Sermons on Dark Times:

Success Is Not What Some Folks Think It Is Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus "walked ahead of them" - figuratively, FAR ahead of His disciples in understanding His mission, and ours --- having been called to serve rather than be served. Got it now? Well, then, follow His example!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Hidden Figures - Pt. 1 - Out Of The Shadows Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

No spotlight. No applause. No recognition. However, they changed the outcome of the story and often changed history!

(Slide 1) Hidden Figures Pt. 1 - Out of The Shadows I. Introduction We remember the star of the show. They captivate our attention and dominate the screen. However, the truth is without the supporting actors the show, film, episode would lack depth and flavor. It is a supporting actor who performs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"i Am" Declarations Of Jesus - Sermon Iv: "resurrection And Life" Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2019

To be connected to God through Christ is to be about the Father's business of turning negatives into positives. Jesus is essential for going about the Father's business of turning shadow into sunshine, sorrow into joy, death into life.

GREAT “I AM” DECLARATIONS OF JESUS Who was Jesus? You will recall that He himself asked that question of His closest followers. First, He asked them, “Who do folks say I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

What A Fellowship! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The eternal Word, the Son of God, desires fellowship with believers!

Introduction: Words That Matter Tim Gustafson is the Editor of Our Daily Bread and shares his story: Early in my days of working as an editor for Our Daily Bread, I selected the cover verse for each month’s devotional. After a while, I began to wonder if it made a difference. Not long after ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Dad

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jun 22, 2020

How do you parent adult children? Jesus tells us about a father who had 2 sons (we often talk about the prodigal son), but in the story we learn how our Father In Heaven parents us adult kids.

Lessons From A Dad (Luke 15:11-32) Intro: A. Next year Joshua plans to get married. Our youngest child will join the ranks of his siblings and be married. Our nest will officially be empty. But does that mean I stop being a dad to our four kids or a good father-in-law to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take The Opportunity To Reach The Lost

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 24, 2020

MAYBE WE CAN GET SO BUSY DOING OUR RELIGIOUS PROGRAM THAT WE FORGET THE LOST GOING TO HELL? We must love the lost.

OPPORTUNITIES? NEVER FORGET THE BURDEN FOR THE LOST By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Genesis 48 is known as the BRIDAL SEARCH chapter. Psalms 51 is known as the REPENTANCE chapter. I Corinthians 13 is known as the LOVE CHAPTER. Hebrews 11 is known as the FAITH CHAPTER. Come let us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-8, Luke 14:9-10, Proverbs 4:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 Irritant: The Fly In Ointment

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2020

Dead flies in the ointment can be more that an annoyance, they can sting and spread infections. Small things matter in negative ways.

#2 Irritant: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. Thanks to Phil Walton for the fodder for this sermon. Thank you. This follows part #1. FLIES: Irritant, show me what ticks you off… This is part #2: IRRITANT: THE FLY IN THE OINTMENT. I have a fly swatter, some rubber flies, and a jar labeled as OINTMENT with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Isaiah 38:21, Psalm 133:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Belief, Believing And Faith - Interchangeable Terms?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 23, 2020

The word “believe” is broad and is open to all kinds and variations of meaning depending on what the person has in mind. What does the Bible say about belief, believing and faith?

Belief, Believing and Faith - Interchangeable Terms? Today we will be reading from Hebrews 11:1-6 We live in the era of cheap grace and easy salvation. “Just repeat after me.” “Did you mean that with all of your heart?” “You’re saved! Write that date down in your Bible and make sure you tell ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17, James 2:14-26, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Insignificant?

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:3, Psalm 27:10, Psalm 68:5-6, Matthew 25:31-45, Isaiah 49:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adoration Of God Alone

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2020

The words adore and adoration have been trivialized over the past few decades. Do we worship and adore the God of Heaven and earth alone or are others drawing our worship-attention away to places it does not belong?

Adoration of God Alone Today we will be reading from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 Adoration. I don’t know if you realized this but every song we sang this morning contained the word “adore” or “adoration”. “Father, I adore You … Jesus, I adore You … Spirit, I adore You…” “Holy, holy, holy! All the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13, Romans 1:25, Exodus 32:4, Matthew 22:37-40, John 3:16, 1 John 4:19, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

God Hates Wicked People

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

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 (Genesis 6:5).The words of his mouth are wickedness and deceit. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts.

GOD HATES WICKED PEOPLE “The LORD tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence” (Psalm 11:5) The following verses were extracted from the HOLY SCRIPTURES (NKJV): GOD saw that the wickedness of man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:5, Isaiah 55:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 9, 2020

Jesus, our Good Shepherd sacrificed himself for the flock. Jesus, our Good Shepherd, still seeks straying sheep.

JESUS IS OUR GOOD SHEPHERD (Outline) May 3, 2020 - Easter 4 - JOHN 10:11-16 INTRO.: Who is in charge? Who is in charge of our lives? Who has the answer? Who really knows the truth? These questions are swirling in the minds of many in our society. Maybe even in our own minds. Or homes. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And Giving Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 11, 2020

Today we will turn to examine what Jesus had to say about giving. And we will ask what giving looked like to Jesus. The passage in Luke 14:15-33 is considered one of the "Hard Sayings of Jesus". And indeed, it takes a bit of explanation to make sense of it.

Jesus and Giving Text: Luke 14:15-33 Luke 14:25-33 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Generously To The Poor

Contributed by James Dina on Nov 16, 2020

A cup of water can quench the thirst of the poor, but a pack of food will turn their hearts to praise the Almighty God. Don't keep it all to yourself, give a portion to those that are in need.

GIVE GENEROUSLY TO THE POOR "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so" (Proverbs 3:27) It is our duty to help those in need and to share what we have with the poor and needy (Hebrews 13:16); this favor is pleasing to Almighty ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Proverbs 21:13, Hebrews 13:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pergamum, The Compromising Church.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 2, 2020

The third of seven messages to the churches of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Pergamum was a city filled with shrines of many gods...

Pergamum, The Compromising Church Revelation 2:12-17NKJV Upon studying this third church, the church of Pergamum, I told you that weekly I would read these scriptures. I believe that Revelation 1, is the foundation of the whole book. Revelation 1:1-3NKJV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17, Hebrews 10:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal