Sermons on Wedding Banquet:

The Law's Binding Power Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Nov 8, 2008

This is the third of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in Romans 7:1. "Or do you not know, brothers—for I am

Series Title: Do You Not Know? Sermon Title: The Law’s Binding Power Text: Romans 7:1-6. Introduction: What a profound statement—the law is binding on a person only as long as he lives. Duh!! That’s like saying, “Don’t worry about temptation, it will only bother you as long as you live.” Or, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remembering The Persecuted Church

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 17, 2008

Message about how we can remember and become involved with those suffering for the faith.

Remembering the Persecuted Church Hebrews 13:3; 1 Corinthians 12:26 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church November 9, 2008 Me: This is one of those real somber topics that we’d really rather not think of, at least if we’re honest about it. Talking about persecution doesn’t evoke ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Paradise Lost Paradise Regained Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 16, 2008

When God created the universe, he created it perfect. We lost that perfection that paradise when we sinned. Through Christ we have paradise regained by being Born Again.

Paradise Lost and regained The original intent of Creation was to live in a Paradise atmosphere where all was peaceful. Jacob understood this. In Genesis 49:28 he blesses the twelve tribes he blessed them appropriately. The writer sums up in unequivocal terms the substance of Jacob’s words to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ministerial Resource No.1_marriage Ceremony Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 6, 2004

THE BOND AND COVENANT OF MARRIAGE WAS GIVEN BY GOD IN CREATION. It is God who says in His Word, “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh.” (Gen. 2:24)

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you merely ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Charismatic

You've Gotta See This

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 17, 2007

An outline with key thoughts using the shepherd’s responses to the good news for evangelism and encouragement to witness.

You’ve Gotta See This! Luke 2:1-20 Have you ever been so enthused about something unusual that you had to tell someone? • an amazing sunset • a colorful hot air balloon • a double rainbow • something cute your pet was doing Do we get so excited about something God is doing that we tell someone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

What Excitement Does Christmas Bring You

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

What are you living for this Christmas?

There was always a lot of excitement at my house on Christmas morning. The night before, we would be debating with my parents about what time we could wake them up. Usually they would start somewhere around 7:00 and my brothers and I would start somewhere around 5:00. We would usually compromise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:26-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reluctant Disciples

Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008

To be a true disciple we must be willing to follow the lamb where ever he may go. The question you should ask is how far will you go?

#1) Count the Cost Rev 14:4 These are they which were not defiled with women; for they are virgins. These are they which follow the Lamb whithersoever he goeth. These were redeemed from among men, being the first fruits unto God and to the Lamb. I think as Christians we would all like to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Guiding Light

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jun 1, 2008

The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus

God’s Guiding Light Topic: The heart that comes under the influence of God’s word will bear the image of Jesus Illustration: Imagine that you are in the woods late at night, and it’s moonless and pitch black. You’re failed to make it back to camp before sunset and now it’s so dark you can’t see ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:109

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ's Dove

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jan 27, 2003

Using the beautiful allegorical language of the Song of Solomon this lesson provides insight into one facet of the Christian’s relationship with Christ.

INTRODUCTION In it’s Preface to the Song of Solomon (also known as the Song of Songs) the New King James Version gives these details. "The Song of Solomon is a love song written by Solomon and abounding in metaphors and oriental imagery. Historically, it depicts the wooing and wedding of a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living A Changed Life

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004

This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Why The Lost Are Not Saved

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

In today’s world of easy going preaching and churches that no longer have altar calls, the lost are dying without any knowledge of salvation.

Why The Lost Are Not Saved Matthew 9:36But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. 37Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 38Pray ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trinity Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 4, 2015

-The Father looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I created you and I love you!” -The Son looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I died for you!” -The Holy Spirit looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I dwell within you!”

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Sometimes blessings are risky. A California public school student was suspended for saying “God bless you,” when another student sneezed; and a Kentucky ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Wonderful-Counselor Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 8, 2014

Everyone is looking for the Messiah and he has appeared as the Wonderful Counselor of our lives.

1. Ornithology Class A student decided to take a course in Ornithology. He had no idea what the course was about but thought it would impress his parents. He also heard the old professor who taught the course was easy. He was surprised when he got into the class and found that it was on the study ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He First Loved Me

Contributed by Mari Larson on Apr 23, 2014

No matter the circumstances of baptism, it is God who does the work because God loves us before we love God.

We may not know the nine verses of Frederick Whitfield’s 1855 hymn, “O How I love Jesus,” but I’m guessing most of us know the refrain: O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus; O, how I love Jesus, because he first loved me. Because he first loved me. Before I could do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Against His Own Self-Interest Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012

God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic