Sermons on Assessing:

Deaconesses Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2013

Presenting the case for selecting deaconesses, defining the role of those men and women who serve in the capacity of deacons.

“Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.” [1] Paul did not write the missives included in Scripture in order to generate controversy among the churches of the Twenty-first Century; nevertheless, his letters have managed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Palace Smart Not Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19

2 Chronicles 10: 1 – 19 Palace smart not street smart 10 And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was in Egypt, where he had fled from the presence of King Solomon), that Jeroboam returned from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Struggling With Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2019

The 1) Relational Struggle (Galatians 5:20b-21a) and 2) Personal Struggle (Galatians 5:21b) with sin.

If you are a fan of classic, dry humor, then you probably know Bob Newhart. There is a skit where he’s a Psychiatrist and a patient comes in. After he explains the billing process, she explains her problem. After listening, he replies that he wants to say just two words. I want you to take them out ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20-21

Denomination: Other

An Unwanted House

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 21, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19

1 Chronicles 22: 1 – 19 An unwanted house 22 Then David said, “This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of burnt offering for Israel.” 2 So David commanded to gather the aliens who were in the land of Israel; and he appointed masons to cut hewn stones to build the house of God. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016

In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Other

The Battle Cry Of Love Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018

In Revelation 2:1-7 Christ sees not only our works but our heart. As believers He calls us back to our first love in a Battle Cry of Love. Christ clarifies His expectation for the church.

Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and it’s obvious that a lot of people really love this day. Some love the pure competition of football. Others, are Patriots or Eagles fans. Some paid out as much as $10 000US for a ticket. Some love to tailgate party, others are looking forward to eating their body ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Other

Does The Virgin Birth Matter? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 2, 2017

The virgin birth is necessary if prophecy is to be fulfilled. Satan sought to usurp the place of God, appropriating worship to himself. Though he did deceive our first mother, God intervened to ensure that he could not destroy mankind.

“The LORD God said to the serpent, ‘Because you have done this, cursed are you above all livestock and above all beasts of the field; on your belly you shall go, and dust you shall eat all the days of your life. I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Powerfully Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James encourages believers not only to pray, but to pray powerfully!

JAMES 5:16 HOW TO PRAY POWERFULLY “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” How would you describe your prayer life? Are the prayers you offer vibrant and vigorous? Or are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Life I Live

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 10, 2009

What does it mean to be crucified with Christ? Paul explores this thought as he writes of his own experience.

*Galatians 2:20* *The Life I Live* “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”[1] Zealous Christians sometimes say they are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jewish Halloween?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 9, 2019

A study in the book of Esther 9: 1 – 32

Esther 9: 1 – 32 Jewish Halloween? 1 Now in the twelfth month, that is, the month of Adar, on the thirteenth day, the time came for the king’s command and his decree to be executed. On the day that the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, the opposite occurred, in that the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made Up Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22 Made up your mind? 1 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breakthrough In Relationships Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 15, 2020

With the inner guiding and power of the Holy Spirit we can learn how to get a breakthrough in bad or strained relationships. Breakthrough is possible is most relationships. God designed us all to be in relationship with Him and with each other.

Video Transition: Les and Leslie Parrott - Relationships – Real Relationships clip Story: Les Parrot notes, “In the autumn of 1992, we did something unusual. We offered a course at Seattle Pacific University that promised to answer questions openly and honestly about family, friends, dating, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Ephesians 3:16, 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good Fear Bad Fear - Mark 4:35-41 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 23, 2023

Faith is a matter of what you do while the storm is still raging. Letting your feelings drive your response rather than faith is cowardice and will cause you to doubt his power or his love.

Mark 4:35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

The Meek Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 20, 2023

What is biblical meekness? When and how is the reward of meekness experienced? How do we cultivate this quality in our lives?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:5: “Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.”i This is the third beatitude that introduces Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount. In this series, we have already considered the first two: “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and “Blessed are those who mourn.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 1 Peter 2:23, 1 Peter 3:4, Romans 14:17, Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 32:9, Titus 3:2, Matthew 11:28-29, Psalm 25:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic