Sermons on Covenant Renewal:

A Great Awakening Sermon I - What It Will Take Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 29, 2020

In days of "doom and gloom", when there are two types of responders to the claims of Christ on the lives of those for whom Christ died - "for" and "against" - there must be a change of minds and hearts toward the things of God.

WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR A GREAT AWAKENING TO OCCUR IN “CHRISTIAN” AMERICA? Perhaps you recall a former presidential candidate who went around the country talking about “Two Americas” . . . and in that speech he chanted a litany of contrasts between “these and those”, “us ...read more

Be Distinct Not Extinct Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 1, 2019

In a topsy-turvy world, our Christian Challenge is to reexamine our core beliefs and renew our commitment to Christ.

When was the last time you took someone up on a challenge? Not too long ago, it was the “cool” thing to do among the younger generations to challenge others to some kind of difficult venture or unheard-of activity. This was supposed to be fun. At our senior adult stage in life, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2018

The flood is sent to destroy us, whether a flood of hurtful words or events that overwhelm us. But God will rescue those who wait on Him.

Revelation 12 v. 13 and I saw the dragon which had been thrown to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male v. 14 and the woman was given two wings of a great eagle in order that she might fly into the desert, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: *other

Respond. Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

The life of a Christian

Are You Responding? Rom. 12:1-2| NLT “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In God's Will Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2018

We see the unfolding of God's will and the outworking of God's works in fulfilling His will. God raised Ezra, the man of God's Law, to bring about the next phrase of restoration - spiritual reformation and renewal.

Finally, we have Ezra appearing in the book that bears his name. Chapter 7. • We ended chapter 6 with the completion and the dedication of the Temple of God, led by Zerubbabel and Jeshua, under the reign of Darius. • This was made possible because of the move of God (1) through the preaching ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Message: The Need For Spiritual Oasis For Ministers Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 7, 2021

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL. March 5, 2021 A fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors which provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries!

Message Deer Ridge, Freeport IL - March 5, 2021 Fundraiser for a Ministry to Pastors – they provide Sabbaticals for free to pastors and missionaries! Illustration: Years ago, I watched a movie called Mr. Holland’s Opus it was about a High School music teacher who never really wanted to teach HS ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching The Communion Table Rightly

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 7, 2021

In this sermon we are going to review Magdalene meeting Jesus at the tomb and suggest that the keys to taking the communion table in a worthy manner are turning away from a life of sin, praying for faith, seeking the master, hearing, and acknowledging His voice, and rejoicing for He is our Lord!

Remembering the Lord’s Table Rightly John 20:10-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “So then, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 11:27 How does ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

What marks the believer as distinct from the unbeliever? After all, we all struggle with the sinful call of the flesh, and Christians are not immune to moments of weakness. Paul explains here how to mark the distinction between the motivations of the unregenerate and those of the believer.

Intro Illustration: “A good set of clothes makes all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don't you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted it was because he didn't have proper clothes. So a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Selfless Holy Light In A Dark Age Of Self-Worship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money.

We live in a world that is largely dominated by self interest. All around town, up and down, we see self interest at work. What can I get? What can I gain? We gotta make money. We gotta meet the right people, and get what we need from them. Often times it feels like our lives revolve around what we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:9-11, 2 Peter 3:10-11, 1 Peter 4:7-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Genuine Faith Aligns With The Word Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 14, 2018

There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.
 Alignment empowers!

Genuine faith aligns with the Word 1:19-27 A legacy is not a list of accomplishments. It is the imprint you leave on the future. Brian Dodd There is no godliness without a vibrant relationship with the Word of God.? Alignment empowers! To align with the Word, we must: (build) ?1. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A New Life

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Mar 30, 2016

there is a power that each believer can receive and attain from Almighty God. According to the Bible, we all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Our greatest need is the forgiveness of Almighty God, that we may walk in his will

Come now, let us argue this out,” says the LORD. “No matter how deep the stain of your sins, I can remove it. I can make you as clean as freshly fallen snow. Even if you are stained as red as crimson, I can make you as white as wool. (Isaiah 1:18 NLT) My dear brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why God Allows Bad Things To Happen To Good People Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017

Our faith does not guarantee an easy or problem free life.

A. ALL KINDS OF ANSWERS TO THIS QUESTION ? Over 3,000 killed on 9-11 ? Children and teachers killed needlessly, Sandy Hook ? Cancer takes a young mother ? Jewish Holocaust ? Over 230,000 killed in Tsunami, Sumatra, Indonesia, 2004 ? Who can explain Nero, Hitler and Saddam Hussein? 1. It’s an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45

Denomination: Baptist

Finding New Strength In The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Aug 4, 2017

Where do you go when you feel weak, powerless, and defeated? Isaiah gives us hope by sharing with us 3 truths to restore hope and be strengthened by the Lord.

FINDING NEW STRENGTH IN THE LORD Isaiah 40:28-31 This prophecy of Isaiah is during a very dark time in the nation of Judah. God had delivered them from the Assyrian Army decades ago, but Judah has continued in sin and been judged. Isaiah had prophesied and it is now happening that Babylon has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Positive Thinking

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 12, 2016

Although there are many self-help publications with this title, if an author doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thought and ability it’s not something I’ll read. The power doesn't come from channeling some unknown energy it comes from God.

THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING INTRODUCTION: Although there are no doubt many self-help publications with this title, this sermon is not based on any of them. If an author writes a publication with a title such as this one and doesn’t cite God as the source of all positive thinking ability ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ