Sermons on Base Pay:

Distinguishing Reality From Fantasy Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 24, 2009

John shows us an easy and effective way to evaluate if a Christian teaching is real or fantasy.

In the late 1980’s I was interviewing at various corporations in the San Francisco Bay Area for a position in one of the fast track executive programs that were being offered to recent college graduates, of which I was one. In many of these corporations I would go through a series of interviews ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cracks In The Foundation

Contributed by James May on Aug 29, 2004

What is the foundation upon which your life and your eternal soul rests? Jesus is the only true foundation.

CRACKS IN THE FOUNDATION By Pastor Jim May Some time ago, I was talking to a friend who has recently discovered that his house is beginning to show its age because cracks are forming in his foundation. The doors are getting harder to open and close, and there are places where the bricks are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Glimpse Of Heaven Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Glimpse of Heaven

Today people have an unprecedented longing to understand spiritual things. People will go to “mediums” or spiritualists and pay hundreds or even thousands of dollars in an attempt to “touch” the supernatural. Despite all these claims of going to heaven and the Lord, the person returning with a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing Healthy Self-Esteem

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 2, 2001

An accurate view of yourself come from 1. an understanding of God’s view of who you are. 2. knowing the truth of who you are. 3. having a humble view of who you are.

In the Scripture reading today, we hear the Lord saying to Jeremiah: “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” It seems that when most people think of God coming to them and saying something, they think of him ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Religion Without Reality Series

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Aug 11, 2014

Many people seem to be content to trust their own efforts and religious practices to make them acceptable before God. We need to be aware that religious activities are only good when they express an inner reality.

Religion Without Reality Romans 2:17-29 Romans Series (Part 6) Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles Please… But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Law You Trust Accuses You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 23, 2015

To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you under a compulsion of certain religion? Then break free, you have freedom of choice. Choose life. Choose JESUS. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the law we follow since birth is the one accusing us before GOD not JESUS. IV. TEXT: John 5:45 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 16, 2014

I cannot overestimate the importance of image - especially in today's culture. It's time for the church to speak up.

“Getting A Clue: Who Am I?” Gen. 1:26-31 & 2:4-7, 18-25; Col 1:15-20 I cannot overestimate the importance of image – especially in today’s culture. People wander from relationship to relationship, pursuit to pursuit, project to project, social group to social group, social ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have Family Rules Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

The family has been called an institution, and like any institution it needs rules. Rules serve as guides, guards and goads! In order to have peace and harmony in the home, everyone needs to be on the same page. Imagine how confusing it would be if a nation did not have a constitution to go by. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

With Whom Are You Standing?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 22, 2015

Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing.

20150621 4th Sunday after Pentecost B Title: With whom are you standing? Text: Mark 4:35-41 Thesis: Our faith must not be in the place we are standing but in the person with whom we are standing. Introduction In mid-May Dean Potter, known as an extreme climber, base-jumped wearing a wingsuit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confession - Is It A Good Thing?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2023

This message is worded to help understand the importance of confession in regards to our relationship with God.

Today, let’s talk a bit about confession. Is it a good thing? What is your favorite place to hide when you don’t want to be found? Do you remember when you were little playing hide and seek? Have you ever watched a small child play hide and seek? The small ones are usually not really good at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:3-19, James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Good Friend

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2001

Here are some practical biblical principles for not only being a good friend, but also for making good friends.

Jackie Robinson was the first African-American to play major league baseball. While breaking baseball’s "color barrier," he faced jeering crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium in Brooklyn, he committed an error. His own fans began to ridicule him. He stood at second ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ In The Marketplace

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 23, 2003

A message dealing with living out your love for Christ in the world.

Following Christ in the Marketplace Various Scriptures June 22, 2003 Introduction It¡¦s a fact of life that many, if not most of those who call themselves Christians are very sincere about their love and relationship with God on Sunday mornings. But it¡¦s also a fact of life that many of these ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of the sacrifical faith of the woman who fell at Jesus’ feet and washed his feet with her tears.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 18 A Sacrificial Faith Luke 7:36-50 We have before us this morning a record of the worship of woman who falls at the feet of Jesus in worship. We are never told her name. Luke does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 7, 2008

Part 3 covers our decision to turn our lives over to God.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 3 Scripture: Psalms 118:8-9; Numbers 23:19; Hebrews 6:17-18; Isaiah 54:4-8 Introduction So far in this series we have discussed the first two steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational