Sermons on Beliefs That Matter:

For Example

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 27, 2018

The progress of the gospel is more important than my rights.

Nantucket, Massachusetts is located next to important shipping lanes running along the East Coast. Toward the end of the 1800s, sailing ships were in their heyday. Nantucket Island saw hundreds of vessels passing by each day—all navigating without the advantages of modern technology. Treacherous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Does Not Reflect What’s Inside

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 1, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 27: 1 - 21

Exodus 27: 1 - 21 Outside does not reflect what’s inside 27 “You shall make an altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide—the altar shall be square—and its height shall be three cubits. 2 You shall make its horns on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it. And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Divine Dialoge -- Postures Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Sixth in a series on prayer dealing with the various postures of prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 6 Postures and Passion of Prayer We have covered significant territory regarding the subject of prayer in five weeks of messages. I have tried to answer some common questions regarding prayer from both descriptive passages (examples of others) of the Bible as well as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:8-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Prepared

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Witnessing means that we demonstrate, defend and disarm

BE PREPARED The photographer for a national magazine was assigned to get photos of a great forest fire. Smoke at the scene hampered him and he asked his home office to hire a plane. Arrangements were made and he was told to go at once to a nearby airport, where the plane would be waiting. When he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Which Path Should I Take? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Apr 16, 2018

The paths of the righteous and the unrighteous both have company, direction, and a destination.

Which Path Should I Take? Part 1 Psalm 1:1-6 - The Book of Psalms is one of my favorite books in the Bible because it’s full of treasure and a wealth of information. - In it, we find every kind of emotion… - Anger, sadness, happiness, fear, surprise, trust, and many more… - It contains prayers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Comforted To Comfort

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Apr 28, 2018

God comforts us so that we can comfort others to trust God.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of a handful of German theologians to stand up to the Nazification of the German church. Bonhoeffer’s courage thrust him into leadership in that part of the Protestant church that opposed Hitler. He founded an underground seminary in Bavaria, which was closed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm Against The Devil Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 1, 2018

Message 16 from Philippians expanding on Paul's admonition to stand firm. This message deals with standing firm against the devil.

“Stand Firm against the schemes of the Devil” Paul’s letter to the Philippians offers some key elements to “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. 1. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS – Passion to praise exalt Christ 2. MAINTAIN THE RIGHT ATTITUDE – Passion to please Christ 3. PURSUE THE RIGHT AIM – ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Peter Denies Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2016

Peter's denial of Jesus in Luke 22:54-62 shows us the danger of following Jesus in our own power.

Scripture On Thursday night, Nisan 15, 30 AD Jesus had his last Passover meal with his twelve apostles. He also instituted the first Lord’s Supper. After a lengthy meal, which included discussion, teaching, and prayer, Jesus and the eleven apostles went to the Mount of Olives, where they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Legacy Of Work Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 10, 2016

This message looks at work and how it is our legacy and provides a legacy.

Legacy of Work Can you remember your first paying job? I can I was. 14 and got a job as a pile it. You might think that is a strange first job for a 14 year old but it is what it is. We lived in Hammond River just outside of Saint John New Brunswick and the Jr. High School I attended was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road (Updated 3/4/24) Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 11, 2016

On this road and journey, we’ll look at three secrets we’re all carrying. We see these secrets in two of Jesus disciples that took this road following His death. It’s the road to Emmaus, and it’s a journey we take towards renewing a hope within us that erases exhaustion, emptiness, and enslavement.

A Journey Towards Hope: The Emmaus Road Luke 24:13-35 With all that is happening in our world today, there is simmering just beneath the surface Three Basic Secrets no one wants to admit, but the truth is more than evident. 1. We Feel Exhausted The first one is that most of us just feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Foursquare

Surprise Beginnings Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2016

This is the first sermon in a series on the life of the apostle Paul. We will be looking to become like Jesus by following Paul's example. The primary resource for the series is Charles Swindoll's book Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit.

A. Once a five-year-old named Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. 1. Simeon the Stylite was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. 2. Determined to follow Simeon’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Servant’s Heart To Use Your Spiritual Gifts?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 11, 2016

Use your gifts!

1 Timothy 4:14: “Do not neglect the gift that is in you.” Using our gifts to serve God and serve others is something that goes against our natural desire for popularity, influence, and prominence. Our corrupt flesh only wants to oblige itself and it only wants to help others only if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Before The Council Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 16, 2016

The religious trial of Jesus in Luke 22:63-71 shows us the charge against Jesus.

Scripture Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by the religious authorities in the Garden of Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. He was taken to the high priest’s house where Peter denied knowing him three times before the rooster crowed. Then Jesus was subjected to an illegal, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:63-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Disciple, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2016

Once we believe in Jesus, we are saved from sin and become children of God. But believing is just the beginning of God’s plan. God wants us to become DISCIPLES. In Luke 14, Jesus teaches us three tests of discipleship.

Names for the People of God: “Disciple” (Part 1) Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 17, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. BIBLE READING: Luke 14:25-33 TEXT: Turn to Luke 14 (Will be read throughout ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Search For Silver But Finding Gold

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2016

How often do men fail to search out God simply because they only see him as a God of judgment, represented in the Silvert! Yet, he desires us to find him, and when we do we find Gold - that gold that represents all things of our Good God!

Searching for Silver but Finding Gold Sunday, April 17, 2016 By Rev. James May Yesterday was an unusual day here at Victory Temple. Many of you know that we had a memorial service for someone who had only visited our church one time. Just a short time ago, she came into our midst, sat on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible