Sermons on Congregational Affirmation:

A Powerful Father's Blessing

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 2, 2014

As Dad's, we should never underestimate the power we have to bestow, with our lives, blessings upon our children

“A Powerful Father’s Blessing” (Father’s Day Message) Genesis 48: 1-22 INTRO: 1. After Joseph had been given the throne, second only to Pharaoh himself, he didn’t seek revenge—He sought his father. a. Sought after the one who had nurtured the faith in him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Keep Your Love Growing

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

There are five things which keep a marriage and your love growing

How to Keep Your Love Growing A woman wrote to Dear Abby: “Do all marriages eventually go stale? Ours has. My husband and I don’t seem to have much to talk about any more. We used to talk about our kids but now they’re grown and gone. Now I have no major complaints about my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9

Denomination: Methodist

Vital Duties For The Pastor Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2013

Among duties with which Pastors are charged is the responsibility to demand that errant teachers be silent.

“As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. The aim of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sincere Faith

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2007

A Mother’s Day message that looks at the product of godliness conveyed to children.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thankful For Your Friendship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011

Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

“I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 29, 2001

Three stages in appropriately responding to God’s mercy as it is revealed in the good news about Jesus Christ.

The last few years my wife has been trying to help me be a bit more cultured. Some of you know my wife Chris has been playing in the Claremont College Concert Orchestra for two seasons, so I’ve been attending quite a few classical concerts lately. Now for me, classical music is 1960s rock, but I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Battle For The Mind And Understanding Intrusive Thoughts From A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 22, 2025

Intrusive thoughts are unwanted, involuntary thoughts, images, or urges that invade our minds, often causing distress, anxiety, or discomfort.

As Christians, we are constantly engaged in a spiritual battle for our minds. The enemy seeks to infiltrate our thoughts, planting seeds of doubt, fear, and anxiety. One of the most insidious tactics used by the enemy is the introduction of intrusive thoughts. These unwanted, disturbing thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Ephesians 6:12

Beyond Reason

Contributed by Mike Shreve on Jan 5, 2004

There are many unwilling heroes throughout Scripture. Humble men that recognized their own incompetence, and yet God sought them out in order to use them for His glory. Recognizing these were men that would shy away from resting upon their own abilities a

Joshua 1:10-18 A Study of the Book of Joshua Sermon 2 “Beyond Reason” Joshua 1:10-18 Slide 2>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A.W. Tozer writes, we cannot think rightly of God until we begin to think of Him as always being there, and there first. Joshua had this to learn. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enough!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 17, 2023

If it seems as if the world is falling apart before our eyes, perhaps it is because the world is falling apart before our eyes. How, then, shall Christians live in the midst of a world sliding toward divine judgement?

“‘Hear this word, you cows of Bashan, who are on the mountain of Samaria, who oppress the poor, who crush the needy, who say to your husbands, ‘Bring, that we may drink!’ The Lord GOD has sworn by his holiness that, behold, the days are coming upon you, when they shall take you away with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Ideal Father

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 30, 2008

Father’s Day message focusing on the characteristics of our perfect heavenly father with applicaton to our earthly fathers. It was actually a summation of a serious on the Fatherhood of God.

“The Ideal Father” Father’s Day 2008 Introduction A year ago we took the time to look at the characteristics of a perfect father and then discovered that our Heavenly Father exhibits all of them. I saved the summarizations of that series for today’s message in hopes of seeing the whole picture and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Is It? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 20, 2010

Finding and living out the presence of God in our midst.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “WHAT IS IT?” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN A man traveling on business was really excited about his relationship with the Lord. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Parenting: Christian Habitudes

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 21, 2023

We are faced with the truth that it is our calling and responsibility as parents and grandparents to diligently share about Christ with our children and grandchildren. (Sermon 1 of 3)

CHRISTIAN PARENTING: CHRISTIAN HABITUDES Deuteronomy 6:1-25 #parenting RESPONSIVE READING FROM DEUTERONOMY 6 (ESV) READER: [verses 1-3] “Now this is the commandment—the statutes and the rules—that the LORD your God commanded me to teach you, that you may do them in the land to which you are going ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25, Acts 2:38-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Is Pleased, Nothing Else Matters

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 10, 2003

This sermon is designed to help aid those individuals who struggle with being accepted by others.

When God is pleased, nothing else matters (Luke 3:21-22; Colossians 3:23-24) Too often we as human beings seek outward affirmation from those around us. While there is nothing wrong with being liked or thought well of, there is a danger in seeking such types of affirmation. As humans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Colossians 3:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational