Sermons on Compose:

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Be Strong In The Lord

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 7, 2021

We, in our own strength, have no chance in our spiritual warfare

Real strength ? Is not a matter of mere muscle power. ? Is not just brute force. ? Is not determined by how much weight you can lift. ? Is not represented in Arnold Schwarzenegger, Hulk Hogan or even Superman. Strength that matters ? Is a thing of character, will, determination. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Be Wise - Part 3

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 13, 2019

A series from the book of Proverbs looking at ways to use wisdom in daily life.

Be Wise - Work July 14, 2019 After a fourth of July holiday weekend, it can be difficult to get back to work. In fact, if we were to be really honest, there are some days when it’s just difficult to get to work and get really excited about it. Sometimes, we’re just a little over tired, sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17, Mark 10:45, Titus 2:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Like There Is No Tomorrow!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2019

Like There is no Tomorrow! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Praying (vs 7) (2). Loving (vs 8) (3). Welcoming (vs 9) (4). Serving (vs 10-11a) (5). Glorifying (vs 11b) SERMON BODY: Ill; • A Church leader asked some of his members a question; • If you knew that it would be the end of the world in seven-days’ time, • What would you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Midnight Miracle

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 28, 2020

While going through, we can trust God to bring us out

I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that in the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Bible?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 1, 2020

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible?

How does God reveal himself in the Bible? What are inerrancy and infallibility? How do we understand the Bible? How does the Holy Spirit help us understand the Bible? All this is a special part of studying God by studying how important his revelation in the Bible is called bibliology. How God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Peter 1:21, John 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

It is easy enough to be superficially attracted to Jesus, but the test is continuing with Jesus. Real faith is life-long act.

You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Forget About The Mud Pies. Think Of The Holiday At The Sea

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 3, 2022

John's vision of heaven makes us look forward to the resurrection, serving God day and night in His temple.

5.8.22 Revelation 7:13–17 13 One of the elders spoke to me and said, “These people dressed in white robes, who are they and where did they come from?” And I answered him, “Sir, you know.” 14 And he said to me: These are the ones who are coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Comfort In God's Control

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 9, 2022

Mothers often need a break from the cleaning, cooking, laundry. There is a lot to do to keep a house and home under control. Things can go haywire quickly, and not just for mothers. But no matter who you are, you can find comfort in trusting in God's ultimate control.

Alba 5-8-2022 Finding Comfort in God's Control Genesis 38:27-30 A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog. Going ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Fulfills The Law

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 25, 2022

Someone has said that if we love God with all our heart, and other people with all our heart, we can do as we please, because we will only do that which pleases God and benefits others.

Alba 5-22-2022 LOVE FULFILLS THE LAW Romans 13:8-10 A woman and her husband came to their minister and said, “We're going to get a divorce, but we wanted to come to make sure that you approve of it.” There are those who they feel that if they have lost their love for each other they hope ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commit Your Plans Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 14, 2022

Since things have come from the Lord, men cannot overrule their responsibility in planning, and involving in their daily activities. No one could simply sit at ease and tell himself that God would plan for me and execute everything for me. Commit your plans.

Theme: Commit your Plans Text: Proverbs 16:1-3   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever.   Introduction: We have entered into this new month and this is our second Sunday. We are thinking about the Secrets of Success throughout this month. I began this month touching the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (16 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What My Peaceful Doves Have Taught Me – Will I Heed The Lessons? Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 29, 2022

Nature is a great teacher and the creation is full of meaning. In studying the behaviour of small doves, I have gained an insight into their habits and lives. There are lessons for Christians we can learn from them. This is Part 2 and develops those lessons.

THIS IS WHAT MY PEACEFUL DOVES HAVE TAUGHT ME – WILL I HEED THE LESSONS? PART 2 OF 2 This is PART 2 of the message on doves. The peaceful dove (zebra doves in the USA – exotic bird) is an Australian native. See PART 1 for the introduction to this story. We have been looking at Lessons we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12, Matthew 7:1-5, Matthew 25:35, James 1:9-10, James 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12:21-25, James 4:1-3, Galatians 5:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trilogy Psalms (22.23.24) Psalm 24 – The Supreme Sovereign – Jesus Christ Returns To Jerusalem At The End Of The Tribulation To Reign Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 8, 2022

Jesus Christ is The King of Glory, and in a coming day after the Tribulation, He will enter through the gates of Jerusalem to reign as the sovereign King. The gates are ordered to open up for the King of Glory who comes from Armageddon in victory. This relates to the Second Coming.

TRILOGY PSALMS (22.23.24) PSALM 24 – THE SUPREME SOVEREIGN – JESUS CHRIST RETURNS TO JERUSALEM AT THE END OF THE TRIBULATION TO REIGN A Bible Study in Three Psalms – the Trilogy Psalms 22, 23, 24. Today we do the third one of those – Psalm 24 This is a great Psalm of praise and honour. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:12, 2 Samuel 6:17, John 1:10, Colossians 1:15-17, Revelation 21:1, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Revelation 19:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational