Sermons on Climate:

Broken Speech Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

God’s interest isn’t limited to whether or not you are swearing falsely. God’s interest is in whether or not you are speaking falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. political advantage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Create A Win-Lose World Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 17, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in which participants risk their lives to play a survival game to win a prize of 40 million dollars. But why is this drama so popular all over the world?

Do Not Create a Win-Lose World Squid Game Part 2 James 4:1-6 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part two of this series, “Squid Game.” The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. “Squid Game” is a drama in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did Jesus Come Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 24, 2021

Why did Jesus come to planet earth? Throughout the Bible we will ask that question often. It will become indisputable why Jesus came, “according to God’s will.”

Why did Jesus Come Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously. - Luke 2:48. I have preached dozens of Christmas sermons. Each time I preach the arrival of Jesus Christ I have to ask myself the same question, “Why did Jesus come to the earth?” When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Great Message Of Encouragement

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 8, 2022

At the start of 2022 most of us probably feel that the future looks very uncertain. We want to hear God's message of encouragement. As the Israelites prepared to enter the Promised Land, God had a great message of encouragement for them.

THE SCENE I’d like you to imagine a scene. It’s about 1500 B.C. We’re in a wilderness a little to the south of the Dead Sea in what was then Moab and is now Jordan. Around us there are people, tents, and animals. The people look tough, weather-beaten. For forty years they’ve been living as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Will And His Glory

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2021

How can being in God's Will contribute to His Glory? The story of Lazarus' death and how it brought glory to God.

If I were to hold up a painted picture and ask what you think of it, there would be a variety of answers. Some might say it’s beautiful. Others might say it’s ugly or doesn’t make any sense. The reason that is, is because when it comes to art, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Some works of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4, John 11:38-45, Philippians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 23, 2022

Jesus calls us to be the salt - the preservative - of the earth. He warns us against losing our sense of mission. Or, considering the Greek, perhaps he is warning us against being pushed off course. But either way, his message is: stick with it.

Today, after a bit of a break, we’re returning to Jesus’ longest recorded sermon, the Sermon on the Mount. Can you remember how Jesus starts his sermon? What was his first WORD? Jesus’ first word is ‘blessed’. ‘Blessed’ means happy or fortunate. Jesus wants us to be blessed. He is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Help Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2021

God uses unlikely people to accomplish his purposes and bless the community of faith.

INTRODUCTION • When you look back on your life, have you ever thought about all the people who have helped you to get where you are in both your life and your walk with Jesus today? • We do not get where we are alone; our life is not lived in a vacuum. • I would imagine we can all think about those ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4, Ezra 6:6-12, Ezra 7:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peace Of The Devil & The Peace Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 17, 2021

The devil knows that our separation from God produces an innate knowledge that something is wrong. So the devil seeks to cover over this spiritual disquiet, to explain it away, or to overrun our physical senses with pleasure or distractions.

THE PEACE OF THE DEVIL & THE PEACE OF GOD Jer. 6:14; John 14:27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A bus full of ugly people had a head-on collision with a truck. When they died, God granted all of them one wish. The first person said, "I want to be gorgeous. God said, “Granted” and it happened. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:14, John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Civics Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2024

s we approach what can be a touchy subject these days… I do not intend to tell you who to cast your vote for. I do not intend to tell you which party is more godly.

CHRISTIAN CIVICS Romans 13 Introduction I’ve been beginning these messages from Romans with a summary. -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone. -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, accessed by ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

15 - Nothing Can Separate Us From God's Love Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jun 11, 2021

This is the 15th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the amazing love God has for us.

Romans 8:18-22 18 For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-39, Psalm 44:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 16, 2021

Moses didn't want to do what God asked. He didn't think he was worthy or capable... and he was right. So what made the difference in his life?

Years ago there was a comedian named Milton Berle who wrote this poem: “I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Lesson #16 Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 10, 2024

We enter the phase of the earthly punishment and judgment of unrighteousness and unrighteous mankind. The final punishments on earth for unrighteous mankind, has begun. Rev. 16:1.

A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21, Revelation 15:2, Revelation 14:8, Revelation 6:9-10, Revelation 20:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3, 2 Peter 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Sep 10, 2022

This first week of this “Having Words” series is a great time to remind ourselves of the commitment that we made to make and to be made into disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Counting the Cost Having Words with Jesus THIRTEENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST, YEAR C Luke 14:25-33 The Message Figure the Cost 25-27 One day, when large groups of people were walking along with him, Jesus turned and told them, “Anyone who comes to me but refuses to let go of father, mother, spouse, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures – Additional References Part 7 - Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022

References to "The Day of the LORD" continue as we look into the Old Testament prophets (Isaiah here). We will see great fear, judgment, scorched men, Israel saved - a remnant, and God's compassion on Israel. God will refine His people. God is compassion.

THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES – ADDITIONAL REFERENCES PART 7 - ISAIAH The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the implementation of man. In other words, it is the intervention of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:17-21, Isaiah 14:1-4, Isaiah 14:7, Isaiah 24:1-6, Isaiah 13:12, Revelation 16:9-11, Revelation 6:12-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Higher Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2024

The Bible forms the foundation of our faith, and if that foundation isn't sound, your faith could crumble. But why would that be true, and what happens if we don't accept that idea?

ILLUS: A famous Christian writer told of doing a lectureship at Ohio State University. As he was being driven to the lecture, he passed the new Wexner Art Center and the driver said, “This is a new art building for the university. It is a fascinating building designed in the post-modernist view ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ