Sermons on Common Interests:

For The Sake Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Mar 28, 2009

Philippians 1:12-18. God uses Paul’s unusual circumstances to advance the gospel despite opposition.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE FOR THE SAKE OF THE GOSPEL PHILIPPIANS 1:12-18 INTRODUCTION - I have a general dislike for clichés. There’s just something about them that makes me cringe. Not all clichés, however. I suppose I could be more specific by saying that I dislike those clichés that over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Mouth Of A Fish

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 24, 2011

Often we wonder where we will get the resources to support God's work, but in many cases we already have it.

Peter just shook his head. That was all they wanted was money. Couldn’t they see the bigger picture? That there was more at stake then just money. They had just arrived back in town and before they could even get settled the church was there with its hand out. Well it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Perceived Reality: What Is The Truth Beyond Tyranny And Consumerism?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question.

It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question. I broke free from the 9 to 5 life, from the television, the bars, the social media, and all of that, and came into a larger ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Christ & The Media Narrative: The Tactics Of The Media In Subverting Christianity

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web.

There is an overarching narrative in our country, the United States, that is projected through media. The narrative is guided by academic institutions, television shows, newspapers, and of course the world wide web. Narrative is a term that we'll use to describe the overarching framework of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Retaliation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

4 Components For Deep, Significant Relationships - Philippians 2:2 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

The closer we get to the Lord, the easier it is to love all the different people around us. God wants us to be able to move forward with unity, even though we have diversity.

I smile, as you probably do too, whenever you see that science confirms something we already know in the Bible. Right? Or archaeology comes up with this discovery that this historical place actually was there, which the Bible talks about. Or when it comes to mental health, we know that the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Joyful Attitude Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008

Sermon #2 of the Philippians series from Philippians chapter 2 deals with examples of the kind of joyful attitude we need to develop.

A JOYful Attitude CHCC: November 9, 2008 Philippians 2 INTRODUCTION: For the next few weeks, we’re looking at the book of Philippians … a book full of JOY written by a man who was in PRISON. If anyone can be an example to us of how to have JOY as Christians … it is Paul. In Chapter 2, Verse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Humility

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013

Why humility brings joy for the Christian if they follow the example of Christ.

The Joy of Humility Philippians 2.1-11 Introduction If you have been here for the past two weeks, you will know that we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi, a Roman garrison town in Eastern Macedonia which Paul visited on his travels into what is now modern day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Harmonious Church Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Aug 1, 2003

This sermon looks at what makes a harmonious church. It desribes an attitude that is necessary to cultivate unity, then the basis for that unity, and finally it ends with some practical applications to foster unity within the body. Includes study guide a

Series: What Makes a Great Church! Sermon: A Church that is united. Text: Eph 4:1-16 As a parent, one of your primary desires concerning your kids is that they would get simply along. No parent desires to see their dearest offspring going out it and bickering. A while back my two oldest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Four Small Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 16, 2004

What can we learn from ants, locust, rock badgers and lizards when it comes to the church?

Well here we are. If Psalm 117 is indeed the middle chapter of the bible, and it is, then we are in a physical sense half way through the book. However that being said there are a lot more book in this half then there was in that half. Proverbs is the 20th book of the Bible out of 66, so it’s 20 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do You Speak In Tongues?

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 30, 2014

EVIDENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN PERSONS LIVES-BIBLICAL EVIDENCE OF THE SPIRIT

DO YOU SPEAK IN TONGUES? Mark 16:15-17 +ASK THE QUESTION--"Do you speak in tongues”? Just ask that question among Christians and you will get a variety of reactions. May I ask you the question--- “Is ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember To Give Thanks!

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 29, 2012

Thanksgiving or Advent reminder to be grateful as believers.

Intro: A man stood writing at the post office counter one day when an older man shuffled up to him with a postcard in his hand.“Sir,” the older man said, “would you please address this postcard for me?” The first man gladly consented, and wrote what the older man dictated to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Antidote For My Worry Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 8, 2016

If Jesus is my Shepherd I have everything I need

This morning, we are going to deal with what may very well be the most common sin among Christians. And I think you might be surprised when we find out what that sin is. See if you can identify that sin from these verses. As I read them, keep in mind that the verbs in every single one of these ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2001

Why do we pray?

28-10-01 Langham/Stiffkey Luke 18:1-8 – Our Attitude in Prayer Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican

Hero Of Creation: God Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Mar 19, 2001

This is the first in a series of sermons on Hebrews 11, Heroes of Faith. God is the hero we look at, and His heroric act of creating this world and a people for Him to love.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from Hebrews 11:3; By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God’s command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. In the name ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3

Denomination: Lutheran