Sermons on Besetting Sin:

Eliphaz’s First Conversation With Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 21, 2017

In this first conversation, the more senior friend lays an accusation on heavily, and what it does it torment Job, instead of helping him recover. What Job needs is a comforter – but instead he receives condemnation.

Eliphaz’s First Conversation with Job Job Sermon Series, Part 5 Introduction (Job Slide) - This morning and for the next few weeks, we will see several conversations -- These conversations involve Job and his friends who’ve come to visit - These friends have come to comfort friend, but not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here He Comes!

Contributed by Richard Stevens on Jun 29, 2017

Using my "spiritual imagination", show 5 times Jesus comes. 1- To seek sinners, 2- To judge sin, 3- To provide salvation, 4-For the rapture, 5-To setup the Millennium Kingdom

Introduction I remember an important baseball game in High School. Our best pitcher was either late or missing. We were sweating hard. Then, we saw a cloud of dust flying up down the road. Then we recognized his car and him driving up!!!! Whew!! Here He Comes, the coach ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

We're All Slaves Of Something Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 15, 2017

Once we give ourselves over to Our Lord, we compose new melodies with our members.

Seventh Sunday After Pentecost 2017 Extraordinary Form A few weeks ago I was driving in the Bandera Road area and I passed a little building that advertised itself as an “Acts 2:38 church.” I have a good friend who grew up in a church like that so I understood pretty much what they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:19-23

Denomination: Catholic

How To Get Free From A Stubborn Habit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Many sincere Christians are caught in a trap. They have a habit that is extremely hard to change, perhaps an addiction. This message talks about what it takes to break free.

John 10:10 6/19/16 Intro Jesus said (in John 10:10), “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV).1 God’s purpose for every child of God is that we would live a rich, full, rewarding life. God wants you and me to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 29:13-14, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

It’s Ok To Be Human

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Message deals with the struggles Christians experience with their own failures and the condemnation the Accuser often brings. This sermon helps believers be realistic about their journey of faith and the power of God's grace in their lives.

Rom. 3:23 10/2/16 I want to begin this morning by reading a familiar verse, Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”i There are two verbs in that phrase and this translation accurately translates the tense. The first verb is in the past tense.ii In the past you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, Romans 7:1-25, Philippians 3:12-14, Romans 8:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Peter 4:12, 1 John 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Ways Of Living: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

In Romans 8:5 Paul is focusing on the two ways Christians can choose to live. They can “live according to the sinful nature” or they can choose to “live in accordance with the Spirit.” What determines whether I will walk in the flesh or in the Spirit?

Romans 8:5 3/1/15 Last week we discussed the first four verses in Romans 8. In Romans 8:1 we read the astounding statement that Paul makes about anyone who is “in Christ.” This statement can only be made concerning those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior. But it does apply to all those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5, 1 Peter 1:15-17, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Ways To Live: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Every day, you and I are making choices that affect our future in this life and affect our future in the life to come. This message examines statements in Gal. 5:13-15 to illuminate Rom. 8:5

Romans 8:5 3/8/15 We have been in a study of salvation for the past few weeks that has led us to our text this morning in Romans 8:5. I want to focus on what is said in that one verse because it provides practical insight for how we can live our lives in victory. But to get some context, let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5, Galatians 6:7-8, Galatians 5:13-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Generation Of Spoiled Children

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

As a church body of believers separated to God we have rejected God’s call to repentance collectively just as Israel as a nation has rejected Jesus as Messiah. We have gotten comfortable with our sin. So much so we don’t even call it sin anymore.

A Generation of Spoiled Children Matthew 11:16-30 Have you ever tried to please a group of children by suggesting they all pick out just one game or one activity to do together? Some of you may be dealing with this as part of your daily life and others may have to go back to your babysitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Freedom Doesn't Mean Independence

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 1, 2018

Christ has provided for our freedom from the bondage of sin, yet we remain dependent upon God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit in living out HIS will.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 1, 2018 John 8:32 Freedom Doesn’t Mean Independence Freedom doesn’t mean independence, at least not in any spiritual sense. “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32 Let’s establish that truth. The truth is that when Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Holy God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2018

It was C.S. Lewis who said, “How little people know who think holiness is dull. When one meets the real thing, it is irresistible.”

As a young boy I was really bored in church. My mom would give us pep talks every Sunday morning in an effort to remind us to pay attention and not goof around. Unfortunately, I often disregarded her instruction. I was either yawning out loud, poking my sisters, making faces at the minister, or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of A Fool

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 20, 2018

Everyone has played the fool. How does one become wise?

Anatomy of a Fool Psalm 14:1-7 Psalm 14 is one of two Psalms which begin with the words: “The fool has said in his heart: ‘There is no God.” The two very similar psalms each describe the characteristics of a fool. The Bible says that the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom. The contrast ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bathsheba Takes A Bath

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 24, 2018

///////it is a sad day when a Gentile shows a better character than a child of God.

Bathsheba Takes a Bath 2 Samuel 11:1-15 The episode of David and Bathsheba has been preached or taught in Sunday School on many occasions. It is seen as a terrible fault in David who was called a “man after God’s own heart.” Indeed what David did was as horrible as the action of many of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgive Us Our Trespasses Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jun 7, 2016

Being forgiven by God enables us to forgive others

SERIES: The Greatest Prayer Ever Prayed #7 TITLE: Forgive Us Our Trespasses TEXT: Matthew 6:9-12 INTRO: A letter from a young lady to her ex-boyfriend: “Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lingering Gloom Of Sleeping In The Bed We Made Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 13, 2016

Our personal choices have consequences, some of them long-term. The choices groups or nations make also have consequences. Provoking God’s long-term discipline is a miserable experience, and sometimes the righteous have to experience it/w the unrighteous.

The Lingering Gloom of Sleeping in the Bed We Made (Psalm 74) 1. A blogger out west writes, “Today, I was hiking, and four miles away from my car and civilization, I tripped over a rock into a cactus. I used duct tape, which ripped all the hair off my arms and legs but ignored the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jun 15, 2016

God looked at Saul and got right to the heart of the matter.

The last time we were together, I told the story of Ruth and Boaz. We learned of how Boaz was her redeemer and mirrored what Jesus would do for us one day. The nation of Israel had taken possession of the land promised to them but they disobeyed God by not driving out all the nations that were in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

Denomination: Foursquare