Sermons on Acknowledging:

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Do We Really Trust God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Sep 17, 2017

If we trust God with our eternity, why don't we trust him with our wallets? Giving is an act of Faith.

Malachi 3:8–10 Opening Illustrations: A country pastor was talking to his farmer friend, and he asked the farmer, “If you had one hundred horses, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “Certainly.” The pastor asked, “If you had one hundred cows, would you give me fifty?” The farmer said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Is An Act Of Worship

Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 1, 2019

Clara Null of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma told of living in a small town with one bank and three churches. Early one Monday morning, the bank called all three churches with the same request. “Could you bring in Sunday’s collection right away?” We’re out of one-dollar bills.”

Giving Is An Act Of Worship Proverbs 3:5-10 NASB Giving can be a very touchy subject for many people. The reputation of the Church has been damaged by folks who have abused others for their own selfish gain. But the excesses of a few wicked folks do not absolve you from your responsibilities. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Honoring God's Gaze With Good Days! (Psalm 34:11-18) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by using tongue and time to do right by the LORD God and by doing right by others versus teaming with evildoers to do harm.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon VII – Psalm 34:11-18 David the shepherd lad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-18

Offense Defense - Pt. 3 - Handling Hurt Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

I. Introduction In 1990, I graduated and moved to SC. Applied to receive license. Election year. If we let you get your license with long hair it will cost us votes. The Bishop at that time stepped in and made it possible to get my license. But then he taught me a very valuable lesson. He pulled me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Brings Callousness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 16, 2019

We have been studying fear. This lesson exposes a great danger of callousness. Doubt will always bring a hard heart or it will cause us to lose heart. Fear crushes dreams. We gradually build layer upon layer until we hinder our potential.

FEAR BRINGS CALLOUSNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Mark 9:23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23-24, Proverbs 4:23, Hebrews 3:12, Luke 6:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Makes A Way Series

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 21, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 2:11-2:25. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text

Exodus 2 “15 When Pharaoh heard of this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh and dwelt in the land of Midian; and he sat down by a well.16 Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters. And they came and drew water, and they filled the troughs to water their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Coming King Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2019

The King will come and His Kingdom will be established in the end time. He will reign over the earth from Jerusalem. Israel will be regathered as His flock in His land. This is the heart of God. He wants to be with His people.

God gave the remnant in Zechariah 9-14 TWO oracles (messages) revealing their future: • In Zech 9-11 God foretells the COMING of their Messiah, the King. • We know that Jesus did come, and He will come again. When He returns, He will establish Himself as King in Jerusalem and reign over the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-17, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 9:6-7, Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beginning Small Beginnings

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 30, 2020

Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything from nothing.

BEGINNING NEW BEGINNINGS INTRO – Zechariah 4:10 tells us not to despise small beginnings. Most big discoveries, companies, and ministries started small, but how do we start them in the first place? Who better to learn from on how to beginning small beginnings than the One who began everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Doesn't Rescue- He's Always Up To Something.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 7, 2020

You cry, “Why doesn’t God rescue me?” you cry, and the question echoes back. “Why?” I believe there are at least nine reasons why God sometimes chooses not to rescue us.

When God Doesn’t Rescue—He’s Always Up To Something. 2 Corinthians 7:5TPT I’m going to begin by telling you what’s behind the scenes of this one verse that sums-up the apostle Paul’s fears and troubles. Here we read about the uncertainty of the Apostle Paul, his mind was filled with the deepest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:13, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Useful To God

Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 17, 2019

A thing is useful when it does what it is made to do. A saw cuts, a hammer pounds, a drill bores holes. We are useful when we do what God made us to do.

“USEFUL TO GOD” Matthew 5:13-16 (NASB) David P. Nolte It was Christmas and Joe wanted to buy a gift for his wife, June, but Joe had two problems: 1. He was a real tightwad; he could squeeze a penny until Lincoln would holler for help. 2. He hated shopping for anything other than tools at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Must Increase

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 9, 2019

It’s not about us; it’s all about God.

He Must Increase October 6, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: It’s not about us; it’s all about God. Focus Passage: John 3:25-30 Supplemental Passage: And He was saying to them all, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:25-30, Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

There Is None Like You Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the final message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examines how we now live under God's grace. This message examines Paul's doxology in Romans 11.

Introduction: There are some things that words cannot describe. Many of these things we attempt to describe and our words fail to do it justice. God is one such thing. How can you accurately describe God? Apparently, Paul felt that the best way to describe God was by worship. In the closing verses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:30-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All In The Timing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 4, 2013

How often do we think we can run God's schedule better than He can?

It’s All in the Timing John 7:1-9 Introduction Last week, we saw a decisive shift in the ministry of Jesus. Most of his “followers” had left Him because of the harshness of His message. They had wanted the free handouts, but were not interested in the scandalous yoke of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Disciple's Humility

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that Christ should be our example of humility.

THE DISCIPLE’S HUMILITY Philippians 2:1–11 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Martin Luther reportedly told of two mountain goats who met each other on a narrow ledge just wide enough for one of the animals to pass. On the left was a sheer cliff, and on the right a steep wall. The two were facing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist