Sermons on Conservation:

Improving Your Serve Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2017

If we want to improve our serve we must monitor our motives, prepare for problems, exalt others and follow the example of Christ.

Improving Your Serve Mark 10:35-45 Rev. Brian Bill March 25-26, 2017 As a mother was preparing pancakes for her two young sons, Kevin and Ryan, they began to argue over who would get the first one. Not wanting to miss a teachable moment, the mom said: “If Jesus were sitting here, He would say, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Not Another Dead God Easter Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 21, 2017

Jesus was unlike any other so-called god or person in history because He did not stay dead – Jesus God in flesh died! – But death did not consume Him or contain Him. He rose up from it in power – WHY? - So we could also be set free from death!

Video: Not Another Dead God Human Video: JESUS CRUCIFIXION On Friday night in our Good Friday Service we left with Jesus being martyred/killed on a horrible cross and placed in a tomb. I told you Sunday night to keep an eye on the rock! Good Friday is the day Jesus – or God died! We were just ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship--As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 12, 2017

For once, Jesus is worshiped appropriately and publicly for who He actually was. Authentic worship results in our obeying Jesus completely, loving others impartially and praising Him wholeheartedly, and when we do, the world asks, Who is This?

Eyewitness to the Messiah Worship—as It Was Meant to Be Matthew 21:1-11 In this fallen world, we all experience some good news, and then some bad news. Sometimes they good news and the bad news comes at the same time. Here are a few examples of what can happen for pastors. Good News: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Living As Exiles - Embracing Our Weirdness

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 19, 2017

What we believe and what we practice as those who are in Christ is strange to the world. Let's embrace it

Living as Exiles – Embracing our Weirdness TCF Sermon January 3, 2016 Does anybody really make New Year’s resolutions anymore? It can be a helpful exercise, but for many of us, they just end up being a to-do list for the next week or two, that quickly falls by the wayside in the face of everyday ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32, Romans 12:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Against Abortion

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017

Through the years, we pastors at Hosanna Church have focused from time to time on the American tragedy of Abortion. This is the latest look into this matter for 2017

GOD IS AGAINST ABORTION Dallas E. Henry & Eric J. Hanson (2017 update) 44 years ago today, on January 22, 1973, The Supreme Court made an incredibly poor decision. In deciding the case of Rowe vs Wade, The Court struck down the abortion laws in all 50 states, deciding that a woman’s right to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resolution--Generosity Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Mar 3, 2015

Give willingly.

Series: Resolutions Worth Keeping Title: Resolution—Generosity Text: Deuteronomy 15:1-11 Truth: Give willingly. Aim: To produce a spirit of generosity. INTRODUCTION Jeff Anderson said it was a plastic donut that changed him forever. He had been taught as a child to budget, save, and tithe ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Challenge Of God's Call-9 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2015

9 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-IX—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Need: Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Stand Alone!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 31, 2013

Daniel in the pit of lions. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THE TRAP IS SET (vs 1-9) • (a). Daniel is a success (vs 1-3) • (b). Daniel is envied and targeted (vs 4-9) (2). THE TRAP IS SPRUNG (vs 10-17) • (a). Daniel is watched (vs 9-11) • (b). Daniel is arrested (vs 12-17) (3). THE TRAP IS SPOILED (vs ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

Even If God Does Not Deliver Us We Will Not Bow Pt 2 Who Is The 4th Man? Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

The Fourth Man awaits you in the furnace of affliction and will preserve you from the flame of the heat. God never leaves his beloved stranded. He forever protects them from the smell of smokes. Be committed for the fire will only loosen the bondage.

EVEN IF GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW. (PART 2) WHO IS THIS FOURTH MAN? DANIEL 3: 14 Nebuchadnezzar spake and said unto them, Is it true, O Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, do not ye serve my gods, nor worship the golden image which I have set up? 15 Now if ye be ready that at ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Challenge Of Change Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul becomes an ideal subject for the study of a Christian in a world of change. He went through the most radical change of any of the Apostles in his conversion. He had the most radical change of career, and faced the most radical changes in theological commitment.

On a dark November day in 1884 the people of Chicago passing over the bridge near Clark street were surprised. Below them at the dock was a ship piled high with Christmas trees of all sizes. The news raced through the city, and soon there were reporters there sensing a story, and they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

The Great Pillars Of Society: Morality & Religion

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

There is something missing from our republic. It's something obvious, something vital. It brings light to the mind and thoughts of glory into action. Yet it's missing. It's gone somewhere; but where has it gone?

"The great pillars of all government and of social life are virtue, morality, and religion. This is the armor... and this alone, that renders us invincible." -Patrick Henry, Letter to Archibald Blair, January 8 1799 There is something missing from our republic. It's something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ripping Up Your Spiritual Resume Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2023

Paul rips up his spiritual resume and becomes obsessed with knowing Christ more.

Technicolor Joy: Philippians 3:4-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-06-2023 Pick Me Several years ago, I was on a team charged with finding our next worship/arts pastor. We put together a new job description and then sent out an ad and eventually received over 300 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Do you want to experience connection with God? That is what Jesus represents... restoring that connection. He takes our separation upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sheep And Goats Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 16, 2022

God’s kind of love … agape … doesn’t follow, it leads by example. It’s a verb. It acts. It leads our hearts. And it changes lives. It changes the life of the person acting in love and it changes the life of the person receiving the love.

Ever get caught in the “if only” trap? You probably have … probably caught in it even now … and don’t even realize it. The “if only” trap works like this: “If only they would rise off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher …” “If only they wouldn’t leave their dirty socks lying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12, Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 25:32, Romans 12:20-21, John 15:12, John 13:34, 1 Thessalonians 1:2, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

The Gog/Magog Prophecy Revealed

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 14, 2022

Who is this Gog and Magog Ezekiel tells us about? And when will they invade Israel? The answer lies in Scripture. But we must be careful not to assume anything by our own understanding. We need God to show us the truth of this prophecy. Which I believe He has done today.

Ever since Russia made its invasion of the Ukraine, pastors, preachers and evangelists all over the world have been quick to get on their proverbial "soap box" and claim that this is the fulfillment of the prophecy found in Ezekiel 38. And for a time, I also believed this was the prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 38:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal