Sermons on Church Growth:

Parlare Chiaramente La VeritÀ

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 15, 2021

Dovremmo dire la verità chiara, la verità senza mescolanze, la verità ben vagliata, la dottrina ben raffinata. Non parlare solo della verità chiara, ma PARLARE CHIARAMENTE.

PARLARE CHIARAMENTE LA VERITÀ "Tutte le parole della mia bocca sono giuste; non c'è nulla di sgradevole o di perverso in esse; sono tutte chiare per colui che comprende e giuste per coloro che trovano la conoscenza. "(Proverbi 8: 8-9) Il comandamento del Signore è ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:8-9, Revelation 22:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Test Of The Bread Of Life

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 17, 2021

The words of Jesus about ‘eating His flesh and drinking His blood’ have caused a lot of misunderstandings and divisions. But the all-knowing God is really checking to see if we will trust Him even if we don't understand!

THE TEST OF THE BREAD OF LIFE John 6:56-69 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A new chaplain was hired for a prison unit. He was excited to preach his first Sunday service in the prison, but he was also very nervous. He didn’t want to say the wrong thing. 2. On Sunday morning he arrived at the prison. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"worry (Part 2): What Does Jesus Teach In Matthew 6:24-34?" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2021

This sermon discusses how to overcome destructive/negative/unnecessary worries based on Matthew 6:25-34.

There was a story about a man who came face to face with the Angel of Death: The Angel was walking toward a city one morning, and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I'm going to take 100 people," the Angel replied. "That's horrible!" the man said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Discipleship Part 3: Count The Cost Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 23, 2021

Have we considered what it might cost us to follow Jesus? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

We have been looking at what it means to be a follower of Jesus. What does it mean to be a disciple? For last few week we looked at Jesus’ call to follow Him. The call to be a disciple of Jesus, to follow Him is not for the faint hearted. Mark 8:34 And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Feast Of Firstfruits Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2022

Seeing Jesus in the 7 Feasts of Israel

Feast of Firstfruits Leviticus 23 March 13, 2022 If you could go back in time and remember some of your firsts, or if you’re anticipating some firsts . . . what might they be? Your first job - your first pay check. Your first car - - your first home. Your first kiss, or first kiss with your ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14, Proverbs 3:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022

In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

An adopted child is a very special child in some ways. There are several advantages that an adopted child has over a natural child.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES? 1. There is the advantage of knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that they were WANTED. 2. There is the advantage of having been personally SELECTED by their parents. Illus: Have you ever seen anyone go to a dog pound and adopt a little puppy? Once that little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

If you really want to know someone, the best person to talk to is their mother. She might be somewhat prejudiced, but she knows her child better than anyone else.

But Mothers are not perfect. Sometimes in their assessment of their child, they may be wrong. For example: • A picture of George Washington’s head is on the front of every dollar bill. But when George was a child, his mother told him constantly, "Georgie you do not have a head for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Providence - God's Ongoing Work

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Feb 22, 2022

Is God active in the world or a passive observer? The doctrine of Providence claims he is the former - the creator who is still sustaining the world and working in it to bring about his purposes. This sermon explores the ways He is active and the peace providence gives us.

Providence Today I want to talk about God – shouldn’t surprise you since we are in church • He’s a being that the more you know the more you don’t know • God is knowable but incomprehensible • We will never totally understand everything about God but that shouldn’t keep us from knowing what we can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Colossians 1:17, Hebrews 1:3, Acts 17:26, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fishers Of Men/Women Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 23, 2022

Jesus wants us to become fishers of men and women and not just fish for fish but for others who need to know Jesus’ love and truth.

Chapel: Feb 2, 2022 Topic: “Fisher of Men/Women” Illustrations: Introducing the fishing lifestyle and scenario to the students. How many have ever watch shows about fishing or fisherman? Shows like “Wicked Tuna” – “The Bering Sea” “River Monsters” and the like? “Life Below Zero” (Hands) Pull out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Enemy Attacks

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 28, 2022

When the enemy attacks it is with the intention to damage our faith, bring fear and to make us feel useless to be used by God. Whenever we are attacked by the enemy, we need to realize Jesus is with us to strengthen us and intercede for us.

When the Enemy Attacks By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - On Thursday morning at 3:04 am I received a text message from one of my friends in the Ukraine. She said Please Pray they are shelling the Air Base here in Lutsk. The windows are shacking, and we don’t know what will happen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Apostolic

The Sermon On The Mount / The First Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 3, 2022

In the Beatitudes, Jesus states eight or nine things which result in us being 'blessed' - meaning, happy or fortunate. They are right at the heart of being right with God and they are very different to the things which most people think will make them happy or fortunate.

INTRODUCTION Last week we finished our series of six talks on the theme ‘Great Messages of Encouragement’. We’re now starting a new series of talks on the Sermon on the Mount. I don’t know how many talks we’ll have on it, but it will be more than six! What is ‘the Sermon on the Mount’? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Everlasting Fountain Of Youth

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 6, 2020

The real fountain of youth is the living Word and water, which comes from our Savior Jesus Christ. And through its waters, we reap the benefits of our sufferings and sacrifices for the Lord. We will be free of all pains, age, and corruption when we enter into the kingdom of God.

Our Everlasting Fountain of Youth Romans 8:18-25 The fountain of youth has been told in stories since medieval times. The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Many have gone on conquests to find this mythical spring of water, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 2: Our Nation Vs. Our God

Contributed by Jonathan Newlon on Nov 7, 2020

Psalm 2 shows us the folly of turning against God as a nation. God continues to call us back to Him.

Jonathan Newlon Uniontown Church of Christ 4 November 2020 Psalm 2: Our Nations vs Our God Introduction The following story is taken directly from the U.S. Treasury website. The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gingerbread Man Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

Fairytales 2 Pt. 2 - The Gingerbread Man I. Introduction Told before bedtime or perhaps around the feet of our grade school teachers these are the stories we learned as children. These tales taught us life lessons and truths that we had to think through to grasp. Morals of the stories were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal