Sermons on Chronology:

Joshua An Introduction

Contributed by David Petrash on Aug 17, 2010

An introduction to the Book of Joshua

The Book Of Joshua Study Introduction: Good morning, welcome and Happy Independence Day! How many of you have family plans for today – maybe a 4th of July cookout, or a trip to the beach? Good – the talk today is minimal and we should have you out by 4 – 5pm at the latest ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

"Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Raw Honesty

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Sep 9, 2009

"I believe, help my unbelief" is a confession of sin and of faith that takes real courage to make. In the Cross we know what God’s response to us is and forever will be.

Mark 9:14-29 Today the Word of God that engages us is from Mark chapter 9. In the middle of these verses is one God-Inspired phrase that has been a real help to me on my own journey of faith. Words spoken first by a man who had the courage to be truly honest with himself, and honest with God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Here Am I; Send Me!

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 3, 2009

Let us cast off inadequate views of God and embrace His sovereignty, Holiness, and Power in our lives and in the world.

Here Am I; Send Me! Isaiah 6:1-13 Introduction “No controversy swirls around the date for Isaiah’s encounter with God in the temple. It happened in 740 B.C., the year in which King Uzziah died. Unresolved controversy, however, does come from the question, "How does Isaiah’s experience in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Luke’s Introduction To The Gospels Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2017

We must be confident that all those things that are spoken of in the Bible are true. That is the starting point for any study of scripture. If any part of it can be shown to be false, then all of the Word of God is suspect. The truth is very import....

Scriptures (Acts 1:1) Luke 1:1-4 Luke wrote both Acts, and of course, the [1]Gospel that bears his name. Here is what he had to say by way of introduction. Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, just as those who from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Lessons from the life of Joseph

Joseph Genesis 17:1-11 Mark Herold tells the story of being a guest on the Gerry Ryan radio show to speak on birth order and the way it influences how we grow up. A woman came on the line to complain bitterly that, because she was the youngest in a large family, no one would take her seriously. She ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Not Ashamed Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 5, 2015

Three good reasons why we are not ashamed of the Gospel

NOT ASHAMED A pastor, a boy scout, and a scientist were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and explained that the plane was going down but there were only three parachutes and four people. The pilot then added, "I should have one of the parachutes because I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Supreme Excellence Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 27, 2014

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus is found in his Preeminence.

The Supreme Excellence of Jesus John 1:15-17 For many people today, Christmas is past history. But for those who believe in the wonderful person of Jesus Christ, the Name means Peace, Hope Everlasting, Infinite Grace and Love. For many December 25th IS finished, but for many, Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: John 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Spiritually Mature Series

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 11, 2015

Are there any common goals for all believers, and for the church? There is one all encompassing goal for every believer and for every church. It is to become conformed to the image of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians: Our Identity in Christ ~ Part 16 Becoming Spiritually Mature Ephesians 4:13-16 . . . until we all attain to the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a mature man, to the measure of the stature which belongs to the fullness of Christ. As a result, we are no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Healing Power Of Positive Words Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 17, 2009

Words have the power to hurt or heal... Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively.

Title: The Healing Power of Positive Words Text: Proverbs 12:18, 15:4 and 16:24 Thesis: Words have the power to hurt or heal… Our challenge is to speak wisely, kindly and positively. The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Series During the last six weeks we have read a sizeable portion of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Since You're Going Anyway, Teach

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2009

Jesus’ call to us is to use the natural intersections of life to share what we know, to learn together with others, and to claim the victory of the Lord who will always be with us.

My wife and I made the rounds of the carpet stores one evening last week. She is a member of the church’s Building and Grounds Committee and has been given the assignment of refurbishing my office. It was an educational experience, but not a particularly entertaining one. At one carpet store we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise: Snatching Defeat From The Jaws Of Victory Series

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

The dangers of compromise in the modern Christian home.

COMPROMISE…Snatching Defeat out of the Jaws of Victory!!! Judges 8 There is a battle taking place for your home---An all out assault -Your home is in this battle -Ignore it you’re losing -Christian homes are losing battle for marriages/children just like we lost battle against abortion ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 12, 2011

This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is not presenting new information, he is urging his readers to use the knowledge he has already given them. It would be natural for the readers to ask “When?” after Paul had ex

Purpose: To encourage believers to live in the light of Christ’s soon return. INTRODUCTION: In the previous section of this book (4:13-18) Paul gave us information about those who are already dead in Christ. This next section gives exhortation those of us who are living in Christ. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Future

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2011

Jacob

BACK TO THE FUTURE (GENESIS 35:1-7) In the movie "Back to the Future," Marty McFly, the character played by Michael J. Fox, paid a visit to his mad scientist friend Dr. Emmett "Doc" Brown, who revealed to him that he had built a car powered by plutonium that could act as a time-machine upon ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No U Turns Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2012

Faithfulness, backsliding, living for Jesus

NO U TURNS Luke 9:62 (p734) May 20, 2012 INTROUDUCTION: I married a native Floridian…worked and lived in Florida for 2 summers…yes…those two things went together, but I noticed something about driving in Florida U turns are legal…not everywhere …but in a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ