Sermons on Word To The Wise:

Understanding Who I Am Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 3, 2018

This message examines being a new creation in Christ and what that means for us.

The Looking-Glass Self: Much of who we think we are arises from who others say we are. - There is a sociological idea developed by Charles Cooley in 1902 called the “looking glass self.” The idea is straightforward: much of who we believe ourselves to be comes from what others think of us. - If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Love” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 17, 2018

The greatest display of God's love for us is the cross of Christ.

John 3:16 is, perhaps, the most familiar verse in the Bible. Many people, here in the U.S., at least, if they cannot quote the verse, are at least familiar with the reference, if only because they have seen it displayed so often in the end zone of football stadiums. Yet, I am afraid that maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

No Shame: Joseph Marries Mary

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2018

How do we deal with shaming?

No Shame Matthew 1:18-25 It amuses me when modern commentators on the Bible refer to the culture of Jesus’ day as being an honor-shame culture as though this isn’t the case today. But we have all kinds of shaming today. For example, there is fat shaming. In fact, shaming and the bullying that goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph - The Reluctant Stepfather

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

will we be like Joseph, willing to do what we are called to do?

Listen to the Scripture on Joseph’s side of the Nativity story: Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Joseph, The Righteous Man

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Dec 4, 2019

disregarding the societal norms, Joseph accepts God's mission

Matthew 1:18-25 Here we are, on the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Christmas Eve is just two days away and we are all waiting for the celebration of the birth of the Christ Child. But waiting for what? • Some are waiting for travel and returning to families, for parties and merrymaking; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Success At En-Hakkore

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Dec 8, 2019

God is able to surprise you with more than you require at any time

Babatunmishe Oke Blue Bell Pa 19422 530-630 pm • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the ropes binding me, become as flax that have caught fire in Jesus’ name. • Oh Lord after the order of Samson, let all the bonds shackling my hands melt off by the fire of God in Jesus’ name. Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-19

The Heart Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 8, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I speak to the issues at-hand that behoove me to beg the difference in how we think...

The Heart Of A Woman by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 8, 2019) “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Funny Money Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 10, 2019

We handle it, exchange it, spend it, invest it, need it and give our life away for it. Does money stain us, change us, make us do things we don’t want to do? We can make money clean!

Money Laundering Pt. 1 - Funny Money I. Introduction Money seems to constantly be on everyone's mind. It is such a central part of our daily life. Whether we are spending it, earning it, investing it there seems to be this constant flow and at times grab for money. About one in four Americans ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The First Perspective Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 18, 2019

Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. This morning in our passage, Mary gives us the very first perspective of Christmas.

Introduction: Perspective is important. Our decisions and how we live our lives are based on how we see things. I hold in my hand a glass. Is it half empty, or is it half full? Your answer depends on your perspective. Two shoe salesmen from the same shoe manufacturers are sent to two different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

Who Could Do Such A Thing?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 24, 2019

Why is there evil?

Who Could Do such a Thing? Matthew 2:13-23 This passage is certainly one of the most troubling in the New Testament. There are two parts to this passage. The one is how God warned Joseph to flee Bethlehem and later warns him not to come back there from Egypt because of Archelaus Herod’s son, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Only Question Thomas Asked In Scripture

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2020

Thomas heard something he didn't understand. He asked Jesus to explain it.

Introduction Many of us think of Thomas as a disciple, or even a doubter, but we sometimes forget that he asked one of the greatest questions in Scripture. My personal opinion is that he was a very analytical type of individual, one who wanted to be sure before he made a decision. Too many people ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Whom Are You Seeking?

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 6, 2020

When the mob came to arrest Jesus, he asked them, "Whom are you seeking?" That is a question Jesus is still asking us today.

Whom are you seeking? Text. John 18:1-4 Intro: The 18th chapter of John begins a transition from the events of the Last Supper recorded in John chapters 13-17, to the events concerning Jesus’ arrest and trials before his Crucifixion. At this point Jesus’ men are confused and perplexed. Having just ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nothing Just Happens

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 17, 2020

If we strive for nothing, we will get it every time! Receiving and achieving what we are believing God for starts with making S.M.A.R.T.T. goals.

Nothing just happens! In order to receive what you desire when you pray, there must be a desire and there must be prayer. What do you desire? What are you praying for in your life? What are you goals? Make sure goals are SMARTT goals! SMARTT is an acronym that stands for: SPECIFIC: A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus An Amazing Savior Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 23, 2020

If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today?

JESUS IS AMAZING: AN AMAZING SAVIOR Mark 5:1-20 Introduction If you could bring every broken part of you to Jesus for healing, what would you bring to Him today? This is what we see people doing in the stories about Jesus.He is the One who receives broken hearts … dreams … lives. He is the only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Faith Requires: Belief Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 1, 2020

Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there.

WHAT FAITH REQUIRES: BELIEF Mark 5:21-43 Introduction Christians are called to live a life of faith. When we have faith in Jesus Christ we are saying that we trust Him, that our life belongs to Him, and that we may not know what lies ahead, but we know that He is there. As we journey through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ