Sermons on Works And Words:

What Is Your True Destiny

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 7, 2022

There is a great deal of talk about destiny, yet you may miss your true destiny by failing to be content and seeking for a great position when God wants to make you great in your current position.

Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, James 1:27, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Luke 6:22-25, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29-30, Hebrews 11:35-40, Hebrews 12:1, John 16:33, Matthew 10:24-25, Revelation 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Belonging To God - You Belong To God Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 21, 2022

To belong is to feel loved and secure. Humanity’s greatest desire is to know and be known, to love and be loved and to feel confident that those who know and love us will be there for us through joy and trouble of life. This desire for connection, God has filled.

Sermon - You Belong to God I Corinthians 6:19,20 “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.” Psalm 100:3 “Know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Psalm 100:3, Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021

During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit.

Prayer of Jabez Psalm 86 1. 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The One Who Hears You

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 25, 2021

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 30

October 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 10:46-52 The One Who Hears You Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a deeper story behind every person we meet. It’s very easy for us to minimize others. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Lutheran

David, The Protector

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

King David protected and went after what was under his care when he was a shepherd. A character trait to be emulated.

DAVID, the protector of what was entrusted to him At an earlier time in his life, before the fame and glory hit, David tended his father’s sheep. Now, David was not his father’s favorite son, infect, the leaving out of David in the line up of Jesse’s sons makes one cringe. It would almost appear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34

Mary Magdalene With Life Applications

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 10, 2021

Who was Mary Magdalene? Actually Mary of Magdala Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four gospels. What do we know about Mary Magdalene?

Who was Mary Magdalene? Actually Mary of Magdala, a small fishing village on the northwest coast of the Sea of Galilee. Mary Magdalene is mentioned in all four gospels. What do we know about Mary Magdalene? 1) She had seven demons cast out. 2) She and other women physically and financially ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3, John 19:25-27, Mark 15:40, Matthew 27:55-56, Matthew 27:59-61, Mark 15:47, John 19:39, Luke 23:55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Could Your Tragedy Be The Result Of God’s Love? Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 9, 2022

Hosea has a message of warning about a judgment coming. The purpose of this judgment is to cause brokenness that leads God’s people to a turning back to God. The purpose is for Israel in their brokenness to turn and restore their relationship to God.

When a young man, who was a college baseball star, got in his car he had no idea what was about to happen. His blood alcohol content was way over the legal limit. The car sped to ninety miles per hour. The next thing he knew when he finally came out of a coma he was hooked up to machines. He was ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:2-13

Denomination: Baptist

Maundy Thursday Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 14, 2022

Maundy Thursday reminds us of Jesus 'mandate' - his new commandment. Not just to love one another, but to love one another as he has loved us. It can be humiliating, demeaning and messy. But it brings blessing.

The Friday when Jesus was crucified is called Good Friday. On Good Friday we remember that Jesus offered himself as the final, complete sacrifice for our sins, freeing us from a slavery we could never have freed ourselves from. The day before Good Friday is called Maundy Thursday. That Thursday, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34, John 13:14-15, John 13:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Dignity Of The King Vs. The Depravity Of Humanity

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 21, 2022

John 18:12-36 continues the story of Jesus' journey towards the cross as He faced His enemies and an illegal trial based on false charges. What they didn't know was that Jesus was in control and that this was part of the redemptive plan (1 Corinthians 2:7-8).

The Lord Jesus had been arrested while in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 22:47-53; John 18:1-11). He was being hauled off to an illegal trial on false charges. This is the beginning of an obvious plot using any means possible by the Pharisees and the other ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-36, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Mark 14:65

Denomination: Baptist

Fear

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 9, 2021

Fear is a very real emotion that seems to be hitting us all around these days. People seem to be more prone to fear and anxiety with COVID and it's new Delta variant. We should not fear to freeze us in place, taking our focus off of God, but we should rely on Him to help us through our fear.

Fear is one of those words that we know what it is, but it would be hard to sit down and write a definition of it. Definition: An unpleasant, often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger; anxious concern; reason for alarm or danger. We have had a lot of fear in the last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Revival Comes To Thomas And Matthew Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 22, 2021

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew.

Can skepticism and doubt be brought alive to faith? Can a wealthy man who cheated his neighbors be revived and become a man of faith? Let's look at Thomas and Matthew. 1) Thomas’s Revival Can skepticism turn into faith? Let’s look at the Apostle Thomas and how his pessimism and doubt turned ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If You Miss Heaven, You Will Cry

Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Sep 26, 2021

" Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 (NIV)

IF YOU MISS HEAVEN, YOU WILL CRY. " Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:" COLOSSIANS 1:28. KJV. “Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life.” Matthew 25:46 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can The Rich Be Saved?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 4, 2021

Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31.

Prelude Do we value the things of God more highly than the things of this world? Purpose: What is Jesus’ opinion on the most valuable things in life? Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions after a rich man turned away from Him in Mark 10:17-31. The Advantages of Wealth The wealthy are often ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

It's Okay To Be Different

Contributed by Brandon Boyd on Oct 7, 2016

EVERYONE SEEKS TO BE ACCEPTED I DO YOU DO WE ALL LIKE BEING LIKED JESUS ACCEPTS YOU, JESUS LOVES YOU

ITS OK TO BE DIFFERENT TEXT: LUKE 2:41-52 INTRO: HERE WE SEE THAT JESUS IS VERY DIFFERENT FROM THE START AT 12 YEARS OLD HE WASNT OUT WITH HIS FRIENDS PLAYING, HE WASNT GONE FISHING OR HE WASNT HANGING OUT IN THE COOL PLACES OR GETTING INTO MISCHIEF. NO FRIEND HE WAS DIFFERENT HE WAS AT CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Get Drunk The Right Way Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

There are addictions that destroy us, like too much wine or other intoxicants, and addictions that make us better. We need to become addicted to the good and throw away the bad, each of us becoming musicians for God

18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit, 19 speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord Do Not & Do Many recent studies have demonstrated the benefits of drinking a small ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-19

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