Sermons on Cases:

Made To Make A Difference (Acts Conclusion) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series was inspired by Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life. All the outlines are original, but much credit goes to Max for the content. This a brief conclusion to the series, which was followed by a report given by our mission team

Made to Make a Difference: Conclusion Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/31/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. In case you’ve forgotten what our little starfish friend here (on the PowerPoint slides) is all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Almost Christian Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

This sermon reveals how easy it is to say one is a Christian but at the end of the day our fruits will either confirm or deny what we confess.

“Close [enough] Only Counts in Horse Shoes and With Hand Grenades.” How many have you heard or used that statement before? I remember hearing that a lot as I was growing up. For instance, I was often instructed to pick up every piece of trash, stick and stone from the yard before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Unbelieving Believers" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 1, 2016

One sign of the last days is the number of "believers" who defect from the faith.

Through-out this letter, John refers lovingly to his audience as "little children." This book records the loving teaching of a father in the faith to those who were his children in the faith. One of the things that children need to learn as they grow up is how to tell time. John sought to teach his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Hero Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025

We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2024

In 1 John 2:1. The apostle John speaks directly to the hearts of believers, addressing us tenderly as “my dear children.” He writes with a deep pastoral concern to encourage us to live holy lives, avoiding sin.

Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 (NLT) – “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” Introduction Today we explore the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 3:23, Hebrews 4:15-16, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 8:1, Romans 12:2, 1 John 1:9, John 1:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Heart Of A Woman Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 8, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, I speak to the issues at-hand that behoove me to beg the difference in how we think...

The Heart Of A Woman by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 8, 2019) “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Friends

Judgement Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Mar 27, 2020

About every 2000 years God disciplines or punishes His creation. Could it be that the current Corona Virus Crisis is one such occasion.

Judgement belongs to The Lord 2nd Samuel 24:17 - When David saw the angel who was striking down the people, he said to the Lord, “I have sinned; I, the shepherd, have done wrong. These are but sheep. What have they done? Let your hand fall on me and my family.” Many people have said it in recent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:17, Exodus 20:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Job Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2022

Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity.

Job Job was faithful to God, even when he lost absolutely everything that had been important to him. This legend concerns Job, a prosperous man of outstanding piety. Satan acts as an agent provocateur to test whether or not Job's piety is rooted merely in his prosperity. However, Job still ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Rational Defense Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on May 2, 2025

This is the first in a series of messages on apologetics. This segment deals with how, as scientific discoveries continue, evidence for God's existence has grown stronger, not weaker. Science, done right, points to God.

A RATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INTRODUCTION Christianity isn’t just a matter of blind belief or emotional comfort—it presents a worldview grounded in logic, evidence, and reason. In an age where skepticism often masquerades as intelligence, Christian apologetics offers a robust, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2, Romans 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hezekiah's Prayer For Healing Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on May 10, 2002

Hezekiah was terminally ill. He cried out desperately to God for his life. God heard his prayer and he was healed.

HEZEKIAH’S PRAYER FOR HEALING BY NG WAH LOK Text : 2 Kings 20: 1-11 Introduction. Hezekiah was regarded as a good king. In the later part of his life, he fell sick and was close to death. The prophet Isaiah came and pronounced his sickness was unto death. This led to Hezekiah pleading for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-11, James 5:13-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Surviving The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 16, 2009

When the storms of life threaten to overwhelm us, Jesus is still Lord of the storm!

SURVIVING THE STORMS OF LIFE MARK 4:35-41 1. Illus. of hurricane Fran • In 1996, Fran came up the East Coast and ran straight into Raleigh NC. • When it hit, winds were still over 80 miles an hour. Rain fell at a rate of over an inch an hour all through the night. I could hear the wind as it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To see how we can be content no matter what the circumstances

SBC Philippi 5/15/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Contentment Phil 4:10-13 Primary Purpose: To discuss the secret of being content no matter the circumstances. There is a story about millionaire William Randolph Hearst who invested a fortune in collecting art treasures from around the world. One day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Patiently Expecting Christ's Return

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 4, 2005

We are to patiently wait expecting Christ’s return soon

SBC Philippi 9/2/05 pm Rev. Jeff Simms Patiently Waiting Christ’s Return James 5:7-11 Primary Purpose: We are to patiently wait and endure through life’s trials knowing that Christ’s return is soon. One of the careers that calls for much waiting and trusting in God is the farmer. If you think ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 10th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Jesus went through so much for all of us. Times like these when we come to see how much God truly loves us. God will go through great lengths to see to it that you are his child. We have looked at how they treated the Son of God. They persecuted the King of Kings. They ridiculed the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

‘dey Hun’ Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 32-34

Matthew 9: 32-34 ‘Dey Hun’ 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!” 34 But the Pharisees said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:32-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel