Sermons on Civic Responsibility:

When Your Back's Against The Wall

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 31, 2017

This message talks about how we should respond when our backs are against the wall. I shared a very personal (and painful) experience as the backdrop for the message.

When Your Back’s Against The Wall Scripture: II Chronicles 20 Let me say this before I say anything else this morning: “I do not always get it right!” This morning I want to share a personal, behind the scenes look at what can happen internally when your back is against the wall. I know some of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here I Am To Worship Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Part 8b of Series. WORSHIP IS OUR ALL-CONSUMING PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO GOD! CLAP YOUR HANDS! LIFT YOUR HANDS! BOW FACE DOWN! BE STILL BEFORE HIM! SHOUT FOR JOY! DANCE!

“HERE I AM TO WORSHIP!” ROCK POINT CHURCH June 10, 2007 VIDEO: “GIFT OF WORSHIP” (WWW.SERMONSPICE.COM) Worship IS a huge thing! And it’s NOT about us! It IS all about giving our lives to the Lord! ‘Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes let me see. Beauty that made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cure Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Sep 27, 2012

Last week we talked about the trap of offence and some of the main problems associated with being offended - false assumptions, our expectations, pride, disobedience, self-preservation, and revenge. Today I want us to look at the cure so we don’t allow o

“Nobody will ever want you for anything but making babies” her drunken father said when he found out that his 15 year daughter was pregnant. I got to counsel this women at age 42, an alcoholic for 15 years, 6 babies with four different men, two of them aborted. Now on welfare with all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Why Was It All Abram's Fault Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jan 1, 2013

Sarai sends her hand maiden into Abram's tent and it is all his fault?

Who do you blame when things go wrong in your life? Let’s look at the text and then draw some lessons from them. Gen 16:1 “Now Sarai, Abram's wife, had borne him no children. She had a female Egyptian servant whose name was Hagar.” Masters had absolute rights over their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Pleasure Seeker Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 9, 2013

Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We consider Herod.

Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? We’ve considered Judas who betrayed him, Peter who denied him, and the rest of the disciples who deserted him. We’ve looked at the religious leaders who plotted his downfall and pronounced a guilty verdict against him. Judas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:6-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Blessings Of The Christian

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

We willingly accept the blessings of the Beatitudes, but must also embrace the responsibilities.

THE BLESSINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN. Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount is directed towards those who are already disciples of Jesus (Matthew 5:1). This is important. It counters both those religious hopefuls who find the Beatitudes impossible to keep, and those religious moralists who glibly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Revelations

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013

In this life we all should have a better understanding of the great need, great love, great suffering, great purpose, great privilege and our great responsibility.

Quotes: “Before we can see properly we must first shed our tears to clear the way.” -An ancient tribal proverb from India. “Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third.” ― Shannon L. Alder “The Word of God is not Passive but ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Created Like God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 27, 2013

Tells how we are created like God and encourages you to become the person you were created to be.

“Created Like God” September 29, 2013 Genesis 1:26-31 “Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Holiness

Go Joe!! (Christmas 2013)

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 11, 2014

There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. Joseph, although a supporting actor in the nativity narrative, gives an incredible performance.

Go Joe! (Sermonette) Matt. 1.18-24 December 8, 2013 Chester, IL Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A There is arguably no more comforting to the Christian than the fact that God is sovereign. 1 Sovereignty is the supremacy of authority/rule. a Christians believe that their Master is Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Astonish Like Jesus

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 18, 2015

The teachings of Jesus were radical and astonishing; if we are to convert the world, especially Islamic adherents, we must be both loving and astonishing in our witness.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen. Today’s communion verse, which is taken from the Gospel lines just preceding these two healing stories from St. Matthew, are as follows: “the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Make A Joyful Noise

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 10, 2013

For 3000 years, the 100th Psalm has inspired people to sing praise to the Lord

Make a Joyful Noise A Sermon Based on the 100th Psalm November 20, 2011 Rev Mark A, Barber The psalm we read this morning is one of the 150 (or 151) psalms recorded in the Book of Psalms which functions in much the same way our United Methodist Hymnal functions for us today. These Psalms were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rotten Figs

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

Those who turn to the Lord are the fruit that will never spoil. Where do you find your nuterients today?

There is a hit TV show call Survivor. It’s an interesting show to watch in that it attempts to demonstrate how humanity will act when it is under stress and when there is an ultimate prize on the line. Every week, there is a part in the show called “the immunity challenge.” In it, the contestants ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-10, Mark 11:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Now? Series

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 16, 2020

In times of uncertainty, fear and anxiety can dominate our thinking to the point of spiritual inaction. God's word gives us direction for even our daily lives. Redeem the time, make use of every opportunity - intentionally.

OPEN: Habakkuk 3:17-19 A. Habakkuk is facing uncertain times. 1. a time of questions / fear / unknown. 2. the enemy is coming, what is really going to happen? 3. He knows God is mighty, knows God cares but doesn't know how it is all going to play out. B. Habakkuk offers some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ