Sermons on Anxiously:

Becoming A Thanksgiver!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 19, 2016

Looking at how we can more from grateful to thankful

Becoming a 'Thanksgiver' November 20, 2016 Luke 17:11-19 I remember when Joshua and Zachary would be invited to friends houses and every time they left - - we would remind them to be courteous, respectful, listen and always, always say . . . Thank you!! I can’t tell you how many times we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is Real Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Third in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 Heaven is Real Revelation 21:1-5; Matthew 6 9-13; Luke 11: 2-4 Welcome to the 3rd installment of our summer sermon series about the Lord’s Prayer. Jesus gave this example of effective prayer to us in response to some of his disciples striking up a conversation with him about prayer. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11, Luke 11:2-4

Denomination: Christian Church

The Evil One

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2013

Many do not believe in the devil any more. Many choose not to believe. What does the Bible have to say about him and the destruction he wishes to bring to each of our souls?

This week a friend of mine posted a video on facebook that showed the results of four teens texting while driving. Three of them died and the last one will never be the same again; mentally or physically. Did they know of the dangers of texting while driving? Did they just ignore the danger ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Encouraged Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 7, 2013

This message focuses on our being encouraged because of God's protection of us and when we need it His strengthening us.

Be Encouraged Part 2 Scripture: John 14:1-3; Isaiah 41:2-13; 2 Thess. 2:16-17; Matt. 10:28 Introduction: I began this series a couple of weeks ago with Jesus teaching His final lesson to His disciples during the last supper. John 14:1-3 will serve as the foundational Scriptural reference for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:2-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Wait So Long? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 10, 2011

It is hard to wait - so how can we wait for the coming of our Lord?

“Questions of Christmas: How Can I Wait So Long?” Is. 61:1-3; Luke 1:39-56 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that long!” A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding The Courage To Follow Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 14, 2011

We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered their lives to follow Jesus Christ, but then all of their hopes were dashed when Jesus was arrested, tortured, humiliated, and put through a slow an

Purpose: To show how Christ brought two wayward followers back into fellowship. Aim: I want the listener to solve his discouragement by focusing on Christ with other believers. INTRODUCTION: We have before us a story of two followers of Christ who had gotten very discouraged. They had surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Excel In The Christian Life?

Contributed by David Cook on Sep 26, 2012

Peter writes about the need to excel in the Christian life. We can excel by 1 - Remembering Where We Are; 2 - Submitting to God’s Authority; 3 - Entrusting Our Lives to God.

How can we excel in the Christian life? 1 - Remembering Where We Are 11 - "Beloved, I urge you as aliens/strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul." "Beloved," "Friends," - it’s so important who you keep company with. "I urge you" - like a Father in the faith ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Family Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

In our passage, Jesus will use a family misunderstanding to give us greater understanding of his life and work.

Introduction Mothers, have you ever wondered what it would have been like to have Jesus for a son. At first thought, it would seem wonderful. Just think, a child – a son, no less – who doesn’t misbehave. He never lies to you; he does all of his chores; he doesn’t get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas Story And The Coming Of Peace And Joy

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 30, 2011

Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and joy. Do you experience peace and joy in your life? If not, then is the Christmas story real, or i

Purpose: To explain how Christ brought peace and joy to the earth. Aim: I want the listener to experience God's peace and joy. INTRODUCTION: Will Christmas change your life? Will your life be better on December 26th because you celebrated Christmas this year? The Christmas story promises peace and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supermodels Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 28, 2012

A fashion supermodel is a woman who looks good, dresses good, and walks good. But God sets before a super models of faith that are more than just pretty faces and are known less for what they wore than for what they did. What can we learn from these model

OPEN: On the screen you’ll see the pictures of various famous attractive women (Twiggy, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Lauren Hutton, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, Tyra Banks, Heidi Klum). They’re models. But they’re more than models… they are ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Difference In Our Generation

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 22, 2013

How can we make a difference in our generation? 1. Focus on family (vs. 1). 2. Go forward in God's grace (vs. 1-6). 3. Pursue our purpose in God's plan (vs. 15-16). 4. Trust God to work today (vs. 17).

Making a Difference in Our Generation Matthew 1:1-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 5, 2012 *In these verses God tells us about the generations from Abraham to Christ. But do these verses say anything about our generation? The answer is yes. In these verses we can see how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Worship Of Heaven

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 2, 2017

John’s message to the churches of his day (and to us) is that all that is seen is not all that exists. Indeed, the reality is much greater than what is seen on earth.

Revelation 4:1-11 The Worship of Heaven 4/2/17 D. Marion Clark Introduction Can you identify where this quote is from? There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy. If you answered Hamlet, you got it right. I open with this quote for two reasons. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Man Up!

Contributed by Edwin Crozier on Sep 20, 2013

This sermon examines the account of David defeating Goliath to see what kind of man God is looking for.

Introduction: What is the most scared you have ever been? Think about that time for a moment. Perhaps you can begin to understand how the Israelites feel in I Samuel 17 every morning when Goliath steps out onto the battlefield and cries, “I defy the ranks of Israel this day. Give me a man, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: *other

Job Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Jan 5, 2016

Once we learn to have a Godly work ethic, we can help balance our lives.

INTRO • How many of you still remember the playground at your elementary school? o I am a proud product of Sarah J. Anderson Elementary in Vancouver, WA. o We had an awesome playground. o True story: • Getting tooth stuck in head… o Once I recovered from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Covid _ Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Apr 1, 2020

COVID-19 is an acronym that stands for COronaVIrus Disease of 2019. It is a form of SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) a virus first identified in 2003 and it is causing worldwide panic, but this morning I want to look at another acronym, COVID: Confidence Over Viral Infectious Disease!

In a message a few weeks ago I used the story of the Golden Gate Bridge. At the time it was completed in 1937, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. During the first phase of the project 23 men fell to their deaths in the icy water. Workers were hard to keep due to the poor working ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-14

Denomination: Baptist