Sermons on Debris Thrown Up By The Sea:

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014

Many of us are too quick to throw in he towel and give up on God; when we do that we are doing exactly what the devil wants us to do. We are to persevere and trust God to do the impossible.

This morning I want to talk a little about the rewards of never giving up on God. Today’s gospel story is about a persistent woman and a disinterested God. It is also about a mother who would not take “no” as an answer. The woman was a Canaanite which meant she was a gentile. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

And They Rose Up To Play

Contributed by John Mccormack on Sep 13, 2013

EXPOSING THE FOLLY OF FALSE WORSHIP

THEY ROSE UP TO PLAY OBSERVATION: THIS STUDY ADDRESSES IDOL WORSHIP AS THE ISRAELITES TRAVELED TOWARD THE PROMISED LAND. INTERPRETATION: EXODUS 32:6 (NKJV) THEN THEY ROSE EARLY ON THE NEXT DAY, OFFERED BURNT OFFERINGS, AND BROUGHT PEACE OFFERINGS; AND THE PEOPLE SAT DOWN TO EAT AND DRINK, AND ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Up To Something

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Jan 30, 2019

God is up to something

GOD IS UP TO SOMETHIN ILLUS: Gas Station Business Card A few years ago I was impressed of God to design a business card that had a picture of hell on the front with the words “GET OUT OF HELL FREE” on the back I placed Salvation Scriptures. I was driving to work early one morning and nearing my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Up A Cross

Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 3, 2019

Just what did Jesus have in mind when He spoke of bearing a cross?

No Crown Without A Cross Luke 9:18-26 David P. Nolte When Jesus spoke of the cross we must bear, He was not speaking about a lapel pin or bumper sticker. He was not referring to an ostentatious display. of a huge hunk of baggage on a chain or cord for a necklace. He didn’t mean a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Him Up Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 17, 2019

What does it mean to LIFT HIM UP? Does it have anything to do with GLORY? And what does GLORY mean anyway?

John 3:14-15 The dictionary says it means to esteem or to hold up. To extol, to worship, to revere. I like every one of those words and YES they certainly apply to our God...would you agree? Which word is your favorite...if you had to pick only one? Mine is extol. It has a ring to it. To ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15, John 1:14

Denomination: *other

Messed Up Pancakes

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019

A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 23, 2016

In Hebrews 12:1–3. we see various aspects of the race, as they are compared to the faithful life in Christ. Christ calls us to 1) Race Freely (Hebrews 12:1), 2) Race Focused (Hebrews 12:2), and 3) Race to the Finish (Hebrews 12:3)

In the ancient Isthmian games of Greece, a pedestal stood at the finish line, and on it hung a wreath—the winner’s prize. No one runs a race without some expectation of reward. The reward may be nothing more than a ribbon or a trophy or a wreath of leaves. It may be a prize worth a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Other

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 21, 2016

Paul's prayer for the Church in Colossae is God's desire for the Church today. We are taught the principle of "walking worthy" of the Lord, being empowered by Him, in constant thankfulness.

“Growing Up in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 We looked at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae, praising God for their renowned faith, hope and love in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though he never met any of them personally except Epaphras, the church planter and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 27, 2016

(Appropriate for Watchnight or New Year's Eve service as well.) As Christians we live in the certainty that Jesus is coming again. It could be today, tomorrow, or any moment. We need to wake up, clean up, and grow up.

Romans 13:11-14 A Wake-up Call A priest and pastor were standing by the side of the road holding up a sign that read, "The End is near! Turn around before it's too late!" One speeding motorist yelled out his window, “Leave us alone, you religious nuts!” as he flew by. From around the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 25:1-13, Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Ups And Downs Of Life

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 28, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 21: 1 – 34

Genesis 21: 1 – 34 The ups and downs of life 21 And the LORD visited Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah as He had spoken. 2 for Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Kingdom Is Not 'up There'

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Feb 3, 2018

Where is the Kingdom of God?

Mark 1:15 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came to Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God, and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe in the good news. (Mark 1:15) We have just heard Jesus say in the Gospel of Mark, “The time has come. ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Waking Up Blessed!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Feb 16, 2018

If the title isn’t intriguing enough, God’s word says there Is Hope....God's Inspired Word declares when you behold the glory of Jesus, “nothing is impossible, when you put your faith and trust in His ability instead of your own! “

Waking up Blessed!! The Bible says, all scripture is the inspired word of God and for our benefit. So we must believe if Jesus is our Lord and Savior, then all scripture and every promise contain within, is as though to be both received and applied personally, to each and everyone of us. Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24, Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught Up, But When? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015

Some men have read into the second coming texts, distinctions that show the difference between the rapture and what they call the "revelation." The Bible knows no such distinctions.

6. SUPPOSED DISTINCTIONS It is disappointing to read the works of men that are normally trustworthy in their treatment of Scripture, when it comes to their promotion of a pre-tribulation rapture. Consider our brother Dave Hunt, no lightweight in the Word. Over and over his publications define ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Graduations: Moving Up!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on May 27, 2015

Life is full of stages. Time, outside forces, our own maturing nature forces us to move on.Young people, the first thing you need to get right in life starting independence, your priority, is to learn to seek God, fear God, and live only by His standards.

Graduations: Moving Up! Kelly Durant 5-31-15 Ecclesiastes 7:8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 2. How many of you have seen a toddler scream when the parents are trying to put it into the stroller? Once a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fired Up!! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 16, 2014

Two areas of our life that should consume us!!

A. W. Tozer and he was quite critical of churches that did not have any real expectation of God’s healing power in their midst. He said this: “In many churches, Christianity has been watered down until the solution is so weak that if it were poison it would not hurt anyone and, if it were medicine, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist