Sermons on Commissioned By God:

Signs Of The End (Part 1)

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 8, 2017

Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return!

Signs of the End (Part 1) Matthew 24: 3-14 Today I want to begin a study on what is known as the Olivet Discourse. Jesus spoke these words in His last days prior to the crucifixion in response to the disciples’ questions regarding His return and the end of the age. These verses have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Building A Legacy For Our Children":

Contributed by David Henderson on May 9, 2016

A message for Mother's day designed to speak especially to Moms who are doing their job alone. Eunice and Lois, together raised Timothy in the Lord. Timothy became a powerful witness for our Lord due to their godly influence.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! “Building a Legacy” 2nd Timothy 3 On this day that we honor Moms, it’s good for us to think about how much they really do. By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle an extra 18,000 hours of work. 1000 hours a year. I heard recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Unseen Damage: Symptoms Of Systemic Problems Series

Contributed by Michael Fletcher on Aug 31, 2011

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.

Intro: (Michael)When you buy your first home one of the things people talk about is that now you’ll experience the “pride of ownership.” But what they don’t tell you is that you are also now about to experience the price of ownership as well. And I don’t just mean ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012

Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. We are all going to die? But will we all live again? What do philosophers and religion say about life after death? What does the Bible tell us?

What Happens When We Die? Job 14:14 “If a man dies will he live again?” Is this all there is to life? What happens when we die? If we die is that it? Are we simply absorbed into the cosmos? What lies beyond the grave? Is there life after death? Death and dying are an inevitable part of human life. ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14, 1 Corinthians 15:52

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord And The Lost

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 29, 2012

A sermon comparing the attitudes of the lost towards the Lord as opposed to their attitudes today towards the church.

“The Lord and the Lost” Luke 15:1-7 Scripture Reading Luke 15:1 Then drew near unto him all the publicans and sinners for to hear him. 2 And the Pharisees and scribes murmured, saying, This man receiveth sinners, and eateth with them. 3 And he spake this parable unto them, saying, 4 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Melchizedek Receives The Tithes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it.

I. EXORDIUM: Who receives our tithes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST or Melchizedek receives our tithes in Heaven, while here men receives it. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:8 (Amplified Bible) 7:8 Furthermore, here [in the Levitical priesthood] tithes are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oil The Shields

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues)

I. EXORDIUM: Is your shield always oiled? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues) IV. TEXT: Isaiah 21:5 (New International Version) They set the tables, they spread the rugs, they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Consideration

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 23, 2012

These verses call on us to be tolerant to others who may not dot every 'i' or cross every 't' exactly as we do.

Christian Consideration Romans 15:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/121024pm.mp3 Paul continues his theme of chapter 14 - dividing over debatables...how to live out your convictions in the gray areas of life without judging others or causing them to stumble in their own walk. Along with having ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Takes A Detour - Sermon I Series

Contributed by James Webster on Feb 25, 2014

This Series was preached from the Series, Don't Just Go To Church Be the Church a 4-week sermon series encouraging the church to be the hands and feet of Christ

CATLETTSBURG SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 2014 LOVE TAKES A DETOUR LUKE 10:25-37 OPENING COMMENTS • We just finished a series in January of “Making Friends for Jesus” • Hopefully we came away from that series with 2 goals in mind. o Turn in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Be A Good Samaritan

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 28, 2013

The good in us must come out of us.

I am again humbled and delighted to have been extended the invitation to be here at First Presbyterian Church as we continue what I believe is an honorable fellowship of pulpit exchange. I only hope and pray that your Pastor is receiving the kind of warmth and hospitality that I have received from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of A Selfless Saint

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 14, 2013

Do your fellow saints know you for your kindness? Today we will study a friend that was remembered by the Apostle Paul as a great encourager and examine the characteristics that enable us to bless one another.

There was a time in our lives when our daughter was hospitalized for extended periods of time. We learned how friends can provide much needed encouragement during such times. One such friend was Dan Bubar. At the time, Dan was single and considering serving the Lord as a missionary to Hungary. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 26, 2019

A sermon about finding peace amidst the turmoil of life.

“Peace?” John 20:19-31 Chad is the fifth largest country in Africa, twice as big as Texas, with suffering to match its size. For decades it has been torn by civil war. Economically, it has been drained by drought and famine that leave it a veritable "basket case." It is the 7th ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Wants Us To Be Clean

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 7, 2019

Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body.

Jesus wants us to be Clean (Matthew 8:1-4) Introduction: Leprosy is used in the Bible to depict sin; this disease begins as a little bright spot on one’s body. Theses spots become open sores, which spread all over the body Its victims eventually die from this disease and its complications. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Two Promises

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 23, 2019

The last words that Jesus gives His disciples are a two-fold promise. You will have tribulations and He has overcome the world. As Christians, we know and experience these two promises. An illustration is weaved throughout to bring these points to life.

I love movies. I do, I really do. I always have and always will. I often fall asleep to them and literally seen some more times than I can count. I enjoy rewatching movies. Once I know the whole story, I love re-watching the movie to see how knowing the end changes how I see conversations, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-33, John 16:33

Denomination: Lutheran

Failure Is Not Forever

Contributed by S. Louis Rouse on Apr 10, 2018

Peter failed the Lord in an immense way but was completely restored by Jesus

Sometimes in scripture we find something mentioned… seemingly in passing …that does not appear to be very important. Such is the case with our text this morning. Last week, we studied the account of the two men on their way from Jerusalem to their home in Emmaus. We are told they were ...read more