Sermons on Dare:

Up To Jerusalem

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 14, 2009

Why was Jesus so angry in the Temple? Is that anger valid in our situations?

John 2: 13 – 22 / Up To Jerusalem Intro: Young man sat in church – lit up cigarette and smoked it – lady - “HOW DARE YOU! WE JUST DON’T DO THAT HERE! I. It does seem out of place to smoke a cigarette in church. What else might seem “out of place” in worship? A. Don’t sit in MY pew! ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Time To Dance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is it okay for Christians to dance? Are rules against dancing just silly man-made rules or are they right? If dancing is okay, what kind of dancing would be right?

the Christian Church has a long history of making up rules that are not in the Bible. Is this right? Is dancing biblical or forbidden? What is the answer? Jesus criticized the Pharisees for making up religious rules that are not in the Bible. One example of this among Christians is the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Venture And Capture

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 8, 2013

Friend, it is one thing to ask God what we want, but it is gorgeous when He looks at you and asks you what you want? Staggering!

Venture & capture! 2 King 2:9 “……when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?" Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." Friend, it is one thing to ask God what we want, but it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Herd Mentality!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 16, 2014

Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: “I am doing it because everybody is doing it.”

Everybody is doing it! Exodus 23:2”Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd” Wrong does not become right just because everybody is doing it! Are you listening? Friend, I often hear this slogan: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Focus On The Valuable Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004

5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The unknown can stimulate either fear or faith, courage or cowardice. By the authority of Jesus the Christian is to choose faith, even in the face of negative evidence.

The Golden Gate Bridge in California got way behind schedule when it was being built. There were so many casualties, and the men were afraid of falling off. A huge safety net was placed beneath the area of operations, but for a time this made no difference. Then a man fell off into the net. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Experiencing A Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 28, 2008

How to have a successful Marriage

Men & Women Experiencing a Successful Marriage In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another (V. 21) In Successful Marriages, wives give respect to their husbands (V. 22-24, 33) In Successful marriages, husbands give love their wives (V. 25-30, 33) In Successful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Said/She Said Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Understanding and celebrating the differences between men and women...

He Said/She Said Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon One Ephesians 5:21-33 Good morning! Welcome to Fireproof - a campaign designed to strengthen marriages in the church and in the community. We started to look at marriages a few weeks ago, and if you missed those three messages I would strongly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: *other

Life Is A Continual Pursuit Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 30, 2006

Spiritaul maturity is a continual pursuit in our lives.

Dare to Pursue “Life is a Continual Pursuit” October 29, 2006 Me: Today we are wrapping up our series of “Dare to Pursue.” We have talked about risks, passion, presence and purpose. Today I want to help you to put it all together into the real life experience of following God. Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Eschatological Worship {part 3}

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 25, 2012

Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present.

ESCHATOLOGICAL WORSHIP {PART 3} Rev. 21-22 Big Idea: Worship that embodies a lively eschatology empowers the church to live triumphantly in the present. REV. 21:1-6 & REV. 22:1-9 INTRO For the last two weeks we have been discovering the potential that good worship has to impact the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Uncharted Territory

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

Finding Newness with our walk with God and discovering new areas of excitement as a Christian.

Scripture: Joshua 3:1 – 5 Title: “Uncharted Territory” Introduction: In this portion of Scripture, Joshua has assumed leadership of Israel. Moses has led them for 40 years through the wilderness wandering. They are now on the border of a new country - a land of milk and honey. Though they had ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Memorial Day Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2001

Sunday is the ultimate "Memorial Day" when we take of the Lord’s Supper. The correlation to our nation’s "Memorial Day" is intriguing.

OPEN: Priscilla Larson, of Lexington, Massachutsetts, tells of the time her brother-in-law (a preacher) had been away from home one afternoon donating his blood at the Red Cross. The preacher’s son was a little concerned when his father didn’t come home by the time he usually did, and the boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

(Just Do Tha Doggone Thang)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 25, 2017

IT`S MY FIRM BELIEF THAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR SOME SAINTS WHO WILL WALK BY FAITH BECAUSE IF THE TRUTH BE TOLD FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT AN EMPTY LOT AND SEES A HOUSE FAITH IN GOD LOOKS AT A SINNER AND SEES A SAINT

Matthew 14:25-29 (KJV) 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Be A Community That Loves Jesus And Welcomes Everyone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 26, 2025

Our world is hungry for authentic love - Jesus calls us to be: a community that loves Him passionately and welcomes everyone intentionally.

Go! And… Be a Community that Loves Jesus and Welcomes Everyone (A Christ-Exalting Vision for the Church) Introduction – A Vision of Welcome and Love Imagine walking into a place where you feel instantly at home—not because you know everyone, but because everyone seems to know Jesus. A place where ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Romans 5:8, James 2:1-4, Acts 2:42-47, Matthew 11:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord’s Prayer 5 - The Holiness Of God, Sharing The Father's Heart Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 27, 2024

The Christian God is unique, He is Holy and Divine but also approachable in prayer, especially the Lord's Prayer, the prayer Jesus taught us. In the Lord's Prayer Jesus taught us about the holiness of God and how to share God's heart by calling Him Father.

The Lord’s prayer 5 - The Holiness of God, Sharing the Father's heart Let your name be made holy, let your kingdom come, let your will be done, as in heaven so also on earth. When I was in school I found some subjects very boring and even thought that they were irrelevant. One such subject ...read more

Scripture: John 18:5-6, John 5:17, John 14:11, Exodus 6:7, Matthew 6:7-9  (view more)  (view less)