Sermons on Contention:

The Vine And The Branches Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 12, 2016

In the greatest command of all, Jesus says, “Love each other”. He commands us to go and be fruit that will last, and above all, “Love each other”.

The Vine and the Branches (What is Spiritual Fruit?) John 15:1-17 Tonight we will tackle an important question for all believers Critical: “What does it look like to live like a Christian?” If you’ve never asked yourself this before, perhaps tonight will help you ∆ ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013

We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mountaintop Experience Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on May 2, 2016

Such passages as this that make us regard Isaiah as the Shakespeare of the prophets, and perhaps even of all biblical writers. No one else with a more exalted view of the glory of the Lord and his great redemptive work.

Isaiah 2:1-5 The Mountaintop Experience 7/23/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction Such passages as this that make us regard Isaiah as the Shakespeare of the prophets, and perhaps even of all biblical writers. No one else with a more exalted view of the glory of the Lord and his great redemptive ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Lend Jesus, Your Life? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 17, 2013

And guess what, that friend of Jesus, may just be your love one! Wouldn’t you want someone to get up and help them?

Luke 11:5-8-And He said to them, “Which of you shall have a friend, and go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves; for a friend of mine has come to me on his journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within and say, ‘Do not trouble me; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

We May Ask, Are Our Sacrifices Too Great For The Lord?

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Oct 24, 2020

Do we feel that the sacrifices that we made are too great? Do we feel weary and stress in our walk as a believer? We have been challenged to the extreme due to the storms that come our way. May this message bring comfort, faith and strength to you.

Today’s devotion is taken from Mark 14:3-9: “And while he was at Bethany in the house of Simon the leper, as he was reclining at table, a woman came with an alabaster flask of ointment of pure nard, very costly, and she broke the flask and poured it over his head. There were some who said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9, Philippians 2:6-8, Romans 8:32

Denomination: Charismatic

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Jul 10, 2020

Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at work in the lives of its characters on every page."

For Such a Time as This (Esther 4: 9-17) Introduction Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is this little book of Esther. It has only ten short chapters. Some have criticized the book because nowhere does it mention God by name. However, as Chuck Swindoll says, "God can be seen at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-17

What Can You Give Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 24, 2017

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Practice Of Faith [#4] WHAT CAN YOU GIVE JESUS? Hebrews 13:1-25 Introduction: My mom called me yesterday and asked what Karen and I wanted for Christmas. I had no idea. The older I get and the older my family members get, the harder it is to get the right Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Your Thoughts

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2025

Our thoughts shape our attitudes, decisions, and ultimately, our lives.. A mind filled with godly thoughts produces a life that honours God, while an unguarded mind is vulnerable to sin and defeat.

Title: GUARDING YOUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Giving Water

Contributed by Michael Bates on Aug 19, 2024

Are you thirsty and dried out from the evil things of this world? Come to the Lord Jesus because He is our "Living Water"!!! As physical water gives us life, Jesus, the living water gives us eternal life. With Jesus you will never thirst again.

Please everyone grab your Bibles and lets turn to and read together; Ezekiel 47:1-9 CSB -- Then he brought me back to the entrance of the temple and there was water flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the temple faced east. The water was coming down from under the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-9, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twenty-Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time, C--We Can Uproot Problems By Being Seated In The Heavenly Realms.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 8, 2022

Church teaching and holy doctrine illuminate the inherent structure of any act of believing.

Mr. Mulla Nasruddin’s house was on fire, so he ran up to his roof for safety. There he was, precariously perched on the roof, when his friends gathered in the street below holding a stretched out blanket to him and shouting, “Jump, Mullah, jump!” “Oh no, I won’t,” said the Mullah. “I know you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Catholic

A Fruitful Vineyard

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 27, 2022

Jesus teaches about the Vine and the branches. What are we and what is our condition?

The grapevine is a very productive plant; a solitary plant that bears numerous grapes. In the Old Testament, grapes represented Israel's productivity (fruitfulness) in taking care of and doing the work of God on earth (Psalm 80:8; Isaiah 5:1-7; Ezekiel 19:10-14). In the Passover meal, the fruit ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Questionable Life - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 22, 2024

When people look at me, do they see what they expect, or someone that is "odd?" When I am so close to Jesus that my life reflects his actions and attitudes it causes people to ask, "Why are you like this?"

Living Questionable Lives – Pt 1 (Acts 16:29-34) Intro: A. I grew up with some great tools like the Jule Miller filmstrips, Open Bible Study, and teachings about Friendship Evangelism. All them had a great place in the ministry of reconciliation, but they didn’t all work for me. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay Sharp: Gratitude

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 4, 2025

We need to evaluate where we are. Are we living daily with GRATITUDE in our hearts? The can be healing power with an attitude of gratitude.

STAY SHARP: I OWE A DEBT OF GRATITUDE… THE POWER OF GRATITUDE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) We must know to write a good paper we need to keep the pencil sharp. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4, James 1:2-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Financial Development Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 3, 2025

Financial development means growing in wisdom, discipline, and stewardship over money, so that we can honour God, bless others, and live free from financial bondage.

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Deuteronomy 8:18 – “But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.” Key Verse: Proverbs 10:22 – “The ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Tests

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.

“God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational