Sermons on Word To The Wise:

A Disciple Making Community

Contributed by Malcolm Rogers on Apr 23, 2016

The risen Jesus commands us to be a disciple making, grace offering and teaching, learning, obedient people who by faith know that he is always with us

It is good on this sort of occasion to go back to basics and to remind ourselves what sort of community we are called to be. And for that I have turned to the last few words of Matthew’s gospel and what is known as the great commission. The disciples have gathered together and Jesus has said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Anglican

Peacemakers

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 30, 2020

The Lord has called us to live in peace AND He has called us to be peacemakers as well. What is a peacemaker? What does a peacemaker do? How can I become a peacemaker? Will God help me be a peacemaker?

Peace Makers Today we will be reading from Matthew 5:1-10 Last week we took a look at the peace of God that is available to those who are in Christ, those have placed their faith and trust in Jesus for the salvation of their souls. This week we will be taking a look to see if those who are filled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10, Psalm 85:10, Psalm 139:24, Philippians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 1 Corinthians 6:8, 1 Corinthians 6:7, John 13:34-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Staff Sprouts Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 5, 2020

“Your Staff will Spring” means your lives would sprout for the glory of God. All the dryness will vanish, and your hope will spring forth for the greatness of God. For that, you need to make three statements, Find what are they?

Text: Numbers 17:1-11 Topic: My Chosen will sprout Introduction: The theme for this month is Now it springs up. All, the spiritual leaders, political leaders, sports personalities, young and old alike on the phase of the earth had a great expectation on the dawn of 2020. However, this year has not ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Daniel 6: Handling Change Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020

Change comes to us all. Daniel handles change with 1) character, 2) commitment, and 3) faith.

HANDLING CHANGE—Daniel 6 Look around at some of our senior citizens (Aren’t they great?), and imagine the changes they have seen in their lifetime: from life in the iconic 1950’s, through the turbulent 60’s, the 70’s and the Vietnam war, leisure suits in the 80’s, and ________ (you fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"but Lord, He Stinketh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020

We are all Lazarus, are we not?

“But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Remain In The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Tr

I. EXORDIUM: Are you remaining in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage regular bible devotional, fellowship, Holy Communion and prayer as we remain in the LORD. IV. TEXT: Acts 2:41-42 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Those who believed what Peter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Created Us To Love

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 23, 2013

God’s love is the ultimate reality and truth. Nothing compares with God’s love. Nothing can separate us from God’s love. But we must accept God’s love.

Consider this: 1. God created you to love you and God wants you to spend eternity with Him. 2. God has an enemy who hates you and wants you to spend eternity in Hell away from God. 3. The nature of God’s love demands that we have the power to choose whether we accept or reject the love of God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Toubled Minds

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Jan 26, 2013

Why do socialites drink and do drugs? Why are they sexually promiscuous? What's missing from their lives and what heals troubled minds?

Troubled Minds LUKE 1:67-75 I. For decades now secular experts have told us prosperity is the answer to what ails human kind. A. a good education B. a good job C. a nice house D. money in the bank These things are to provide human kind with peace and dignity. The experts say that if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75

Denomination: Church Of God

Desert Survival Training

Contributed by Bret Bone on Jan 28, 2013

For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the Sunday morning Apologetics class as

Video…Awkward Invitation Slide #1 Welcome…Guest/Holy Grounds For VP church to be successful this year in reaching in our community… I felt it necessary to go beyond the training we have already have put in place here at the church.. Many of you are currently involved in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:14

Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

Paul writes to encourage the believers that Christ had not returned yet. They had not been left behind because if the Day of the Lord had begun, certain things would have happened already.

Not Forgotten! 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5 1 Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered to him, we ask you, brothers, 2 not to become easily unsettled or alarmed by some prophecy, report or letter supposed to have come from us, saying that the day of the Lord has already ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do When You're Tired Of Serving The Lord

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2013

A look at why we get tired of serving God and His reactions to the "pity parties" that we throw ourselves.

[This is a long outline with a lot of points and is therefore probably more suited to a Wednesday evening study.] "I DON'T WANNA!": There are times in the Christian journey when we get tired of serving the Lord and we throw a pity party. - Jeremiah 20:14-18. - We whine and complain and fuss and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Rewards

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2

I. EXORDIUM: Did you received GOD's Reward? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD rewards us every now and then with his Faithfulness and Righteousness whenever He sees we need it thru CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 26:23 (Amplified Bible) The Lord rewards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 19, 2013

A basic intro to Ruth, discussing its biblical and historical setting, basic story line, theme, author, date, outline, major and minor characters, location and basic teachings with a concluding discussion question about participant goals for the study.

Introduction to the Book of Ruth Series: Ruth June 16, 2013 NOTE: If you would like to have the formatted student study sheet that goes along with this week’s intro study with a helpful chart and a color map, write and request it at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ruth 1:1-5 – ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

120 Years

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him.

I. EXORDIUM: What is your life span? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gave us 120 years of age so that we can grow in the knowledge and relationship of Him. IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:3 (Amplified Bible) Then the Lord said, My Spirit shall not forever dwell and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Freedom Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 22, 2013

Joseph's restoration with his brothers teaches us that we can be free by forgiving those who have harmed us. In this way, Joseph is a picture of Christ - the one who forgives us and the model for the way that we should forgive others.

The year was 1996. The US would post its first ambassador to Vietnam since the N Vietnamese took control of the south in 1975. President Clinton choose as his ambassador Pete Peterson, a former congressman and US AirForce pilot. Pete had been shot down over N Vietnam 31 years earlier and was a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational