Sermons on clever:

Where The Sufferer Is, God Is

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 11, 2015

Message explaining little bit about suffering.

Where the Sufferer Is, God Is Isaiah 53:4, Romans 5:8NLT The biblical revelation neither explains nor eliminates suffering. It shows, rather, God entering into the life of suffering humanity, accepting and sharing the suffering. Scripture is not a lecture from God, pointing the finger at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Is God Bigger Than We Think?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2015

A sermon about inclusion.

"Is God Bigger than We Think?" Acts 10:1-48 When C.S. Lewis was only about 6 or 7 years old he announced to his father: "Daddy, I have a prejudice against the French." "Why?" asked his dad. "If I knew that," replied Lewis, "it wouldn't be a prejudice." He was right, you know. The point ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Identity Theft Series

Contributed by Amy Dubois on May 27, 2015

This is part one of a series about becoming the masterpiece God intends us to be! EasterpiMce is 'masterpiece' with 'me' mixed up. I have to let God show 'me' who I am to be the masterpiece He's created!

Identity Theft Discovering my true identity How many of you have ever heard of Identity theft? (Show Videos) • Did you know you too could be a victim? • There IS a thief who is wants to claim your identity and I am sure many of you have guessed by now who that is. In this world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel: God’s Only Way Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 29, 2015

In the book of Galatians Paul does everything he can to establish that any other Gospel other than faith in Christ is no gospel at all. In so many areas of life we have many good options. When it comes to the gospel there is only one way.

When you take a flight the airline’s final announcement is usually something like this; thank you for choosing our airline, we know you have a choice when you fly and we hope you decide to choose us again. In so many areas of life we have many good options. When it comes to the gospel can we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jehovah Tsidkenu

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 22, 2015

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness. A look at how Jesus' did enough for all of us. He is our righteousness

Jehovah Tsidkenu The LORD our Righteousness Introduction: I wish I could do more justice to the substance of our message tonight. The Meaning of 'Tsidkenu' comes from the word 'Tsedek' which means “righteousness.” 'Tsedek' is translated hundreds of times as right, righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Closer To God, Closer To One Another

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2013

This is the theme of our small group ministry. This sermon is a celebration and review of lessons in Genesis from this past eleven week series.

Dan Chambers is a Christian whose parents attend Mountain Creek Church of Christ. Dan has written a book entitled Churches in the shape of Scripture. In it, he explains several of the distinctive practices of the churches of Christ and why these practices matter. He has made it easy to read with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Excellent Shepherd Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 2, 2013

Jesus continues to boldly state his equality with God by proclaiming to be the most excellent shepherd of all.

The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads me into deep depression. It hounds my soul. It leads me in circles of frenzy, for activities sake. Even though I run frantically from task to task, I will never get it all done, For my ideal is with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Foursquare

Majoring On The Majors Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2015

Although much of our time is spent on small points of ministry, we must never forget some of the big principles of church life.

Majoring on the Majors (I Timothy 4:9-16) 1. Peter Roussakis is our resident Greek, so I dug up a Greek joke on the internet in honor of him. If you don’t like it, blame it on him. If you do like it, remember, I’m the one who found it. 2. 3 Greeks and 3 Turks are traveling by train ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:9-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inspiration And Perspirarion

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 12, 2014

Jesus warns of tough times and provides us His Word to lead and guide us in our lives. We say that we live by HIs word, but are we? Is it inspiration and perspiration?

Inspiration and Perspiration 2 Timothy 3:16-3:17 Introduction- Turn with me to 2 Timothy chapter 3 I want to take a look at what most of us here would say is the Word of God that they live bye. We believe every word and know that it is the inspired Word of God. Some will say that they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Truth Of Consequences

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 10, 2013

David's tryst with Bathsheba resulted in numerous consequences. David proved his true character in how he dealt with his sins when Nathan pointed them out to him.

1. Outhouse Consequences A young boy lived in the country. His family had to use an outhouse, which the young boy hated. It was hot in the summer, cold in the winter, and always smelly. The outhouse was located near the creek so the boy decided that he would push it into the water. After a spring ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 21st Century Christmas Star Series

Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Dec 23, 2013

The lights that lead people to the Savior today are called CHRISTIANS

The 21st Century Christmas Star! Daniel 12:3 & Matt 2:1-12 When I was a youth, the planetarium had an annual program that explained the “Star of Bethlehem” Johannes Kepler, a Reformation era astronomer and mathematician, calculated that Jupiter and Saturn aligned in 7 b.c. This rare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Unity In Community Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 29, 2017

The power of a community of believers is seen in its unity. That unity is evidence of God's power and purpose in Jesus.

1. Religious Disunity Hartford Institute for Religious Research says that there were 217 denominations listed in the 2006 Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches. But there may well be other groups that function as a denomination but do not regard themselves as such. These denominational groups ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Branching Out Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Paul's strategy of outreach from Corinth after leaving Athens

Text: Acts 18:1-19:10, Title: Branching Out, Date/Place: 9.17.17, The Road, AM A. Opening illustration: IMB changing strategies to where the missionary facilitates people group adoption B. Background to passage: Paul had just left Athens after his address on Mars Hill regarding the Unknown God, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gods Glory Our Joy Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 15, 2016

The presence and glory of God make us distinct!

1. We have a common need -- Ecclesiastes 3.11 2. We try to fill the God-shaped hole in our hears as seen in our pursuits: a. High Risk Adventure -- "BASE Jumping" = Buildings, Antennas, Spans, Earth -- Fall and pull parachute at last possible minute to escape death -- Google lists nearly 300 BASE ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Separating Truth From Error" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2016

How can I discern whether a preacher isa false prophet or not?

Christians aren't to accept everything they hear as truth, even if it's from a supposedly Christian source. He draws a contrast by saying that the Spirit of truth is of God; and the spirit of error is of the devil. God's chief desire is to confront mankind with truth in order to set us free. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist