Sermons on Away Our Disgrace:

Lord, Open Our Eyes!

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 9, 2014

Elisha revealed God's heavenly surveillance, the need for our eyes being opened, and the power of corrected vision.

LORD, OPEN OUR EYES! 2 Kgs. 6:8-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT THE FISH WEIGHED 1. Doug was in the process of describing a 30 pound bass he'd caught recently after fighting it for three hours, when Bill interrupted his story. 2. "There’s no way I believe you caught a 30 pound bass!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory Of God Is Our Comfort Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 7, 2008

Isaiah 40:1-11 tells us four truths about God who comes down to his people with a comforting promise.

Scripture In his book, titled The Pressure’s Off, psychologist Larry Crabb tells a story from his childhood to illustrate how God works in our adversity. One Saturday afternoon, Larry said, when he was three years old he decided that he was a big boy and could use the bathroom without anyone’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus, Our Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Sep 14, 2008

Jesus Christ is our Shelter, our Sabbath, our Sacrifice, our Savior and our Satisfaction.

Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 7, we’ll read verses 1-13 together: 1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2 But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus’ brothers said to him, "You ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Knows Our Situation Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Feb 26, 2018

God knew the situation the Israelite's were in and He knows the situation we are in.

God Knows our Situation Exodus 1:1-14 - This year, our church is focusing on honoring God with our lives. - I believe strongly that God will bless our church if we focus on honoring Him in all that we do, as individuals and as a church. - Today, we’re starting a study of the book of Exodus, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Enemy (Covid And The Christian) Series

Contributed by Joe Williams on Nov 13, 2020

Humility before God and toward others is the best offensive and defensive game plan in resisting the devil!

COVID-19 has been front-page news for most of us for about 6 months! Now, the virus has been around a little longer than that, but for most of us, it was about 6 months ago (March) that it smacked us in the face, and life took a major shift! It was in March that everything was shutting down fast! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Many Purposes As Salt Series

Contributed by David Troyer on Nov 19, 2017

What is the purpose of salt? Throughout most of the world’s history, salt has been used for three purposes: Flavoring, Preserving and Healing and it has almost always been valuable. This message explores our responsibilities as Salt in this world.

Our text for this morning is Matthew 5:13-16 While you are turning there, take a minute to think about salt. What is its history? What is its purpose... aside from tasting good. Today we are going to explore those aspects and more as we explore our purpose in light of the call God makes on us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Our Blessings Delayed

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Dec 27, 2024

1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION

WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED OUTLINE 1. GOD'S TIMING 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. TURNING POINTS 4. GREATER GLORY OF GOD 5. OUR FEARS 6. SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS. 7. LACK OF DESPERATION THE MESSAGE WHY ARE OUR BLESSINGS DELAYED 1. GOD'S TIMING SCRIPTURE REFERENCES John 2:3,4 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imparting Values To Our Children

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 17, 2001

What values do we need to impart to our children?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 24. In this chapter you’ll find that Abraham is an old man. God has blessed him, giving him wealth & a faithful wife who stood beside him in good times & bad. But now Sarah is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-66, Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Our Confidence With Others Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Four steps to effectively sharing our confidence in Christ with other people.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a video clip from the video "Living Proof" Why is it so hard for us to share our confidence in Christ with other people? It’s relatively easy for us to talk about Jesus here at church, where it’s safe. But when we’re working out at the gym or getting a cup of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Work Of The Spirit In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Oct 14, 2003

In this message we explore how the Holy Spirit works in our lives as laid out in Romans 8:9-30.

Sanctifying Work of the Spirit in our Lives It was nearing the end of Jesus’ life on earth. The disciples were still self-centered and timid. They had been with Him for three years in His ministry throughout Palestine. They had seen Him calm storms, drive out demons, heal lepers, and raise a dead ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-30

Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Working Out Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Steve Bond on Oct 30, 2007

Scripture teaches the Christian life involves both God’s sovereignty and human responsibility. It’s not one or the other; it’s both.

From the earliest days of the church, the relationship between the sovereignty of God and the responsibility of believers has been debated. Is the Christian life essentially a matter of passive trust or of active obedience? Is it all God’s doing, all the believer’s doing, or a combination of both? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Faithful, Unchanging God Series

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 29, 2006

What is God like? Does He ever change? If He does, how does that effect His people? In this message, Pastor Steve examines the immutability of God and shows how this affects every aspect of our life.

In our last study together on the doctrine of God, we looked at the existence and nature of God. In the existence of God we said that it is assumed in the Scriptures. William Evans, in his book Great Doctrines of the Bible, says, “It does not seem to have occurred to any of the writers of either ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 93:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Framing Values Into Our Kids Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 18, 2005

Sermon 3 of 4: Four principles from framing applied to raising our children.

Extreme Home Makeovers Framing Values Into Our Kids Psalm 127:1 Woodlawn Baptist Church September 18, 2005 Introduction (The idea for this sermon title and series came from Outreach Magazine) Imagine the scene with me. You’ve decided to build your own home; found the right place to build, chosen ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Nation Starts With Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 26, 2006

July 4th sermon, talking about how our nation WAS founded under the precepts of Christ, and how the only way we can help it get back there, is to go to Christ first as individuals. Reworked from a Jerry Shirley sermon.

My dad was a retired Air Force serviceman. He was also a retired Federal Civil Service employee. My dad became disabled from defending this land for you and for me. And with all that, my dad used to say that with all her problems, America is the greatest country on earth. Let’s talk about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: *other