Sermons on Christ Followers:

Understand Bait? Seasons Of Trials!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 19, 2015

Seasons of testing are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... We need toUNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know how, to grasp, to be familiar, to achieve, this test is an opportunity for promotion.

UNDERSTAND BAIT? TRY TO UNDERSTAND TRIALS AND TEMPTATIONS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LET US DEFINE SOME TERMS WE NEED TO DEVELOP: Seasons of test are neither good or bad, they are neutral. It is how we handle these situations... A. UNDERSTAND: to know meaning or know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 16, 2017

How often should we forgive?

Intro, Purpose, Plan How often should we forgive? How much forgiveness do we need? What does it mean to forgive from the heart? Let’s explore the difficulty and necessity of compassion and mercy, forgiveness from the heart. We will look at Matthew 18:21-35 and what Jesus taught about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Told By Jesus Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 21, 2017

Why a Bible by Jesus?

A. THE BIBLE BY JESUS IS A PARAPHRASE 1. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew (Old Testament) Greek (New Testament) and Chaldean (verses in Daniel). 2. The Holy Spirit guided the writers of Scripture. “You must pay close attention to what they wrote, for their words are like a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32, Colossians 3:10, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Children And Employees Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

The principles that make a good employee or good offspring are the same. Be sincere, and work like God is your boss.

Colossians 3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord . . . 22 Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. 23 Whatever you do, work at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-25

Denomination: *other

Praying Through The Tabernacle

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017

A worship outline to use the Tabernacle to stimulate prayers.

1 Song – Surround Us LORD Announcements/Welcome/Psalm 100 Overview of Outer Court – Entering the Presence of God 1) CURTAINS (HANGINGS): • The curtains were made of fine linen, which is symbolic of righteousness. Revelation 19:8 "And it was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study Of Psalm 18 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 2, 2017

If David can cry out to the Lord and know he’d be rescued, why can’t we? To be honest, sometimes, all we really need to do is humble ourselves, pray … and worship.

A Study of Psalm 18 Psalm 18 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - If we apply ourselves, this could be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Formations: First Things First

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 24, 2016

Three of the key spiritual formations are abiding in Jesus in prayer, abiding in the Word, and abiding in His love.

SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS #4: FIRST THINGS FIRST SPIRITUAL FORMATIONS QUOTE: “To live the spiritual life and to let God’s presence fill us takes constant prayer, and to move from our illusions and isolation back to that place in the heart where God continues to form us in the likeness of Christ takes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, John 15:1-3

Denomination: *other

Please Restore Us! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2016

God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Please Restore Us! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016

God’s people are vulnerable, and sometimes they foolishly become sidetracked. The Psalmist seeks to plead his case by bringing up God’s special relationship to his people.

Please Restore Us! (Psalm 80) 1. When our kids were at home, we had a plastic swimming pool in the back yard. 2. One day, we went to the park and caught crayfish. We made the pool into a crayfish haven. 3. A couple of days later, we heard a noise from our kitchen window. We looked and off ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mary Chosen Of God Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

A godly woman knows how to worship God in all situations.

A. INTRODUCTION: 1. Mary still in her teens, was engaged to Joseph. “A virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph” (Luke 1:27). 2. What was Mary like? a. Pure; 1:27 b. Humble; 1:48 c. Sense of God’s presence; 1:28 d. Moment by moment fellowship with God; 1:28 e. Meditative; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31

Denomination: Baptist

Frustrated? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 9, 2018

we get tunnel visioned and don't see God and His plans and we get frustrated but there is a solution.

Before we read our passage from Exodus 6 this morning, let us note 3 important truths. Our Scripture of the Week is Romans 3:23 – “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” and Psalm 144:3 states “LORD, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018

We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

Funeral "Celebration Of Life"

Contributed by Joe Parks on Apr 21, 2018

Funeral service of a man I did not know. Gathered information from family.

Welcome: Good morning, and thank you for coming today to celebrate the life of xxxxx. Opening Prayer: Shall we pray: Our Father in heaven, how grateful we are that we have someone as loving and compassionate as You, One who we can turn to in our hour of need. You alone know the thoughts of every ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

In Praise Of The Shepherd

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 23, 2018

Many people know the 23rd Psalm. It is the most well-known poem of all time. But for as many as know the psalm, few really know the Shepherd.

A famous actor was once the guest of honor at a social gathering where he received many requests to recite favorite excerpts from various literary works. An old preacher in the audience asked the actor to recite the twenty-third Psalm. The actor agreed—on the condition that the preacher would ...read more

Denomination: Other

"hidden Faith In The Storms Of Life” Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Apr 27, 2018

Three questions in such a short event in the life of the disciples and Jesus.... Three questions that I pray would be answered today and for the rest of this week and hopefully for the rest of our life.

Mark4(AMP) 35 On that same day [when] evening had come, He said to them, Let us go over to the other side [of the lake]. 36 And leaving the throng, they took Him with them, [just] as He was, in the boat [in which He was sitting]. And other boats were with Him. 37 And a furious storm of wind [of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal