Sermons on Came Down:

Don't Take It It's Not Yours

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 2, 2003

The Devil wants you to be weighed down with a bunch of problems that don’t belong to you. Don’t take it it’s not yours.

Don’t Take It, It’s Not Yours Joshua 6: 18 & Chapter 7: 19 – 27 Focus Verse 7:21 Don’t take it its not yours! My mind began to go back to a game that we use to play back in B.V.G., that’s before video games called Hot Potato. Hot Potato was a game that you would sit in a circle or stand ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Big Trouble With A Little Lot

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Nov 27, 2007

Abraham finally came into agreement with God and discovered that there are some places lot can’t go. And there are places we can’t go with lot.

God informs Abram of his plan to bless him and make him a blessing. *God has also informed us of his desire to bless us* God begins to lay down the conditions for Abram to become this blessed man of purpose and promise. 1. He must leave his country and kindred = relatives, and his fathers house. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 12:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Magi And Three Gifts Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 9, 2021

The Magi were educated men who understood Hebrew prophecies about the Messiah. They were Persian and probably came from modern-day Iran.

The Magi and Three Gifts December 12, 2021 Matthew 2:1-12 NIV After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 6:11-13, Exodus 1:22, Matthew 2:16, Isaiah 9:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unique Apostleship Of Paul.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 3, 2024

Paul received the gospel, he says, by direct revelation from Jesus. Also, his commission as Apostle to the Gentiles came directly from Jesus.

THE UNIQUE APOSTLESHIP OF PAUL. Galatians 1:11-24. The gospel which was preached by Paul was “not according to men. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ” (GALATIANS 1:11-12). Paul elaborates on this assertion throughout the rest of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seek Him Early

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

The women came to the tomb of Jesus "early in the morning." Scripture teaches us to seek Him early in the morning, early in life, and early on in every endeavor.

Seek Him Early Easter CHCC: April 8, 2007 Mark 11 INTRODUCTION: How many of you were here at 7:30 for the Sunrise Service? Did you leap out of bed at 6:00 this morning, full of energy and excitement? I don’t know about you, but I have to set an alarm and drag myself out of bed most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Matthew 18:11 – The Lost Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 17, 2016

Jesus came to save those who are LOST (Matthew 18:11, Luke 19:10) whatever that means. A man in his 90’s recently asked me “Who are those who are lost? Save them from what?” Because whatever lost means, Jesus came to save them from it, This is important.

Matthew 18:11 – THE LOST THING Sometimes we discover that not everything fits into the secure boxes in which our perspectives are housed. Our spiritual curiosity is not simply drawn to those things that are easily explained but mostly to those things that defy conformity. The dull colour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devoted In Prayer

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 11, 2012

The Church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. Prayer makes the man when he is broken down and surrendered to God.

Devoted In Prayer Topic: Gods church is a house of Prayer for all nations. Mk 11:17 & Isa 56:7 Goal: Explore the importance of a devoted in our prayer life. Rom 12:12-13 NIV 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Eat Your Seed

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004

The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciples Of Jesus Are Engaged In Seeking The Lost Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2021

Jesus came to seek and save the lost. As His followers, who are trying to be like Him, we also must be engaged in seeking and saving the lost.

Introduction: A. The endeavor of evangelism is one that is so very close to the heart of God. 1. On one occasion, when Jesus was clarifying His purpose and mission, He said, “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost.” (Luke 19:10) 2. As disciples of Jesus, who are committed to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Nehemiah 1:4, Nehemiah 2:1-5, 1 Peter 3:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:6-9, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Begins In The Heart Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Mar 13, 2013

Making clear His attitude toward the Old Law, Jesus challenged the religious leaders teaching and raised the bar when it came to righteous living.

Righteousness Begins in the Heart Matthew 5:17-20 To some who were confident of their own righteousness (don’t miss that statement) and looked down on every¬one else, Jesus told this parable: Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Phari¬see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Pentecost?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

Peter, and many others, got something down deep inside of them that day and never stopped talking about Pentecost the rest of their lives.

WHAT IS PENTECOST Text: Acts 2:1 thru 4 There is much to learn from the story of the Day of Pentecost, but I am impressed to speak today about it’s importance. In scanning over verses 5 thru 11, we can see there were many different languages spoken as a result of Pentecost. The people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 18, 2005

Continuance of the Lessons on the Book of Matthew. Breaking it down to its simplest form to help others understand. All Ages from 18-50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pre-Fleshly State Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2017

Who was Jesus, and where was He before He came to earth? Who was He before He took on our flesh? The Bible has the answers.

Pre-fleshly State of Christ Scriptures: (Hebrews 1:1-14) John 1:1-1 John 1:1-18 (NKJV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being Transformed By The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

Easter Sunday message focusing on the change that came over the life of Paul when he met Jesus and the change we can have as well.

BEING TRANSFORMED BY THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST PHILIPPIANS 3:7–11 BUT WHATEVER WAS TO MY PROFIT I NOW CONSIDER LOSS FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST. 8 WHAT IS MORE, I CONSIDER EVERYTHING A LOSS COMPARED TO THE SURPASSING GREATNESS OF KNOWING CHRIST JESUS MY LORD, FOR WHOSE SAKE I HAVE LOST ALL THINGS. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Series

Contributed by Rurel Ausley on Dec 7, 2005

Uses The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe, in particular Aslan, to illustrate the meaning of Mt.1:21...He came to save us from our sins.

Encounter The Power: You Will Never Be The Same Matthew 1:21; John 1:12 Intro… The past two weeks we have been talking about Finding God in Narnia. This past Friday, December the 9th, the movie of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe opened in theaters everywhere. We encourage you to see this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Methodist