Sermons on Arise And Build:

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Totem Pole Of Emotions And Attitudes

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2017

The Indian totem pole told a story. The higher on the pole the more important the lesson. Hurt people hurt people. Angry people anger people. We must have compassion and make a difference.

THE TOTEM POLE OF EMOTIONS and ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder from Dr. Gary Brackett TOTEM POLE: a tall wooden pole that is carved and painted with symbols, figures, mask that represent family linage position or level. The order of rank of importance? ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Buyer's Remorse

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 2, 2017

Have you ever experienced buyer’s remorse? Just before we buy something major like a car or a house we feel the surge of excitement that comes with getting something new. It’s the same feeling a child has when he or she gets a new toy.

Have you ever experienced buyer’s remorse? Just before we buy something major like a car or a house we feel the surge of excitement that comes with getting something new. It’s the same feeling a child has when he or she gets a new toy for their birthday or for Christmas. After we buy ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The God Of Second Chnaces

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 2, 2014

Disobedience causes us to run from God our God is a God of second chances. When we call out to Him, He answers us.

God of the second chances Jonah chanter 3”1-3:10 Introduction- Last week we looked at the prophet Jonah and his disobedience to what God had told him to do. God told him to go to Nineveh and Jonah headed to Joppa which is in the opposite direction. He went as far away from God as he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of Words

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

James addresses the power of the tongue. We need to realize the tongue can develop many problems...

THE POWER OF WORDS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL FORCE IN THE CHURCH OR THE WORLD? A. My last year teaching school we were studying about the USSR and all the power that the USA and the USSR had in their weapon reserves. Tammy a girl in my 7th grade ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Study Of The 46 Take Heeds Of The Bible

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

Let us study the 46 TAKE HEEDS of the Bible.

TAKE HEED... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Perhaps we should study the TAKE HEEDS OF THE BIBLE SO WE MIGHT TAKE HEED TO GOD'S WORD... TAKE HEED: TO TAKE CARE OF... PAY ATTENTION, LISTEN CLOSELY, TO TAKE NOTICE, TO GIVE CAREFUL ATTENTION, TO TAKE FOLLOW, OBEY... TO APPLY MIND AND ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Hand In The Land-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

1 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-I—Joshua 5:1 When ‘God’s hand’ is obviously ‘in the land’, great & life-changing things happen! The surrounding nations recognized their weak condition before the Israelite God upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan. When God’s hand is clearly seen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

Church unity is very high on God's agenda. According to God's word we have it! It is to be maintained not created. But how? And what does it look like?

THE CHURCH AS GOD INTENDED - Unity in the Spirit Ephesians 4:1-16 INTRO Paul's letter to the Church at Ephesus is a fantastic read. We have already spent some time in it during the month of January this year in which we gave some thought to the astonishing implications of what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Fight For Your Life!

Contributed by C Jordan on May 22, 2012

Jesus came to give us life, but we are at war. Therefore, we must wake up and fight for our life.

WAKE UP AND FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE! OPENING FUNNY STORY: As the coals from our barbecue burned down, our hosts passed out marshmallows and long roasting forks. Just then, two fire trucks roared by, sirens blaring, lights flashing. They stopped at a house right down the block. All twelve of us raced ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: *other

Grace By Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jul 19, 2012

What is faith?

Grace by Faith Intro: Where is your faith? 1: What do you believe in? a) Life? Do you love your life? b) Do you seek to live life a little better each day? c) Do you abuse your life? d) Do you take it for granted? Point: Some people only believe in this life that we’re living right now. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Other

Journey Through The O.t. #4: Weak And Discouraged Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 3, 2012

In the Book of Judges, God called and chose Gideon - a small and insignificant man - to be one of his champions. With God on our side, we can overcome weaknesses and discouragement.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #4: WEAK AND DISCOURAGED INTRO TO TOPIC: Have you ever questioned or wondered: “IF the Lord is (good and He is) with us, WHY then has all this (bad stuff) happened to us? And WHERE are all His miracles which our fathers told us about? BUT now the Lord has forsaken ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: *other

Gates And Gatekeepers

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 27, 2019

Gates are very important in the Scriptures, and at every gate, there are gatekeepers.

GATES AND GATEKEEPERS "And he set the gatekeepers at the gates of the house of the Lord, so that no one who was in any way unclean should enter." 2 Chronicles 23:19. In ancient times, cities were often guarded from enemies by high, thick walls. Walls provided security and shield. So, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

25. Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Adam the first man was born from below, the dust. Jesus was born from above, the first of the New Creation

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 25 – BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:34-35, John 3:5-7, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Mary Stood By The Cross

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

What can we learn from the Virgin Mary

Ladybugs are named after Our Lady. The tradition dates back to the Byzantine era when the Virgin Mary was traditionally cloaked in red in iconography. Some ladybugs are also covered with seven spots, which were taken to represent the seven joys and seven sorrows of Mary. Farmers were particularly ...read more

Scripture: John 19:21-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Don't Just Read The Signposts, Witness!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2019

We must focus more on our witness than end-time prophecy.

Don’t Just Read the Signposts, Witness! Luke 21:5-19 Everyone wants to know about the end of time. Books have been written about biblical prophecy. Many have stated days for the Lord’s return which have long passed. But Jesus Himself warns us not to get preoccupied with times and seasons which are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible