Sermons on Costly Obedience:

The Test Of Our Worship Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012

When we think of worship, many of us often think of music. Music and singing are one expression of worship, but what really is worship? What does it look like and what where does it come from? How can I determine if my worship is pleasing to God or if

A Test of our Worship? Romans 12:1 Slide Good Morning. If I asked the question of you, “Did you enjoy worshiping this morning?” what would you think I was talking about? Would you be thinking of the musical worship time? Would anyone be thinking of the time during which we took up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thrill Of Victory And The Agony Of Defeat

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 25, 2012

God always promises us as believers victory in Christ Jesus, but there are times we experience defeat. From the examples of Israel we can learn about experiencing victory or defeat.

The Thrill of Victory and the Agony of Defeat Joshua 6:1-2, 7:1-3 World Wide Sports many years ago: “The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat” The bible tells us that people of God are always victorious in Christ Jesus. Romans 8:37 We are more than conquerors through Him that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ridiculous Commitment Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Elisha's commitment and faith were so strong that by today's standards it might appear "Ridiculous." Part one of a series on Elisha.

Ridiculous Commitment Elisha, A Tale Of Ridiculous Faith, Week 1 Today, we are starting a series on the life of the OT prophet named Elisha. We're calling it: A Tale of Ridiculous Faith. Don’t be confused, because we did a series on the prophet Elijah not long ago, but Elisha is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step Back Unbeliever

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 11, 2019

When God goes to the trouble and tells you He's going to do something, “Receive that word, stand on that word, hold fast to that word and above all else, believe that Word!”

STEP BACK UNBELIEVER! Illus. By sermon central staff The story goes, a lady said My husband, Michael, and I were at a restaurant with his boss, a rather stern older man. When Michael began a tale, which I was sure he had told before, I gave him a kick under the table. There was no response, so I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:11, 2 Kings 7:1-20, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Way Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 12, 2019

As Christians, our choices are much like Israel’s choices in the period of the judges. We can assimilate; we can allow the surrounding culture to absorb us without a whimper. Or, we can determine that, by the grace of God, we will be salt and light in the places where God places us and sends us.

The Fourth Sunday After Epiphany February 10, 2019 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel Judges 1:27-36 “The Jesus Way” Have you noticed how “something fundamental has shifted within our American culture in the past several decades?” It’s been called the “collapse of the middle” and part of it is seen in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Divine Appointments Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining certain moments that God has ordained in our lives.

DIVINE APPOINTMENTS Ruth 4:1-22 My Grandmother was born and raised in North Carolina, my Grandfather was from here in Talladega. One day I asked Grandma how the two of them met since they lived hundreds of miles apart. The story that followed absolutely fascinated me. It seems that Grandma was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Must You Be In Church Every Sunday

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 18, 2019

Church attendance helps demonstrate our obedience to Christ.

A. WHY MUST YOU BE IN CHURCH EVERY SUNDAY? 1. Because of the example of the early church. a. On the birthday of the local church everyone was present. “When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place” (Acts 2:1). Be present on September 16, 1971 at Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Children Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 24 in our study of Colossians address the responsibility of Children to God and parents.

Chico Alliance Church Godly Children God Love’s Kids Over and over again, God talks about His love for children. He has stern warning to those who lead children astray. Jesus and Children One time some children wanted to see Jesus and the adults tried to shoo them away. Jesus rebuked them and ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Think I Married The Wrong Person Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The bond of marriage is grounded in the covenant- not in the ideal person.

OPENING SENTENCE: Some years ago there was a popular movie whose message was that somewhere in the world is a perfect soul mate made just for you in heaven- you just have to find him/her. INTRODUCTION: The movie, called “Made in Heaven” tells the story of two people who had a few chance encounters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Six Steps Out Of Lack (Each Of The Six Could Be Part Of A Series.)

Contributed by Carlton Coon on Aug 25, 2024

The marriage feast at Cana would have been identified by lack. Except a handful of servants obeyed Christ, which changed empty to abundance.

Eleven Precious Verses open the story. John 2:9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:9-11, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Droughts

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 9, 2024

Last week I asked “Am I the fear-filled Spirit void Peter denying Christ, or the Holy Spirit filled Peter proclaiming the gospel of Jesus”?

For a large part of 2010 and 2011 our area experienced a major drought. In fact, it was the most severe in about 50 years. Rainfall was well below the seasonal average for both years, with long stretches of 90+ degree days and almost that high for the lows. There was a record stretch of triple ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 21:1-4

The Prayer Of The Righteous Availeth Much

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 14, 2024

This sermon talks about what it means to be righteous, the nature of fervent prayer, and how such prayer can bring about significant change in our lives and the world.

Beloved, we gather today to reflect on the profound truth found in the book of James 5:16, which states, "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." The verse, though simple in its wording, carries an immense weight of spiritual significance. It reveals the power of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is The Meaning Of The Four Chariots And The Crown?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 26, 2024

Zechariah sees multiple visions at night, and then he gives a few messages to the people. We will read about one of those visions and one of those messages.

Four Chariots In verses one - eight: Zechariah sees four chariots. The first chariot had red horses which represents the bloodshed. Revelation 6:4, “And there went out another horse that was red: and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finish What You Started

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 26, 2024

God’s BIG IDEA is for us to become disciples of the Lord, love Him wholeheartedly, and make our bodies a living sacrifice to Him.

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Lord, help us follow Your way and truth. We understand that we cannot fight evil with evil, so we humble ourselves before Your mighty throne and ask for strength to rise to Your level of integrity and discipline as we ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22, John 14:15, Hebrews 13:21, Mark 12:30

Denomination: Other

Marching Orders For The New Year

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2024

For 40 long years, the Marching Orders for Israel had been: “Take another lap around Mt. Sinai.” Now, at last, Joshua received new Marching Orders. "Move into your Promised Land!" Let's do that in the new year.

MARCHING ORDERS FOR THE NEW YEAR Josh. 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: RESOLUTIONS 1. Most of us make resolutions at New Year’s. One young boy asked his father what his new year’s resolution was, and his father said he was going to do everything possible in the new year to make his mother very ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God