Being well-intended does not always work. One blogger writes, “Today, I found out that shutting off the heat in the rental property my parents owned was a bad idea. The water froze and the pipes burst, causing the whole kitchen ceiling to fall down. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Listen And Remember Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019

Have you ever forgotten something important? Was it important to you or perhaps your spouse. As the years go by, is it harder to remember? Is the long-term memory more fresh in your mind?

I hope I never forget my wife’s birthday, but then how could I? I had major surgery in 2015 on her birthday. It is ingrained in my mind. I will never forget that date but I recently forgot our anniversary for the first time. That’s terrible. Makes you want to be young again, doesn’t it? They ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Catch My Drift Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 20, 2020

Fatigue can lead us into neglecting and drifting away from the LORD.

1. The great coach Vince Lombardi said, "Fatigue makes cowards out of us all." 2. Neglect can cause fatigue such as: Poor eating habits-Poor sleeping habits-Poor exercise habits 3. When we’re tired we just kind of drift along 4. Hebrews 2:1-4 Therefore we must pay much closer attention to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5. Dedication Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Jonah’s response to his “second chance” or renewed commission is DEDICATION.

God’s first order was disobeyed. The second order was dedication. It is either dedication or disobedience in our lives. The more you lack dedication to the will of God, the more you will be disobedient. Four thoughts: I. The Spirit of Dedication 1. Jonah arose and went to Nineveh 2. The spirit of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Power Of Words

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 28, 2021

Words are one of the most powerful and effective means of communication in life.

Anthony Jay Robbins, often known as Tony Robbins, an American author and philanthropist once remarked: “Throughout human history, our greatest leaders and thinkers have used the power of words to transform our emotions, to enlist us in their causes, and to shape the course of destiny. Words can not ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17, Isaiah 40:8, Proverbs 30:5, Isaiah 55:11

Improving Your Mental Health

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on Oct 10, 2024

This sermon looks at the need to appreciate the issues of mental health, and find ways of improving your mental health.

Peace of mind comes from focusing on what is good and lovely. We find a lot of strength in environments where we are loved and appreciated. But what if things are not so lovely around you? And what if you are carrying the burdens of broken people and do not have boundaries that allow you to relax ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5, Acts 4:23-30, Isaiah 26:3, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Will Of Contentment? Enough?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 19, 2024

Seems many are so focused on materialism they miss the discipline of CONTENTMENT. Maturity will be found in content people.

THE WILL OF CONTENTMENT? ENOUGH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MATERIALISM: The tendency to consider possessions and physical comfort more important than spiritual values, putting less importance in faith, more importance in things. Psalm 23:1 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Hebrews 13:5, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sacrificial Investments

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Oct 27, 2004

A sermon that examines the efficacy of Christ’s Blood.

THE BLOOD OF CHRIST TEXT: Hebrews 9.1-28 When Adam first sinned in the Garden Of Eden, and the eyes of he and his wife were opened, God met them with the skins of the first sacrifice for man’s sin. . . and the IMPORTANCE of the Blood was first INTRODUCED to IMPACT man’s life forever. From ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Praise

Contributed by George Rennau on Mar 22, 2003

The purpose of my message this morning is to encourage us to praise the Lord that we might enjoy the benefits and pleasure of this aspect of our worship toward God

Title: Praise Text: Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Psalm 107:8 "O that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men" Rev. 3:15 "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold or hot, I would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:21, Isaiah 43:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord's Name In Vain Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 12, 2003

A brief sermon on #3 of the Ten Commandments.

Do Not Take the Lord’s Name in Vain Exodus 20:1-7 Evening Service for 2/2/2003 Introduction: A. In the journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Howard Bennett presented his personal study of the various names of people in the medical profession in the United States. In his study he found ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ