Sermons on Avoid Sameness:

Temptation's Road

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 13, 2009

Temptation always follows the same road. And Thomas isn’t the only one who doubts!

TEMPTATION’S ROAD LUKE 4:1-13 Luke 4:1-13 1 Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the desert, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. 3 The devil said to him, "If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Did You Really Hear What I Did? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 22, 2009

This message seeks to answer why people can hear the same message but respond in opposite ways.

Although I have been a Christian for thirty plus years there are still so many things that puzzle me. How can people hear the life changing message of Jesus Christ and refuse to accept it? Why do people not jump at the chance to have all their sins taken away? However the biggest issue that puzzles ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peters Boat"

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Jul 10, 2007

Peters boat became a vessel of transformation; the same should happen with us once Jesus enters.

• Have you noticed that God used many different things to accomplish his purposes • He used David’s sling, the jawbone of an ass to help Samson, an axe head, five loaves and two fishes, a cross and an empty tomb to mention a few things • He also used Peter’s boat • I know that God can use you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Three Biggest Blunders In The Bible

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 22, 2014

Learn from the biggest blunders in the bible and don't make the same mistakes in your life.

Three Biggest Blunders in the Bible “Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.” 2 Corinthians 12:9 Intro: In the 2011 Republican Presidential debate, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priest Forever

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time.

I. EXORDIUM: Where does our priesthood came from? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS' Priesthood is delegated to us, now we are His kings and priests at the same time. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:17 (Amplified Bible) 7:17 For it is witnessed of Him, You are a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Next Phase Of Life

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2014

Graduation is not an end but a new beginning. The same holds true for each step of your Christian walk.

May 25, 2014 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 3:17 – 4:12 Subject: Graduation/Memorial Day Title: The Next Phase of Life We have two reasons to celebrate today. 1) We recognize our veterans and all those who have given their lives in order for you to have the freedoms that you have. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Like Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 13, 2018

Jesus loves no matter the situation, whether He is suffering or not and we need to love in the same manner

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LOVE LIKE JESUS John 15:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. 10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Of Israel Is.... Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 5, 2018

God's characteristics are plain to see in Exodus chapter 3 and He is the same God for Christians today!

Let’s continue to worship our God by continuing to learn from the Book of Exodus Chapter 3; please open your Bibles there…. Read along with me again Exodus 3:10-22….. We have noted from previous messages…. v10: God gave Moses a job to do. v11-14: Moses came up with excuses but God answered him ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Encounter Jesus

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 19, 2017

Deals with what happened to Saul when he encountered Jesus. The same can happen to anyone.

“Encounter Jesus” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 David P. Nolte The song by The Newsboys rightly said, “My God’s not dead He’s surely alive! He’s living on the inside Roaring like a lion.” But, back in 1884, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, declared that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“he Was Dismissed By The Soldiers” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 6, 2015

People dismiss Jesus today for the same reasons the soldiers dismissed Him on that first Easter weekend.

I wonder what Jesus thought when He looked down at His bloody feet nailed to the cross. By then His vision would have been blurred, not just from the excruciating pain, but from the blood and sweat that He was powerless to wipe away from His eyes. In that painful, lonely, and desperate moment of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Making A New Start (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 12, 2016

Noah and his family received a second chance. In the same way, 2015 is gone, and 2016 is here.

Making A New Start Genesis 8:16-22 – Part 2 Introduction: 1. Previously, we began to examine Noah’s life, post flood. We saw God’s extension of grace to Noah and his family. God delivered them from judgment and protected them in the ark of safety. 2. But, after being on the ark ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:16-22

Denomination: Bible Church

The Holy Spirit In The Early Church Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 10, 2015

What was the Holy Spirit doing in that fabled first century? Should He be doing the same today?

IN THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE CHURCH Acts 1:3-8. 3 ...to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God. 4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Passion For God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011

God expects us to love Him with all we have, and to love others the same way.

Focus Passage: Matthew 22:35-40 Supplemental Passage: 1 John 4:19 We love, because He first loved us. Introduction: There was a little boy who entered the family room after suppertime. Dad was weary from a hard day on the job. He had the recliner kicked back and was reading the paper. The little ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus asked the man at the Pool of Bethesda if he would be healed and is now asking us the same.

Visualize, if you will, a large city teeming with life. There is a constant stream of activity at the gates of this large city. Traders bringing in goods. Farmers bringing to market their fruits and vegetables. Craftsmen carrying the results of hours of painstaking work to ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Adventist

Give Me More!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 6, 2011

A message showing that we have the same attitudes that the Israelites had while traveling in the desert with Moses.

How many times have we gone to God and asked Him for things we wanted or needed? The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years and were brutalized, beaten, and killed. Many of them had asked God to help them get out of that mess, but it was not until the entire nation of Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-20

Denomination: *other