Sermons on Back Track:

How Focusing On Sacrifice Can Twist Our Faith Into Something Ugly

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 6, 2014

Why focusing on sacrifice causes trouble and how focusing on compassion (as Jesus instructs us to) brings better results.

WHAT'S WRONG WITH SACRIFICE? Sacrifice is not intrinsically bad, but the problem is when we say that more sacrifice equals a better Christian. - Matthew 9:13. - There is a lot that is good to sacrifice. Like many other things, though, making it the ultimate goal of our Christian life puts us in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming In Retrospect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 15, 2016

Are we living in a way that anticipates the Lord’s return?

The Second Coming in Retrospect (Mark 13:24-37) 1. Aerocondor was experiencing money problems in Peru and needed to cut back expenses. So, rumor had it they hired two blind pilots. Story soon spread about these pilots, but no one believed it. So one day the plane was loaded and up came the two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Was Jesus Born Into A Family That Was Poor?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2018

Luke's gospel tells us that Mary and Joseph offered the poor person's sacrifice when taking Jesus to the Temple. Why would God have chosen for His Son to be born into a poor family?

TWO YOUNG PIGEONS: Jesus’ family gave the poor offering. - Luke 2:24. - Leviticus 12:8. - Unless you know the Old Testament background, the mention of dove/pigeon offering is one that we would pass right over. We have no frame of reference on what it means. - When we look back in Leviticus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Endtime Prophecy Revealed

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2020

No prophecy hidden will be understood until it is revealed so the truth will not be new only understood.

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, 1 Peter 4:7, Romans 13:11, Acts 2:42-47, Philippians 4:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

In The Presence Of The Lord - Sermon I: No Want Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 31, 2019

In the presence of the LORD there is no want! Come into His presence with thanksgiving and praise God from whom all blessings flow.

IN THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD - SERMON I – NO WANT! Picture yourself walking along a winding dirt road from Jericho to Jerusalem; as you approach the city, you walk alongside a field, and you come upon a group of shepherds as they herd their ...read more

Catch Up With That Star

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 23, 2012

God will lead you, if you will look up and step out. Real worship is not cheap. God will take you places you have never imagined and by routes that you never had planned; but don't despair, plod on.

On Course all the Way to the Finish---Determination Faithfully Following without Fanfare Mt. 2:2,9,10 Rev. 22:16 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. (KJV) 16 Yo Jesús he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stop, Look And Listen

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 24, 2012

A brief sermon delivered after a Children's Christmas Pageant (taken from an article in Restoration Herald, December 1996, entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Forrest Hahn)

HoHum: There was a couple who desperately wanted children. They prayed to the Lord and he gave them 4 children in 4 years. When the children were still 5 years old and younger, they were the stars of the Christmas pageant. Here are the mothers words to describe the production: “My ...read more

Scripture: John 1:45-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(A Stonghold In The Day Of Trouble)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Jun 22, 2018

THE WORD STRONGHOLD MEANS A PLACE OF SAFETY IN OTHER WORDS NAHUM LETS US KNOW THAT NOT ONLY DO WE HAVE DIVINE ASSURANCE BUT WE AS CHILDREN OF GOD HAVE DIVINE ASSISTANCE BECAUSE GOD IS OUR PLACE OF PROTECTION AND OUR PLACE OF REFUGE

Nahum 1:7 (KJV) 7 The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. (WE WANT TO FOCUS IN ON CLAUSE B& C) , a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him. AND WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AND ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Aligned For The Kingdom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 13, 2025

This is a sermon to prompt us to look at our lives and determine if we are in line with where God would have us be. It begs the question of what standard or measure helps us to align with God's will in our life. (Please feel free to use my personal illustrations if you like)

Aligned for the Kingdom Amos 7:7-9 Visual: Hold a plumb line in hand, letting it sway gently in the air. Ask, “Does this look straight to you? This simple tool might not seem like much, but it’s a builder’s best friend. Without it, entire structures can fail. Now, let me ask you—what tool is ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Same God – Part 5

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

The consistency of God’s power, mercy, and faithfulness is one of the greatest anchors of our faith. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

THAT SAME GOD – PART 5 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 46:1, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Much Of Jesus! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 15, 2024

Based on Colossians 1:15-23 - Challenges hearers to consider what it takes to make much of Jesus in their personal lives & in the corporate life of the church.

“MAKING MUCH OF JESUS” Colossians 1:15-23 FBCF – 7/14/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon today supposed to be entitled, “Our Eternal Savior” from Colossians 1:15-23. - Overall theme of Colossians – The Superiority of Christ - This passage puts the spotlight fully on Jesus Christ – on His superiority, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Difficult Emotions Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 2, 2025

This is the 5th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." It explores how we can manage difficult emotions. It’s about navigating pain and chaos with faith, vulnerability, and hope as our guides.

T&T Level 1 - Session 5 - Managing Difficult Emotions This is the fifth talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. Emotional regulation. Do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14-19, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rapture

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2024

A brief apology for the Pre-Tribulation Rapture

Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. This pretty much ends the argument of the Pre-Trib Rapture being a new or recent doctrine. It is more like the seal being slowly broken as ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Romans 13:11, 1 Peter 4:7, Philippians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

"Have We Forgotten?"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 16, 2002

Just one year ago church attendance and talk about God skyrocketed as we dealt with the uncertainty of life after the attack on the Twin Towers and Pentagon. People prayed, read God’s Word, and called upon God from churches, schools, and even government b

“Have We Forgotten?” Luke 17:11-19 One year ago churches all over America were calling special times of prayer. Talk about God and His promises of peace and protection were echoing throughout the land. People who normally would not have given God a thought, were suddenly struck with an urgent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break Out Of The Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2004

Why do people not move forward with their dreams? Could it be others trying to suppress them?

Did anyone this week decide they were living in the comfort zone of life and decide it is time to make a change, to escape the zone and move into the Borderland? It becomes an issue of dealing with the accumulation of fear which has prevented you from moving forward, in dealing with the phrase, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal