Sermons on Calculating:

The Extravagance Of Love

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

If our love the great enoough, then there will be a willingness to sacrifice the very best we have.

Introduction: Unbelievers have always had a hard time figuring out the lifestyle of Christ’s disciples. When you think about it, you can understand their difficulty. They are guided by a life philosophy that promotes selfishness (the attitude that says, “You’ve gotta look out for ‘Number One’”), ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Mark 14:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Soon Is Soon?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 5, 2007

This sermon examines the signs of the Second Coming of Christ.

Introduction: In Revelation 22:7, Jesus says, "Behold, I am coming soon! Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book." The question that Christians have been asking for 2000 year now is; “Just How soon is soon?” In other words, how soon will Jesus return for His church? How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Preparation For Victory (3 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

If we want to walk in the land of victory, there comes a time when we need to wait on God.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION The principle of preparation is one of the keys to possessing the land of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipating Advent: A Winning Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 4, 2009

In these difficult days, when many are predicting the end of the world, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth of God’s Word and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? Barium – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Forever God's Children Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message in our exposition of Romans. This message explores chapter 8 focusing on the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Forever God’s Children” Paul instructed the Galatians concerning a continual internal warfare in every believer. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Directs Noah To Make An Ark. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 16, 2018

“The secret of the Lord is with them that fear Him and He will show them His covenant” (Ps. 25.15). When you walk with God, He speaks to you through His Word and tells you what you need to know and do.

October 29, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.3: God Directs Noah to Make an Ark. (Gen. 6:13-22) Genesis 6.13-22 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

People With A Future Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Jun 19, 2014

Will a person Rob God? You can't really rob God. When you try to rob God, you are only robbing yourself. It is only God who can give you a future.

“They shall be mine, says the LORD of hosts, my special possession on the day when I act, …” (Mal 3:17 NRS) The prophet Malachi, stands at the end of the Hebrew Bible (at least the Christian version of it), and he also stands on the threshold of a whole new world---the future ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 14, 2015

The Greatest Commandment – Matthew chapter 22 verses 36-40 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Controlling Opponent (vs 34). (2). A Calculated Snare (vs 35). (3). A Cunning Question (vs 36). (4). A Comprehensive Answer (vs 37-40): (5). A Challenging Application (vs 37). SERMON BODY: Ill: • I guess you’ve seen their adverts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Brethren

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

If you and I want to have relationships that last for the long haul, then we must be willing to extend forgiveness to others. In every relationship you have, you will constantly be called on to forgive and to ask for forgiveness. God will help us do this!

The Freedom of Forgiveness Text: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: There was a man who really loved dogs. He devoted his life to them. He read about them, studied them, and even gave talks about them to other dog lovers. One day he decided to pour a new sidewalk in front of his house. His neighbor watched ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Jesus Did The Impossible Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 10, 2018

This event not only confirms the deity of Christ, but also gives us a thrilling insight into the power of Jesus to do the impossible.

12 October 2005 When Jesus Did the Impossible John 6:1-6:14 In the Sixth Chapter of his gospel, John records a unique incident in the ministry of our Savior. This event not only confirms the deity of Christ, but also gives us a thrilling insight into the power of Jesus to do the impossible. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Coming Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hoax Of Evolution

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 23, 2014

Atheism is growing in America, due to the universal teaching of evolution. The church must counter this with strong evidence of the impossibility and contradictions of it. Here is a compiling of the latest juggernauts against the hoax of evolution.

THE HOAX OF EVOLUTION Col. 1:13-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ONLY HEARING ONE SIDE 1. A Judge was about to swear in a member of a jury when he was told that the man was deaf in one ear. 2. “You really can’t serve on the jury.” “Why not?” 3. “Because you can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doing Good Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul says there are two kinds of seeds we sow in life. There are the seeds of self-indulgence which please the sinful nature, and there are the seeds of doing good to others which please the Spirit.

In the spring of 1897, Thomas Hanna, a 25 year old Baptist pastor fell out of his carriage and landed on his head. When he woke up he was in a state of total amnesia. Dr. Boris Sidis and his assistant Dr. Goodhert had to teach him to talk, to eat, and to go to the bathroom as if he were a child. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2020

Angels surround you when you’re alive, and they accompany you when you die, carrying you into the very presence of God Himself, so ask God to open your eyes and don’t be afraid.

Several years ago, Philip Bump, a technology writer for The Atlantic, wrote an article about Santa’s Christmas Eve workload. He calculated the number of Christian children in the world and the geographic distribution of those children around the globe. After factoring in all the nuances of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11, Psalm 68:17, Matthew 18:10, Acts 12:15, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Big God For Mothers Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Imagine when Paul told his Jewish mother about his conversion. Imagine when his religious mother heard that her favorite son threw off all his religious accomplishments and call them “dung.” She would, no doubt, be crestfallen.

Today is Mother’s Day! Mothers need a big God. Any and every mother would have proud to have a son like Saul of Tarsus. Find Philippians 3 with me as we are going read Saul/Paul’s profound story. Sons and daughters that are great achievers often make their parents proud. Yet, in Saul we have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-16

Denomination: Baptist