Sermons on Barbarians:

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Three-Foot World Series

Contributed by John Oscar on May 8, 2023

Pastor John teaches us how to narrow our focus in today's media-saturated world so we can keep ourselves from being overwhelmed.

Three Foot World Colossians Series, April 30th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11 Introduction- I’ve been doing a lot of reading about mental health issues lately, and have noticed an uptick in the amount of people we are seeing in the ER seeking help for mental illness. 5/6 shifts in the last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11, Hebrews 12:1-3, Daniel 7:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pathways To Peace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 1, 2023

Pastor John addresses things and situations that steal the peace of a Christian.

Pathway to Peace Colossians Series CCCAG 6-25-23 Scripture- Colossians 3:11-4:1 Today we are going to be closing our series on the book of Colossians with a message about seeking peace in our lives. Peace is one of those things that really sells today. Whole industries exist to promote the idea ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Plot Twist : Failure Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Oct 5, 2023

I remember at the beginning of the year feeling that, feeling that so intently. I want to show you what I shared at the beginning of this year, and then maybe you will see the topic in our series I am going to talk about today:

Let us be honest: this year was also a challenging year for some if not all of us. We lost loved ones, and businesses changed. Loadshedding and the ripple effect it has. Fires destroying homes and family members not speaking to each other. Job losses, to mention a few. I remember at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-7, Ezra 9:14-15, Hosea 1:2, Hosea 3:1, Hosea 3:2-3, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Know The God Of The Bible (God Is Omnipresent) 2 Of 3

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 24, 2024

A lot of times if you are like me, you may assume things that we should not assume until we get all the facts.

That is, we do not know all the facts about a certain situation and so we assume something that later proves to be an inaccurate assumption. Let me illustrate… Illus: This was an actual news story from a San Diego newspaper! (The actual AP headline was WANTED FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER) The story goes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shrewd Financial Management Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 1, 2025

To be shrewd with God's money, be friendly, be faithful, and be focused.

Once upon a time, there was a man who worked all his life and saved as much as he could. He loved money more than anything. Just before he died, he said to his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Itching Ear: Perception

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2025

WE HAVE TWO EARS, WE MUST LISTEN TO GOD'S WORD. Never compromise. Stand firm.

THE ITCHING EAR SYNDROME! WHEN YOU CHANGE THE WAY YOU LOOK AT SOMETHING YOU WILL CHANGE WHAT YOU SEE…(Several parts) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 2 Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) Perspective perception… Sermons come ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Samuel 17:28, Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Been With Jesus

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 17, 2025

Peter and John brought before the Sanhedrin

Been with Jesus Acts 4:1-17 Michael Rogers told a story from over 200 years ago of a man in civilian clothes who rode past a small group of tired and battle-weary soldiers. They were digging out what appeared to be an important defensive position, but their leader wasn’t helping at all. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Exhortation Fountain

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Are you an exhortation fountain? Hebrews 13 explains how you can be...

How to be an Exhortation Fountain Hebrews 13 Second Corinthians 5:14 says, “For the love of Christ compels us…” Can you honestly say that the life that you lead you do not lead for yourself? Can you say that you lead your life so that others may benefit? Can you look back over your day, your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living First Things First Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Part 6 of series Jesus, Post-Resurrection. In Colossians 3 and 4, the Apostle Paul shows how the supremacy of Christ should show through our personal purity; Christian fellowship; the home; our work; our witness to the world; and in the way we serve God.

Living First Things First Colossians 3 and 4 May 28, 2006 Some might say that in the third and fourth chapters of Colossians, Paul gets PRACTICAL, because that’s where he sets out to show us how the superiority of Christ over all things ought to be displayed in our daily lives. But I don’t want ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Trust And Obey

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

Five principles about interpreting Scripture, especially prophetic passages.

As an evangelical Christian, I have a high view of the authority of Scripture. I do believe the Bible is God’s Word to us. It is revelation from God in human words, not merely human ideas about God. That is why it is authoritative. In the language of 2 Timothy 3:15-17, the Bible is “…the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Speaking The Bloody Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 23, 2004

How the Jews asked for Jesus’ blood to be on them and their children, and how their wish came true in more ways than one.

March 24, 2004 Matthew 27:24-26 24 When Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but that instead an uproar was starting, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “It is your responsibility!” 25 All the people answered, “Let his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:24-26

Denomination: Lutheran

My Ministry

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

The first message at the beginning of a new ministry provides an opportunity to explain one’s approach to ministry and preaching.

My Ministry: First Sermon of a New Ministry Colossians 1:28-29 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO My name is Roger Thomas and I am your new preacher. I am proud to be part of you, to live and work with you. I hope in time that you will able to say that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, A Man On A Mission

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 21, 2005

how Jesus fulfilled his mission and struggled with his mission as Messiah

January 23, 2005 Isaiah 49:1-6 Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my birth he has made mention of my name. He made my mouth like a sharpened sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me into a polished arrow and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran