Sermons on Actual:

Excuses, Excuses

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

If you had the chance to go back to the time of Jesus and follow him as a disciple, would you take it? Jesus pointed out that there were people who saw his ministry and saw John the Baptist's ministry, but made excuses rather than commitment, so they missed out.

I love preaching through the life of Jesus. There is something about his teachings and the things that he did that just stretches me again and again. Any time I start to think I have it all figured out, I just need to take another look at Jesus, and I know there are more wonders still ahead for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:31-35

In The Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022

It’s always darkest before dawn.

LIGHT DISPELS DARKNESS: Ruth 3: 2 "Now is not Boaz our kinsman, with whose maids you were? Behold, he winnows barley at the threshing floor tonight. 3 "Wash yourself therefore, and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes, and go down to the threshing floor..” We had to travel ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is There Absolute Truth? Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 13, 2020

Is there such a thing as absolute truth and how can we know?

View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/uVZnqRaL0-Q Is There Such a Thing as Absolute Truth? August 2, 2020 Pastor Brad Reaves Grace Community Church Winchester, VA Introduction A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37-38, Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Let God Arise

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020

Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Protected From Arrows Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 7, 2021

There are many people whose words are sharp and deadly like arrows. These words when hurled at us cause deep pain, but the psalmist encourages us to not be in dread of these deadly arrows that are directed towards us.

Protected from arrows Psalm 91 - Study 16 - Protected from Arrows We read in Psalm 91:5-6, “You will have no fear of the evil things of the night, or of the arrow in flight by day, or of the disease which takes men in the dark, or of the destruction which makes waste when the sun is high.” (BBE) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:5, Psalm 91:6

Denomination: Other

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Believe it or not, there was not a single Christian who even showed a sign of belief in the resurrection of Christ until they were compelled to believe by His very appearance.

An Irishman on holiday in New York went into a drug store and asked for a small tube of toothpaste. When the clerk handed him a tube he noticed it was marked large. "I'd rather have a small one," he said. "Listen bud," the clerk replied. "In this country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

How To Treat Jesus Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. What if God had a contract? What if in that contract, He spelled out how He wanted to be treated? What would be in the contract? We will consider some possibilities today.

How to Treat Jesus (John 3:22-36) When Kanye West goes to a venue to perform, he requires that there be a slushy machine for him to use. Singers often have contracts with a venue that spell out how they are to be treated. Madonna must have a vegan chef. Jack White must have fresh home-made ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lesson #15 [id1]: Our Compassionate High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 16, 2020

Jesus had to be made like His brothers and sisters in every respect so that He could become a merciful and faithful high priest in the service of God, and so that He might make propitiation1 for the sins of the people.

12/8/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #15 [ID1]: Our Compassionate High Priest (HEBREWS 4:14-16) Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NIV) 14.Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. 15. For we do not have a high priest who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 18, 2021

As we continue in the Beatitudes we come to the Pure in Heart. Can a person be pure in heart while on this earth? Will ONLY the pure in heart see God and if so how can we come to the point where we have a pure heart?

The Pure In Heart Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Genesis 6:5-9, Job 1:1-5, James 4:17, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Revelation 21:22-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Focus On Jesus Through The Fire

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 5, 2019

What is at the heart and core of Pentecost? It is the message of Jesus crucified and risen for the salvation of the world.

6.9.19 Pentecost Sunday - John 15:26-27 “When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also are going to testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.” A few weeks ago I tore ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Faith, What Makes It What It Is?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 20, 2019

We look at the centurion's faith to examine what makes someone's faith great.

June 23, 2019 Luke 7:1-10 Do you have a strong faith or a weak faith? How do you really know? Professor Becker once told the story of how he was convinced that he didn’t have faith when he was a child because the pastor said something to the effect of, “When you have faith you won’t worry ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 25, 2021

This is the first segment of a multi lesson study on 1 Peter. In part 1, a brief discussion of the circumstances surrounding the writing of 1 Peter is discussed followed by an exposition of the first two verses.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, Part 1: Introduction 1 Peter 1:1-2 Introduction We live in difficult times here today in America. In other parts of the world, persecution is far greater for the sake of Jesus Christ. The future shows that persecution is likely to increase. We do take a moment to rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Patience (2021)

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 12, 2021

The Power of Patience - James chapter 5 verses 7-12 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Example #1: The Farmer. (vs 7-9) Example #2: The Prophets (vs 10). Example #3: Job (vs 11): SERMON BODY Ill: • A little boy was standing at the end of an escalator. • His eyes focussed of the handrail. • The shop assistant asked, “Son are you lost?” • He replied, “No, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Brethren

"the Demons Don't Serve"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2021

Faith is to be put into action.

“The Demons Don’t Serve” James 2:1-10, 14-19 When I was a freshman in college I became friends with a really awesome guy named Tim. The first thing Tim asked me when we met, threw me off a little bit. He asked, “Are you a Christian?” I don’t know that I had ever had anyone ask me that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist