Sermons on Attachments:

Challenge The Dark!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2020

The light that you enjoyed during the day would continue with you during the quiet night as well, the confidence and joy you had during the day would be there with you through the night.

Your sun will not set Isaiah 60:20 "Your sun will no longer set, Nor will your moon wane; For you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, And the days of your mourning will be over." Did you understand the depth of the above promise? The light that you enjoyed during the day would ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Challenge Sermon Vii: A Lifestyle Consistent With Holiness Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when so many avoid the path of righteousness, mature Christians accept the challenge of living for Jesus a life that is true by avoiding unholy ways and by adopting lifestyles consistent with holiness.

ON BEING IDENTIFIED AS A HOLY PERSON Based on I Peter 2:1-12 We already know that God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Opposition To The Gospel

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 3, 2020

Based on Acts 13:1-12 - Reminder to believers that there will be opposition to the Gospel

OPPOSITION TO THE GOSPEL Acts 13:1-12 FBCF – 9/2/20 Refresh Jon Daniels INTRO – Youtube videos of street preachers. Amazing to see how quickly people turn against them in violent, abusive way. People just totally lose their minds when the Gospel is being preached. - Street evangelist in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Wretched To Blessed

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

The religious leaders of Isreal were removed from the kingdom of God because of their rejection of the prophets and of Christ. As Christians, Christ has placed us into His kingdom, that we would serve Him by handing over the fruits His righteousness produces.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “From wretched to blessed” Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus tell a parable about a vineyard, and how the owner of the vineyard paid the same wage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reign Maker

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 14, 2014

Elijah demonstrates the rule and reign of God in his life, land and legacy.

1. Authority A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a Marine Corps Color Guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Light Of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness With God’s Presence Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 6, 2016

The most important thing in life is to be near to God; if you have everything else but fail here, you have lost all. But if you have that, you have God’s companionship and blessing in this life and for all eternity.

Living in Light of Eternity: Replacing Bitterness with God’s Presence (Psalm 73) 1. A boy wanted to sell a puppy, but his “for sale” sign did little good. The puppy looked unkempt. A salesman urged him to clean up the dog, brush his hair, put a nice collar on him, etc. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free Samples Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Are you willing to hand of Free Samples? Joseph had a choice to either forgive or not to forgive. He made the right choice will you?

(Pastor takes tray of food and hands out free samples to the congregation) BUMPER A. God’s looking for AN Average JOE to give out FREE SAMPLES 1. But the problem with this PARTICULAR FREE SAMPLE 2. Not every AJ wants to participate FREE SAMPLES OF FORGIVENESS ILL: JOEseph – At ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Magi Surface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2015

The visit of the Magi piques our curiosity but also reveals the importance of honoring Jesus Christ — no matter how much effort it takes.

The Magi Surface (Matthew 2:1-12) 1. Some people think the Bible teaches that the fruit Adam and Eve ate in the Garden was an apple….. probably a fig. Most of us know the Christmas narratives fairly well, but we often assume things that the text does not actually say. 2. Lin Smalec writes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Change

Contributed by D. Walls on Nov 18, 2011

Allowing Christ to transform us.

“CHANGE” B.R.: Luke 8:27,34,35: Text.: Romans 12:2: And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. INTRO: As I read in my B.R. we find a man that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:27-35

Denomination: Holiness

The Massacre Of The Innocents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 9, 2013

The devil seeks to terrorise our own souls, but he will fail. In the end Satan cannot snuff out the anointing within us.

THE MASSACRE OF THE INNOCENTS. Matthew 2:16-18. You might not be surprised if I told you that the devil is pacing up and down in this earth as an adversary, like a lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Satan (literally, the Adversary) boasted of the same thing long ago when he appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Servant’s Loyalty To His Master

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 21, 2013

There are two thing to consider to check our loyalty to our master, first a leader/servant must be willing to submit to the will of his Master (John 13: 36-38). Second, a servant must have hope and confidence to his Master (John 14:1-6).

A SERVANT’S LOYALTY TO HIS MASTER John 13:36-14:6 Introduction: Peter returned to the subject of Jesus' departure (v. 33). He was unclear about where Jesus meant He would go. Jesus did not answer him unambiguously probably because such an answer would have created even more serious problems ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham And Isaac

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

Lessons of faith from Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac

ABRAHAM AND ISAAC Genesis 18-22 INTRODUCTION 1. Sometimes we struggle with trusting others a. For some this is worse than for others b. We often doubt someone who lies often c. Sometimes we doubt those who have lied occasionally d. We doubt people we do not know sometimes e. And even sometimes we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope In The Multiplication

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Aug 8, 2017

Finding hope in Jesus Christ through the compassion of others, along with a God who deals in multiplying our gifts.

Jesus just hears that his cousin John the Baptist is dead and it seems the news hits him pretty hard and He wants to get away and be by himself. So he and his disciples get on a boat to go to a secluded place. Verse 14 tells us “When he went ashore he saw a large crowd and felt compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Know?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 3, 2014

Sermon asks us did you know statements from the scriptures.

Did you know? Matthew 16:21-28 It's a phrase we love to attach to the odd-but-essential insights and idioms (sayings, phrases, insights) that friends, warning labels and parents throw our way. • Head Over Heels: Very excited and/or joyful, especially when in love. High ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Guests At The Banquet Or Devils' Food Cake

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 7, 2019

There is nothing in-between, no middle ground. It’s God or nothing. So let’s follow St. Paul’s advice and count everything other than the grace and peace of Christ as nothing.

Fifth Sunday of Lent 2019 Finger of God; Finger of Priest Our Lord Jesus was constantly in conflict with the Jewish religious authorities of His day, both Pharisees and Sadducees. The Pharisees were observers of every minute law–even making lay people adhere to the regulations laid down by Moses ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14, John 8:1-11, Isaiah 43:16-21

Denomination: Catholic