Sermons on Back And Forth:

The Church: Growing Towards Christ

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 18, 2008

The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ.

If you would like the powerpoint and word file for this sermon, just email me with the title in the subject line (jaywmc@aol.com) Ephesians 4:13-16 “The Church: Growing towards Christ” The church in Christ will grow in maturity towards Christ. Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Member A Minister

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

When pastors do what they must do, and people do what they are called to do, according to verses 12-16, our gifts lead to growth in at least six ways as we work as a team.

Every Member a Minister Ephesians 4:11-16 There was a lady who was visiting a church one Sunday. The sermon seemed to go on forever, and many in the congregation fell asleep. She liked to meet new people so after the service she walked up to a very sleepy looking gentleman, extended her hand in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do We Need Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Dec 30, 2002

We need Jesus because we need to be changed by God!

A person who knew nothing about football was taken by a friend to a college football game. The friend explained the game as clearly as possible before they arrived. As the officials met with the captains of both teams for the coin toss, the football fan was asked by the clueless friend what was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Crossing The Jordan

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 25, 2025

When challenged with Jordan like situations that seem overwhelming and impossible to tide over we must not lose heart. When we look back with gratitude, trust God for the impossible and stay grounded on His Word, we too will experience God’s mighty deliverance in our lives.

For our meditation we will meditate on Joshua 3:13,“When the priests who carry the Covenant Box of the LORD of all the earth put their feet in the water, the Jordan will stop flowing, and the water coming downstream will pile up in one place." (GNB) The place of this incident is at the banks ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13, Hebrews 9:4, Exodus 16:14-15, Psalm 143:5, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Numbers 17:6, Numbers 17:8, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 119:98  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

What Does It Mean To Have God With Us? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

God has come not just to put His hand on us, not just to say ’Well done’ and give us a pat on the back and push us forward - but He has come to stay, He has come to dwell, He has come to reside with us!

Immanuel - God with us Isaiah 7:10-14 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, 11 “Ask the LORD your God for a sign, whether in the deepest depths or in the highest heights.” 12 But Ahaz said, “I will not ask; I will not put the LORD to the test.” 13 Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, you house of David! Is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Evil Supernatural Influences Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

There is an unseen enemy most people refuse to acknowledge, but it behooves us as Christians to know about them, because they are the enemies of our souls, and knowing the enemy’s weakness is always a powerful asset for a soldier.

INTRO: CD 2:00 “Demonic Discourse.” From FAITH HIGHWAY Have you ever had an encounter with an evil spirit? How did you know? Illustration: The evil spirit at the bottom of the stairs… Evil spirits are like pets: always around causing trouble, carrying disease, and a pain to get rid of. ? Where ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Battle For Your Mind

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Have you wondered why you lose those spiritual battles and fall into sin? Maybe because you lost the battle before it began!

Battle for Your Mind I. Introduction a. Have you ever wondered why you don’t always do what you know you ought to do? b. Have you ever struggled with horrible and conflicting thoughts that come into your mind, uninvited? c. Have you ever wondered why if the Christian life is supposed to be joyful, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Weeds

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 19, 2011

We co-exist with evil people in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people... God alone sees all of a person's life. And who knows... do we not believe that people can repent and become new creatures in Christ?

Title: Living with Weeds Text: Matthew 1`3:24-30 and 36-43 Thesis: We co-exist with evil in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people… God alone sees all of a person’s life. And besides, who knows….? Introduction Weeds is a made for television comedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 8, 2013

Our God is limitless. He can change the situation.

Introduction: We read in 2 Chronicles 20: 12, “O our God, wilt thou not judge them? For we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee”. Some one has said: “When you are at the end of your rope tie a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Taker Or Giver: Which One Are You? Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 24, 2014

A sermon challenging God's people to be net "givers" of their life and ministry rather than net "takers" of the ministry of others.

Taker or Giver: Which One Are You? Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 16, 2014 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 3. INTRODUCTION Illus. – We love “FaceTiming” (the Apple equivalent of Skyping) with our grandchildren, Keira and McCartney and their parents, Chris and our ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Grow Stronger Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

In Christ our growth is specialized, supported and specific.

TOGETHER WE GROW STRONGER I heard the story of a guy who went to a Raptors game. The tickets he got were terrible, upper level way in the back, so he could hardly see a thing. He noticed that there was an empty seat court side right in the center so he made his way down to the empty seat. When ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

On The Bubble Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021

I have good news for you today: the Bible says God cannot lie (Titus 1:2). In a world full of spin and where people doctor the truth, the God of the Bible is total 100% truth. God is so much truth, the Bible even substitutes “amen” for God’s name.

Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. Allow me to welcome some friends and faces who are watching us our services online. We are glad to have you join us. Just a reminder that you can call and speak to a pastor this morning at the numbers listed on your screen. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-41

Denomination: Baptist

What He Says Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 5, 2023

A sermon showing what Jesus taught his disciples about what the purpose of the Holy Spirit's infilling is.

What HE Said Holy Spirit Series CCCAG 9-3-23 -Scripture- Selected from John 14, 16 Introduction Over the summer we've been learning a lot about the Holy Spirit and seeing what the scriptures from the Old Testament have to say about the third member of the Trinity. WE started off by looking at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Off The Fence #3 - The Process Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Number 3 in Series on compromise. #3 brings us the process of Blessing. When we get off of the fences of idolatry, we set ourselves up for blessing.

Part three: GET OFF THE FENCE! Let me remind you of the challenges of this message. I believe that it is time for the children of God to arise, and get ourselves up from the place of complacency in our Spirit and in our flesh, and ’get off the fence!’ I believe that it is time for the Church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-2, Exodus 20:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Find The Room So Dark.my Passion To Be Consumed For Jesus.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 26, 2021

Is my little light important?... We often focus on the seeds and not the fruit. Lord make me a light to shine in dark corners.

I FIND THE ROOM SO DARK… MY PASSION IS TO BE CONSUMED WITH JESUS… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ALL I CAN SEE IS A LITTLE SEED? WE SEE HOW SMALL MUSTARD SEEDS ARE… WE NEED TO QUIT SEEING SMALL AND START SEEING THE POTENTIAL OF GROWTH. Matthew 13:31 Another parable put he forth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32, Proverbs 23:7, Philippians 3:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God