Sermons on Besetting Sin:

A Mighty Messenger Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 11, 2025

Acts 18:18-28 shows us how God prepares a mighty messenger.

Introduction John Chrysostom was born in Syrian Antioch in about 347 AD. His mother, Anthusa, was widowed at the age of twenty. She refused to remarry so as to devote herself to John’s education. John studied the Greek classics and rhetoric. For a time, John practiced law, but he became a monk ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Return To Civility: 3 Respect God's Name Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 14, 2024

In today's world God's name is used as a curse and an exclamation point, this message looks at how we are to use it and not use it.

Recently I was reading an article written by a friend of mine, Mike McNeil. Mike and I are from the same home church, and he taught at Kingswood University for forty years before taking a teaching position with Kings Church in Saint John. Mike writes a column called Soul Apologetics, and this week ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024

In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Whatever

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 24, 2024

Meditate on praiseworthy things and be content

Whatever Philippians 4:8-13 Good morning. betterup.com asked the question, “Can anyone develop a positive mindset, or are you born with it? The truth is, everyone can adopt a more positive mental attitude. Developing a more positive orientation can improve your mood, relationships, job and life ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A. B. C. Ascension Of The Lord. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 31, 2024

May 29th, 2025.

Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47:1-9; Psalm 93:1-5; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53. (A) THE ASCENSION OF JESUS. Acts 1:1-11. The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the account of The Gospel According to Luke. There is a definite continuity between the two books. Both books are addressed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:1-9, Psalm 93:1-5, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:44-53  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024

In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, The Place Of No Tears

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 17, 2024

The Christian's hope is not just to live a long life on earth, but to live forever with God in heaven. —J. I. Packer

Good morning, dear friends. I'm so delighted to see each one of you here today. There's a sense of shared joy, shared faith, and shared hope that fills this room and each home online as we gather, and it's a beautiful thing. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Isaiah 25:8, Romans 12:1-2, John 14:2, James 1:2-6, Hebrews 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing Life Together Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 19, 2024

Be intentional about connecting with others because we are made for community.

Doing Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill August 17-18, 2024 In May 2023 the U.S. Surgeon General released a report titled, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation.” In it, he detailed the effects of loneliness on the American population, claiming that “lacking social connection ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Troublesome Tongues

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024

As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 6:45, Ephesians 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Offended By Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 28, 2024

I want to answer one question this morning: How Do You Know if You are a Genuine Believer?

Can you remember a time when you were truly offended? I’ll be 53 later this year, and I was recently asked if I’d like the “senior discount” at a nearby restaurant. After I noted all my grey hair, the waitress really recovered well when she said, “Well, you don’t have wrinkles on your face.” Have ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Always God—always Hearing 11th Church Anniversary From 2 Merged Congregations

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2024

This sermon is an 11th Church Anniversary message from two churches that merged to form one congregation. It deals with God always listening to our prayers.

The Always God—Always Hearing 11th Church Anniversary From 2 Merged Congregations Rick Gillespie-Mobley Genesis 12:1-7 Luke 18:1-8 Happy Anniversary New Life At Calvary for 11 years of seeking God’s purposes here at the corner of East 79th and Euclid Avenue. 11 years ago we had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Disciple Who Makes Disciples

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 18, 2024

A revised message on the 6th marker of the Way of Jesus platform of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada. https://www.emcc.ca/can-we-help/individuals/following-jesus/insights/what-is-the-way-of-jesus/

Sermon for CATM - Being and Making Disciples - The Way of Jesus # 6 - February 18, 2024 We have been looking at the Markers of the Way of Jesus What are the first 5 markers of the way of Jesus that we have been looking at? I have begun..following Jesus...and am depending on the Spirit of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, James 1:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Ravenous Wolves Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Feb 23, 2024

Things are not always as they seem; and Jesus shares what to look for in identifying false prophets. These are false teachers, ravenous wolves, who seek to feed and save themselves, rather than feed and protect the flock.

Allow me to begin with an illustration: As Little Red Riding Hood is heading to her grandmother’s house; a wolf comes along and finds out where she lives. He travels ahead, enters the house, and eats the grandmother! When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she notices her grandmother’s unusual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Spirit-Filled Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 23, 2024

Acts 2:42-47 gives us the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church.

Introduction We live in deeply troubling times. We have two major wars—in Ukraine and Israel—going on at present that are significant for our country in different ways. Thousands of people are being killed. Billions of dollars are being spent. No end is in sight. Our country is facing a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power Of Authority Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 27, 2024

God has established structures of authority which affect your life. These authorities are important if you desire spiritual power. If you are not properly under authority then you cannot exercise authority.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING POWER PRINCIPLES POWER OF AUTHORITY - POWER PRINCIPLE FOUR OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this lesson you will be able to: • Explain why you must be under authority in order to exercise authority. • Explain how Jesus was a man of authority under authority. • Identify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1