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The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

The kingdom of God totally contradicts the Kingdom of this World

The passage we will be looking at this evening is from Matthew 20 vs. 1-16. Often subtitled the workers in the vineyard. The approach I am going to take is that we will split the passage up into sections – read the story together and then I will offer you some thoughts on each part. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

If You Love Somebody Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 1, 2006

A look at Paul’s feelings for the Philippians shows: true love for people means we ask the Lord to help them grow in the ways that are most eternal and spiritual

1. Title: If You Love Somebody 2. Text: Philippians 1:1-11 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 1, 2005, First in the series “Praying for Loved Ones” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role that prayer should play in our lives toward people we love, and also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holding On, Letting Go And Taking Hold

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 16, 2015

We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. Changes are transition.,

Title: Holding On, Letting Go and Taking Hold Text: II Kings 2:1-12 Thesis: We find our way through the changes in our lives by recognizing God is present and at work. Changes are more than just changes. They are transitions. Introduction The following clip is very brief so a little background ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Blessing Of Reproof Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2022

I develop wisdom when I embrace the blessing of reproof

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Baptist

How David Overcame Fear PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

Trusting God in the midst of fear means refusing to panic, anchoring ourselves in His Word, and passing courage to others through faith.

If fear had a face, many of us could sketch it from memory. It’s the 2 a.m. visitor, the whisperer of what-ifs, the tightness in the chest that shows up when the phone rings, the inbox pings, or the doctor clears his throat. Fear creeps into bedrooms, boardrooms, and back pews. It visits ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3-4

Topics: Overcoming Fear, Fear, Courage

How To Choose What Is Best Over Simply What Is Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001

Guidance in helping us make distinctions between decisions that are good, better or best. Failure to make these distinctions in our decision-making leads to mediocrity, apathy and complacency.

How To Discern Between Decisions that are Good, Better or Best (Acts 11:27-30) Quote: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight. In ALL your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths. (Prov. 3:5,6) Quote: This I pray that you would be filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness In Jerusalem – Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

5 week series on the book of Acts. How the church began.

WITNESS IN JERUSALEM – POWER OF THE CHURCH (Acts 1-2) Prologue: * Beginning a 5-week series on the book of Acts. * If you check the sermon titles of this series given to me, you would notice that the series is arranged under the headings: 1. Witness in Jerusalem, 2. Witness in Judea and ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Witness In Jerusalem – Power Of The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

5 week series on the book of Acts. How the church began.

WITNESS IN JERUSALEM – POWER OF THE CHURCH (Acts 1-2) Prologue: * Beginning a 5-week series on the book of Acts. * If you check the sermon titles of this series given to me, you would notice that the series is arranged under the headings: 1. Witness in Jerusalem, 2. Witness in Judea and ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Do You Make God Sick?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 23, 2002

Keeping Christ out of your life is nauseous to our Savior.

DO YOU MAKE GOD SICK? REVELATION 3:14-20 Introduction: I am sure that every one of us have heard someone who has said upon learning of another person?s offensive or obnoxious action(s), ?I can?t believe he (she) did that. They make me sick.? There is a place in the Bible where God said that the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Trouble Tree

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 19, 2002

Message about finishing the race and pressing on inspite of our falures and the times when we struggle in our life.

“Trouble Tree” Introduction: Philippians 4:11-13 Illustration: I heard a story of a man named John who hired a plumber to help him restore an old farmhouse, and after he had just finished a rough first day on the job: a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, John 4:7-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Reacting To The Problem Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

A look at the Prayer life of Nehemiah using the ACTS Acrostic to prayer.

Introduction: Covey rocks in the jar illustration Read Scripture/Pray Background: devastating breakdown of God’s dwelling place. (1) Recognize Purpose Statement: Once we recognize a problem, then we must react to the problem Review the context of the prayer I. Before you pray, pray (v. 4) {Should ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

An Anointing For The Elisha Generation

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 23, 2006

has the mantle been passed to you?

Intro: one of the highlights of the Fine Arts besides our young people advancing to Nationals, was the spotlight performances. The vocal group from Cathedral was amazing, the percussion group was wonderful, and the young lady who won the short sermon was powerful. I came home and checked my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demonstrating Your Thankfulness

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 22, 2010

When it comes to demonstrating our thankfulness it shouldn’t need a holiday. There is never a better time to show how thankful we are than right now ...

Demonstrating your Thankfulness Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction If you are taking notes, there will be lots of bible references this morning … Background on our passage this morning: - Paul writes to the city of Colosse in about 60 AD - Colosse was located in Asia Minor, which is now ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Simon Says": Christian Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009

Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Storm Comes

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

Written after "dodging the bullet" with Hurricane Ivan while living in Louisiana in 2004.

Living in south Louisiana you know that every year for about 5-6 months we just need to sit and watch the Atlantic and the Gulf…because it is hurricane season. We may not always get hit, but the danger is always there. And when the storm comes, we need to be ready. Jesus addressed the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:35-41

Denomination: Baptist