Sermons on Covering:

The Inside Story Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015

God does not see as we see. He has the ability to look on the heart of men. God chose David of Bethlehem to be the unifying king of Israel and ancestor of Jesus, the ultimate King of Israel.

1. Superman -- Fact or Fiction? George Reeves (TV's Superman in the 1950's) was popular for guest appearances, but his fame included risks. Kids might kick him in the shins or throw rocks to find out if he was the "real" Superman or a "pretend" Superman, the same way kids pull on Santa beards to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Back On Your Feet...the Fight Is Not Over Yet

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Dec 26, 2015

We are never defeated because Jesus is in our corner.

Text: 2 Corinthians 4: 8 – 9 : ” We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Theme: Get back on your feet…the fight is not over yet! Introduction: - On the night of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Benefits Of Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016

Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are God's People?

Contributed by Judith Hand on Oct 11, 2014

God's people are forgiven sinners who have accepted Christ's sacrifice for their sins. Repentant people are accepted by God, but those who think they are good enough to enter heaven on their own merit will be cast out.

Who Are God’s People? Exodus 32:1-14 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our first reading from Exodus is not difficult to understand. The Israelites have gotten impatient waiting for Moses so they ask Aaron to make them gods who will go before them. They had had many highs and lows on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Unity: It’s About Walking Not Sitting – Part 3 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Oct 14, 2014

Unity is a decision, a response to God, coming from a desire to build our lives on Christ as our foundation.

Reading Ephesians 3:14-4:6 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Gentleness Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2014

I begin with a show and tell on actual fruits that can teach us spiritual truths about the fruits of the Spirit, and then teach on gentleness.

The Fruit of the Spirit is Gentleness PPT 1 Series Title We began this series a few weeks ago and in our first message I talked about how God has chosen us to bear much fruit, and that we ought to bear the most fruit with the people we are around the most. Family, friends, coworkers. If you only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Don't Have Much But You Can Have What I've Got Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Chapter 3 begins with Peter and John going to the temple for the 3pm time of prayer. Peter and John are seen together quite often in scripture. In Luke 5 we see they were partners in the fishing business before they gave their hearts and lives to Jesus. Luke 22 has them together as they prepared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Hiding Place

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2014

To show that the LORD is our Hiding Place, Shield and we hope in His WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have a hiding place? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD is our Hiding Place, Shield and we hope in His WORD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:114 (Amplified Bible) 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word. Parallel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:114

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Presence Of A Loving God. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 29, 2014

Then Moses said to Him, "If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here"(.Exodus 33:15)

I want to encourage you this morning by speaking about the power of God's loving presence. Bible provides endless examples of how the presence of the Lord empowers his people to live for him, to overcome all hurdles and deception of the adversary. And one of the most powerful of these is found in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4  DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Clearing The Way-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015

4 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

CLEARING THE WAY-part 4—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Political Ruler Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

This chapter discusses the two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, the world-wide religious leader who will help the antichrist gain and maintain control over the world. The Scripture refers to them as beasts

Chapter 13 is probably the key to the whole book of Revelation. It covers the antichrist. If a person understands this chapter, then he will understand the whole book of Revelation. This chapter discusses the two terrible rulers that are to arise in the end time, the antichrist and his cohort, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Perfection

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 18, 2012

God is a perfect God and He is perfect in His ways and in what He does, and consequently requires perfection from us because we were created in His image.

THE GOD OF PERFECTION STUDY TEXT: 2Sam. 22:31-33 2 Samuel 22:31-33 As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him. 32 For who is God, save the LORD? and who is a rock, save our God? 33 God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:31-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

As A Hen Gathers Her Chicks

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 3, 2015

A Mother's Day sermon describing the love of a good mother and the love of Jesus Christ in an unusual way.

“As a Hen Gathers Her Chicks” Matthew 23:37 Jesus has just returned to Jerusalem for the last time. It won’t be long before He is arrested and crucified. His sorrow for them was overwhelming and He took a moment to express His love and compassion for His people in a unique and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Denomination: Baptist

"Unloading Our Guilt" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 21, 2016

Many people suffer from an overactive conscience. They sin, they repent and receive forgiveness but still carry the weight of the guilt with them. All of this has already been paid for by the blood of Jesus.

FACING YOUR GIANTS “Unloading our Guilt” Psalm 32 The story is told of the famous playwright Noel Coward who as a prank sent an anonymous letter to 10 different men in London. He sent the same letter to each one that read like this... We know what you have done. If you don’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist