Sermons on Word Study:

Initiating The Turn-6(2023)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 31, 2023

6 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-VI—Luke 1:13b-17(:5-25) Attention: Ford Motor Company is remembered for implementing innovative approaches to the assembly-line production of automobiles. The company set many historical milestones beginning in 1903. [The following innovations are borrowed from ‘Forbes’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-17, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2024

I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024

I Am the Good Shepherd Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 24, 2024 Intro Here we are on final Sunday before Easter Sunday… a week in which we reflect on the week of Christ’s suffering. And as we prepare to engage his death… I can’t think of anything more valuable than realizing who he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15, Ezekiel 34:2-6, Ezekiel 34:11-12, Ezekiel 34:15-16, Matthew 2:6, Micah 5:2, John 10:2-4, John 10:9-12, John 10:14-18, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 15:1-4, Isaiah 53:6, Psalm 23:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Man And The Ancient Of Days

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 6, 2023

This is a message about the exalted Son of Man, Jesus, in the Book of Daniel, and the Transfiguration.

The Son of Man and the Ancient of Days Sermon for August 6, 2023 Why do we always talk about Jesus on Sundays? Why don’t we talk about politics or social trends, or even just hope in a very general sense, or spirituality in a general way? Why do we believe Jesus is relevant and why do we need to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, Ephesians 1:18-23, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sensitive To The Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

If we can be sensitive to the Spirit, and see how our job is a mission and a service for Christ, we could do it with greater joy and love.

George Burns said, "There will always be a battle between the sexes because men and women want different things. Men want women and women want men." This is, of course, what God intended, but like all good things that are carried to excess this too becomes an area of life where the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Everything At The Right Time

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

"There is a time to plant." This varies a great deal depending on where you are in the world, and what it is you are planting, but everything has an ideal time, and success depends on being wise enough to discover that time.

Arthur Gordon tells this true story of one of the leaders in a Christian school. He came from a very poor background, and was rather homely, yet he was married to one of the most beautiful and popular girls in Boston. He was asked how he managed to get her to say yes to him. He explained ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

The Now Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The Lord's Prayer in chapter 6 is a now prayer. Give us this day our daily bread. All of its petitions are for now. Hallowed be your name-now. Thy kingdom come now. Thy will be done on earth-now.

Marguerite Higgins, Pulitzer Prize winner for international reporting, stood by a marine during the Korean War. It was 42 below zero, and the soldier was weary and covered with frozen mud. She asked him, " If I were God and could grant you anything you wished, what would you most like?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Punerarya Eulogy Gloria Jester

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021

Buod: Ito ang serbisyong libing para kay Gloria, isang mananampalataya na lumaki sa paglilingkod sa Panginoon at naging tapat sa nalalabi niyang buhay.

Punerarya Eulogy Gloria Jester Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Buod: Ito ang serbisyong libing para kay Gloria, isang mananampalataya na lumaki sa paglilingkod sa Panginoon at naging tapat sa nalalabi niyang buhay. Gloria Jester Ang kamatayan ay unang lumitaw sa Hardin ng Eden nang sumuway kina Adan ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Be A Goat Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 17, 2021

If you want to stand in the judgment to come, be a sheep; don’t be a goat.

Jean Crist from Niagara Falls, New York, talks about her days in a Christian college, where the college president gave a weekly Monday morning chapel message. On one occasion, the student body settled down for another session of daydreaming as he launched into one of those messages. His pedestrian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 13:16-18, Matthew 24:9-10, James 1:27, Matthew 19:21, Matthew 6:2-3, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 28:10, Matthew 12:48-50, Matthew 19:28-29, Matthew 5:5, Romans 8:16-17, Revelation 20:1-6, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 23:8, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Could A Good God Allow Suffering (2025)

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2025

The presence of pain and suffering in the world do not take away from God's goodness or power. God's answer to suffering is the cross and the resurrection.

Introduction: A. There is a movie scene in which a young brother and sister experienced the death of a beloved kitten. 1. The children had prayed fervently that the cat would get well, but unfortunately, it had died. 2. The children couldn’t understand why this had happened, so they decided that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5, Hebrews 12:5-6, 1 Peter 1:6-7, James 1:2-4, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Job 1:20, Job 2:9-10, Hebrews 4:14-16, Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ika-8 Anibersaryo Ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at nakatutok sa pastor at sa kanyang mga pakikibaka.

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church Ika-8 Anibersaryo ng Simbahan Bumangon At Magniningning Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaias 60:1-3 Buod: Ang sermon na ito ay para sa ikawalong anibersaryo ng simbahan. Ang kongregasyon ay isang West African Church mula sa Liberia at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heaven's Open Door Policy

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 3, 2025

The Bible says you can open up your innermost thoughts and just spill them out on the ground before Jesus. He’s not going to look at you like, “Oh gross!” He’s not going to laugh at you or mock you.

We are beginning the new year by praying together as a church. Maybe you are not sure of yourself when it comes to prayer. If prayer were a high school sport, you’re not sure you’d receive a “letter” on your varsity jacket for prayer. Many of you have picked up the little book, 21 Days of Prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

My Sheep Know My Voice

Contributed by Patty Groot on May 12, 2025

This is a 3 point sermon: 1. Jesus is speaking, but not everyone hears him. 2. Jesus knows you. 3. Nothing can take you from him.

Good morning, church! It is always a joy to be with you in worship, and I'm delighted we're diving into this passage today from John's Gospel. It's one of those sections of Scripture that seems so simple at first glance—Jesus talking about sheep and shepherds again. But if we slow ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Genesis – Part 6: Ang Diyos Ng Pahinga At Pagpapala Series

Contributed by Jephthah Fameronag on May 16, 2025

Pagkatapos ng anim na araw ng makapangyarihang paglikha, itinigil ng Diyos ang Kanyang gawain at ibinukod ang ikapitong araw bilang banal na araw ng kapahingahan.

Pagkatapos ng anim na araw ng makapangyarihang paglikha, itinigil ng Diyos ang Kanyang gawain at ibinukod ang ikapitong araw bilang banal na araw ng kapahingahan. Sa Genesis 2:1–3, hindi lang natin nasasaksihan ang pagtatapos ng paglikha, kundi ang pasimula ng isang mahalagang katotohanan: ang ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Tools And Tactics Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2024

People who serve like Jesus know that God has entrusted them with gifts, abilities and opportunities that must be used in service to God. To not use what God has entrusted to us will lead to God's displeasure.

Introduction: A. Allow me to start this sermon with the story of a boy who other children called “Sparky” after a comic strip horse named Sparkplug. 1. Even though the boy hated the nickname, he could never shake it. 2. School was difficult for Sparky. a. He failed every subject in the 8th ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ