Sermons on Worthiness:

Traditions: Preparation Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

An important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart.We make the best kind of preparation for Christmas when we fulfill our calling in Jesus, preach & live a compelling message, & understand our relationship with Him

Traditions: Preparation Mark 1:1-8 The most important preparation you’ll make this Christmas is the preparation of your heart John fulfilled his calling. John preached and lived a compelling message. John had an accurate perspective of himself. How do we make the best kind of preparation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Its Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Dec 7, 2017

John the Baptist helps us get ready for Advent. He points us to baptism, repentance, and the Mighty One, Jesus Christ. This sermon looks at the text and then shifts into an application with two illustrations.

To borrow the words of Meredith Wilson: “It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.” Thanksgiving is done and the leftovers are consumed. Black Friday is over. Cyber Monday and Cyber week are finished. This week, we had our first real taste of winter and Minnesota weather ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

John’s Ministry Begins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2017

John the Baptist steps out on the stage of history. He is a New Testament personality, but I classify him as an Old Testament prophet, because of his character and his message.

-AD 7-8- Judean Wilderness John’s Ministry Begins (Malachi 3:1) Matthew 3:1, Mark 1:1-4, Luke 3:1-2, John 1:19-28 God planned the ministry of John the Baptist. We know this because we find him in prophecy. Malachi 3:1 says of him, “See, I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way before ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28, Luke 3:1-2, Mark 1:1-4, Matthew 3:1, Malachi 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #14: As Children Of God, Blameless And Harmless Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 3, 2018

These verses give specific instructions on how to work out God’s “good purpose” in relation to daily Christian living.

Date: 8/24/18 Lesson #14 Title: As Children of God, Blameless and Harmless Scripture: (Philippians 2:14-16, NIV) (14) Do everything without grumbling or arguing, (15) so that you may become blameless and pure, “children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.” Then you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We all have preconceived ideas about certain systems of interpretation, but none of these will be of much hindrance if we study just the Bible text in front of us as of independent value.

The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is one on which all true Christians agree as to its reality, but one on which they disagree on many other points. One of the causes for much confusion is the fact that we are seldom content with reading the Bible from the historical point of view. That ...read more

Your Testimony Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 8, 2020

Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28.

Prelude: Is our conversation consumed by self or trivialities? Purpose: Let’s learn to talk about Jesus. Plan: Let’s look at the example of John whose focus was not self, but telling about the Light, in John 1:6-28. [Note: the beginning verses of this chapter are wisely reserved for Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Pastor Series

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Nov 26, 2021

This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course.

This morning we celebrate the dedication and labor of this anointed man of God. The Vision God has given him to continue to fight the good fight and the dedication to stay the course. There are times when life will throw you a curveball. There will be times when it gets hard to fight, when your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

A Branch Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Repentance, conviction and responding are the parts of the righteous act. Do you want to live as a righteous person this Christmas.

A Branch of Righteousness I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose scandal strap I am not worthy to loose. - Luke 3:16 Nicholas was born of wealthy parents in A.D. 280 in a small town called Patara in Asia Minor. He lost his parents early by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Priestly Prayer (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 24, 2025

As we continue looking at Jesus' High Priestly Prayer, we see Him shift focus to the disciples (and by extension - us). How wonderful it is that we have an advocate with the Father.

The High Priestly Prayer (part two - John Part 55) Text: John 17:6-20 Well, this morning we’re going to continue looking at the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus in John chapter 17. Last Sunday we saw Jesus pray for Himself. Specifically that The Father would glorify the Son, so that the Son could ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-20, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Repentance

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 25, 2023

"....not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?" God is loving, kind, good, and wants His very best for his children. There can (and is) be JOY in repentance!

INTRODUCTION Romans 2:1-5 “Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed To Bless

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Mar 29, 2023

Our Heavenly Father has blessed us so that we can bless others in the same way.

I love the book of Ephesians. Well, I guess you could also say that about Philippians and Colossians because, oftentimes, I read these epistles together in one sitting. As I laid in bed recently, I heard the latter part of Ephesians 1:3 being rehearsed in my mind. Holy Spirit had put the verse on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3, Ephesians 1:1-2, Ephesians 2:4-8, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 5:1, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2, Hebrews 6:13-14, John 17:16-20, Acts 10:38, Matthew 4:17-19, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:7-8, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessings Of Trinity Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 1, 2023

We are given a new status in Christ through the blood of Him. He sealed us with the seal of Holy Spirit. We are his people, property. He is our owner forever. Who can be against us?.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Heavenly Blessings Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Your Gifted in the church as Apostle, prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher for to equip, to have unity and to maturity (Ephesians 4:11-13), live as children of light, to know what is pleasing to the Lord, live as wise, redeem most of the time, and understand the will of God.

Ephesians 1:1-6, Heavenly Blessings Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. GOOD MORNING SAINTS!! This month our theme is ‘Things from Above’ based on Colossians 3:2. Today, I would like to share with you the heavenly blessings we enjoy in our lives based on Ephesians 1:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

United In Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Smith on Aug 28, 2023

We are all individuals but joined together, united by the Holy Spirit as part of God's church.

UNITED IN SPIRIT Reading: Ephesians 4v1-16 Recap on last time: The Christian family We Belong; Children of God; Children of Light; Heirs of the Kingdom. Read again: v3-6 People are different! But as social people, we need each other. We all definitely need each other's company, support, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Congregational

Wow! Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 1, 2023

When is the last time you stopped to think about the WOW moments God has placed in your life? Consider these thoughts as our Family Minister walks us through several WOW moments in the life of the apostle John.

Our current sermon series is entitled “Words to Live By.” Last week, we talked about “Help.” Today, we’re going to look at the word, “Wow.” We’re going to look at how God acts in our lives and leaves us saying, “Wow!” I was once told a story about a boy that was drawing a picture. When his father ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-7, Luke 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56, Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 20:20-28, Luke 9:49-50, Luke 9:52-55, Mark 13:1-3, Mark 14:32-42, John 19:25-27, Revelation 4:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ