Sermons on Come As You Are:

Let The Lord Exalt You

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 31, 2013

“Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble” Pr. 25:6-7.

Theme: Let the Lord exalt you Text: Pr. 25:6-7; Heb. 13:1-8; Lk. 14:1-14 The first sin in the history of the universe was the result of pride. Pride believes in doing things one’s own way and it was pride that made Satan declare “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Being Stubborn Enough? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 7, 2019

Being stubborn often isn't a good thing. But when it comes to withstanding the enemy's ceaseless curveballs; not only is stubbornness a necessity but it's also encouraged and sanctified by the Word of God.

Psalm 81:11-12 “But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me. So I gave them over to their stubborn hearts, to follow their own counsels.” The Israelites weren't listening to God in the wilderness. They weren't listening to him when the prophets warned them. And ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:11-12, 1 Corinthians 3:19, Romans 1:18-20

What Will You Choose? Decide Wisely Who You Will Follow.

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 23, 2007

In our walk with Jesus, there comes a time when we will have to decide whether we want to follow Jesus all the way or will abandon our walk mid-way. This is a challenge which Jesus posed to his disciples,"Do you also wish to go away?" (Jn 6:67)

Title: What will you choose? Scripture passage: Jn 6: 25-68 Introduction: In year 2000, I went to Disney world in Tokyo together with my family. As usual we went to the different rides and had a good time there. Then we come across a gigantic dome that looks so inviting and when we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-68

Denomination: Charismatic

The Promise Of The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2011

Every day we move closer to Christ's return.

The Promise of the Lord’s Return John 14:3 Rev. Brian Bill 8/28/11 This has been quite a week weather-wise in our country. With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, people are worried and taking precautions. Earlier in the week an earthquake shook up many of these same people. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Eat

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 5, 2004

A message about the importance and power fo studying God’s word.(The Life - part 6)

You Are What You Eat The Life – part 8 The Practice of Studying In the 5th chapter of Acts the apostles are in Jerusalem – they are preaching the gospel, healing the sick, driving out evil spirits – and they are really ticking off the religious leaders. The high priest and his cronies were ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Saved? Are You Sure?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2023

Jesus warns that there exists people who appear to be serving Him, though they are lost. Therefore, He challenges each person to ensure that He has been born from above.

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005

This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming To Meet You: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:1-23

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 21, 2020

We must learn to depend upon God and not ourselves.

He’s Coming to Meet You: An Exposition of Genesis 32:1-23 Jacob was a man of many faults. He had connived to take away Esau’s birthright. His very name, Jacob, means “deceiver” or “supplanter.” He and his mother tricked Isaac to give Jacob the Patriarchal blessing. For this, his brother was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will You Come And Follow Me? (3rd Sunday Before Advent - Year B)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Nov 4, 2021

We consider how the calling of the fishermen affects our lives, and allows us to focus on our own calling and why it is important for us to share our faith beginnings with others.

In the name of the Living God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. As I sat thinking about our Gospel this morning, a film that I watched a number of years ago came to mind, a comedy called School of life, starring Ryan Reynolds. Reynolds was a school teacher whose job was to teach his students ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Anglican

Demons Know About Jesus, How Come You Dont Care To Know Him?

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 28, 2022

Jesus introduced himself into people's lives, teaching with authority what the scribes failed to do (v22). Hos authority is ably exercised when he casts a demon out of a man with the unclean spirit (23-24). His powerful doctrine and actions amazed many observers (27-28)

Concentration on: '..I Know Thee Who Thou Art: You Are The Holy One Of God' 1. Jesus simply rebuked the unclean spirit and cast it out. (V25-26.) Meditation: on these actions. 1. A man had an unclean spirit: meaning demons can enter a man and make his body their dwelling place. 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:22-28

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 11, 2009

God twice asks Elijah, "What are you doing here?" This is a good question for us to be asking ourselves - why have we come into the presence of God... even if, like Elijah, we are suffering from burn-out and trying to escape the craziness of life.

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:1-15 One of my new favorite devotional books is titled: An Eclectic Almanac for the Faithful. And I have to admit, I only picked it up at first because of its intriguing title. However, it has become a storehouse of prayer fodder and ideas for contemplation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Look For In A Best Friend

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

Friendship is a very personal relationship. • And by coming to church you can work on those friendships

What do you look for in a best friend? • Most people would agree that, • A best friend is someone that you can share your most intimate, and deep secrets. • Things that you would never share with the rest of the world. • Someone that you turn to when you are hurt, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Fear Not Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007

In the midst of your storm, don’t be afraid! He is here. “Lo, I am with you always,” he promised his followers (Mt. 28:20). The night before the cross he told his men, "I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you,” (John 14:18)."

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Fear Not! John 6:16-21 Two storms raged that night. The Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias, was actually a fairly small, deep fresh water lake, thirteen miles long by about seven miles wide. However, it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Day Of The Trumpet!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 25, 2011

He is coming and we need to be ready! Will He find you ready and waiting if He should come today...if the trumpet should sound even NOW?

1 Co 15:51-58 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 6, 2012

God sees your confusion, He sees that you really don’t understand why you are going through this situation.You might even have thought about giving up on God, you don’t think that he sees what you are thinking? You might even be thinking that this is not

We Have Come Too Far To Turn Back Now Subtitle The Cross Before Me Psalm 56:6-11 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul. 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God