Sermons on Church Revival:

Wondering About Judgment?

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

What is "judgment" and how do the various judgments referenced in the Bible apply to us?

WONDERING ABOUT JUDGMENT? John 8:12-18, 21-27, 42-47 We’ve all heard the quotation regarding death and taxes and the certainty of these things happening. This quote may be one of those statements that are true most of the time but there are exceptions. With the evolution of our society ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is Down: Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Mar 7, 2016

However, for many people, serving doesn't conjure up a positive image. Instead, they think of endless menial chores, cleaning up other people's messes, and catering to their vain whims. Yet the New Testament calls us to become servants of one another.

What do you think of when you hear the word serve? No, I don't mean the opening hit of the racket in a tennis match. I'm not even talking about your waiter or waitress at Shiela’s. I mean what does a servant look like? What picture comes to mind? It's possible that you have a positive image. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Christian Church

When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Discourse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 11, 2016

Jesus' last discourse in Luke 22:21-38 shows us several areas of failure in the disciples.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. In fact, Jesus celebrated the last, divinely-sanctioned Passover meal, and also instituted the first, divinely-sanctioned Lord’s Supper. The meal took place over several hours, and Jesus spent his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:21-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Deadly Thorns

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2016

A message about our spiritual priorities, showing the danger of the thorns of worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire of other things in the parable of the sower/soils.

Three Deadly Thorns Introduction: The parable of the soils is found in three of the four gospels, but for the purposes of our sermon this morning, lets look at the fourth chapter of Mark. In the parable of the four soils, Jesus paints a visual picture of a farmer scattering seed around and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fulfilled The Law Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 14, 2016

God's Son explain the law, Christ fulfills the law.

I. Introduction A. An Amish man answered a knock on his door one morning. An electric company worker handed him a piece of paper stating that the electric company would like to run a power line through his pasture. The Amish man said, "No." "Legally, that paper says we can." replied the worker. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Only One Came Back To Say Thanks

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Spiritual Amnesia (Alzheimer, dementia) is a sickness that makes us forget to say “thanks” to God: We Forget God’s Past Mercies; We Allow Present Troubles To Block Out God’s Love; We Forget The Promises Made; Forget Our Calling As Ambassadors, etc.

“ONLY ONE CAME BACK TO SAY THANKS” LUKE 17:11-19 11 And it came to pass, as Jesus went to Jerusalem, that he passed through the midst of Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: 13 And they lifted up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Waiting Wisely

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 10, 2019

A sermon to help us use our time wisely and prepare us for the coming of the Lord.

INTRODUCTION Life is about a series or sequence of waits. There are a number of things we will wait for in our journey of life. We keep moving from one season or chapter of waiting, to another season or chapter of waiting. For example, if you just took an exam, you are waiting for your results to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing Where You Are…knowing What You Are Doing? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

The Coming of the Kingdom - Luke chapter 17 verses 20-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Signpost #1: God is in Your Midst (vs 20b-21) • Signpost #2: God's Plan is Unfolding (vs 22-24) • Signpost #3: God's Time Clock Is Ticking (vs 26-30) • Signpost #4: God Takes No Pleasure in Our Clinging (vs 31-33) • Signpost #5: God's Judgments are Individual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Brethren

Perseverance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 31, 2019

Focusing on perseverance in faith during trials.

INTRODUCTION On May 29, 2013 I registered for an event called the “Tough Mudder.” The event that I participated in was a 12 mile run with about 15 obstacles sprinkled throughout. During the event, there are obstacles such as crawling through the mud on your stomach with electric wires above you… ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles For A Living Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 3, 2019

Hebrews 11 has a long list of great men and women of faith. What can we learn from them for our own living faith today?

PRINCIPLES OF LIVING FAITH FROM HEBREWS 11 Introduction Hebrews 11 is one of the most familiar passages in our New Testaments. It begins with a definition of faith, offers amazing examples of faith, and ends with a call for us to have faith-based upon what we know from God. Lightfoot: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual One-A-Days

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Taking time to remember what is important

2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • How’s your memory? we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Encouragement for a new year

Acts 1 - January 8, 2017 Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  It is good to be back with you today as we come out in a new year and celebrate all that our God is doing.  We’ve had just one week go by - and if you made new year’s resolutions, I hope you have been keeping them.  If ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2nd String Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

God uses ordinary individuals

Acts 1 - January 8, 2017 Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  It is good to be back with you today as we come out in a new year and celebrate all that our God is doing.  We’ve had just one week go by - and if you made new year’s resolutions, I hope you have been keeping them.  If ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Transforming Encounter Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 6, 2019

To become a child of God I must cling to the living, resurrected Jesus

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: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist