Sermons on Being Holy:

The Cup Experience

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 20, 2014

Have you ever, like Job, asked God the question why me? I try to be faithful, I try to be obedient. I go to church faithfully. Yet I am in this mess yet again. It's a cup experience

“The Cup Experience” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 20:22-23, Matthew 26:39 Genesis 44 & 45 OPENING:- One of the great figurative images of the Bible is the cup. There are many references to the cup in the Bible. Now what gives the cup its significance is not the cup itself, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Faith And Favoritism Cannot Co-Exist Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 24, 2014

We cannot keep the faith if we show partiality.

Mahatma Ghandi was touched by the gospel when he was young. He hoped that the gospel would free India from its Caste system. He went to a church in his neighborhood and was met at the door, dressed in his humble lower class clothes. He was met by ushers who told him that there were other ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace For Life... God's Grace Sustains Us Through All Of Life. Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 6, 2014

Whatever our circumstances God gives us grace for living.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reasons Why The Lord Let Our Enemies Stay

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2014

To show that GOD is our Trainor in life, experience and war, all spiritual in nature.

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD trained us to win wars and be trained by our spiritual experience? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Trainor in life, experience and war, all spiritual in nature. IV. TEXT: Judges 2:22-3:1 (New International Version) 2:22 I will ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remember Jesus

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 17, 2014

To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort.

I. EXORDIUM: Who do you always remember? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to remember JESUS always in our job, house or church especially for it is He who provides and supplies us liberally not our own effort. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 8:18 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

R U A Treasure Hunter Series

Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014

Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Methodist

Purposing

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014

How did Daniel have the power to do the right thing when everyone else was doing wrong? PURPOSING... he purposed in his heart. How do we "purpose"?

Purposing 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming … ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Purposing Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

Let me give you a life principle Commitments are not made in the heat of battle but before the battle begins. The decision not to defile yourself sexually is not made in the back seat of a car in the heat of passion… they are made before.

Purposing Daniel 1:18 605 BC – Babylon is new world superpower—King Nebuchadnezzar – Comes to Jerusalem, capital of Israel and defeats it but… Let’s it alone – except taxes and takes a few select young men of royal blood Puts them through intense deprograming ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

"The One Who Knows Us Best"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 15, 2015

A sermon about God's love and desire for relationship with us.

Psalm 139:1-18 “The One Who Knows Us Best” Johnny was a lost child. He didn't like himself. In order to find identity and self-worth, he ran with any crowd that would have him. The crowd that took him under their wing were even more lost than Johnny. They found promise in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Seven - Introduction To Revelation

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 12, 2013

The Revelation is an Unveiling of Jesus Christ

The Seven Introduction to Revelation, part 1 Revelation 1:1-3 May 19, 2013 First, I believe Revelation is understandable by the ordinary person. Many of you woman can run circles around most of the men here. You have the ability to sew complicated stitches, cook, homeschool, have a phone ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hopeful Confirmation Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 15, 2013

By comparing the lives of John the Baptist and Dietrich Bonhoeffer I show that God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole.

A HOPEFUL CONFIRMATION SERMON # OF THE ADVENT SERIES “HOPE IS ON THE WAY” MATTHEW 11:2-11 Big idea: God does not despise our questions and doubts; He uses them to and make us whole. 2 When John heard in prison what Christ was doing, he sent his disciples 3 to ask him, "Are you the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Survive Life’s Challenges

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 15, 2013

Survive Life’s Challenges 1) Consider Satan’s Goal 2) Consider God’s Control

If you want to become a good hockey player, you’ll want to spend time watching elite players like Sydney Crosby. If you want to become a great artist, you’ll want to study the works of Van Goh and Rembrandt. Where should you turn though if you want to figure out how best to survive ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep The Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014

The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From The Sheep Pen

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

The Bible compares us to sheep. We all tend to wander and need a Shepherd. As sheep in God's pasture, choose well who you listen to and follow. The Good Shepherd leads us faithfully, firmly, yet lovingly.

Lessons from the Sheep Pen Intro: [Play youtube clip of crazy sheep sounds] -Yes, the Bible really does compare us to sheep. But as crazy as what you’ve just heard sounds, it is nothing compared to the craziness that comes from people, whether out of their mouths or out of their lives. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hey Jude - Pt . 2 - Distraction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 10, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 2 - Distraction I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal