Sermons on A Secure Footing:

Green With Envy, Ripe For Trouble Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

The causes of envy: circumstances, insecurity, spiritual vacuum. Solutions to envy: Take responsibility, find security in Christ, embrace our purpose in God's plan.

GREEN WITH ENVY, RIPE FOR TROUBLE—Genesis 37 A few years ago, a shampoo commercial on TV featured a beautiful woman, with long flowing hair, saying, “Don’t hate me because I’m beautiful.” Why would anyone hate a person who is beautiful, or charming, or successful, or popular, or rich, or smart, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Loved Them To The End Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 3, 2021

The night before Jesus was taken to be crucified, he showed his disciples love, and humility byt sharing a meal with them, and washing their feet. This message looks at those events as Jesus set the example for his disciples.

“HE LOVED THEM TO THE END” JOHN 13:1-38 GREENMOUNT AND O’LEARY CHURCHES OF CHRIST September 12, 2021 Maplewood Manor Sept. 16, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/qT5i9c2GW-s INTRODUCTION: 1) We have been looking for several months at the Gospel of John. A) Last week we finished the twelfth ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-38, Matthew 26:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Helmet Of Salvation And The Sword Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

TODAY WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LAST TWO PHYSICAL ELEMENTS THAT PAUL LISTS AS THE FULL ARMOR OF GOD, THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT.

THE HELMET OF SALVATION AND THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT EPHESIANS 6:17 I WANT TO BEGIN BY WISHING ALL OF THE FATHER’S PRESENT A VERY HAPPY FATHER’S DAY. I HOPE YOU HAE A GREAT DAY. I REALIZE THAT FOR SOME OF US OUR FATHER’S ARE NO LONGER WITH US, BUT WHAT I’VE FOUND IN MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Crossed The Line?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 19, 2015

We are fully known... and fully loved!

20150118 2nd Sunday after Epiphany B Title: Has God Crossed the Line? Text: Psalm 139 Thesis: We are fully known… and fully loved. Introduction Edward Snowden was so concerned about the way that NSA was invading the privacy of American citizens that he exposed a ton of the National ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Première Réunion De Noël

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Nov 24, 2003

If we do not have Christmas in our hearts, we will never find it with the foot of the fir tree. Christ was born at the 1st century but belongs to every century. It was born Jewish, but it belongs to those of all the races. Jesus was born in Bétlhéhem but

Lecture : Luc 2/8-20 Introduction : Si nous n=avons pas Noël dans nos coeurs, nous ne le trouverons jamais au pied du sapin. Christ est né au premier siècle mais appartient  tous les siècles. Il est né juif, mais il appartient  ceux de toutes les races. Jésus est né  ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Excuse Day---Own It & Repent

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2015

The can be an attitude to bypass the plan of God and institute our own systems. We hear forgive yourself, that is good, but God demands us to REPENT. It is not enough to forgive yourself, we come to the foot of the cross and take ownship of our sins.

NO EXCUSE DAY ... OWN IT AND REPENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER DREAMED OF NO EXCUSE DAY? A NO COMPLAINING DAY? Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing Our Giants; David: A Man Anointed By God

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Jun 19, 2020

When David stepped foot on the Battlefield, what set him apart from every other man that day? What changed his perception? Why did he charge into battle while everyone else was. filled with fear.

Have you ever been in front of a camera when the flash went off and you were blinded for a moment? This is the way some problems hit us. We are blinded by the problems that seem overwhelming to such a degree that we don’t know what to do. We can’t see anything. We can’t see past the problem or the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God’s Vision For His Church- Koinonia” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 8, 2022

The sermon opens with an illustration of people attending a foot ball game or a basketball game sitting next to each other...They come in as strangers and leave as strangers. The Church must be different. some illustrations from Max Lucado, & others.

In Jesus Holy Name June 12, 2022 Text: Acts 2:42 Redeemer Lutheran “God’s Vision for His Church- Koinonia” This is a very big week for Basketball fans. The Boston Celtics and San Francisco Warriors are playing for the National Championship. Warrior fans will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Acts 2:22-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

Placing the stone in your hand at the foot of the cross means that you are willing to no longer see yourself or the world as the guiding force at the center of your life and remind you that Jesus is the Cornerstone that guides our hearts, our thoughts, and our actions.

Cornerstone. The “cornerstone” is the first stone that is set when you start building with stone or brick. It’s the most important part of the building because the position of all the other stones or bricks are determined by the cornerstone. [Hold up piece of paper or bulletin.] Imagine that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-11, Jeremiah 7:25-26, Psalm 118:23

Denomination: United Methodist

Money And Kingdom - Crunch Time!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 18, 2002

Our resources are meant for results in the kingdom, not our security in this world. How do you tell that to God’s people?

February 17, 2002 This past Wednesday Reepicheep managed to throw everything off! The day started as most do around the Brownworth household; Elizabeth was first out the door, running the race between Thomasville and High Point. The problem came when she got to Randolph Street, near the bank. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: United Methodist

The Coronation Of God's King Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CORONATION OF GOD’S KING MEANS CELEBRATION, SECURITY, EXTERMINATION OF GOD’S ENEMIES, EXALTATION OF GOD’S POWER.

BIG IDEA: THE CORONATION OF GOD’S KING MEANS 1) CELEBRATION -- REJOICING FOR GOD’S KING -- IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE 2) SECURITY -- THRU A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP OF FAITH IN GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS = "he will not be shaken" 3) EXTERMINATION OF GOD’S ENEMIES 4) EXALTATION OF GOD’S POWER Key Verse: vs.3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand On The Truth Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

Our church needs to to secure itself in the truth of God’s Word. This sermon looks at that idea and compares it to our culture.

Stand For the Truth Examples of New Year’s resolutions Top Resolutions each year What about understanding the church more? My place in this place? What should the church look like? What does it have to do with you? What would it look like if God built a church? Series: When God Builds a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

Once we come to Christ in faith, our relationship is secure in Him. However, it is possible to loose our fellowship with Him.

LOSING JESUS Luke 2:41-52 INTRO. Many think the underprivileged child is the one who does not have the right kind of education or food or clothing...or perhaps one from a broken home or one whose father has been killed or imprisoned. But the true underprivileged child is the one raised in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

Immanuel: The Right Choice Series

Contributed by John Phillip R. Pesebre on Dec 6, 2012

As Isaiah reminds Ahaz to believe in God’s security we are also reminded by the Christmas season to trust in the Immanuel.

Introduction Around the year 720BC, God’s chosen nation was already a divided nation: there was the Northern Kingdom, called Israel ruled by a king named Pekah; and there was the Southern Kingdom, now called Judah, ruled by an able but misdirected leader named Ahaz. There were small tribal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist