Sermons on Contention:

The Worship Of Giving Thanks Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 15, 2015

Thanksgiving isn't a day, a holiday or just a meal. It was designed by God to help keep our bodies, souls and spirits healthy.

Intro: A woman had a parrot who always complained about everything. It was Thanksgiving Eve, and she was preparing the Thanksgiving meal. The parrot complained about everything as she worked. Finally, she had heard enough. She took him out of his cage and opened the refrigerator to put him in to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament

The Study Of An Introduction To The Old Testament 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: We are beginning a journey which will take us through the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

The 3 R's The Remnant, The Rapture And The Revelation

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 12, 2015

Saints we should not be looking for the Rapture as our get out of jail free card. Bible scholars cannot even agree as to when it takes place only that it will take place. For that reason we must be ready to meet the Lord every day.

Message: This week I noticed a lot of articles and videos were being made about a series of events coming this September. While no one event stood out more so than another, when put together there did seem to be a theme. In September of this year there will be big decisions made by several world ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival – Now

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

REVIVAL – NOW

REVIVAL FOR SURVIVAL 1 Kings 18:17-24 REVIVAL – NOW vs.21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Holiness

Restore The Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2017

An analysis of Psalm 51 and what it truly means to ask God for forgiveness of sin.

There’s a modern-day proverb that says: “To err is human. And so is denying responsibility and avoiding an admission of guilt.” Why is it so tough to own up to our mistakes? There’s nothing new or modern about sin and the need for repentance. Tonight, we will look at perhaps the most classic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 23, 2016

In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender.

The Choice Of Self Or Surrender Luke 9:23 Introduction: 1. In order to become a true Christ-follower, it takes a heart of surrender. 2. Humanly speaking, this presents a problem because our nature wants its own way. This preoccupation with our own self-interest and self-desires has been true of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Bible Church

You've Heard That

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 28, 2016

Let the blessings of the healing power of Christ Jesus stay life persecutions.

“YOU'VE HEARD THAT...” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 28, 2016) “And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Friends

Festival Of Unleavened Bread

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Festival of Unleavened Bread - Observance and Spiritual Significance...

Festival of Unleavened Bread - Observance and Spiritual Significance One common Jewish family tradition in preparing for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread was for the wife to thoroughly clean the house and then intentionally sprinkle leavened (with yeast) breadcrumbs throughout. Later ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Foursquare

Strong Men Are Not Intimidated By Gifted Women..

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women..

Strong men are not intimidated by gifted women. 1. The Bible endorses women in leadership. Paul’s first epistle to Timothy seems to limit women’s roles in leadership (see 1 Tim. 2:12). Yet Paul also gushed with praise for the women who served with him as co-laborers—women such as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Four “p’s” Of Tribulation Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Oct 24, 2016

When encountering a tribulation, it is a great opportunity to grow as a believer. I want to focus on four key words that hopefully will cause us all to view problems and tribulations with a little different perspective.

The Four “P’s” of Tribulation James 1:1-12 Introduction: 1. What is the purpose of a thermometer? It is used to take the temperature of something. What if someone gave you a spiritual thermometer to take your spiritual temperature (1 to 10)? Would it show you red hot, on fire ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Full Signal Or No Signal At All

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016

We experience no signal in using our mobile phones, it is called "dead spot" you need to do some adjustment or change of location to find the signal. sometimes the signal is weak so we need to find the right spot to get full signal, same to our faith

TOPIC: FULL SIGNAL OR NO SIGNAL Text: John 15:7 “7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be given you.” Introduction: Have you experience calling someone but you cannot get a signal from where you are standing. This is what they call “dead spot” where ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messages Every Christians Should Preach

Contributed by Ramil Olalia on Oct 30, 2016

Somebody said, "The life of the preaching is the preacher's life." I believed that the greatest messages is not the messages written by ink but the messages we make through our life, especially our new life in Christ. People around you read your life!

THE MESSAGES EVERY CHRISTIANS SHOULD PREACH Scripture Text: Mark 7:31-37 Introduction: We may preach message after message but the greatest message that people read and study is our lives itself. The greatest messages that every Christians could preach to this dying world is the story of our life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Victorious In Spiritual Warfare Pt 3

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Utilizing God's Resources to be succesful

HOW TO BE VICTORIOUS IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE THREE 1PET 5:8-9, EPH 6:12 1 Peter 5:8-9 (NKJV) 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced ...read more

Denomination: *other

After The Election: Citizens And Officials Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 14, 2016

After election hype, we remember that God’s perspective on citizenship and what makes for good leadership stays the same. Citizens need to be cooperative and leaders need to attempt to be fair.

After the Election: Citizens and Officials (Proverbs 24:21-26) 1. The political season is over, for now. So it is time for 2 non-partisan joke. 2. Three contractors are bidding to fix a broken fence at the White House. One is from Chicago, another is from Tennessee, and the third is from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:21-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consistent Confession

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 20, 2016

Consistency in our words is a key to Spiritual Power

Consistent Confession Part I. Community of Faith / Pastor Jonathan Vorce / July 8, 2007 Text: Psalm 116:10; Joel 3:10 Introduction: If you are going through a difficult time right now, speaking words of faith will make all the difference between you going under or going over. All your words are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:10, Psalm 3:10

Denomination: Church Of God