Sermons on Continual:

Handling Shameful Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2015

Too often churches of today overlook the sin and sinful lifestyle of a person because they are a leader in the community, government, or business. So the Corinthian church needed to wake up and learn something.

Tonight’s passage is a continuation of last week’s passage. The subject is church discipline. To recap, there was sexual immorality in the church at Corinth. A man was either married to or living with his step-mother. He was known in the church and known in the community. His sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Voice From The Beach

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 29, 2014

A perspective on John 21: 1-14. Like the disciples in the boat who listened to the voice of a ‘stranger’ from the beach, somehow you too will know at the right time where to ‘cast the net.’ At that time, you too will say with joy, “It is the Lord.”

John 21: 1-14 A Voice From The Beach The Gospel according to John closes with one more miracle given by Jesus. Although it is the final miracle recorded in the Gospel, it is the first of his resurrected life. It happened this way: Some of the disciples of Jesus were sitting about on the shore by ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Through The Door Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Nov 30, 2002

The process by which truth can become a life-transforming power.

(The Bible reading can include vv. 28-59) Introduction: A. Jesus is calling us to be His disciples. This calling includes a new commitment to the TRUTH. B. Three important questions: 1. What is the truth? 2. Where can I find the truth? 3. What do I do with it, once I find it? C. ILL: A ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Becoming What We Love Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

This teaching reveals how a solid character is possible only when we become more like Christ.

04/10/02 IGNITING A PASSION FOR GOD VII WE ARE BECOMING WHAT WE LOVE MATTHEW 22:35-37 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" 37 Jesus replied: "’Love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Encouraged In Troubling Times

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jul 16, 2006

Just like the followers of Jesus’ day, we feel the pressures of troubling times in our day. We need to stay encouraged by the Word of God because it may get a lot worse before it gets any better.

Staying Encouraged in Troubling Times By Greg Johnson http://www.lovinggodfellowship.org What a horrid week around the world that this 2nd week of July 2006 has been. There were terrorist train bombings in India that killed 200 and wounded 700. Three Israeli soldiers were captured and taken ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Thou Faithful

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 27, 2010

Regardless of the circumstances and situations we are to remain faithful

BE THOU FAITHFUL George Crumbly Humphrey UMC May 16, 2010AM Service Revelation 2:10 Turn to Revelation 2 We live in a real world, where there are real problems and there is a real Devil. This is not a “fairytale” world. We are the church. There are folks out there you work ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Priority Of Prayer

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 26, 2016

Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray.

The Priority of Prayer 1 Thess. 5:17 Where do you turn to when difficulty, sickness, hardship comes into your life? Where do you turn to for wisdom, guidance, comfort? The first place we should turn to is pray. read text This is not the only time in scripture that we find this command. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Assisted Living But No Retirement Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SPIRITUAL WARFARE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR RETIREMENT IN OUR OLD AGE

BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL WARFARE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR RETIREMENT IN OUR OLD AGE INTRODUCTION: Retirement is not an option in the Christian life as we struggle against sin and against the enemies of our soul. We are called to persevere in the faith, and that requires active effort on our part. Despite ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jun 7, 2005

This message identifies three things we need to practice as believers in our walk of faith.

You have all heard the expression “practice makes perfect”. Do you believe it to be true? One of the greatest golfers of all time is Tiger Woods and when asked what he feels the greatest factor in his success is he attributes it to intense practice. He continually repeats the same routine, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

As Far As The East Is From The West

Contributed by Clarence Roberts Jr. on Jan 24, 2007

God has promised to separate us from our sins.

As far as the East is from the West Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us in Romans 3:23 that; “… all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God…” None is righteous, no not one according to the Apostle Paul. But isn’t it wonderful to know that we serve ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sodom- Worth Praying For Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 22, 2022

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Sodom".

Series: Biblical Cities- Sodom [#3] SODOM- WORTH PRAYING FOR? Genesis 10:19 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about some of the most mentioned Cities in the Bible. Tonight, we are going to continue studying the city that is 4th on the list- Sodom. Sodom is mentioned 48 times in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 10:19

Denomination: Baptist

Ordination Or Installation Service Charge To The Church

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 29, 2018

A brief (15 min) challenge to the local church to be considerate of their pastor

Ordination Charge to Church October 27, 2018 Main Idea: Based upon my experience with the people of Riverview Community Church, I think they have an awful lot together. So my challenge to you is to stay on track by continuing the Biblical attitudes that you have toward your pastors. But it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2019

We have many questions that begin with the word, "why".

WHY? Luke 13: 1 – 9 Intro: How many questions can you think of that begin with “WHY”? 1) Why is the time of day when traffic moves the slowest called “rush hour”? 2) Why do we park our car in our “driveway”? 3) Why is the sky blue? 4) Why does our hair turn gray when we get older? 5) Why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Acting Like God's Kids?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 11, 2009

Receiving the benefits from God means responding to His will in this life.

September 13, 2009 Morning Worship Text: 1 John 2:28-3:10 Subject: The Children of God Title: Are You Acting Like God’s Kids? You’ve seen it before. It has become part of our cultural experience. You are walking through Wal-Mart and one aisle over from the green beans you hear a blood curdling ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Impact Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of generosity, encouraging believers to recognize and seize opportunities for generosity, and highlighting seven ways to bless others.

We are in the final week of a three-week series called, The Generous Life, where we are looking at the life-changing power of being generous. We believe God has called us to partner with his kingdom work in the world by blessing the people around us in a variety of ways. If you missed the first two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46, 2 Corinthians 8:7

Topics: Generous Life, Kingdom Work, Blessing Others

Sermon Series: The Generous Life