Sermons on Betting:

God Equips Us Series

Contributed by John Bright on Dec 9, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 4:1-4:17. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Sermon Series “Exodus” 4:1-4:17 “God Equips Us” Exodus 4 “16 So he shall be your spokesman to the people. And he himself shall be as a mouth for you, and you shall be to him as God. 17 And you shall take this rod in your hand, with which you shall do the signs.” Back in 1983, a man, Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Unfinished Business Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 25, 2018

In one word in the Greek, "Tetelestai!", Jesus proclaimed that his mission was finished. His death covered all our sins, and the pursuit of his mission to the end motivates us to pursue our God-given mission as we accept his forgiveness from the cross.

Unfinished Business Seven Last Words from the Cross Part 6 * John 19:28, 30 It must be spring! In the last couple of weekends, I cut the grass twice, weeded, helped prepare a gravel and stone walkway, gathered up dead branches, and pruned the shrubs. It felt good to tackle some things, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Witness: Praises #5 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019

When you have met the risen Christ you are so grateful you immediately get to work sharing the message .

For those who are new, we began this conversation a number of weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Discouragement: The Cause And The Cure" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 16, 2018

Why we get discourages and how to solve it. It has a lot to do with how wee deal with people.

“Discouragement: the Cause and the Cure” Nehemiah 4 When my wife and I set out for seminary we moved to New Orleans. Seminary was placed there in 1917 now a century-old started they are because of the great need to spread the gospel in that area. We were both pleasantly surprised to find that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Plead?

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jul 28, 2018

Starting with the notion that we all have been found guilty of sin and stating what some of the charges are before us, the sermon then leads us to turn to Christ as our advocate in order for Jesus to plead our case so that we may find Pardon.

Isaiah Was born into an Influential, Upper class family He rubbed shoulders with royalty and gave advice on foreign affairs of the nation. He has often been called the evangelical prophet because he says so much about the redemptive work of the Messiah. The 24th chapter of Isaiah is sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Jesus Saves” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 26, 2018

Our God is a God who saves; and He has done so in the person of Jesus Christ.

On television or radio, it is not uncommon to hear a pitchman tell you that the particular opportunity to purchase whatever product he is promoting is “the greatest opportunity ever offered!” You know that isn’t the case, however, because you know that next week you will see the same product ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 18, 2020

Moses in Deuteronomy 30:19 tells the people to choose life. The choice is still ours today. What is the best life? The best life is a life with God.

CHOOSING THE BEST LIFE INTRODUCTION:: Moses tells the people in Deuteronomy 30:19 to choose life. The choice is still ours today. However, what is the best one to choose? The best choice is a life with God. ? I THE BEST LIFE OFFERS A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD: Today there are other ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Breaking Barriers"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2018

A sermon about Jesus calling all sinners.

“Breaking Barriers” Mark 2:13-17 One verse in here that really stands out to me is verse 15. It says: “And as he sat at dinner in Levi’s house, many tax collectors and sinners were also sitting with Jesus and his disciples—for there were many who followed him.” There were many “tax ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

Many are alive, many are free, because of the people who are willing to risk, & even lay down, their lives for others.

Sermon Memorial Day 2020 - Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day that we look back at all that have fallen in past wars. - It’s seems our war with Iraq has become as distant as our civil war. As we are currently fighting such a war as this virus today. - So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The More You Know............part 2 Series

Contributed by David Cramer on Jul 11, 2020

Part 2 of, "Of the more you Know" How to know more with a closer relationship with the Lord

The More you know............Part 2 Good Morning Stand with me and lift up your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:18, Hebrews 8:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Āḇaq: Jacob Wrestles With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2022

Are you a fan of wrestling? I remember watching wrestling growing up. And I remember seeing a few fights during junior high and high school where people were wrestling. What happens when people wrestle?

Are you a fan of wrestling? I remember watching wrestling growing up. And I remember seeing a few fights during junior high and high school where people were wrestling. What happens when people wrestle? They start fighting, and they inevitably end up on the ground, tossing up dust, spinning around, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:23-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Encounter Four. Two Thieves. (Includes Discussion Questions At The End)

Contributed by Paul Hardy on May 3, 2022

Jesus tells us exactly what we must do to go to heaven. This encounter between Jesus and the two thieves proves God has a PLAN for your salvation!

How will I INTRODUCE the message? A REAL FAKE As his identity was unknown for a long period of time, the “unsub” (an “unknown subject” in F.B.I. speak, also called a “John Doe”) was called the “Skywayman” by the law and the press, because of his posing as an airline pilot. (In scene 11, Abagnale ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27, John 19:28-37, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Fights The Hardest When God Is Moving Most!

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Aug 6, 2022

The devil can sense the move of the Holy Spirit. He can see the "unseen" world where the move of God is manifesting itself and making changes. Take heart when these attacks come against you,.....GOD IS MOVING!!!

THE DEVIL FIGHTS HARDEST WHEN GOD IS MOVING MOST! Have you ever noticed that when you feel like God is moving and changes are happening, that the devil seems to get to work trying to make the biggest mess of it he can??? Times in my life when I really felt like something GOOD, something BIG, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: *other

Loneliness (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jan 12, 2022

According to "Psychology Today," it is estimated that over 40% of us will feel loneliness at some point in our lives. In this sermon, we will learn about what loneliness is, the effects of it on our health, and some prominent figures in the Bible who felt lonely.

Introduction: To point out how lonely people can be, Charles Swindoll mentioned an ad in a Kansas newspaper. It read, "I will listen to you talk for 30 minutes without comment for $5.00." Swindoll said, "Sounds like a hoax, doesn't it? But the person was serious. Did anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15, Psalm 102:7, Numbers 11:15, 1 Kings 19:4, Psalm 25:16-18, 2 Timothy 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational