Sermons on Charles Swindoll:

Being Carefree In A Carefree World

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

From Careless Living to a Carefree live in Christ. Christ takes care of all our cares.

We live in a World today which dreams of being carefree. The teenagers dream of success in Hollywood to be carefree financially and have notoriety, and popularity. Married couples with children desire to have a month of carefree, trying to make ends meet, trying to keep the family together. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

God, My Energizer!

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Jan 31, 2004

An exegetical study of Psalm 23.

God, My Energizer! Scripture Ref: Psalm 23 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We have all seen the commercial featuring the “Energizer Bunny.” Remember, he keeps going, and going, and going. I sometimes think God must be powered by Energizer batteries ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Test Of Faith

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

Today from this passage of scripture, I want us to learn four of tests of our faith so that we can be better equipped when those test come.

Test of Faith Am Service October 4th 2009 Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction Today we will begin a brand new series titled “Faith Under Fire” taken from the book of Daniel. The world, in which we live, is not conducive to a growing faith in Christ. In fact I would say it is the opposite, it ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The View

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

People have an opinion, a point of view. Oftentimes, speaking our point of view changes very little, if anything, except how it makes us feel – "I said my piece!" Point of view is everything however in terms of how we understand life and deal with living

“THE VIEW” Colossians 3:1-2 (Read from NIV and THE MESSAGE) ABC’s “The View” - the winner of the 2003 Daytime Emmy® Award for "Outstanding Talk Show" as quoted by its own website! ABC News correspondent Barbara Walters, the renowned Whoopi Goldberg, comedian Joy Behar, actress/comedian Sherri ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Salvation Army

"First Things First" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 17, 2017

Happiness is a choice. If you do not have it, it is no one else’s fault. It is because you have chosen otherwise. Arrange your priorities and choose the things that really matter.

“First things First” Philippians 1:20-30 Here we find the great apostle Paul in prison in Rome. There would be some similarities in prison in that day and today but certainly there are some differences as well. In Paul’s day, the prisoner was often shackled, in chains to a guard. This guard had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Our Relational Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 19, 2009

If we are going to have healthy relationships, we must forgive. Even more important, God wants us to forgive and the Scripture tells us why.

God’s Plan for Our Health Part 4 - Our Relational Health: Focus on Forgiveness Ephesians 4:29-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - July 27, 2008 *One year Dave Hagler was working as an umpire in a rec-baseball league in Boulder, Colorado. Unfortunately, Dave got pulled over for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A New Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

The life of every child is precious to God. #3 in a 4-part series.

Title: Celebrating A New Life Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction: A Pro-Life President President George W. Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law November 5, 2003, vowing that his administration would “vigorously defend this law against any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Forget Not All His Benefits

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 15, 2020

If we don’t get into the habit of thanking God for what we DO have we’ll soon become ungrateful because of what we DON’T have.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK Text: Psalms 103:1-22; Ephesians 5:19-20; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ILL. Thinking about his childhood, Chuck Swindoll wrote: "I recall, as a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22, Ephesians 5:19-20, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Appearances

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022

For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your "Why” In Life Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2024

The will of the Father wasn’t an optional thing for Jesus; it was an essential thing. It wasn’t a cul-de-sac, but it was His main thoroughfare. Just as you were to finish a big porterhouse steak, Jesus is satisfied by doing the Father’s will. It was His source of life.

Have you discovered your purpose? Do you know your “why”? Many American Christians fall into the trap that exists only to make money or to be happy. Do you know why God has placed you here on earth? Do you know your “why”? Invitation At the conclusion of today’s message, you will be invited to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Deception

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Hosea’s own personal tragedy fades into the background as Israel is examined under God’s searchlight. The events of this chapter summarize what Gomer has done and what Israel has done. What happens to Gomer will happen to Israel.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a recent survey it was found that 15 percent of the ladies tinted their hair, 38 percent wore rouge, 98 percent wore eye shadow, 22 percent wore false eyelashes, 93 percent wore nail polish. And 100 percent voted in favor of a resolution condemning any kind of false ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 6, 2015

Overreacting To Elijah's Declaration Of Despair

A Facebook theologian has commented in agreement with Christian broadcaster Chuck Swindoll that we should never pray for God to take a loved one home to eternity. It is contended doing so can apparently derail His sovereignty. Apparently, if we believe that He is sovereign, we should know that He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Follow The Right Example" Series

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 22, 2015

We read and learn daily from the truths of the Word of God. But how do we live those truths out? We are surrounded by all sorts of examples (some good some bad). Paul uses two servants to show us how God uses ordinary people to do the extraordinary!

Cornerstone Church October 18, 2015 “Follow the Right Example” Philippians 2:19-30 “I’m not a role model… ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Improving Our Vision

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

When we lay aside a critical spirit, our vision becomes clearer helping us see God’s plan for us and those around us.

Improving our Vision Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God