Sermons on Daddy Issues:

Paul, The Complementarian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 9, 2015

Although detestable to many people and completely counter-cultural, God’s Word teaches that gender roles are not identical.

Paul, the Complementarian (I Timothy 2:8-15) 1. A pastor said: “You need to join the Army of the Lord!” My friend replied, “I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor.” Pastor questioned, “How come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?” He whispered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 15, 2016

To love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine. Love is from God. Nobody knows more about love than God Almighty. He is the originator. Love was God’s idea.

Jesus: Teach Us How To Love John 15:9-14 Introduction: 1. To love and be loved is life’s greatest gift. Love is divine. Love is from God. Nobody knows more about love than God Almighty. He is the originator. Love was God’s idea. 1 John 4:8 • This being Valentine’s Day, I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Loving Your Rights Or Your Right To Love Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 22, 2009

What distractions keep you from being an effective witness for Jesus Christ? One of the chief distractions is focusing on the minor differences between us, instead of building each other up in love. Paul takes this topic head-on in Romans 14.

We’ve been talking about making ourselves available to become like God and be used by God in his Great Story. Have you ever had an important task to do—a paper to write, an assignment at work to complete, a check book that needs to be balanced? As you set yourself to that task, the phone rings, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Encouragement To A Struggling Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church service. Now, one thing needs to be noted at the onset, the Corinthian church was operating before a completed revelation and as such, the church is operating in a peri

ENCOURAGEMENT TO A STRUGGLING CHURCH 1 CORINTHIANS 14:26-40 INTRODUCTION: our passage this morning brings us to the end of Paul’s teaching concerning spiritual gifts in general, and tongues in specifics. This last section deals with the appropriateness of expressing our gifts within the church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Positioned For Success - Exodus Part 17 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

A sermon about how God positions us for success in our physical and spiritual struggles.

INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or standard. • They complained about water at the beginning of their journey and they were complaining about it 40 years later at the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The End Will Go Through Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 11, 2011

God told Daniel that Israel will be judged for 490 years and the last 7 years, which are still to come, will usher in the end of this world as we know it.

Which country would you say is most influential in the world today, Israel, Peru, or The Philippines?? Now which country do you think has the most people?? The Philippines – 101,834,000 people Peru – 29,250,000 people Israel – 7,474,000 people And here’s a map of Haiti. Which do you think is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 11, 2014

If you have a physical heart problem, you can ignore it and take the consequences or adjust to the problem and make the best of it; the same is true when it comes to our invisible, inner being.We are going to discuss this inner heart problem.

Diagnosis: You Have A Heart Problem! (Mark 7:14-23) 1. Joke: Man in church inherited 1 million dollars; afraid the shock would kill him… Asked pastor to break news. Pastor asked, “Charlie, if you inherited 1 million dollars, what would you do?” Charline: “Give ½ to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 22, 2008

The mission is simple, save mankind from their sin, pay the price so they can enjoy eternal life in heaven.

Mission Possible John 3:1-15 Original mission was to create man in His Image (Genesis 1:26). Mission accomplished on the 6th day of creation. However, sometime after, the Serpent deceived the woman. As a result, both the man and woman sinned, the image was gone. The new mission is to recreate ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security Of The Believer (Pt. 1)

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2018

If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security—conditional or unconditional—is in the hands of our Savior.

One of the things we were taught at Evangelical is that preachers must not avoid difficult subjects or passages: those sincere believers may disagree on. In the next two weeks we consider such a subject. We ask God’s guidance and grace as we seek to understand. The doctrine of unconditional ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Other

09 - James 4:11-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 30, 2021

This is the 9th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, where James tells us why we should not slander one another, and why we should not boast about tomorrow.

James 4:11-12 11 Do not speak evil of one another, brethren. He who speaks evil of a brother and judges his brother, speaks evil of the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. 12 There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Filling A Fatigued Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2020

The times in which we live are consuming our energy. There are ways to renew and revive an active faith, beginning with a focus on Jesus.

1. Are you also feeling the fatigue that is associated with this time in which we are living? a. A few months ago streaming church services at home seemed to be the thing to do – if you are still streaming, how are you doing? b. How is “Sheltering in place” affecting you? Are you tired and tired of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recognise You Need God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 31, 2024

If God has placed you in such a complex situation, do not blame your situations, people, surroundings, or yourself, but rather recognise you lack God's wisdom in that area and acknowledge the need for God's wisdom.

And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore. 1 Kings 4:29 When we face difficult and complex situations where we need to manage a large number of people, perform complicated duties, and work under a lot of pressure, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29

How Are We To Get A Faith Check-Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 24, 2024

Like going to a doctor to get a physical exam, we should be getting a spiritual exam daily.

2 Corinthians was composed to assert Paul's own ministry service, shield his position as an apostle, and to discredit the bogus teachers that were in Corinth. In the previous chapter, Paul discussed his vision, his thorn, and the concern that he had for the Corinthians. Presently Paul now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Was Prayer For The People Really Needed?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 13, 2024

What is penance? What is repentance? What is confession? Can we pay for our sins?

What is penance? Penance is an act of self-abasement, mortification or devotion performed to show sorrow. What is repentance? Repentance is to turn from sin and dedicate oneself, to feel regret or contrition. What is confession? Confession is a disclosure of one’s sins in sacrament of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Day In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Apr 2, 2025

A day in the life of Jesus

Introduction Good morning, church family! It is a joy to gather with you today to reflect on the incredible life and ministry of Jesus Christ. Our focus will be on a single day in His life, as recorded in Mark chapter 5. This chapter is rich with powerful encounters that showcase the love, mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-43

Denomination: *other