Sermons on Western:

Similarities In The Birth, Sacrifice And Return Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 31, 2015

Have you every noticed some of the similarities of the events that take place at Jesus' birth, death, resurrection and return? Not only are God's finger prints all over each event but it seems as if His power and majesty increases with each event!

Let's read a couple of Bible passages and see if we notice any similarities between the two. Luke 2:4-7 NIV (read from the Bible) “So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. He ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Sadness Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 11, 2016

We never quite know what to do with the emotion of sadness. Here's a biblical look at dealing with sadness.

In the Disney Pixar film, Inside Out, we get to journey inside the mind of 11 year-old Riley Anderson as she wrestles with all the conflicting emotions that comes from a stressful move from a simple, stable life in rural Minnesota to a hurried, unknown life in San Francisco. Chief among these ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Takes Away Shame Series

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Shame is a powerful negative emotion, more painful than guilt. See how Jesus takes away shame

I love the words of Apostle Paul to the Philippians, where he says "But one thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on towards the goal for the prize of the upward call of Jesus Christ." Looking forward to pressing into more of what the Lord has ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

God’s Wrath And The Blood

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2016

It was a terrible time for the land of Egypt. God had risen up against the land with horrible plagues. Death will strike down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Exception? Only those under the blood would be spared!

GOD’S WRATH AND THE BLOOD Ex. 12:3-13; 1 Cor. 5:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “4 worms in Church" 1. A minister decided to add a visual demonstration about the evil habits of modern society. 2. Four worms were placed into four separate jars. a. 1st - put into a container of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Did Jesus Go To Hell On The Sabbath Before Easter Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 6, 2023

Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed the death of Jesus and preceded Easter resurrection morning

Jesus willingly gave His life on a Friday afternoon before sunset when the Sabbath began. It is known as Good Friday because He forgave all sin on the Cross and conquered death. Not much is said about the Sabbath day that followed His death and preceded Easter resurrection morning in modern Western ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 3:18-22, Acts 2:24-32, Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Outline Of Acts 13:13-52

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 30, 2022

Paul and Barnabas arrived in Antioch of Pisidia (Asia Minor) and preached the Gospel there. Paul's message touched the hearts of many people--in both good and bad ways!

Introduction: This last section of Acts 13 is mostly the sermon preached by Paul at the synagogue in Antioch of Pisidia. Through his preaching, many people heard the Word of God and many believed the Gospel! 1 The arrival in Antioch and first part of Paul’s sermon Text: Acts 13:13-25, KJV: 13 Now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-52

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Of Arimathea Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2022

Joseph of Arimathea was, according to all four canonical gospels, the man who assumed responsibility for the burial of Jesus after his crucifixion. The historical location of Arimathea is uncertain, although it has been identified with several towns.

Joseph of Arimathea Venerated in Roman Catholic Church · Eastern Orthodox Church · Oriental Orthodox Church · Anglican Church · Lutheran Church and some Protestant Churches Canonized: Pre-Congregation Central shrine: Syriac Orthodox Chapel of Holy Sepulchre Feast: August 31 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 6 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

There'll be great comfort in Israel's restoration. We have terms like "everlasting joy" and "joyful shouting" as the redeemed return to Zion, Messiah welcomes these as they arrive with, "Here I am". They'll know, peace, happiness and salvation.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 6 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH We begin Part 6 and continue in the book of Isaiah looking at more scriptures dealing with the future restoration of Israel. I hope you can catch the great joy this will be to the Jews when the Lord calls His earthly people ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-3, Isaiah 51:10-11, Isaiah 52:4-6, Isaiah 52:7-10, Matthew 24:14, Isaiah 54:1-3, Joshua 1:2-4, Exodus 23:31, Genesis 15:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on ships, Part II

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH LUKE 8:22-25 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Decaffeinated Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 13, 2023

Decaffeinated Christianity, like decaffeinated coffee, won't wake you up, it won't perk you up, it won't keep you up and it won't get you up; it's just there. It looks right, smells right, almost tastes right -- but NO POWER!

DECAFFEINATED CHRISTIANITY Rev. 3:1 INTRODUCTION A. COFFEE HUMOR 1. How did the hipster burn their mouth? They drank their coffee before it was cool. 2. Why did the barista get fired? They kept showing up to work in a tea-shirt. 3. How are coffee beans like teenagers? Both are always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1, 2 Corinthians 11:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Misfit Christmas: Impact Of The Greatest Misfit Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2021

A MISFIT is “a person who’s not like everyone else – they’re different.” We Christians are supposed to be different -- we're supposed to be like Jesus! Jesus turned the world right-side-up because it was upside down. Has He touched you yet?

MISFIT CHRISTMAS: Impact of the Greatest Misfit INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Good Idea 1. Two Centerpoint natural Gas company men were checking gas meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of an alley worked their way to the other end. 2. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Touched A Leper

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Feb 18, 2022

Nobody touched lepers in Jesus' day. Their disease was disgusting. People were afraid to catch it. Lepers were totally ostracized. When Jesus touched a leper, heads would turn. That just wasn't done. Who are the 'lepers' of our culture who need a loving touch from us?

A few weeks ago I heard a report on National Public Radio about a medical team that went to Kenya to meet the medical needs of those who had the least receive medical care available to them. They started out with a survey to see where the people were and where the doctors were. And in that survey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16, Matthew 8:1-4, Mark 1:40-45

Chronos: James #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 28, 2022

Being a Christ follower requires having control of body, mind and spirit as we encounter the world as witnesses and co labors in bringing a little heaven to earth.

A few weeks ago, we started a year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament today. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying through time back to the start of the early church. We will be doing this by walking ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Endowments

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2022

The text and story you are all familiar with. Yet, as with all of God’s Word, there is yet another lesson we can learn.

As you know, Israel was facing the Philistines. David came along. He learned that no one would fight Goliath, who had blasphemed the name of David’s God, and he decided that if no one else would fight him, he would. Illus: Isn’t it good that you always find, among God’s people, those with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Symbols Of Sacrifice - Remembrance Day (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 12, 2022

This is a message about remembering, and the symbols of the poppy and the cross that speak to the value of remembering. This also includes some of my family war time history.

Sermon for CATM - November 13, 2022. Remembrance Day - Psalm 105:1-8 "Symbols of Sacrifice" My grandfather, Gilbert Hyde Parker, was a naval engineer in WW2. He was on at least one navy ship during the war that was bombed by the Nazis and sank in frigid waters. There are unconfirmed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:1-8, Romans 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational