Sermons on Defying Odds:

Are You The One?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019

Are we are sure we are ready?

Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Follow That Chariot, Now!" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 22, 2016

For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say.

“Follow that Chariot” Acts 9:26-40 For several years I really struggled with this thing called witnessing. Sharing my faith. Largely because I didn’t really know what to say. I put a license plate on my car that simply said Jesus. I put a bumper sticker on also that read, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

24 Eyes Can See So Differingly?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 17, 2016

Have we allowed negativism to take root. 24 eyes see the promise land... only 4 eyes see the God of the promise. Where are we focusing? What are we expecting?

24 EYES? 20 EYES DECLARE: WE ARE NOT ABLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 1 John 4:4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. I. ARE WE TRAPPED IN NEGATIVISM? HAS THE NEGATIVE MESSAGE TAKEN ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ Alone: "A Credible Witness"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 27, 2016

When a witness has no bias or ulterior motive and is truthful, then he can be considered a 'credible witness'.

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, October 13, 2013 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter IN CHRIST ALONE: “A Credible Witness” [Part Two] John 1:19-28 Last August, I received a jury summons and was selected as a potential juror in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ask What You Can Do For God Series

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 15, 2019

More than likely, most people are always asking for something from God. But God showed me one Tuesday morning during my prayer time that I need to reverse that and ask Him what could I do for Him.

Sunday AM January 6, 2019 Like me, many of you are now are have been involved in a trial that almost over-whelmed you. Satan would fill you with fear that you just can’t make it I just can’t carry on, many have felt the same way but with hope in our heart we must continue to walk on. The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining The Victory

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 22, 2019

One of the things Israel would learn from this experience was that God's work must be done in God's way by God's people.

GAINING THE VICTORY Scripture: Joshua 6:1 - 8:29 Time: 1400 B.C. I. RECEIVING GOD'S PLAN (Joshua 6:1-5) A. The Promises of God (vv. 1,2) The promises of God, though often delayed beyond the time that our impatient spirits would fix for their accomplishment, are always fulfilled in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5, Joshua 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

At The End Of Your Rope? Try Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

What are we going to do when we come to the end of our rope? God has a plan! His unseen hands can reach down...

AT THE END OF THE ROPE? TRY HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the boy that lived in the ALPS of Switzerland? He would go out on the porch and yell, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! In a few seconds the words echoed back: I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! He would feel so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4, John 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expectation, Potential, The Mantle (1)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 31, 2019

Before us sets a great opportunity... there rest a dormant potential of the MANTLE OF GOD. Let us study the call of God on ELISHA. Will we grow or stay the same?

EXPECTATION, POTENTIAL, THE MANTLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #1) God is looking for opportunities to reveal Himself to mankind. Seems we want to yield to opposition and limit the HAND OF GOD… we are weak, BUT GOD IS STRONG! God’s eyes are running to and fro ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Kings 19:18, Psalm 68:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Following The Way"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2017

A sermon about Jesus as the Way.

“Following The Way” John 14:1-14 Jesus’ disciples were anxious and scared. Just a few sentences before our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus said to them: “I will be with you only a little longer.” And the disciples cannot imagine life on earth without Jesus. They are afraid for their ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

What Are You Missing?

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 20, 2018

Today I want to look at an encounter between Jesus and a “Rich Young Ruler”. Kind of like Jesus meets Mark Zuckerberg. The rich seem to have everything yet this very, very rich young man knew he was missing something. What are you missing?

What one thing do you lack? Mark 10:17-34 The Rich Young Ruler We are now just four weeks away from Easter Sunday 2018. Easter happens to be on April 1st, April Fool’s Day. I kind of think that God the Father enjoys the irony in that one. Satan really was a fool to think he could kill Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's In The Stars Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

What makes horoscopes credible? The basic theory of astrology is that the orbits and alignments of the sun, moon, and planets control our fait and destiny.

Gemini. “You’re excellent when the pressure is up. There’s a snag at work. Make sure to do a thorough diagnosis of the problem before you ask for help.” Capricorn. “Stick to the plan. On important matters, ask for proof. Your social life requires you to know when to keep quiet and when to speak up. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 11: In Humility, Look Out For The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2018

Paul presses forward with his appeal for living worthy of the gospel by exhorting his readers to interact humbly with one another.

Date: 7/13/18 Lesson #11 Title: In Humility, Look Out for the Interests of Others Scripture: (Philippians 2:3, 4 NIV) 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...working For God Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 27, 2018

Make God your Boss! At work, making God your boss will keep you out of unhealthy power struggles, make work more rewarding, and help you treat others with respect.

IN CHRIST, I AM…WORKING FOR GOD Ephesians 6:5-9 On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate the atmosphere where you work? Is everyone treated with respect? Are workers valued not only for what they do, but also as people whose lives matter? Are employees fully engaged in their work, giving their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Real People . . . Real Stories - Pt. 4 - Heroes Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018

The clock is ticking! Limited time! Limited days! What would you do if you knew that your time was about to be up?Description: It is personal. Sometimes it is guarded and sometimes it is shared. Everyone has one. Real people have real stories! Are you telling yours?

Heroes I. Introduction William Wallace, John Wayne, The Nature Boy Rick Flair, Wonder Woman, Harriet Tubman, Superman, the soldiers we remember on this Memorial Day who ran towards danger instead of away. All bigger than life heroes that grace our screens or history books. The writer of Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Give Up, Don't Give In, Give It All You've Got

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Oct 1, 2018

Close out of the Torah reading cycle. Stories of biblical characters and their struggles.

20180922 Parsha 151 Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston. Give up, give in, or give it all you’ve got Blessing Today is the day we close out the Torah cycle that we have been on since the beginning of Tree of Life back in February 2016. We had decided to do the three year cycle rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 16:33

Denomination: *other