Sermons on Being Penitent:

Value Engineering

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Command And A Call !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Mar 7, 2012

To exhort those being persecuted to leave all matters into the hands of the ONE , who has said "Vengeance is mine".

The Command and a Call “Winners do not do different things, they do things differently”…wrote the wise management guru Shiv Khera in his book “You can win”. I want to rephrase this sentence oozing wisdom slightly and put it this way “Christians may not do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: *other

Created Like God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013

Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

“Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Who Is Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

HOW DOES PAUL INTRODUCE JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT ROME? WHO DOES HE SHOW CHRIST TO BE?

Romans 1:3-4 – Who is Jesus Christ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: I. In Romans 1:1-2 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Paul's Encouragement Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 27, 2012

Paul understood the difficulties being experienced at the church in Colossae, but his letter begins with a word of encouragement and edification for the fellowship.

Colossians 1:3-8 September 26, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Colossians 1:3-8 [HCSB] 3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Foot In The River!

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Mar 22, 2011

It is important that we live our life with a view of eternity and courageously be all God has called us to be.

Put Your Foot in the River! KC/IHOP Summary PTony/myself- went to KC for PJim’s Memorial. Spent time w/Stuart/Esther Greaves- from COTRM- sent out into ministry- Stuart- on staff an IHOP. Share some thoughts from my trip- Toured IHOP-Prayer Room, Internship, University Known for- Prayer Room- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33-40

Denomination: Charismatic

I Will Lead My Family To Be Healthy Church Members Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

My most important ministry is to lead my family into relationship with Jesus Christ and being healthy church members.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members” Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Open We’re getting close to the end of our congregational study of Thom Rainer’s book: I Am a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023

Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Operations Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 3, 2023

It is a continual process. Being filled with the Spirit happens as you continually choose to live under his influence daily.

“Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit” (Ephesians 5:18). To conclude about the Holy Spirit in our lives, I like to remind us of the central point of this topic. That point is the “infilling of the Spirit.” You can know all the doctrines of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Impressions Are Usually Challenging

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2022

What do you do with first impressions? Nathaniel demonstrates how wrong first impressions can be.

Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 1:35 Again athe next day John was standing 1with two of his disciples, 36 and he looked at Jesus as He walked, and *said, “Behold, athe Lamb of God!” 37 The two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. 38 And Jesus turned and saw them following, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-41

Denomination: United Methodist

Building Bigger Barns

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 2, 2023

The real fools are those who, being satisfied with their lives as they are, forget God, forget their neighbors, and forget their mortality.

What is wrong with this picture? Imagine that you are in the audience that long-ago day in Judea, listening to Jesus preach. There are thousands in the crowd, but you got there early. In fact, you waited all night to get a good seat. Jesus’ reputation has grown all over Palestine, and people have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Don't Believe This Stuff Anymore! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 11, 2023

Based on 1 Cor. 1:18 - This sermon defines deconstruction & the importance of being grounded in the truth of the Gospel.

“I DON’T BELIEVE THIS STUFF ANYMORE” 1 Cor. 1:18 FBCF – 9/10/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – Here are some names I want throw out to you: - Derek Webb (Caedmon’s Call – now a drag queen who calls himself “Flamy Grant”) - Kevin Max (DC Talk) - John Steingard (Hawk Nelson) - Michael & Lisa Gungor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29, 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Hand The World A Shaker And Turn On The Light Part 2

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 14, 2023

THIS IS THE SECOND OF A TWO PART SERIES ON BEING SALT AND LIGHT IN THE WORLD. THIS IS ALSO PART OF A GREATER SERIES ON THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.

HAND THE WORLD A SHAKER AND TURN ON THE LIGHT THE SIMILITUDES, PART 2 MATTHEW 5:13–16 “YOU ARE THE SALT OF THE EARTH. BUT IF THE SALT LOSES ITS SALTINESS, HOW CAN IT BE MADE SALTY AGAIN? IT IS NO LONGER GOOD FOR ANYTHING, EXCEPT TO BE THROWN OUT AND TRAMPLED BY MEN. 14 “YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Another Message About The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 15, 2022

A final warning from Jesus about the future in Mark chapter 13. Being ready is essential and vital to life.

Another Message about the Apocalypse Mark 13:33-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 “It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Childlike Peacemakers

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 16, 2022

We are looking at the beatitudes. This week it's about being a peacemaker; but maybe not in the way you imagine

Childlike Peacemakers Matthew 5:9 and Romans 14:12-19 Series: The list of Blessings – Things that will fulfil us if we live them out in life. Today, we come to the 7th!! Perfect number in Jewish culture, so maybe we are at the crucial beatitude. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-19, Matthew 5:9