Sermons on Boundaries:

Famous Last Words Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Godly parenting doesn’t have to be a shot in the dark. Part 3 in the series

FAMILY Part 3-Famous Last Words Ephesians 6:1-4 Sunday, June 3 & 10, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee *This message was delivered over 2 consecutive Sundays. Introduction • A little girl chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Her father thought he’d test her. “Did you know Adam ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

How A Loving Parent Can Build A Loving Family

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 11, 2008

By studying the lives of Mary and Joseph we can learn how we can build a loving family.

How A Loving Parent Builds a Loving Family Luke 2:41-52 We don’t have a lot of information on the home life of Jesus. From the Biblical account of the home of Jesus we know that his parents were loving and caring parents. From birth to 12 Jesus had both parents at home. Sometime between the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Free Methodist

Destiny

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

God wants his people to know that He has great plans for their life.

Jer 1:4 Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Jer 1:5 Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations. Jer 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tragic Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017

This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Aim Your Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by David Spiegel on Oct 24, 2018

How can you hit the mark if you don’t even know the target? To Aim Your Life on Purpose; You Must Understand the Purpose for Your Aim!

Arrows; Aim Your Life on Purpose One of the great questions in life is, “Why am I here?”. We all naturally want to know is there is any purpose to this thing we call life? This is because seeking fulfillment in life is almost a universal phenomenon. • And the primary problem stems from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2, Luke 6:47-48, John 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#1 - Faith Matters Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 13, 2013

A series on Theology and how it's relevant for today. This message asks "Does it really matter WHAT I believe?"

Easter Sunday THE ONE THING: I can face life or death with courage if I know Jesus is risen. The point of the jelly beans: What you believe ________________________. He also presented Himself alive after His suffering, by many convincing proofs, appearing to them over a period of forty days and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-25

Denomination: Holiness

Married With Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on the purpose of marriage.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Married with Purpose” 1 Cor 7 Introduction It doesn’t take a great deal of research or study to realize that marriage in the world is in big trouble. Cohabitation has dramatically increased. People do not see a reason for getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Marvelous Matrimony Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 22 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message explores Paul's answers to questions concerning marriage asked by the Corinthians.

Chico Alliance Church “Marvelous Matrimony – focused celibacy” 1 Cor 7:10-40 Introduction In this chapter, Paul responded to some questions raised by the church in an earlier letter regarding marriage. This church was born amidst a deeply defiled and disintegrating culture. The ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"no Outcastes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 15, 2024

A sermon about living into the all inclusive love of God.

“No Outcastes” Mark 7:1-8, 14-23 When I was interning in the News Department of a Television Station during college, the Bureau Chief gave me a nasty assignment. There was someone running for office, he must have already been in government somehow, and she wanted me to dig up dirt on him. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Shaping The Family Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024

The Lord very clearly gives us directions for shaping our family

Relationship series #2 Shaping the Family Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us as we continue in our series “Relationships” Really the Bible is far from silent on how we connect and the plan God has laid out for us being in a relationship and how we connect not only to others but also ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Shaping The Family Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024

Godly relationships shape the family

Relationship series #2 Shaping the Family Good morning everyone, glad to have you join us as we continue in our series “Relationships” Really the Bible is far from silent on how we connect and the plan God has laid out for us being in a relationship and how we connect not only to others but also ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Nazarene

An Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 20, 2023

A Christmas Eve message

Christmas Eve Jesus is the I Am December 24, 2023 When we think of Christmas, we look at the many passages in Matthew and Luke. But I want to tell you about a passage that may turn into a new Christmas favorite, or at least one that stands out for you. The apostle Paul was talking about giving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, Ephesians 1:3-10, John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Dinah Incident. Viewer Discretion Is Advised. Genesis 34

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 16, 2024

When GOD is neglected, there will be consequences. Jacob’s neglect for GOD brings harm to his family.

2024.09.08. Sermon Notes. Genesis 34 – The Dinah Incident. Viewer Discretion is Advised William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: When GOD is neglected, there will be consequences. Jacob’s neglect for GOD brings harm to his family. Genesis 34:1-31 The Dinah Incident Genesis 34:1-4 The rape of Dinah. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 34:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort Received, Comfort Shared: Living Out Compassion Together

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 11, 2025

This is a reflection for an inner city mission for the mid-level leadership team. The reflection focuses on compassion

2 Corinthians 1:3–4 (NIV) “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” Paul calls God “the Father of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 21, 2024

For https://seminary.erskine.edu/ Doctor of Ministry program

This is a five+ page “Integrity in the Ministry” paper that interacts with Peterson, my other research, appropriate Bbiblical texts, and other resources such as Dangerous Calling by Tripp. I will focus especially on areas where I have identified weaknesses. You will see it is like one of our ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard