Sermons on Cruel:

Islam's War On The West Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012

What to look out for in the future, and what is going on between Islam and America right now.

Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror Series Islam’s War on the West Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 A. 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and spoke with me, saying, "Come here, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Deep Breathing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012

Jesus' Easter evening appearance to the disciples launched their ministry after Jesus breathed the Holy Spirit into them.

Deep Breathing John 20:19-23 So, here it is, the evening of the first Easter Sunday. What an insane week for the disciples. No wonder they were hiding behind locked doors. Just think about it for a minute. Barely a week prior, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey to people shouting: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Methodist

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 9, 2012

Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding.

We are going to look this morning at a passage where Jesus is confronted by a group of unbelieving Pharisees and Scribes. They came at a moment when the crowds were showing overwhelming praise toward Jesus. They came demanding what many in our day are likewise demanding. Then some of the scribes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:37-42

Jonah: A Vine, A Worm, And A Scorching East Wind

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 10, 2015

This is an exposition on the fourth chapter of Jonah, which teaches us patience, grace, and the value of not getting too angry with the small things in life or we may be overwhelmed when big trials come our way

Jonah and A Vine, a Worm, and a Scorching East Wind Introduction: Let me begin by telling you a story about a little girl that pretty well sums what I’m talking about here. A little girl was reading on an airplane when the man beside her noticed her storybook, entitled, "Jonah and the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearless In The Firestorm Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 15, 2015

In the midst of your tribulation, see seven angels and an end to your pain; see a sea of glass and the peace that is ours even in the pain; and see a sanctuary and God's punishment for sin.

Three years ago (2012), with tsunamis, earthquakes and financial concerns dominating the headlines, the National Geographic Channel partnered with Kelton Research to conduct a survey gauging what Americans thought about a potential “Doomsday” scenario. They found that… Nearly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Resurrection: Why Did Jesus Rise? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 29, 2015

This lesson is about Jesus' resurrection and its significance.

Scripture Today is the fifth week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. All of us know we are going to die – the only uncertainty is exactly when we will die. We are mortal, and each one of us ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Good, Good Enough?

Contributed by Wayne Du Toit on Dec 4, 2015

When is being good not good enough? How would you define being Good? (Not being as bad as the person next to you?)

Listen: http://www.wayneamydutoit.com/Wayne/is-good-good-enough/ {Desire – to change, motivating factors / consequences / benefits} I have heard people say that that are “good” people. That if there is a God and He is a God of love that He would not throw them into hell, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sola Gratia, By Grace Alone.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 29, 2017

Grace is one of the Five Solas of the reformation but what does that mean, and what does Grace have to do with our every day life?

I was sixteen when Gary Gilmore died it was January 17 1977. And maybe some of you are thinking: That name sounds familiar. Gilmore was a petty criminal from Texas who would have lived and died in complete obscurity except for one thing. He became the first person in the United States to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Does It Take To Be Saved?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Feb 11, 2017

Steps to being saved

Do you know what Salvation is? Do you think you know? Well, a lot of people have their own idea of what salvation is. • Some think that salvation means being saved from ourselves. • Others think salvation means being saved from the devil. But neither is the case. All who have sinned against God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, Acts 15:1-2

How You Pray Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 11, 2017

The Lord's Prayer provides a template for our prayers, this message dives a little deeper into what that means.

If I was to ask for a show of hands as to how many folks here pray I would suspect that virtually everyone would raise their hands. If I was to ask how many folks believe their prayers would be answered hopefully the same number would raise their hands. I mean really, if we don’t believe that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Noah: A Godly Father In An Evil Age

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 22, 2016

Noah was a great builder, as well as a faithful preacher. But did you know he was also a great father? A Father's Day sermon.

Noah: A Godly Father in an Evil Age A Father’s Day Sermon Chuck Sligh June 19, 2016 TEXT: Genesis 6:5-11 – “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcome The World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2016

John gives three characteristics of an overcomer in 1 John 5:1–5: 1) Faith in the truth (1 John 5: 1a, 4–5), 2) Love for God and others (1 John 5:1b), and 3) Obedience to the Word (1 John 5:2–3).

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Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Laughing At God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2016

When you're tempted to laugh at God in disbelief, listen to Him anyway and do what He says.

In 1993 FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby pizza place to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Dawned On Me

Contributed by Steve Wilson on Mar 16, 2016

Have you ever thought what it might have been like for the disciples to experience the death of the One they gave up everything to follow? Try to visualize one of those disciples coming to meet with us here on Resurrection Day.

Introduction Read Luke 24:1-9 Easter! What a glorious day for Christians. It means everything to us. In fact we worship on the first day of the week, Sunday, every week because Jesus came out of the tomb on that day. I hope none of us takes for granted what Christ’s resurrection means. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal And Arrest Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 1, 2016

The betrayal and arrest of Jesus in Luke 22:47-53 teaches us that Jesus was in control of God's plan of redemption.

Scripture Jesus’ last night on earth was spent eating a meal with his twelve apostles. He earnestly desired to eat this meal with them, because he knew that he was about to suffer and die the next day (Luke 22:15). However, the Last Supper was very disappointing to Jesus. Instead of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed