Sermons on Avoidance:

The Most Important Thing

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 29, 2010

When we're tempted to focus on lesser things than the cross of Christ, Paul's closing argument in Galatians is a helpful reality check.

Yesterday 15 of us from this church gathered to pray and then to go out into the community. 12 in total went out and 3 stayed back both to pray for the teams that went out and to prepare a remarkably yummy lunch for the team on its return. We went out in teams of 2, and we went out for one reason. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith 5: You Can’t Earn Salvation A Communion Reflection

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

God has given us the freedom to accept or reject his Grace. God makes this offer because He loves us. He loves us unconditionally. He doesn’t love us because we’re perfect. He loves us in spite of the fact we’re not perfect.

Maybe you try to live a good life, maybe you even try to live a godly life. Maybe you try your hardest to remain faithful, to be an obedient disciple of Jesus. Maybe sometimes that is easier said than done. ---- Maybe its safe for me to assume that we all seek to at least keep the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's About Time: Walk As Children Of The Light Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on May 27, 2013

There is pressure within us as the flesh reaches out for the things that are now forbidden to it.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church June 2nd 2013 Eph. 5:8-14 “It’s about time! WALK AS CHILDREN OF THE LIGHT” Intro: Eph. chap 5 is all about change. • Designed/teach us we are different/world around us. • Now that we are different/should live lives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Gospel: Black And White

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 21, 2010

We are prone to reduce tensions by choosing not to live in diversity. But the Gospel calls us to embrace diversity and yet to recognize that all sin, all are worthy, all need the Gospel. Our issue is our own insecurity, which Christ’s death can address.

Takoma Park Baptist Church February 21, 1988 All of us, it seems, have a tendency to choose comfort. All of us appear to prefer to choose a way to live that involves as little tension, as little discomfort as possible. I am not talking just about luxuries and material things; I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: Sexuality Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

Be wise about temptation, channel sexuality, and support marriage. Practical and positive, while presenting clear expectations and recognizing our need for God's help.

Getting Life Right: SEXUALITY—Matthew 5:27-32 In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gathered his closest disciples around him, teaching them how to get life right. We began our series with Matthew 5:17-20, where Jesus affirmed the enduring value of the OT law, but said that the law alone does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32, 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thriving In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jan 22, 2020

The Bible doesn’t promise that life on earth would be pleasant for believers. Neither is it the will of God for us to just strive or survive; His plan is for us to thrive and be fruitful.

THRIVING IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT "12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. 13 The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous; 14 for he had possessions of flocks and possessions of herds and a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-15, Matthew 10:16, Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Fishing Net Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024

The Parable of the Fishing Net

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org 47 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and gathered fish of every kind. 48 When it was full, men drew it ashore and sat down and sorted the good into containers but threw away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Brethren

All Who Thirst

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023

A sermon talking about the thing that we go to for comfort that are not from God

“All Who Thirst” CCCAG, 1-15-23 Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5 Introduction How many people wonder why some people do the things they do? Maybe it’s a horrible financial decision. Maybe a face or neck tattoo, or a piercing that most of society would consider at least odd. Maybe it’s watching them make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5, Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Strong Foundations For Fruitful Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 5, 2001

This sermon is the foundation principles of christian living that a beleiver must follow in order to live a fruitful Christian life.

STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING OUTLINE 1.CASE-STUDY 2.CROSS 3.CONSOLATION 4.COMPARISON 5.CONFIDENCE 6.CHALLENGE 7.CHOICE THE MESSAGE STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING 1.CASE-STUDY James 5:10 I Corinthians 10:1-12 II Peter 2:1-22 Jude 1:1-25 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Compelled Towards Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This message explores the importance of taking our ministry for Christ seriously.

COMPELLED TOWARDS MINISTRY 1 CORINTHIANS 9:16-27 INTRODUCTION: As Paul opens up this section of Scripture, what we see here is Paul’s seriousness about serving Jesus. From the very beginning we see such powerful words as “compelled”, “belonging to Jesus”, “by all possible means”, “strict ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Resurrection And Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 6, 2005

At the core of the abundant life is the knowledge that there is life after death and that we are now living our eternal lives.

1 Corinthians 15:35-49 “I Believe in the Resurrection and Eternal Life” INTRODUCTION We are surrounded by death. Death is highlighted in the evening news, with announcements of the latest war casualties and comments about recent shootings in the Valley. We are touched by death when a family ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A Company's Obligation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2010

A company has more social obligation than to make a profit.

January 18, 2010 Caritas in Veritate "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams. 23 For rebellion is as the sin of divination, and stubbornness is as iniquity ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:16-23

Denomination: Catholic

Why We Know God Can Do It Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 29, 2009

In the final part of this series, we look at why we know God can and wants to revive us once again.

PART 3: (Psalm 85:8-13) Why We Know God Can and Wants to Do This: Waiting for a gracious answer in full confidence and assurance of receiving God’s greatest blessings. Assume = to take upon oneself; to pretend to have or be; to take as granted or true though not proved. An action of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas A-Z

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 9, 2005

An All Age Christmas Service talk covering the A-Z of Christmas. A- S are covered in the worship and songs and then this talk covers T-Z. Email me for the order of service, PPT & full talk with formatting

Ewen’s talk for Christmas A-Z All Age Worship. 11 Dec 2005 am PPT as Ewen walks up- reveals Christmas A-Z T- is not for trouble! You see- this is not just a nice story! (PPT takes you to Nativity page) This is what T is for: T- IS FOR TRUE (PPT) Some people think this is too good a story to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Membership Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019

This chapter teaches us how to be a church that cares

THE CHURCH’S MEMBERSHIP I TIMOTHY 5:1-6:2 Introduction: This chapter teaches us how to be a church that cares. You could call it “special strokes for special folks.” Paul records the responsibilities of the fellowship toward various groups. It really boils down to “relationships.” All of us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist