Sermons on Yom Kippur:

A Touching Untouchable Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 3, 2011

What did the woman with the issue of blood know about the Finges on Yeshua's (Jesus') garment? There was healing in his wings!

It is dangerous to base our salvation experience entirely upon feeling. Knowing that, and acting upon it, are still sometimes strangers. Like the psychiatrist who took on a very disturbed man as a patient. The man thought he was dead. No matter what techniques the doctor tried, the man still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:42-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Sunday Of Lent, Year A- The Tactics Of Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 21, 2023

C.S. Lewis made an astute observation in his masterful Screwtape Letters: the devil cannot manufacture real goods or pleasures; he’s stuck with the ones God has made and for which our natures have an inclination.

I saw this Cartoon of Satan tempting Jesus, saying: “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a medium rare ribeye steak with truffle butter.” [Jesus is thinking to himself, “He’s getting better at this.”] Note that Jesus did not say, “Man cannot live by coffee alone, but he will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7-9, Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Catholic

Uncommon Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

Has grace become common?

How many of us have this same experience with the beauty of grace. God graciously gives us freedom from the bondage of sin. It’s grace that is beyond human description. But God continues to pour upon our salvation gifts like Scripture, prayer, the church, our families, friends, jobs, and ...read more

The First Passover: An Exposition Of Exodus 12:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 22, 2020

The first Passover points the way to a greater second Passover.

The First Passover: An Exposition of Exodus 12:1-14 The Passover is a special day for the Jewish people. Even secular Jews celebrate it. It serves a purpose similar to Independence Day in the US or Cinco de Mayo in Latin and South America. The Children of Israel had served as slaves in Egypt for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019

We cannot misuse our responsibilities and interactions with people

Luke 16:1-13 The Gospel of Luke contains a lot of parables – stories told by Jesus to help us understand how we are to live our lives. Some of these parables seem to say one thing, but when you really think about them, they have a totally different meaning. The name of this parable is the unjust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

(Exodus 4:27-28) Aaron Is Sent To Meet Moses. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2022

According to the Abrahamic religions, Aaron was a prophet, high priest, and the elder brother of Moses. Knowledge of Aaron, along with his brother Moses, comes exclusively from religious texts, such as the Bible and Quran.

(Exodus 4:27-28) Aaron is sent to meet Moses. According to the Abrahamic religions, Aaron was a prophet, high priest, and the elder brother of Moses. Knowledge of Aaron, along with his brother Moses, comes exclusively from religious texts, such as the Bible and Quran. Aaron has a vital role as a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

God Of War And Fire

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 3, 2020

God of War and Fire. God of Peace and Love. Can they be the same God?

Scripture Text: Joshua 6 :17  17 The city and everything in it is to be utterly wiped out as something reserved for the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute is to stay alive, along with everyone with her in her house. This is because she hid the messengers we sent. Illustration: On ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:17, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Propitiation And You Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 30, 2019

Jesus satisfied God’s wrath on our behalf, and through faith in Him we can have a righteous legal status before God.

Propitiation and You (Romans 3:21-31) 1. A few years ago, I was trying to replace a windshield wiper on my mini-van. Somehow I let go of the wiper stem, and it hit the windshield hard. I had cracked the windshield. A $10 wiper turned into a $200 replacement windshield bill. 2. When we damage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Atonement Cover - Throne Or Footstool? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the deeper meaning and significance of the Atonement Cover or Mercy Seat, and its connection to God's throne and dwelling place, and what these concepts mean for believers today.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to dive deep into some fascinating passages of Scripture and explore a somewhat enigmatic concept - the Atonement Cover, or as it's also known, the Mercy Seat. Now, you may be thinking, "Wait a minute, isn't that just a piece of furniture from the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:1, Acts 7:48-49

Topics: Earthly Patterns, Heavenly Realities

Whose Guarding Your Heart?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 21, 2019

This sermon focuses on guarding your inner sacred space; your Holy of Holies - your heart. It shares how we can protect our heart by allowing God's Holy Spirit to rule and reign.

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23- 27; Matthew 22:35-40 Theme: Guarding Your Spiritual Life Title: Whose Guarding Your Heart? This sermon focuses on guarding your inner sacred space; your Holy of Holies - your heart. It shares how we can protect our heart by allowing God's Holy Spirit to rule ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40, Proverbs 4:23-27

Denomination: Nazarene

"Death And The Dance: David, Uzzah, And The Ark”

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God is holy, and not to be trifled with. We wisely enter His presence with the awareness that He is a consuming fire.

“Death and the Dance: David, Uzzah, and the Ark”, II Samuel 6 This chapter qualifies as one of the difficult passages of Scripture. We are taken aback at the harsh action of God, in what we might regard as a merciless act of justice. On the surface, we see Uzzah doing what appears as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23, 2 Samuel 6:17-22

Denomination: Congregational

Keys To Consecration

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 15, 2005

We are to give our lives to Christ totally. Our lives are to be fully consecrated to the service of Christ

Keys to Consecration Romans 12:1-2 August 14, 2005 Morning Service Introduction While assembling supplies for the African nation of Biafa, an American Red Cross volunteer came across a box with a strange note on it. The note read: “We have recently been converted and because of our conversion we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Reasons To Celebrate

Contributed by Jerry Kistler on Sep 8, 2009

Five great reasons the Ascension is such an important event in the life of Christ and for our redemption.

The Ascension of our Lord, 2009 Topical The Rev. Jerry Kistler St. Stephen’s Reformed Episcopal Church Montrose, Colorado Five Reasons to Celebrate I’ve said it so many times before that I think I’m starting to sound like a skipping CD, but tonight is the great Christian feast, the holy day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53

Denomination: Anglican

Bringing God Into Our Decisions Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 23, 2008

Much of life is out of our hands, but our lives are greatly influenced by the choices we and others make.

Bringing God Into Our Decisions (Acts 1:15-26) 1. This was a very rough week for many people. 2. The Williams family had a traumatic time. 3. We had 8 surgeries in the church family within a 7 day period, all during one of our two busiest weeks of the year, camp time. 4. I have been through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritually Forsaken Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2008

Exposition of Isa 58:1-14 about spiritually forsaking the care of the less fortunate by fasting, prayer, and worship and God’s response to that behavior

Text: Isaiah 58:1-14, Title: Spiritually Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/29/08, AM A. Opening illustration: some local illustration of trying to help someone, or maybe a generic example of how things usually go with trying to help those who are struggling. B. Background to passage: As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist