Sermons on Concentraing On Scripture:

Sent Out

Contributed by Darell Houseton on Aug 30, 2018

Like the disciples in our scripture passage, we too have been trained and are being sent out to those frontlines to deliver the message that help has already come! We are being sent out to (1) preach the Gospel, (2) perform miracles and (3) confirm the word of God!

Introduction My wife Willow can confirm that I watch very few channels on TV, primarily because the two women in my house dominate our television. I digress. The two I watch the most are The History Channel and ESPN. Usually, I watch ESPN before they wake up and History after they go to bed. One ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

When He Whispers Our Name / God Is With Us (Part 2 Exodus Series) Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 12, 2018

In the first sermon, we discovered God had a plan. This week we look at what happens when God calls us. Explores not only God calling Moses, but also God calling others in Scripture. And we discover that when God calls, God delivers. God will be with us.

Last week we explored the story of the birth of Moses and how God was present in every single step of his rescue, even if God’s name was ever mentioned. God had a plan. Today we will explore the calling of God into that plan. Just as Moses and every other person called by God was surprised, we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

8 Reasons Why People Leave The Church

Contributed by Sheryln Miller on Apr 11, 2019

Are you surprised when you hear that a once faithful Christ follower has turned away from the faith and now doubts whether scripture is true or not? If you are like me, you wonder how this happens but then you remember this is nothing new. Apostasy appears throughout the bible.

In Hebrews 6:4-5 the writer notes some will turn away from the gospel although they once tasted the good Word and received the Holy Spirit. Jesus knew we would be tempted to turn away from the truth but He reminds us to remain faithful to the end (end of our lives) if we want to receive the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship And Distortion (September 20, 2012).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020

In this passage of scripture, we can see three things. First, we can see where caution hinders compassion. Secondly, we can see where compassion builds community. Finally, we can see where members of the community must be accountable to God and each other.

DISCIPLESHIP AND DISTORTION Text: Mark 9:38 – 50 There is the story of an army chaplain who once told his men that he did not believe in hell. Some of his men responded by saying that his services would no longer be needed. The one who tells this story (Warren W. Wiersbe) also says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: United Methodist

Resist The Devil Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 28, 2020

I see way too many Christians ineffective in their life because the devil has them tied up in knots. And in the Scriptures, God tells us as Christians what to do, but we are just not doing it. And I believe that it has to do with us not knowing how to resist the devil.

Introduction I would like to begin today’s sermon by asking you a couple of questions? Here is the first question. If someone, in your life, that you trust tells you to do something, how likely are you to do what they tell you? I would say that if I trust them that I am likely to do what they say ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7, 1 Peter 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Forgetting, Focusing And Fixing

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 24, 2020

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements.

Oftentimes a crisis, like COVID-19, directs a person’s thoughts, words and actions, rather than Christ. Today I will try to share what Scripture teaches about how we can order our mindset which will impact our mood and direct our movements. In your Bible, the book of Philippians is a thank-you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lead Us Not Into Temptation - The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2020

This one phrase has given some folks "spiritual heartburn" from time to time. Would "Our Father in Heaven" ever lead us into temptation? Let's look at some other Scriptures and see if we can figure it out!

Lead Us Not Into Temptation (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today Pastor Karenlee will be reading from Psalm 23. But, before she reads today’s Scripture let’s take a brief review of what we have seen so far in the “Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13, Matthew 6:13, James 1:13, Luke 4:1-2, Luke 4:13, Hebrews 4:15, James 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

If Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 29, 2020

This series is about "IF" and how we respond to our "IF" situations Scripturally. How we respond to God’s commands that include "IF" conditions directly affect our fellowship with Him and what we receive from Him.

IF – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 18:26; 2 Chronicles 7:14; Proverbs 16:18; 29:23 This morning I am starting a new series that I have titled “If.” How many times have we made decisions in our past and looked back on those decisions and asked ourselves “what if?” What if I had made a different ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:26, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 31, 2020

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 However do we really believe it, practice it and know how is He for us

GOD IS FOR US! Romans 8:31 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, 1 John 4:4, Hebrews 4:12-13, Ephesians 6:10-17

Called Out: The Role Of The Church

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 14, 2022

Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church, and no one else (Matthew 16:13-19). We have strayed from what the Scriptures teach about the church's purpose and responsibilities and instead allowed the world's opinions take precedence over what we are to be and do.

When we hear the word "church", most of us think of a building or membership in a particular denomination with standards, beliefs, and guidelines for worship, order, the reading and use of Scripture, and sermons. The problem is that far too many people now view the church as a symbol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-20, Ephesians 1:22, Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 1:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Very Important Question To Ask, What Is Truth?

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 28, 2022

Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This is an often-quoted scripture; so, what did Jesus mean by the word "truth”?

Title: It is Important to Ask, What is Truth? Central idea: contrast Jesus' truth with truth in American culture today Specific purpose: define the culture in which we must live Christ Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:13-15, John 8:31-32

What God Has Made Possible

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 4, 2021

Scripture plainly states that salvation is of the LORD (Psalm 3:8; Isaiah 12:2; Hebrews 5:9) and that we have absolutely no power in and of ourselves to say or do otherwise. This teaching is not popular nor welcome today, but must be proclaimed regardless of what we think, say, or do.

What I am about to say will not be welcome in many of the pulpits of America today and certainly will not be offered as the solution to the ills, sins, and woes facing our nation and the world today. All of the talk we have heard from "experts", "scholars", ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:4-6, Isaiah 57:12, Isaiah 64:6, Isaiah 65:5, Matthew 23:25-28, Proverbs 30:12, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Your Prayer Powerful? (Praying From The New Covenant 2) Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on May 6, 2023

What makes the believer’s prayer powerful is not the verboseness of the speech, not the gyration or energy or loudness in our voice, it’s not even the number of scriptures we quote when we pray. Paul says, “for I am not ashamed of the GOSPEL of Christ: for it is the POWER of God unto salvation…”

This is a continuation of the Praying From The New Covenant series. In my last message “Praying From Victory” as opposed to praying for victory, I mentioned that praying from victory is praying from the perspective of the finished work of Jesus on Calvary. And this is a perspective issue, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Romans 1:16, Hebrews 4:12, John 8:32, 1 Corinthians 15:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Guided By God's Unfailing Love Exodus 15:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024

Exodus 15:13 speaks volumes about God's guidance and love for His people - as we delve into this scripture, we will uncover three key points: the nature of God's unfailing love, His guidance towards redemption, and the promise of His strength and protection.

Guided by God's Unfailing Love Exodus 15:13 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Exodus that speaks volumes about God's guidance and love for His people. The verse is Exodus 15:13. As we delve into this scripture, we will uncover three key points: the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:13, Lamentations 3:22-23, Psalm 23:3, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration Pt.2: Proof—listen Confidently - Mark 9:2-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 24, 2023

If you struggle with doubt or skepticism when you read Scripture, this message is for you. And even if you don’t have doubts, anything that increases our faith and confidence in his Word will improve our listening ear when Christ speaks to us. This message will fortify your faith.

Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-7, Matthew 17:1-6, Luke 9:28-35