Sermons on Contrasts:

When A Prophet Goes Prodigal Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 12, 2008

This is a biographical message baed on the life of Jonah

When a Prophet Goes Prodigal Jonah Essential 100 Series May 11, 2008 Morning Service Introduction Merlin Carothers, author of the book Prison to Praise, had firsthand experience of what it is like to be declared righteous. During World War II, he joined the army. Anxious to get into some action, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Israel's Sin And The Servant's Obedience

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2011

This study of Isaiah 50 compares the disobedience of Israel and the obedience of the humble servant who is the Lord's anointed one.

Isaiah 50: Israel’s sin and the Servant’s Obedience Intro: Isaiah 50 is the third “servant song” (the first two are Isaiah 42 and 49). This song shares some things in common with the previous chapter. There was an allusion to the disfigurement of the crucifixion when the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Your Choice

Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Sep 10, 2010

Success and Failure in life is a matter of choice!

Introduction: Life is full of choices. From the minute we wake up in the morning until the moment we pause for the day and tuck ourselves to bed, we come across series of choices that would eventually determine our day’s performance. If two choices are comparatively similar, it would not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Not A Game Show Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 24, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Matthew 7: 25 – 29

Matthew 7: 25 – 29 Life Is Not A Game Show 24 “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

“the Blessing And Curse Of Success”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2013

Saul and David illustrate the differences between true and false success in life.

If there is a quote that I count among my favorites, it is the quote from George W. Truett, who said that “True success is knowing God’s will and being in the center of it.” Implied in that quote is that there is a type of success that is true and another that is false. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

“be Steadfast” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 29, 2012

Malachi concludes his prophecy with words of encouragement for the faithful few in israel.

(READ TEXT) We find that even in the unfaithful and unbelieving Israel of Malachi’s day, there was a faithful, believing remnant that God had made note of (verse 16). Malachi addresses this last portion of his book to them. “Lord, I need You to help me to see satisfactions in service, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning After

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Jul 10, 2012

This message is a reminder that victory belongs to the Child of God through the finished work of Calvary, regardless what the circumstances of your life might suggest!

Title: The Morning After Text: Psalm 30:5 Date: June 10, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The Morning A. A Positive Time 1. Ushers in a fresh start a. The body is rested and ready b. The shortcomings of yesterday stand to be rectified 2. A new sense of hope accompanies the rising ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ultimate Worship - Ultimate Betrayal Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2012

It is at the darkest part of the night that a light shines the brightest. As we come to Mark 13 we see hope at the end of a terrible time in earth's history, when the lights will dim for the coming King. Then we see the path to that event beginning as the

We pick up the story from where we left off—Jesus’ disciples asked Him about the destruction of the Temple and, presumably, when He, as the Messiah, would take over the world. Jesus told them that many events would take place prior to His return but that His disciples should not focus ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Need To Acknowledge True Knowledge.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 2, 2010

The key is not to study that which is false but that which is true.

Intro: 1. The Secret Service is a bureau of the U.S Department of Treasury. The Congress created the Secret Service in 1865 to fight the counterfeiting of U.S currency. It was not until 1901 after the assassination of President William McKinley that they were also assigned to protect the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Wise Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 19, 2011

Proverbs is a guide book that teachings its readers how to lead wise, godly lives and how to avoid the pitfalls of unwise, ungodly behavior.

PROVERBS 1:1 LIVING A WISE LIFE [Proverbs 10: 17] The book of Proverbs is sound sense for successful living. It is so needed today because as late British poet T. S. Eliot asked; "Where is the wisdom we have lost in knowledge? Where is the knowledge we have lost in information?" We are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Power Abuse & Half Truths

Contributed by Carl Greene on Jun 21, 2010

The story of an honest man, Naboth, killed as a result of an abuse of power and perhaps, because of a king... Ahab ... telling half truths. It also warns of the potential of abuse of power/influence by Christians.

This is one story of several that trace the confrontation between the prophet Elijah and king Ahab. Ahab is usually a pretty bad guy. These stories have there origins in chapter 17. There, Elijah seems to burst on the scene from out of nowhere, and curses a drought into existence in the presence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Deity On Display Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Aug 31, 2011

Jesus presents irrefutable evidence of His deity to hardhearted unbelievers.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Deity on Display” John 10:31-42 Introduction: Pat and I have purchased a few timeshares. Part of their presentation is to take you to a model so that you can appreciate what you are going to purchase. The same is true when you go to rent an ...read more

Scripture: John 10:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 27, 2011

Have faith in God. Focus not on the size of your faith but the size of your God. Who do you believe in is important. Do not shift your focus away from God and onto your self, your skills, your knowledge or past accomplishments.

[Adapted from a chapter in Rev Edmund Chan’s book Growing Deep in Faith.] A young boy was being tormented by a demon. ?He has seizures and is suffering greatly, and would even throw himself into the fire or water. ?His family was at a lost what to do. His father brought him to the disciples of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Different Destinies At Death

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 8, 2011

"Son, remember that in your lifetime you received your good things , and likewise Lazarus evil things;but now he is comforted and you are tormented" Luke 16:25.

Luke 16:19-31 Theme: Going home Text: Luke 16:19-31; Rev. 21:1-5 Home is always the best place to be. But many people have a wrong idea about where their home really is. If we would only understand that we are spiritual beings in a physical body we would also understand that just as the physical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devastation And Restoration Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014

Don't take God’s grace for granted; remember that with the privilege of being God’s people comes the responsibility to remain faithful; to allow God to be God in every part of our lives. God judges the people of Israel with a view to their restoration

The great temptation for Christians as well as for the Jews is the temptation to take God’s grace for granted; even worse, to feel a sense of superiority, of smugness, because we’re part of God’s chosen people. The way to overcome that temptation is to remember that with the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-16, Isaiah 24:1-13

Denomination: Anglican