Sermons on Afterwards:

God’s Laughter, & Ours

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jun 2, 2015

The conclusion here is that God is not happy with people that entertain their selves with laughter while they ignore cleansing their selves from their own sins indifferent to recognize the suffering in the world and how each of us need God.

God’s Laughter, & Ours by Kelly Durant 7-27-14 Psalm 126:2 “Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.” 2. A little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jairus’ Trouble

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

This message, Jairus' Trouble, highlights the importance of persevering and dealing with delays in prayer. We look at how to approach Jesus, God's condescending love, and how to beat discouragements.

JAIRUS’ TROUBLE Mk. 5:21-24, 35-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Persistence is an important characteristic of the child of God. 2. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. 3. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit In The Writing Prophets

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 6, 2015

What the “Writing Prophets” – Isaiah through Malachi – have to say about the Holy Spirit.. Looking at the Nature of the Spirit, His Ministry, how He animates His servants, the Promise of Latter Day outpouring, and the Danger of Grieving the Spirit.

THE SPIRIT IN THE WRITING PROPHETS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man wanted to be a salesman, but he stuttered very badly. Then he saw an ad for a job as a Bible salesman for the Bible Society, and he decided to apply. 2. At the interview, they heard him stutter and said, "We're sorry, but there's ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why We Do What We Do - Baptism

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 26, 2015

Why we Baptize in Jesus name.

“Why we do what we do” Baptism By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- I am going to continue on “Why we do what we do” and explain a little more in detail about Baptism. As you recall a few weeks ago I broke down Matthew 28:19 and compared it to Acts 2:38. In that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Apostolic

Walking On Water

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

If you follow Jesus, there will be storms. • We need to be careful to make this clear to people.

Have you ever gotten a pop quiz? (ELAB) In todays text The disciples are about to get a pop quiz. John 6:16-21 • What we see is that have just been through an incredible day. • After sitting at the feet of Jesus and hearing Him teach the multitude, • They watched Him feed over ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Speak Life / Taming The Tongue

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 7, 2015

Abraham Lincoln said, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt." Beloved, you can speak life or death. Tame the tongue...and speak life.

One of the winter events.... that I often did as a Youth Group leader .....at Saint Andrew ....in Mentor Ohio ....was a snowball toss . You would pick a partner ....and start ....about 3 feet apart. You would throw... or toss the snowball ....to your partner. If they caught the snowball ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Blood Covenant Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014

Jesus is heaven this evening, seated at the right hand of the Father, guaranteeing the promise of the covenant in two aspects: Legal Guarantee and Living Guarantee.

The Blood Covenant Pt. 2 Hebrews Series Hebrews 9.10-26 B Jesus is heaven this evening, seated at the right hand of the Father, guaranteeing the promise of the covenant in two aspects: Legal Guarantee and Living Guarantee. The Preservation of the Covenant I The Legal Guarantee Hebrews 9:10-15 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:10-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Do When God's Answer To Our Prayer Is "No"? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014

God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: Sometimes, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO … We are happy when God says YES. We can get impatient when He says WAIT. But when God says NO what are we supposed to do?

“When God says “No” So my question for you this morning is: Does God ALWAYS answer our prayer? In my life and in your life, God will always answer our prayers in one of 3 ways: SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … Sometimes it’s WAIT … and sometimes it’s NO ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Almost Slipped

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 9, 2014

Asaph tells his story of how he almost walked away from God and how God helped him overcome the terrible trial he went through. He got a revelation in God's Temple of the final end of the wicked

I ALMOST SLIPPED Ps. 73:1-5,9,11-18, 22-26. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When trouble is not what you thought 1. A man awoke one morning to find a puddle of water in the middle of his king-size water bed. In order to fix the puncture, he rolled the heavy mattress outdoors and filled it with more water ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus, The Great High Priest In Charge Of God's House Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 1, 2014

To show that JESUS CHRIST is the Official Priest and High Priest of the Church.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is Your High Priest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is the Official Priest and High Priest of the Church. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:21 (Amplified Bible) 10:21 And since we have [such] a great and wonderful and noble Priest [Who rules] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Wonders

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 4, 2014

God reveals Himself through the plagues. He is powerful, purposeful and merciful.

God is unchanging. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. • But our understanding of Him is not. We grow in our knowledge of Him, continually. Our understanding is not always right. • Our view of Him is challenged by the changing circumstances around us, by the experiences ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Distant Draw Near

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014

Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Over Committed! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Are you too busy? What does God tell us about over commitment in Christian service?

Last week we began a series of lessons on commitment, with the question: Where is your commitment? We ended that lesson looking at some of Jesus’s words from the sermon on the mount where Jesus tells us what to commit to and what not to commit to, what not to worry about and what to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Something: What's In Your Hand?

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 11, 2015

“God has given gifts to each of you from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Manage them well so that God’s generosity can flow through you.”

DO SOMETHING #3: WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? INTRO TO TOPIC: As we’ve been talking about doing something in our world, the first place we should start is in our own back yard – in our own church! ILLUSTRATION: A man applied for a job as a handyman. The prospective employer asked, "Can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-11

Denomination: *other

The Walk Of Maturity Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Spiritual maturity will be evident in our prayer lives and our speech.

The Walk of Maturity Colossians 4:2-13 In this last section of this wonderful book of Colossians we have the Apostle Paul’s final words to this church. This section speaks of the importance of spiritual maturity by giving us the two areas of our lives where spiritual maturity are evident, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-13

Denomination: Baptist