Sermons on Compete:

The Divorce Decision Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce and remarriage by stating that only

OPENING SETENCE: There is an old nursery rhyme called “Humpty Dumpty.” INTRODUCTION: Of course we all know it. We can quote it better than most Bible verses. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men. Couldn’t put Humpty together ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Risk Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 1, 2018

Take a risk! By faith, fear God more than people, forsake the world, follow the Lord, and find salvation for your own soul. By faith, do what others cannot do and live a life pleasing to the Lord.

In one little Midwestern town, Miss Jones had the distinction of being the oldest resident in town. So when she died, the editor of the local paper wanted to print a little article remembering this dear old lady. Except he couldn’t think of anything to say when he sat down to write the article. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 17, 2018

A couple of weeks ago I talked about the command to go and make disciples. Then last Sunday I talked about sharing the right gospel message. Today, I'll be talking about some practical things we can do and what we're up against as we contend for the faith.

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH 1) Contend for the faith. Jude 1:3, "Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt I had to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints." To contend means to put yourself ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Acts 17:22-23, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 10:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 7, 2018

Part two of this series focuses on Romans 12:3-8.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 2 Scriptures: Romans 12:3-8; 15:1-3; 1 Corinthians 3:1-7 This is part two of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” If you recall from last week, we focused on verses one and two from Romans chapter twelve. In those verses Paul urges the Christians in Rome to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8, Romans 15:1-3, 1 Corinthians 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5. The Creation Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018

Creation - From a "functional" rather than a "materialistic" Lens

IN GOD'S IMAGE 5 - THE CREATION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:18, Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Terms And Conditions: Take A Break Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2018

This message takes a look at honouring the Sabbath to find Delight in the Lord

If you follow me on Facebook, that’s assuming that you’ve read the terms and conditions for Facebook and agreed to them, then you might have seen some of my posts from the Babylonian Bee, which is a Christian Satire site, recently this one struck me as fitting. BOSTON, MA—Local man Justin Fuller ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of Entertainment Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 12, 2018

In this sermon, we try to examine the way the god of entertainment tries to pull us away from God the Father.

A. How many of you have seen the 2005 romantic comedy called Fever Pitch? 1. It is a funny story about a guy who is a Boston Red Sox fanatic. 2. Here’s an interesting tidbit that you might not have known: Fever Pitch was actually first released outside the United States and Canada with the title ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16, Ecclesiastes 12:13, 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because Of Their Loss Of Joy

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2019

Paul had a genius for developing deep and lasting friendships. Between him and his spiritual children there was always shared feelings and reactions in times of suffering and victory.

November 16, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.C.1.b: Because of their Loss of Joy (4:12-20) Galatians 4.12-20 (KJV) 12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all. 13 Ye know how through infirmity of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Modestly Declines The Government Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2019

They wanted a king so that they might be like their neighbors, and this was what they tempted Gideon with.

Chapter 32 He Modestly Declines the Government of Israel [Judges 8.22-8.23] Scripture 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Now What? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 48 in our journey through John's gospel. This is the last in the series covering the aftermath of the resurrection and postlude to the gospel.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Now What?” John 21 John makes it very clear that Jesus said and did much more than God chose to chronicle. John affirmed that his purpose was to record those things that would both inspire and fortify belief that leads to genuine life in Him. His writing is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Careful Construction Part 5 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 11 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians continuing the discussion of building the kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serve as Partners for the Kingdom of God” I Corinthians 3:18-4:21 Introduction The church is not about location but relationships. We love noth¬ing better than to erect buildings and develop sprawling ecclesiastical campuses. The church is not about ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Matters Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 32 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message explores another questions posed by the Corinthians regarding matters of the Spirit and the function of spiritual gifts.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Matters of the Spirit: the Giver” I Corinthians 12:1-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 C. Concerning ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Impossible Love Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 29, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians. This message is the second of 6 messages exploring the nature and practice of God's love.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Impossible Love” Part Two Introduction Our current stop in our exploration of Paul’s letter to the believers meeting in Corinth written a couple thousand years ago deals with love. 1 Corinthians 13 has been dubbed the “love” chapter. Here ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Millennial Reign Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 35 in our exposition of Revelation covering the millennium.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Millennial Reign of Jesus” Rev 20:1-6 Review Where are we in our study of the end times as revealed in the book of Revelation? The tribulation has ended. The accumulated wrath of God for the accumulated sin since the beginning has been poured out on the people ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:33-34

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Surprise: It's Not What I Expected

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 15, 2018

Life does not always happen the way we plan it or expect it to follow. We have to remember that God's plan is for us to decrease so that Jesus might increase. We Look at the life of John the Baptist

Surprise--It’s Not What I Expected by Rick Gillespie-Mobley Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 Luke 1:5-25 and 1:57-66 6/10/2018 Text Matthew 11:1-11:11 Surprised, It’s Not What I Expected! Have you ever been surprised, but in a negative sort of way. Your hopes got really high for something, but when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed