Sermons on Baggage:

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Gary Holt on Apr 30, 2021

God's people had to trust God's plan and they did just that. God gave them the victory and no man could take credit for the fall of Jericho. It was God's plan and God's victory.

“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” Jericho: Joshua 6 Joshua sermon 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwkDQaRzXg0 The battle of Jericho wasn't much of a battle: According to Joshua chapter 6, Joshua and the people did what God told them to do and God did the rest. The Israelites merely: ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Sin Seriously Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 27, 2024

Next in Series in James. Addresses the importance of taking sin seriously.

James 2:10-13 Take Sin Seriously - Read James 2:10-13 This is a very difficult passage, a very hard-hitting passage. Some hard-hitting verses. There in verse 10, “For whoever keeps the entire law and yet stumbles at one point is guilty of breaking it all.” What in the world does that mean? ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Makers, Pathway To Greatness Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2023

Hero makers are kingdom builders who lived sincerely, travel lightly, practice hospitality radically, and take risks for kingdom advancement. I choose to be a hero maker, how about you?

Sermon – Hero Makers, Pathway to Greatness Key Scriptures - Acts 18:1-4 (Paul Meets Priscilla and Aquila in Corinth) “Then Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. There he became acquainted with a Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with his wife, Priscilla. They had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4, Acts 18:24-28, Romans 16:3, Luke 22:35-37, Matthew 10:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

‘god’s Way Of Winning’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2021

'God’s way of winning' Acts chapter 8 verses 25-40 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Characters • An evangelist called Philip (vs 26) • A eunuch from Ethiopia (vs 27) The Situation. • The servant of the Lord (vs 27) • A seeker of the Lord (vs 27-28) The Conversation. • The helpful evangelist (vs 30 and 36) • The questioning enquirer (vs 31-34) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Burn The Ships!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:62, Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Complete Change Of Heart - The Conversion Of Saul

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 30, 2021

This message is about the dramatic change that the Apostle Paul went through, from being the chief enemy and persecutor of the church to its chief defender and Apostle.

May 30, 2021 Sermon - A Complete Change of Heart (Saul) - Acts 9:1-31 Today we continue in our short series on highlights from the book of Acts, and today we are looking at the main figure in the narrative of the book of Acts, Paul. His story is amazing because he experiences a complete ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Providence In The World Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 21, 2021

We see it so clearly in Esther, how God used pagans for His purpose, but it was not new. God has always worked outside of Israel, for His providence is universal.

Time magazine covered the extravagance of the Shaw Of Iran back in 1971. It was the 2500th year anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire by Cyrus the Great. Nine kings and five queens were there, along with princes and princesses, and 16 presidents. It was a high class elegant affair ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-9

Figure Out What’s True Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 30, 2021

A refresher on the subject of truth and how important it is to have that sorted out in life

How’s your bucket list? My fear is that you’ll check off “Watch the Cubs win the world series” and “Watch Donald Trump be inaugurated as President” and you’ll be done this week because nothing else in life could outdo that! We launched this new series about bucket lists, and about making sure ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3, 2 Peter 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Agape Love

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit # 4

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

We have been looking at the fruit of the Spirit as presented by the Apostle Paul in the 5th chapter of Galatian

The Apostle Paul tells us that when we’re filled with the Holy Spirit, we’ll evidence the fruit of the Spirit in our lives by exhibiting, "love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:." In this message, we want to look at the 4th fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heart For A Fresh Start

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Feb 22, 2022

Jesus’ teaching and ministry was a way of reframing the use of Scripture. The Scribes had made notes that were superimposed on Scripture. Jesus holds before us a new way of living life. One based on mercy, grace, and love. Jesus modeled the heart and intent of God.

As a child we would attempt to salvage anything and everything. The house I remember from early childhood was an interesting building. When my mother wanted to clean the floor, she would pour water on the floor, scrub it with a broom, and the water would drain through the floor. The first home ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 11:6, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:3-5 - Message 24 – Who Do You Think You Are? Do Not Deceive Yourself – You Who Are A Balloon Of Hydrogen. Examine Your Work; Carry Your Own Load Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 3, 2025

We begin with an extra look at the inflated person, then consider the very important matter of bearing our own loads. Self-examination is necessary. We look at this problem of boasting and praise, and about examining your own work.

24 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:3-5 - Message 24 – WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE? DO NOT DECEIVE YOURSELF – YOU WHO ARE A BALLOON OF HYDROGEN. EXAMINE YOUR WORK; CARRY YOUR OWN LOAD We continue in Galatians 6:3 from the last message looking at those who think they are so important, and are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3-5, Daniel 4:29-31, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 1 Corinthians 11:22, Philippians 2:3-4, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 23:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You In? Or Are You Out? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 24, 2025

Through a series of contrasts Jesus confronts His listeners with a key issue. Are you in God's kingdom? Or are you out of God's kingdom?

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 7:13-29 “Are You In? Or Are You Out?” Through the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has been telling the disciples, what it means to be part of God’s kingdom, and how a person in God’s kingdom is to live. Jesus is particularly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Apr 17, 2024

This morning, as believers, we too are up against something that seems insurmountable and that is to stay on the narrow road.

Opener: Good morning Church! We are so glad that you are here fellowshipping with us this morning! We are in the middle of a series on Nuggets from the sermon on the mountain. We are discovering a few life changing moments from Jesus sermon found in the book of Matthew chapter seven. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Luke 13:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

23. Abigail: Wisdom That Averts Wrath Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 3, 2025

If you’ve ever been moments away from making a disastrous decision, then you understand the power of a timely word of wisdom. In 1 Samuel 25, David's anger burns hot. Abigail's wisdom saves David’s testimony and future kingship would have been stained by needless bloodshed.

Abigail: Wisdom that Avert Wrath September 3, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 25 Introduction If you’ve ever been moments away from making a disastrous decision, then you understand the power of a timely word of wisdom. Proverbs 25:28 says, “A man without ...read more

Denomination: Brethren