Sermons on Contender:

How Precious Is The Blood

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2011

A substance vastly more precious than all the diamonds, gold and Antihydrogen in the universe is the precious priceless blood of the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ. The power of that blood is unlimited.

How Precious is The Blood 1 Peter 1:18-19 Scientists have a substance which has been said to be the most precious substance in the universe – antihydrogen. Contenders for the world’s most precious substance such as saffron, plutonium, gold, and diamond are like dirt in comparison to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Gift Of Faith” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 6, 2011

Through the Advent of Christ, we have been given the gift of faith.

Something that consumes us at Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. The tradition of giving gifts is tied to the wise men who came bearing gifts for the Christ child. So we exchange gifts at Christmas. But often, the gifts we exchange do not meet our expectations. A woman was asked by her ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Obligation In Discipleship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 5, 2012

Every church is obligated to make disciples and every Christian is obligated to become a disciple.

We have been giving consideration to what should be the core values of every Christian, those things we are told to give priority attention to by the writer of Hebrews in Hebrews 10:19-25 (READ PASSAGE). As we have focused on the exhortations found in this passage where the writer says, “let us,” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

Uncertainty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

What the devil meant for evil, God will use for His own good in our lives.

1 Samuel 13:20 KJV But all the Israelites went down to the Philistines, to sharpen every man his share, and his coulter, and his axe, and his mattock. I. INTRODUCTION—UNCERTAINTY -Uncertainty is one of the most challenging of all human problems to have to contend with. It is a place of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Become A "Bitter" Woman Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 20, 2012

8 steps to help you become a bitter woman

I want to begin today with a story. It is the story of a businessman in Chicago whose name was H. G. Spafford. He was a dedicated Christian who, like us all, at times made earthly and unspiritual decisions. He had some serious financial reversals and he lost his home. He realized his family needed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-20

Denomination: Foursquare

A Picture Of Apostasy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. In this message we will see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ.

Tonight’s passage is a clear picture of betrayal and apostasy. Apostasy is a falling away from the faith. Tonight we see a man who turns away from Christ to the world. It stands as a strong warning to every man who professes to follow Christ. READ v. 18. Here is the heartbreak of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

End Times Midrash: Rapture And Tribulation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 26, 2012

God obviously wants us to know what will happen in the End Times because his Word contains so much about those times. The New Testament teachings about the end times are often developed from Old Testament passages, like Daniel 12:1-3.

End Times Midrash: Rapture and Tribulation (Daniel 12:1 and many New Testament verses based on this verses) 1. A lot of people fear the world is going to end in 2012, based upon the Mayan calendar. Other people are hearing trumpet sounds in the sky, like a shofar. 2. What does the Bible say ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Year 2020

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Dec 29, 2019

We must recognize that we are made New through Jesus. Then live each day as though it was a new day for Christ!

Sermon - New year’s 2019 - Here we are again. Another year has gone & another is come. - If we stop & look back at our past achievements, or failures it generally doesn’t do us much good. - I know that sounds strange, but it usually drives us to overwhelming ourselves in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The eternal Word, the Son of God, desires fellowship with believers!

Introduction: Words That Matter Tim Gustafson is the Editor of Our Daily Bread and shares his story: Early in my days of working as an editor for Our Daily Bread, I selected the cover verse for each month’s devotional. After a while, I began to wonder if it made a difference. Not long after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Holds The Future Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 30, 2019

God gave Zerubbabel, the leader of Judah, a prophetic word to give him hope and perspective. God will establish His Kingdom and no earthly powers can thwart it and He will bring in the King who will rule over His Kingdom, the Messiah.

The book of Haggai has FOUR messages for the people of God, to encourage them to return to the rebuilding of God’s house. • Today we will end this book with Haggai’s fourth and last message. - The first message was a wake-up call for them to return to God’s work. - The second message was an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23, Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2019

A sermon in a sermon series for a stewardship campaign

“Yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear” Genesis 3:1-15, 21-24 Let’s try and imagine the original Eden. Animals roam freely and peacefully. A mist goes up from the earth, watering the green land and the blooming flowers. The birds chirp, the fish swim in glistening water. Trees are filled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Being In Love With One Who Truly Cares! (Psalm 34:1-6) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 12, 2019

The Psalmist highlights the difference it makes in lives by being in love with the LORD our God who saves us versus lovers of selves who deceive us.

MAKING MUSIC FROM SHARPS AND FLATS IN LIFE Sermons Based on Selected Psalms Psalms Sermon V – Psalm 34:1-6 David the shepherd lad who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-6

The Dividends Of Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018

Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Jesus Is My Encouragement And Strength

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2018

To show that we need to be nearer than before and inside GOD'S Presence so that GOD can hold us in His arms and gives us encouragement that will result in being strengthened in the LORD JESUS more.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you strong in the LORD? Yes. Ephesians 6:10 In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw your strength from Him [that strength which His boundless might provides]. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

David, Armour Bearer Of King Saul

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To show that we are an armor bearer of GOD not of men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an armor bearer of men? No. I'm an armor bearer of GOD. 1 Corinthians 7:23 (Amplified Bible) You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for by Christ]; then do not yield yourselves up to become [in your own estimation] slaves to men [but consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:21

Denomination: Pentecostal