Sermons on Close Relationship:

Lay Down Your Load And Head Down The Road

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There are many degrees of commitment in The world. When you join the army, you can commit to a couple weekends a month, a whole year, three years, five years, or ten years. You can buy a cell phone plan for a year or two, or renew it every month. You

“Lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and run with endurance the race that is set before us.” --Hebrews 12:1 Activity: Ball Drop Choose four teens from the audience. Have the first two teens stand behind the starting line. Give each of them a tennis or racquetball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Sin Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 26, 2008

This message reveals sin in a little different way.

UNDERSTANDING SIN Romans 7:7-25 (Begin with the skit – “Do Not Touch” – chair) 1. What is it about being told “not to” that cause us to “want to?” For some, reason, just the knowledge that we are not supposed to do “a thing” is enough to motivate us to “do it”. 2. As children, we remember the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way To Preach When Apostasy Comes Into The Church" Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 7, 2013

The early church dealt with false teachers telling the church that certain foods and even marriage and sexual relations within marriage were sinful and should be avoided. This message deals with Paul's approach in coaching Timothy to deal with this.

THE WAY TO PREACH WHEN APOSTASY COMES INTO THE CHURCH 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Dorn Ridge, July 07, 2013 The following link will take you to an MP3 recording of this sermon: http://chirb.it/q4DEp9 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Jesus said: “I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Distant Draw Near

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 17, 2014

Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.

THE DISTANT DRAW NEAR Matthew 15:21-28 Supporting Scripture: • Old Testament #1: Genesis 45:1-15 • Old testament #2: Isaiah 56:1-8 • Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28 1 Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, "Have everyone leave my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

"Looking Up Without Looking In" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 7, 2011

How do we serve God in all that we do?

Looking Up Without Looking In Let’s look at two Biblical stories; one is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19 verses 1-10 and it is about about a man that went up to see Jesus, and the other is also found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5 verses 16-26, and it is about a man who came down to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Missing The Mark Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012

This message series inspired by Kyle Idleman's book, "Not a Fan."

“Missing the Mark” A Fan or a Follower - #4 of 5 Jerry Watts Matthew 23 (Note: This series is inspired by Kyle Idleman’s book – “Not a Fan”) * His name was Matt Emmons. In the 2004 Olympics, he was competing in the 50-meter three-position rifle event and was one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2012

Christmas in one word is hope. That hope is Jesus Christ.

The God of hope Luke 2:8-2:15 Introduction- This morning we are in the last Sunday before Christmas. Tomorrow, we celebrate Christmas Eve by a candlelight service. Then everyone prepares for the big day. If you had to describe Christmas with one word, what would it be? Take away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Wrestling Sermon

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 23, 2013

To share with the listener how the sport of wrestling is much like our Christian life.

Wrestling prepares a person to compete in the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet their opponent and do battle completely on their own. No one can substitute and time outs are not possible. You have no one to check, screen, and block or assist you in anyway; there is no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Proverbs 27:17, James 1:2-3

Denomination: Other

'he'll Make All Things Right' Series

Contributed by Randy Breedlove on Jun 15, 2020

Message is about reconciliation, which is needed in our world today. Christ is depicted as the only true one who can reconcile

‘He’ll make ALL things right’ Colossians 1:15-20 Mexia Baptist Church -June 14th, 2020 Scripture Passage: Colossians 1:15-20 New King James Version (NKJV) 15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christmas Story

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020

4th Week of Advent and we are looking at the main characters of Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Elizabeth, and Zachariah

The Christmas story Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction- We are in the 4th week of advent- Each week we lit a candle of the advent wrath and here we are in the final week. Tuesday night at our Christmas Eve service, (7pm) we will light the Christ candle- Christ fulfilling the promise of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Mom, Thanks For All You Do!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 8, 2021

Mother's Day 2021.

Mom, Thanks For All You Do When God Created Mothers... When the Lord was creating mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when an angel appeared and said. "You're taking a lot of time on this one." And God said, "Have you read the specs on this order?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About Your Neighbor? Do They Matter?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

Whos your neighbor and what responsibility has been placed on you to speak to them?

What about your neighbor? Do they matter? Luke 10:25-37 Introduction- I am so glad you joined us this morning! I pray that the Lord would speak a word into you … that you would receive what He has for you. We have been in a series call “Instructions for Christian Living” We have centered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Ressurection Truth

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022

Nothing in Scripture will bring the anointing of God Word more than the cross and the resurrection.

Resurrection proof 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Introduction- Good Morning Church If you would turn to 1 Corinthians 15 and would prepare your heart for the word, I believe the words recorded by the apostle Paul are life-changing. There are few subjects in God’s word that have more eternal value than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Is He Still Good To You?

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Jul 18, 2017

Remembering the goodness of God. Not becoming complacent in your worship to God. Don't take credit for what God has done for you.

Is He Still Good To You? Deuteronomy 8:10-11 (NASB) "When you have eaten and are satisfied, you shall bless the LORD your God for the good land which He has given you. Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God by not keeping His commandments and His ordinances and His statutes which I am ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:20-23, Deuteronomy 8:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Illusion Of Success

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 24, 2024

Good morning, everyone. Today, I want to talk about something that I believe touches all of us at some point in our lives: the pursuit of worldly pleasures and success

Ephesians 2:11-22 Common English Bible The reconciliation of God’s people 11 So remember that once you were Gentiles by physical descent, who were called “uncircumcised” by Jews who are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22