Sermons on Civil Rights:

How Did I Get Here!

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 15, 2012

Have you ever ended up in a condition or situation that just boggled your mind. You couldn’t understand how you ended up here. You did everything you thought was right yet your marriage ended up in divorce court, your child ended up in jail, you fou8nd

“How did I get Here” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURES:- Psalms 51, 2nd Samuel 11 – 12. FOCUS VERSES:- Psalm 51:16-17:- “For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give [it]: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God [are] a broken spirit: a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-18

Denomination: Apostolic

Heaven's Hope For Humanity

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Feb 7, 2021

Most people would ask, “What does God want from me?” However, the more that I’m growing in my relationship with the LORD, I’ve slowing been learning that question is not quite right. Instead, I’ve been asking, “What does God want for me?” Learn the 6 things God desires for humanity.

Heaven's Hope for Humanity Scripture Reference: Micah 6:6-8 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on February 7, 2021 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson (www.mountzionfamily.com) Statement: My personal relationship with the LORD will affect how I perceive Him. (Audience Say it Out ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Need To Be Baptized

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Jesus who was without sin, got baptized to identify with all sinners that He came to save. He was tempted just as we are. Jesus is the lamb of God who came to take away our sin (John 1:29). Jesus is the way, the truth and the life (John 14:6). Without Jesus we cannot be right with God.

Matthew 3:13-17  Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John, to be baptized by him.  (14)  John would have prevented him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?”  (15)  But Jesus answered him, “Let it be so now, for thus it is fitting for us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020

As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through VALLEYS at times. This message fits everyone of us, because we all face valleys in our lifetime. You may be facing one right now!

“THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH” Dr. Larry Petton Psalm 23 _________________________________________________________________ As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Like Jesus Loves

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 30, 2022

We can either spend our lives focused on the problems of life, or we can spend our time focusing on the Problem Solver. We can focus on what is wrong, or we can focus on the One who can make it right. Let's look at a Deacon and the legacy of love that he has left for us to remember.

Acts 7:54-60 “Love like Jesus Loves” May 29, 2022 Intro: Beginning at Acts 6:8 through the close of this chapter, Luke records the ministry and martyr of Deacon Stephen. Stephen was one of the seven men chosen to be the first Deacons of the early church. He was a man filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 15) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2020

Prayer, the act of communicating with God. It's so precious of a commodity but it's likely we don't engage in it as often as we should. There's a right way to pray and there's a wrong way to pray. Let's see how Jesus explains the difference.

THIS, THEN, IS HOW YOU SHOULD PRAY Matthew 6:5-13 Prayer, the act of communicating with God. It's so precious of a commodity but it's likely we don't engage in it as often as we should. But there's a right way to pray and there's a wrong way to pray. In our passage today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, John 9:31, Ecclesiastes 5:2, Psalm 141:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Using Your Gifts To Serve Others - Part 2

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2020

Spiritual gifts to serve others. Can you find them out in a "spiritual gifts assessment?" Do you get one or two spiritual gifts and that's it? Or, are you immediately and obediently available to use whatever gift you have received at this very moment to serve others right now?

Using Your Gifts to Serve Others Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 Peter 4:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” And our memory refresher verse(s) for today is(are) … 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, Romans 12:1-8, 1 Peter 3:15, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Nazarene

The Answer For The Soul Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 13, 2020

What does Micah say in verses 6-7? Our soul needs to come before the Lord. Our soul needs to worship God. Our soul needs to please God. Our soul needs to be right with God. How does Micah say to do that in verse 8? Act justly; love mercy; walk humbly with God.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: THE ANSWER FOR THE SOUL MICAH 6:6-8 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION… https://www.preceptaustin.org/micah_devotionals It's a scene straight out of a Leave It to Beaver re-run. Two brothers are misbehaving, both equally at fault, but when Dad arrives he ignores one ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anointed Fugitive Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 23, 2024

Samuel anointed David. But now, he's a fugitive, holed up in a cave! He isn't happy. But he does exactly the right thing. We can learn from him for the times when we feel everyone has abandoned us, when we're in a dark, damp, smelly metaphorical cave.

Last week we started a new series looking at David in the Old Testament. I made two very simple points. First, David is a huge figure in the Bible. There is loads about him in the Old Testament. That alone means that David must be really important. But even more significant is the way the New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Esteem Or God Esteem - Lesson 4 - How To Find Your True Image In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020

A. Personal Identity B. Indwelling Of Jesus C. Jesus Is Our Life D. Putting On Jesus E. Walking In The Spirit F. Identifying The Old Man (sin-nature) G. Setting Your Mind And looking To Jesus H. We are Dead! I. Beginning In The Mind J. Positive Thinking – Right Or Wrong? K. Rejoice In The Lord

The Christian life begins with a recognition of who we are in Jesus. Speak the following confession out loud so that you can hear yourself declaring what God has said is true. You are not declaring these things to make them happen. God says that they have already happened! This is God's answer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 1:3, 1 Corinthians 1:30, Colossians 2:2-10, John 14:6, John 1:4, Ephesians 5:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14, John 21:20, John 20:17, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4, John 14:16-18, John 16:6-7, Amos 9:13-15, Acts 1:6, Acts 1:9, Acts 1:10, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:32-34, Hebrews 8:1, Acts 7:55-56, Ephesians 4:7-13, Luke 23:42-43, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Luke 9:51, Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 14:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Pray For A Nation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 20, 2003

Let me give you my proposition right at the beginning: “God’s people following God’s plan receive God’s promises.” When we do what God says we will enjoy His promises. We are blessed when we do things God’s way. Let’s explore together about what the Bib

How to Pray for a Nation Happy Independence Day! You are part of the faithful remnant that has remained behind this holiday weekend. As we focus on our nation this morning, it’s good to be an American, isn’t it? • Only in America…do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s First Prayer

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Feb 25, 2011

He then graciously removed his rebellious heart—gave him a new heart and a right spirit—turned his aim and object—led him to Damascus—laid him prostrate for three days and nights—spoke to him—made mystic sounds go murmuring through his ears—set his whole

PAUL’S FIRST PRAYER “For, behold, he is praying.” Acts 9:11. GOD has many methods of quenching persecution. He will not suffer His church to be injured by its enemies, or overwhelmed by its foes. And,,,and, He is not short of means for turning aside the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:11

Denomination: Apostolic

Burn The Ships!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:62, Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Reasons Why We Don’t Feel Empowered/Anointed And One Solution Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

Psalm 23 is a great Psalm to read and be comforted. There are times when we get excited about Psalm 23, and say Amen. But there are other times when we read Psalm 23 and heave a sigh, thinking "I don't feel like the sheep in Psalm 23 right now. What prevents us from feeling Psalm 23?

Three reasons why we don’t feel empowered and one solution Through past several weeks Pastor has taken s through a detailed study of Psalm 23, and many of us are blessed by that. It is certainly a great Psalm and gives us the confidence to face any challenges in life. I don’t know about you, but ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11, 1 Kings 17:8-24, John 15:5, Matthew 28:18, 1 John 5:4-5, John 6:35, John 14:6, John 17:18, John 17:15, Matthew 5:16, John 11:25-26, 1 Peter 2:12, John 15:16, John 15:8, Matthew 5:13-14, Philippians 2:3-4, Mark 6:35-43, Numbers 11:4-21, 2 Kings 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 8:21, Psalm 23:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational