Sermons on Assume:

Rehoboam: Not Everything Is As It Seems To Be Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message shows how Rehoboam's public life was vastly different that his private life and the problems that this can cause.

Magicians make their living by seemingly altering our perception of reality. Many of these tricks are accomplished through what is known as sleight of hand. The guiding principle of sleight-of-hand, articulated by legendary close-up magician Dai Vernon, is "be natural." A well-performed sleight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 14:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Failures, Just Learning Experiences Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the second message in a series on Moses that shows being God's man is never easy. This message teaches that there are never any failures, just learning experiences.

How many of you have ever failed at something? If we are brutally honest we would all admit that we have failed more times than we would like to admit. However, I would like to suggest that there are two classes of people who fail: The ones who give up and the ones who use those failures as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leadership In The Community Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon on leadership (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, What the Bible Says About the Church: Rediscovering Community, chapter 11 Purposefully Designed, pgs. 277- 287)

HoHum: Have children come up front and do children’s minute with them. Do you have a role model? "What's a role model?" you might be asking? Well, a role model is a person that you respect, admire, and want to be like in some way. It might be a famous person such as a great athlete or a ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saved – Saved From What?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 16, 2013

We ask people “Are you saved?” expecting them to understand what we are talking about. When asked, the response we get might be “Saved? Saved from what?” What does it mean to be saved? If we are saved, from what are we saved?

Saved – Saved From What? Romans 10:1-13 Often we use terms that we assume others know exactly what we are talking about. One of these words is “saved”. We ask people “Are you saved?” expecting them to understand what we are talking about. When asked, the response we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014

Today we will be taking a look at "Give us this day our daily bread" what it looks like as it is worked out in our daily lives and how it integrates with "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven".

Please continue standing as we read what is most commonly known as “The Lord’s Prayer” Matthew 6:9-13 (KJV) “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Nazarene

Were The Wise Men Really So Wise?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 8, 2013

Were the wise men as smart as we think?

Were the Wise Men Really So Wise? Matthew 2:1-18 Sometimes we think we know more about something than we really know. A perfect case is this morning’s text about the three wise Men. We even think we know their names as being Gaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. We believe that they came from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Holy Temple

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 12, 2009

Paul tells the Corinthian Christians that there is a temple in which God does dwell and which should be dedicated as a house of the Lord Jesus Christ, a place of holiness and peace, set apart from the world. As a believer you are the Temple.

THE HOLY TEMPLE 1 CORINTHIANS 3:16-17 Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are. Introduction: Throughout history man has created edifices ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 8, 2015

Now we come to the days of Jesus and the church's formation, to see how Babylon relates in that time period.

PART II: ROME, PAGAN to PAPAL A.D. 100 to A.D. 1300 "We wrestle not against flesh and blood." (Ephesians 6:12) It is not men to whom we look as we seek the origin of the conspiracy against Christ and His church. We worry not whether mere mortals were aware of the part they played in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go Tell Your Neighbor

Contributed by Peter Pharis on Oct 24, 2014

We must go and tell the World about Jesus. It begins with telling those closest to us. Sometimes it means telling other Christians the Gospel.

TEXT We don’t know his given name. He may have used the name legion a long time. That is the way people knew him. Legion, swarmed by a cloud of demons. Now he was healed, free and in his right mind. I want to call him Marty. we'll find out why later. Marty wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Master Of The Storm Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 12, 2017

The disciples learned much about themselves and the Lord as they encountered a storm on the Sea of Galilee. Is it possible this storm was experienced for their benefit? I think so, and our storms can be opportunities for growth.

The Master of the Storm Mark 4: 35-41 Our text today reveals the end of a long day of teaching for our Lord. The evening had come, and night was soon approaching. While the disciples may have been unaware, Jesus had made the decision to journey to the other side of the Sea of Galilee that night. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Another Lesson On Prayer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 15, 2017

It was the custom of our Lord to get alone to pray. One of His disciples must have overheard Him pray, and now had a desire to pray like Christ prayed.

Judea Lesson: Another Lesson on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Community Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 12, 2017

The early church took full advantage of the community developed within the body of Christ. As Christ designed the church, He intended for us to benefit from one another while we each contribute to the welfare of the entire body.

The Blessing of Community Acts 2: 44-47 The verses we have read offer insight into the makeup of the early church. This was a very exciting time in the lives of those within the church. The early believers had only one thing on their minds – to serve the Lord in such a way that would honor Him and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Confident To Serve Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 25, 2019

As Jesus continued to provide instructions regarding the ministry He had called the disciples to engage, again He emphasized the difficulty they would encounter. Although this was a worthy task, with eternal implications, their opposition would be evident and extensive.

Confident to Serve Matthew 10: 23-28 As we continue to study the conversation Jesus had with the disciples in order to prepare them for Kingdom ministry, again we find the Lord being totally honest with them about what to expect. While their task was certainly worthwhile, having eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Willing Kinsman Redeemer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 17, 2014

Let's discuss two common accusations (against a willing kinsman redeemer and the atonement) in our day

HoHum: How can you tell if a redneck wedding is formal? The shotgun is painted white. WBTU: Is Boaz willing to marry Ruth and redeem Naomi’s land? In chapter 3 we find that Boaz agrees to do this. In chapter 4 we find that he confronts this near of kin to see if he will redeem. We find ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Know The Consequences Of Throwing Stones. (Part Two)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2019

Part #1 was: ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES. This is part#2: The consequences of throwing stones. Beware throwing stones can bring much damage to the work of God. Lay down that stone.

THE CONSEQUENCES OF THROWING STONES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2, Part #1 is: Only idiots throw stones.) Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:19-23, 1 Kings 2:7, 1 Kings 2:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God