Sermons on Contention:

Mansion Or Pup Tent?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 11, 2013

The house isn Heaven is in good shape, but how is the temple here looking?

John 14:2 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. KJV I once got into a bit of trouble because I suggested that these mansions are not of the antebellum Tara type, but possibly just a prayer closet where we can be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Helper

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Sep 24, 2011

A wonderful passage to find Help from th eLord

THE LORD IS MY HELPER Psalm 54:1-7 1. THE LORD IS WITH US V4 A. He Never Leaves Hebrews 13:5 says… Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. B. He Is Always Close Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 54:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011

Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Speaks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

In this text, Philip gives us an example of how we, as the people of God, should interact with God when he speaks to us today.

* The power of words (use examples of powerful words) * The power of God's words ("God said" is used over 1000 times in Scripture) - Creation: "And God said" -- "and it was so" - Jesus raised the dead when he spoke - Jesus calmed the sea when he spoke - Jesus drove out evil spirits and healed the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Acts 8:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Refocusing Our Commitment To Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 8, 2016

The Guest is more important than the hospitality.

REFOCUSING OUR COMMITMENT TO JESUS. Luke 10:38-42. Luke has arranged his material thematically (Luke 1:3), and it is interesting here to notice that this little but highly significant domestic incident immediately follows the parable of ‘the neighbourly kindness of the hated Samaritan’ (as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

Meeting Jesus in the waters of baptism.

THE BAPTISM OF JESUS. Matthew 3:13-17. The baptism administered by John was with a view to the repentance of sins. So, immediately, we are challenged with the thought: why did Jesus make the journey from Galilee to Jordan to be baptised by John (Matthew 3:13)? After all, as John would argue ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pursuit Of Happiness

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Apr 8, 2011

We need to stop looking for happiness in all the wrong places.

THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS TEXT PSALMS 33:12 BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD, THE PEOPLE HE HAS CHOSEN AS HIS OWN INHERITANCE. INTRO: WHERE DOES HAPPINESS COME FROM? WE SEEK HAPPINESS IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES. IT’S NOT MONEY CARS MATERIAL THINGS. WE SEEM TO BE CONSTANTLY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Short Arms And Deep Pockets Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 5, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 6: 22 - 40

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43 The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Lords Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

The Lord’s Prayer | Matthew 6:9-13 [The Art of Prayer] What is prayer? 1. Prayer is a Dialogue! a. The disciples saw something in Jesus and his ministry (miracles, interactions with others) and connected what he was doing in ministry with prayer. b. Prayer is communicating with God. Talking. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whisper Of God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 19, 2020

Listen to this, if you do not have the grit and determination to withstand the great, strong wind and still wait to hear God, then you would never get to have the breathtaking experience of hearing the Messiah speak.

Gentle whisper 1 King 19:12” After the earthquake came a fire, but the LORD was not in the fire. And after the fire came a gentle whisper. As the Lord passed by, a great and strong wind was rending the mountains and breaking in pieces the rocks before the LORD but He was not in the wind. Listen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen's Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Stephen's Prayer

Acts 7:54 - 8:3 Stephen's Prayer 1. The Context of his Prayer - praying in Service, (Deacon) praying in Suffering, (Defence) and praying in Sacrifice (Death) 2. The Content of his Prayer - Praying that the:- i. Lord might be Revealed - 56 And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Last Nail In The Coffin Of Prosperity Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 17, 2024

Freely giving will not make you rich and if you are selling God's gifts and blessings you are not blessed.

Matthew 10:8 Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give. 9 Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses, 10 Nor scrip for your journey, neither two coats, neither shoes, nor yet staves: for the workman is worthy of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10, Acts 8:17-23, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Help Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

HELP

Psalm 70 "HELP" I. Our Father Is All Powerful - 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O Lord. He Will Hasten - 1 Make haste, O God, He Will Hearken - to deliver me; (Protect) He Will Help - make haste to help me, O Lord. Rom 8:35 Who ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Pursue Something Bigger

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Mar 21, 2024

Change will always require stretching, but that’s where power to Breakfree from status quo is generated. No change that is positive and profitable comes by trying to hold steady when God is saying you should stir things up.

It is time to break status quo! I don’t know what it means to you. But this is the Word so strong in my spirit for someone this season! You have dwelt so much in the arena of status quo. You have overstayed your welcome in the valley of coping and indecision. We never grow during status quo! It’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Divine Guidance: The Path To Joy Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2023

God offers us guidance through His Word, His Spirit, and prayer.

"Divine Guidance: The Path to Joy" Introduction: Welcome the congregation and open with a brief explanation of the significance of divine guidance in our lives. Introduce the key verse: "When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 32:8

Denomination: Pentecostal