Sermons on Being Obedient:

Devotion And Service Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012

In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

The Wrestling Match

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 5, 2015

Jacob wrestles with an angel. He receives the name Israel, for he strives with God.

Genesis 32:22-30 “The Wrestling Match” INTRODUCTION It has been a long time since I have attended a wrestling match. I do remember how exhausted the wrestlers looked after six minutes of wrestling. I can’t imagine what an all-night match would be like. I do know what it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Show Me The Money! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012

Jesus' response to the Pharisees and the Herodians when they tried to trick him with a question about taxes.

INTRODUCTION Tom Cruise and Cuba Gooding, Jr. starred in the 1996 movie, “Jerry McGuire.” Tom Cruise played a sports agent with only one client. Cuba Gooding, Jr. played an NFL receiver who made the line, “Show me the money, Jerry! Show me the money!” famous. In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Plugging Into The Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

How we as Christians can only be effective when we are plugged into the source of our power.

Plugging into The Power Acts 4:31-33 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ tells this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching operation to pay the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

America

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

America has been blessed by God in its creation and even today, but the future is looking dim for America.

America Past, Present, and Future Psalms 33:12 Introduction As we celebrate our Independence today, we often think about fireworks, picnics, maybe going to the lake, or just spending some quality time with family. But today I want you to focus in on what God has done and is continuing to do for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Or Tails

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 8, 2009

The old argument between Paul and James, faith or works, is really two sides of the same coin. Both are needed for a church’s life to be whole. Preached on a Sunday when members were asked to sign up for various ministries.

The funny thing about arguments is that two people can use all the same information and can come out on exactly the opposite ends of the argument. Two different people, just because they are different personalities, can read the same data, hear all the same pros and cons, examine all the same ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, Our Example

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Mar 28, 2010

When we get to the gates of that city, they wont ask for your I.D. - they will look for a resemblance of Christ in your life - that is your pass into heaven.

CHRIST, OUR EXAMPLE 1Thes. 1:5 & 1Pet. 2:21-23 Christ IS Our Example In Word And In Deed. As we can walk as Christ walked, we can talk as Christ talked. This is not a condition of one’s feet or lips, it is a condition of the heart. Before we can walk as Christ walked, and talk as He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:5

Denomination: Holiness

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 6, 2013

This message looks at the 10 commandments and the way Jesus pointed back to them in his ministry.

The Ten Commandments Exodus 20, 32, 34 CHCC: February 3, 2013 For the last few weeks we’ve been in a series from the book of Exodus. Today we’ve reached the part where God gives the 10 commandments to His new nation of Israel. About 20 years ago a Gallup Poll was taken that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by James Snyder on May 20, 2013

If I am really to know myself, I need to have a kingdom view of myself. That is, how God.

Everybody, including me, thinks they know exactly who they are. People believe they have themselves all figured out. But, every once in a while, something happens revealing a side of yourself that you did not know existed before. This helps keep psychologists in business. The other side is, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Light Of The World

Contributed by David Cain on May 2, 2012

A reminder that, just as Jesus is the light of the world, we are called to be his lights in the world

The Light of the World Our gospel reading this morning is Mark’s telling of the transfiguration of Jesus. It is a fascinating story, and quite unusual in the ministry of Jesus as Moses and Elijah are brought back to life in a scene witnessed by three of disciples. The heart of the story is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

One Small Step To Destruction Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 18, 2012

Samson was a mighty man of God, but he took small steps that finally leads to his destruction, so it is with us. Small subtle steps can bring the strongest Christian down.

One Small step to destruction. Judges 16:1ff We have been examining the Life of Samson. We have been seeing steps to bring down even the strongest of people. Samson was set apart by God at birth, he was the son of the Promise, a deliverer of the people, taking a Nazirite vow; yet he was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing What God Wants Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[2] Has God ever asked you to do something that was really hard? You knew God wanted you to do something, but you had a difficult time following through. Even though you knew it was the right thing to do; that it was God’s thing to do; but you just couldn’t do it? [Seeing car with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, The Defiant Disciple

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 30, 2012

A sermon to show the folly of disobeying God.

“Jonah, The Defiant Disciple” “Jonah 1:1-3” ********** Jonah 1:1 Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, 2 Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness is come up before me. 3 But Jonah rose up to flee unto ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Influence Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 2, 2024

We need godly leaders who will follow the Lord’s direction and engage in the Kingdom work. Successful leaders must be able to influence others to join them in the task God has given – effectively casting a vision that others will embrace and follow.

The Influence of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 2: 9-20 Can you imagine the excitement and anticipation that Nehemiah must’ve felt at this point in life? God had placed a great burden on his heart for the needs in Jerusalem. There was great devastation, a tremendous task to undertake. He was in a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ezekiel - God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Rachael Morrison on Mar 12, 2025

This series is all about the prophet Ezekiel and our redeemed imagination. Can we use our imagination to see God's word in new ways? Can we use our imagination for good?

Ezekiel Chapters 1–3 present the call and commission of the prophet. Chapters 4–24 are prophetic messages concerning the judgment and fall of Judah, concluding with the announcement of the destruction of Jerusalem in chap. 24. Chapters 25–32 comprise an interlude of messages of judgment against ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:5-17