Sermons on Contend:

"God Prosecutes'" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 2, 2007

Sermon 4 in a study in Hosea

“Listen to the word of the LORD, O sons of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the inhabitants of the land, because there is no faithfulness or kindness or knowledge of God in the land.” (vs 1) Up to this point there has been a strong focus on the relationship between Hosea and Gomer as a ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mardi Gras!

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 21, 2009

Is the Mardi Gras celebration harmless fun? Or is it idolatrous?

The Spirit of Mardi Gras Dr. Russell K. Tardo Mardi Gras! The very word conjures up all sorts of images in our minds. We think of parades, floats, masquerades, balls, beads, doubloons, parties, kingcake and revelry. New Orleans promotes it as “the greatest free show on earth”, and it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Marriage? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Couples, Pt. 1

THE PERFECT MARRIAGE? (GENESIS 3:1-20) Awhile back, I received a tricky e-mail joke, which says: “Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together was, of course, perfect. One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014

The Story of Jesus' entry to Jerusalem reveals His true identity, and thus reveals the Father

• When the Apostle Paul went to Mars Hill in Acts 17 to preach his famous sermon about the unknown God, he made an interesting and extremely accurate statement. Act 17:26-27 And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 3 - The Dark Hour Of Sunrise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The beginning of the Davidic psalms. In a series of sermons from the Psalms as they are preached through by chapter.

Psalms 3:1-8 KJV A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Men Who Missed The Savior Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 27, 2015

Matthew 2 not only describes the Wise Men from the East who sought the Messiah, but the "wise men" from the West, Herod's advisors who missed the Savior. This sermon speaks of salvation of the lost and the lordship of Christ for the saved.

The “Wise Men” Who Missed the Savior Series: Christmas Chuck Sligh December 27, 2015 Adapted from a skeletal outline in Preach for a Year, #2, by Roger Campbell. A PowerPoint presentation for this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hey, Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2016

A study of the book of Job 5: 1 – 27

Job 5: 1 – 27 Hey, Watch Your Mouth 1“Call out now; is there anyone who will answer you? And to which of the holy ones will you turn? 2For wrath kills a foolish man, and envy slays a simple one. 3I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his dwelling place. 4His sons ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Conditions For Assuming Leadership-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 3, 2015

4 of 4. Upon Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead Israel. God always calls capable leaders to lead His people. What surrounds the leadership of God’s people? A Condition for Assuming leadership among God’s people is A Defined/Decisive...

CONDITIONS For ASSUMING LEADERSHIP-IV—Joshua 1:1-18 New/Begin/Start/Change Attention: Worms for Supper? Little Josh was brought to Dr Gill cause he hadn't eaten anything for days.  Dr Gill offered him all the goodies he could think of.  No luck.  He tried a little scolding.  It didn't work.  ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

The love we have and show for one another is how we show the world that we are the disciples of Christ. This lesson is going to focus primarily on how we are to demonstrate our love for one another.

Love One Another In the King James Translation, the term "one another" occurs 41 times. And most, not all, of these phrases are in the context of how Christians are to treat each other. And of the "one another" phrases which do not fall into that category, many of those fall into the "How ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can You Sleep At A Time Like This?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 7, 2015

Please read this message prayerfully, It's not just a sermon but A wake up call to the church that God loves so much, (There is no time for playing church).

So the ship master came to him and said and him what meanest thou o sleeper? Arise, call upon by God, if so be that God will think upon us that we perish not. Now let's lay the foundation for this word. Who was Jonah? Jonah was a true prophet of God Jonah heard the voice of God Jonah knew the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Usage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 15, 2015

Don't use your power to benefit yourself at others' expense; use it to benefit others at your expense.

Just a few years ago (2012), Paul Piff was researching the effect power had on people. So in one study, he had subjects play a two-person game of Monopoly in which power was intentionally skewed: one player was given a wad of cash and the use of both dice; while the other player received only half ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Review Of “why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 21, 2015

A Review Of “Why I Am Not A Christian” By Bertrand Russell

Without a doubt, Bertrand Russell stands as one of the most formidable minds of the modern era. Through his efforts with Alfred North Whitehead in “Principia Mathematica”, Russell further elaborated the relationship between mathematics and deductive logic. Russell's endeavors, however, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified Fools For Christ-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

4 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-IV—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: On Call— A husband & wife are on the 9th green when suddenly she collapses from a heart attack. "Help me dear," she groans to her husband. The husband calls 911 on his cell phone, talks for a few minutes, picks up his putter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist