Sermons on Why Go To Church:

No Middle Way

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 2, 2019

The choice is eternal life or eternal death, there is no middle way: that is the testimony of the martyrs.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2019 Ss. Felicity and Perpetua Today, in the glow of our Ash Wednesday devotion, we are presented with the awesome song known as Psalm Number 1: Happy is the human who takes his delight in God’s law, who shuns even the company of the wicked and the cynic. Such a person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Luke 9:22-25, Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Catholic

Succeeding In God’s Way

Contributed by Lekan Adesanya on Oct 28, 2015

Success is a progressive process of becoming whom God wants you to be. It cannot be achieved by strength.

1Sa:2:9: He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail. Brethren you cannot succeed by your strength or power. It is Gods will for every of His children to succeed and prosper. He pronounced blessings through David in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Everlasting God

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

THE EVERLASTING GOD

Genesis 21:22-34 THE EVERLASTING GOD 33 And Abraham planted a grove in Beersheba, and called there on the name of the LORD, the everlasting God. Psalms 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Holiness

For This Child I Prayed;

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

Prayer

1 Sam. 1:9-28 27 For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of him Hannah means grace and she was true to her name. 1. THE PLACE OF PRAYER. 9 So Hannah rose up after they had eaten in Shiloh, and after they had drunk. Now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-28

Denomination: Holiness

No Condemnation

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

NO CONDEMNATION

PSALM 26 NO CONDEMNATION I. The Prayer of the Righteous- vs.1-4 A. His Fidelity- v.1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Storm

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

The Storm

Matt 14:22-36 The Storm 1. The Ministry Of Christ In The Storm. (a) The Purposeful Ministry Of Christ. 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Storms Of Correction - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Holiness

Signs Of Spiritual Growth

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015

Wonder if you are truly growing in your faith? Here are just a few signs to show that you are.

Matthew 19:21 It is God's desire for each believer to grow and mature in their faith. Just as we expect a baby to grow and mature, so the believer needs to grow and mature spiritually. Although spiritual growth is not shown on the outside, yet there are some ways to know that a person is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

Mission To Galilee. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus goes on a purposeful walkabout in Galilee.

MISSION TO GALILEE. John 1:43-51. 1. PHILIP. The first chapter of John’s Gospel, having opened with a declaration of Jesus as God (John 1:1), closes with Jesus seeming to make an ordinary human decision: to go ‘walkabout’ into Galilee (John 1:43) - perhaps to visit the home of His new ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You The Messiah?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2022

The security of the Good Shepherd's sheep.

ARE YOU THE MESSIAH? John 10:22-30. JOHN 10:22. The occasion was the feast of the dedication: Hanukkah. It was not a compulsory pilgrimage feast, but could be celebrated in the home, as it is today. It is interesting to notice, in passing, that Jesus did attend the Temple at this time. The ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mind To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 12, 2022

Disapproval and discouragement can result from ridicule. We should choose not to respond in the same manner or to become discouraged when we are ridiculed for our faith or criticized for doing what we know is right.

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Center Of Chaos Or Peace--Your Decision

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2024

The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies.

Saturday of the Second Week in Course 2023 The Lord Jesus, in His Galilean ministry, was at the center of ongoing controversies. The authorities, both Jewish and Roman, probably said something like “chaos follows Him.” The Pharisees hated Christ because He taught that doing just and charitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 80:2-7, Mark 3:20-21

Denomination: Catholic

Avoid Harmful Relationships.

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

The Bible doesn't ask us to seek out perfect people, but rather to build relationships with fellow sinners who have experienced God's transformative love. At the same time, Scripture does provide guidance on setting boundaries and being mindful of the company we keep.

2 Timothy 2:22, is a great example of this balance. It encourages us to flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, while also seeking out relationships with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart. This reminds us to prioritize relationships that promote ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3, Psalm 101:5, Titus 3:10, Proverbs 18:8, 1 Corinthians 15:33  (view more)  (view less)

O My Father, Bless Me Too.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 5, 2023

Esau's cry of desperation could not be ignored by his father Isaac. He lost his birthright, but in desperation got a remnant blessing that was enough for his yoke to be broken.

TEXT: Genesis 27:34, 38 "And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father... And Esau said unto his father, Hast thou but one blessing, my father? bless me, even me also, O my father. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:34, Genesis 27:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Asks Questions Before A Miracle

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

Sometimes God asks questions before performing a miracle. Regardless of the answer we give, Jesus still performs the miracle.

Sometimes God asks questions before performing a miracle. Regardless of the answer we give, Jesus still performs the miracle. Every miracle/healing of Jesus has two parts 1) fulfils the physical need by providing an external solution 2) satisfies the spiritual need by providing an understanding or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:30, Matthew 15:34

The Way Of The Cross.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2023

The Cross of Jesus, and our cross.

THE WAY OF THE CROSS. Matthew 16:21-28. MATTHEW 16:21-23. When Jesus began to openly teach the necessity of the Cross, Peter - of all people - took Him aside, and began to rebuke Him. This brought to the lips of Jesus what is perhaps the sternest rebuke that He ever gave. Jesus' rebuke of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational