Sermons on Contending For Others:

Raising Children Of Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2022

To raise children of influence, raise them to bless others, to believe in Jesus, and to boldly share their faith.

The children had a special program at church and a little girl was to recite the Scripture she had memorized for the occasion. When she got in front of the crowd, the sight of hundreds of eyes peering at her caused her to forget her memory work. Every line that she had so carefully rehearsed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Settle Your Disputes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 25, 2022

Settle your differences with other believers because of your future, your present, and your past.

In 1904, Argentina and Chile celebrated the resolution of a border dispute, which nearly brought the two countries to war. They celebrated with a large statue of Christ erected high in the Andes on the border between their two countries. They called the statue, "Christ the Redeemer of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11, Matthew 19:28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Peter, Feed My Sheep" (9 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In a previous sermon, Peter spoke to us about "Our relationship to each other."

He made it clear that these things in the remaining part of the chapter apply to "ALL". He admonished them in verse 8, to: (1) "All" be of one mind (2) "All" have compassion (3) "All" to love as brethren (4) "All" be tenderhearted and humble in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9-22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5

God Is A God Of Goodness

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

Any time people are special in our lives, we want to tell others about them.

This is why we Christians tell others about the GOD OF THE BIBLE AND HIS LOVE AND GOODNESS. The reason some do not talk more about the God of the Bible than they do is because they really do not know Him well enough to talk about Him! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger said that he arrived his first year in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Busy Schedule Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2022

I must preach the kingdom of God to other cities also. Therefore am I sent.

THE BUSY SCHEDULE OF JESUS. Luke 4:31-44. LUKE 4:31-37. Jesus came to Capernaum and “taught them on the sabbath days” (Luke 4:31). There, the people “were astonished at His doctrine: for His word was with power” (Luke 4:32). Jesus’ authority is original, replacing even the ‘Thus says the LORD’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anxious

Contributed by Jarrett Stephens on Jan 5, 2022

We all experience anxiety from time to time, some more so than others.

Intro – John 14 Oftentimes we will come to a service like this and maybe the topic we are dealing with or the subject that we are preaching on, doesn’t necessarily apply to you…well, this one applies to everyone! We all experience anxiety from time to time. Some are more serious than others, but ...read more

The Freedom To Disappoint Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 18, 2018

If we are to be faithful disciples of Christ, and follow His example, we must be willing to disappoint others.

Good morning! I’d like to jump right in, and begin this morning with a precious promise, one that comes directly from Christ: “28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Calling You To Repentance Today!

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Mar 18, 2015

Jesus spoke of 'Repentance' more than any other subject. Repentance is required. Here's how!

Jesus Is Calling You To Repentance Today There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. ~Luke 13:1 ° IS THE DAYS THEY WERE REFERRING TO WHEN ROME SLAUGHTERED INNOCENT PEOPLE OF THE GALATIANS. ° WE SEE THIS SAME ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

Called To Serve Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 1, 2017

Conflict surfaces in the church—the needy are being neglected. Stephen and others are chosen to serve the needy.

Acts 6:1-7 "Called to Serve" INTRODUCTION Role models are important elements in our lives. We can imitate them, or we can aspire to be like them; to incorporate their values and characteristics into our lives. When we attempt to imitate our role models, we may lose our identity and not be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalm 7 - How To Endure A Grudge Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

This message encourages that one deal with their personal grudges against others and work toward true reconciliation.

HOW TO ENDURE A GRUDGE TEXT: Psalm 7:1-10 Psalms 7:1-17 KJV Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me: [2] Lest he tear my soul like a lion, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Pleading

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 17, 2019

We have left a God-shape hole in our lives and try to fill it with other things.

A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we begin to realise that this is also His indictment against the whole of mankind, and against the visible Church in particular. “What ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In This Together

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Sep 30, 2022

We need each other in order to become whole and to live in the fullness of God’s blessing.

In May of 1953, two men became the first in history to summit Mount Everest: Edmund Hillary, a New Zealand beekeeper and explorer, and a man named Tenzing Norgay, his Sherpa guide from Nepal. Hillary’s name remains famous for this inspiring achievement, but how many of us remember Tenzing Norgay? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

"thanks Be To God For His Indescribable Gift"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

Thanks be to God who provides an increased harvest. Thankfulness results in generous service to God and others.

“THANKS BE TO GOD…” (Outline) October 2, 2022 – Pentecost 17 – 2 CORINTHIANS 9:10-15 INTRO: “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” What an inspirational verse for believers in every age. How does one describe an indescribable gift? Our second reading (1 Timothy 1:15) states: “Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grave Reality Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

This would be a good Memorial Day sermon. Take this verse and build a sermon on some other passages.

THE GRAVE REALITY 1 CORINTHIANS 15:55 INTRODUCTION: This would be a good Memorial Day sermon. Take this verse and build a sermon on some other passages. I The Death of a Son (Luke 7:14-15) Many parents have had to bury a child. Study this story. Look at the words “don’t cry.” “The son sat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55

Denomination: Baptist