Sermons on A Secure Footing:

Aligned For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025

This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King Wants To See You

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 14, 2021

Christians, especially, must always remember those who have stood with them, honouring their memory and the kinship they have shared during hard times.

“David said, ‘Is there still anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?’ Now there was a servant of the house of Saul whose name was Ziba, and they called him to David. And the king said to him, ‘Are you Ziba?’ And he said, ‘I am your servant.’ And the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your God Wobbly?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 29, 2017

Whomever, or whatever, we choose as our god will either prop us up, or need to be propped up.

1 SAMUEL 5:1-5 IS YOUR GOD WOBBLY? “When the Philistines captured the ark of God, they brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it into the house of Dagon and set it up beside Dagon. And when the people of Ashdod rose early the next day, behold, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Beattitude 8 Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

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Beatitude Series # 8 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ Matt 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Original date May 29, 1999 Revised June 17, 2001 Shark A Texan billionaire with a beautiful, 22 year old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Disciple's Heart: Spiritual Growth" (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Where does God do the work of making us more like Jesus?

Last week we began our consideration of the disciple’s heart and the process of spiritual growth, whereby we become more like Jesus. We made the point that the first step required is that I allow Christ to touch my heart. The reason this is necessary is that all of us are naturally born under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Speaks Louder Than Words Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 17

PRAYER SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS (MATTHEW 26:36-46) A concerned Charlie Brown came to Lucy the psychiatrist setting up shop in her counseling booth and poured out his heart: “I’m worried about my dad.” She instinctively questioned him, “How old is your father?” He turned to her, hoping for some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moses Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 23, 2009

Moses was a great example of someone who sacrificed for what he believed in. We’ll look at this model of sacrifice that eventually was surpassed by the ultimate model: Jesus.</

Heroes of the OT: Moses Acts 7:17-36 February 22, 2009 It was bedtime for Danny. His mom had taken him upstairs to his room to put him to bed. As they said their prayers, it was obvious the Danny was distracted by the rain storm outside. The wind howled. Lightening flashed. The thundered rumbled. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:17-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Incourage - Part 1 - Dis-Couraged Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2009

Superman never felt panic or fear! We’re not him. Sometimes we lack courage. However, as believers we should be operating in courage. Why? How?

InCourage Pt. 1 – Dis-Couraged I. Introduction I wished I was Superman! I wished I could at any moment’s notice run to the nearest phone booth and change into my cape and handle every situation with supreme confidence and strength. However, the truth is that we aren’t supermen and we don’t ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unafraid Of An Unknown Future

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 27, 2020

Life is filled with unknowns…and that’s never going to change. But there is a way to live life UNAFRAID OF AN UNKNOWN FUTURE. You see…in the unknown…there is Someone who can be known…Someone who desires to be known. Someone that when you know them…you can face an unknown future unafraid.

Unafraid of an Unknown Future I have always enjoyed getting in the car and going for a drive with no real plan or idea where I was going. (Logging Roads on Mount Rainier / Back Roads of The Ozarks) In fact…sometimes I have gotten in the car and purposely tried to get lost. I enjoy taking new ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Turned Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2025

Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned?

Turned Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Colossians 3:1–7 Once we have turned to God in repentance, how do we stay turned? INTRODUCTION OPENING TITLE SLIDE • Today we conclude our series entitled “Turn,” which has focused on the heart of repentance. • In the conclusion today, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sleep ,sleep Peaceful Sleep Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 27, 2021

Proverbs makes a great effort to bring home the idea that there is a "right way" to live, and a wrong one. Every effort must be made to find the right way. Nothing must stop you from doing that. And everything possible must be done to avoid the wrong way.

Sleep ,Sleep Peaceful Sleep Prov. 3:1 -35 A fairy tale often ends with the statement that they lived happily ever after. Proverbs chapter 3 on the other hand, start with happiness and a long life. " My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psalm 60 -- A Psalm In Defeat Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2021

Psalm 60:1-12 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army in battle, but it is also unique, for it is the only one designated explicitly for teaching. Psalm 60 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 60 Title: A Psalm in Defeat Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand; to the chief Musician, sung to the tune of Shushan-eduth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Storm Proofing The House Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

A LIFE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THAT ON WHICH IT RESTS.

July 16, 2001-- AM STORM PROOFING THE HOUSE Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: (1) During a thunder storm in the midwest, my parents turned on the TV to watch for tornado warnings. Just as the screen flashed a warning, a limb crashed outside the living room window. Mom bolted toward a safer spot in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Missing Stones Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 11, 2022

We no longer have to go to the Temple made of stone to worship God and be in God’s Presence because He resides in the Temple of our hearts.

[Note: Every week, I've been handing out stones and then asking them to put their stone at the foot of the cross at the end of the sermon. This week, I asked them to keep their stone to remind them of what the other stones represent. So, at the start of this sermon, point to the pile of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Exodus 25:15, Exodus 25:22, Numbers 9:15, Exodus 19:16-18, Exodus 33:10-11, Numbers 9:22-23, 1 Chronicles 28:3-6, 2 Samuel 7:2, 2 Chronicles 5:14, 1 Kings 8:27, Luke 21:20-24, Luke 21:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist