Sermons on Aversion:

Why Pastor’s Quit

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 28, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 8: 1 – 36

Ezra 8: 1 – 36 Why Pastor’s Quit 8 These are the heads of their fathers’ houses, and this is the genealogy of those who went up with me from Babylon, in the reign of King Artaxerxes: 2 of the sons of Phinehas, Gershom; of the sons of Ithamar, Daniel; of the sons of David, Hattush; 3 of the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Let Someone Else Do It?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 9, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 4: 1 – 31

Exodus 4: 1 – 31 Let someone else do it? 4 Then Moses answered and said, “But suppose they will not believe me or listen to my voice; suppose they say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” 2 So the LORD said to him, “What is that in your hand?” He said, “A rod.” 3 And He said, “Cast it on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Tried Lord

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2019

A study in the book of Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31

Nehemiah 13: 1 – 31 I tried Lord 13 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, 2 because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water but hired Balaam ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The End Is Near, So... - 1 Peter 4:4-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 25, 2025

Peter teaches us how anticipation of judgment day can help calm your anxiety

1 Peter 4:1-7 Therefore, since Christ suffered in flesh, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because whoever suffers in flesh is done with sin. 2 As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God. 3 For you have spent enough ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:4-7

Time For Fear - Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 14, 2025

The timing of all the seasons of life, positive and negative and beautifully orchestrated by God, and he has planted a desire in the human heart to see that beauty and the meaning of it all. And yet, we can’t see it. Why did God make it that way?

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to give birth and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to uproot; 3 a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to tear down and a time to build; 4 a time to weep and a time to laugh; a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

The Lifestyle Of A Biblical Steward

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him.

The Lifestyle of a Biblical Steward Thesis: The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him. There goal is multiply what God has given them for the Kingdom of God. This means a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Enduring Confidence

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2012

The writer exhorted his audience to recapture & retain their initial confidence. Effective Christians must recapture & retain their initial confidence in Christ. How is this done? Recapturing & Retaining confidence in Christ comes thru....

OUR ENDURING CONFIDENCE—Hebrews 10:32-39 Attention: Gators! While sports fishing off the Florida coast, a tourist capsized his boat. He could swim, but his fear of alligators kept him clinging to the overturned craft. Spotting an old beachcomber standing on the shore, the tourist shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

January 6, 2021: The Attack Upon Democracy's Citadel

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jan 13, 2021

How do we explain unrest in America? The answer was given years ago on May 30, 1804, by Samuel Kendall, a preacher addressing the Massachusetts Legislature. Herein is reprinted that important sermon, largely in its entirety.

On January 6, 2021, the world witnessed the shameful spectacle of thousands of Americans storming their capitol building in an attempt to disrupt the proceedings of Congress. Many of these persons carried American flags and some displayed Christian testimonies, all convinced, apparently, of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 27 A Basis For Overcoming Fear Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 8, 2021

God calls us to go from faith to faith, unfortunately we tend to go from fear to fear! Psalm 27 will provide a basis for us to overcome the barrier of fear!

Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Encouragement from the Psalms Text: Psalm 27 Title: Psalm 27 – A Basis for Overcoming Fear Intro: We are living in a season, at least in my lifetime and pastorate of an unprecedented fear! It has been an amazing thing for me to witness! I can remember on the Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Wipe That Smirk Off Your Face

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39

Jeremiah 49: 1 – 39 He will wipe that smirk off your face 1 Against the Ammonites. Thus, says the LORD: “Has Israel no sons? Has he no heir? Why then does Milcom inherit Gad, and his people dwell in its cities? 2 Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the LORD, “That I will cause to be heard ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 49:39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Getting It Right

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 15, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Kings 23: 1 – 37

2 Kings 23: 1 – 37 Getting it right 23 Now the king sent them to gather all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem to him. 2 The king went up to the house of the LORD with all the men of Judah, and with him all the inhabitants of Jerusalem—the priests and the prophets and all the people, both small and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Oh No, Not Turkey Again

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 23, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 11: 1 – 35

Numbers 11: 1 – 35 Oh no, not turkey again 11 Now when the people complained, it displeased the Lord; for the Lord heard it, and His anger was aroused. So the fire of the Lord burned among them, and consumed some in the outskirts of the camp. 2 Then the people cried out to Moses, and when Moses ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Parler Clairement (French - Speak Plainly) Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jan 27, 2022

Parlez et enseignez la vérité claire dans un langage simple que nos auditeurs peuvent comprendre. Alors nos paroles seront le reflet de la droiture de nos cœurs, et nos lèvres exprimeront clairement la connaissance.

PARLER CLAIREMENT "Aussitôt ses oreilles s'ouvrirent, le fil de sa langue se délia et il parla clairement. (Marc 7 : 35). Toutes les paroles qui sortent de ma bouche sont justes, il n'y a rien d'incorrect ou de pervers en elles. Elles sont toutes claires pour celui ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:35, 2 Timothy 2:4, Acts 12:23, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Go There

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 25, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46

Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46 I wouldn’t go there if I were you 1 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Suph, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 2 It is eleven days’ journey from Horeb by way of Mount Seir ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Disquiet The Inhabitants

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 50: 1 – 46

Jeremiah 50: 1 – 46 Disquiet the inhabitants 1 The word that the LORD spoke against Babylon and against the land of the Chaldeans by Jeremiah the prophet. 2 “Declare among the nations, proclaim, and set up a standard; Proclaim—do not conceal it—Say, ‘Babylon is taken, Bel is shamed. Merodach is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 50:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel