Sermons on Delivery:

Mitigating Dread-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 11, 2022

2 of 2. The Holy Spirit thru the prophet Habakkuk, produced a heart-song that mitigated/alleviated the dread of a destined invasion. God’s people have a heart-song available to them that mitigates the dread of destiny. Dread of destiny is mitigated when your heart-song properly measures...

MITIGATING DREAD-II—Habakkuk 3:16-17(:16-19) (Alleviate/Relieve/Lessen/Diminish) Attention: Dread—‘Something you fear greatly, or are apprehensive about.’ Mitigate—‘To cause to become less harsh.’ Need: What is YOUR worst Nightmare? What brings Dread/Pressure/Fear/Anxiety/Worry to your ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:18-19, Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 15, 2022

To get through your groaning, focus on the glory to come.

Some time ago, George Barna polled adults: “If you could ask God one question, what would you ask?” The top response was, “Why is there pain and suffering in the world?” I can’t think of anything more universal to the human experience than suffering. In fact, many people point to the problem of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Wrestling Match With God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 12, 2022

Jacob needed to deepen his relationship with God. He also needed an object lesson that would teach him some things about the way he related to God. Because Jacob needed a change. Most of us need that too, both the lesson and often the change.

Alba 4-21-13 A Wrestling Match With God Genesis 32:22-32 Most of you probably know about the song called “A Boy Named Sue” that was recorded by Johnny Cash. It is about a boy whose father left him and his mother when he was little, but before leaving named the boy Sue. Part of the song goes like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Image Of God & The Abortion Question

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on May 24, 2022

This message addresses the abortion question and the sanctity of life prompted by the US Supreme Court leak on the Roe v Wade case.

Image of God & The Abortion Question Text: Psalm 139; Gen 1:26; 1 Cor 6: Subject: How does God see human life? Complement: made in his image Idea: All human beings – born and in womb are made in God image. Preaching idea: “made in God’s image & likeness” (Fearfully and wonderfully ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, 1 Corinthians 6:18-20, James 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving And Celebrating Your Mom Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 9, 2023

Being a parent is a God-sized task. Mom's take on the task daily. Jesus mother, Mary took on the task of be "The Son of God's Mom." It was a God-sized task and Jesus knew it. How did He honor her? How should I honor my Mom like Jesus did?

A poll was recently conducted to discover the top 5 things Mom’s say on a daily basis. Here’s the top 5. #5- “Don’t make me turn this car around.” #4- “ Hey, take it down a notch.” #3- “How many times do I have to tell you” #2- (It’s a tie) “Because I said so” and “Go back to bed.” #1- “I love ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Abandonment Issues Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Between The Times

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023

It is possible to live praising God even before we see his promised redemption.

At one point while preparing this sermon I was tempted just to read the article I picked for my closing illustration and sit down. It’s a sermon in itself, and illustrates exactly what I had to say about this passage of Isaiah. But after thinking it over, I felt that the least I could do was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-13, Isaiah 24:1-6, Isaiah 25:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Grief To Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 27, 2023

Do you want your joy to be full? I have often wondered why at times I have no joy in prayer or in serving the Lord, it made me think about where my hope is, is it in people,in success or is in the Lord or am I hoping the Lord will answer my prayer the way I want Him to?

John 16:16-24 (NASB) 16 “A little while, and you no longer are going to see Me; and again a little while, and you will see Me.” 17 So some of His disciples said to one another, “What is this that He is telling us, ‘A little while, and you are not going to see Me; and again a little while, and ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kodak Moments In The Life Of Christ (Christmas)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022

Christmas is a very special time of the year. It is one of the happiest times of the year for most folks. But it is not only the happiest time of the year for some folks, it is also a very sad time for others.

The statistics tell us that suicides rank high at this time of the year. WHY IS THIS A SAD TIME OF THE YEAR FOR SOME FOLKS? It is especially sad for some folks for two reasons: (1) SOME HAVE SUFFERED A DIVORCE This Christmas is the first year they have had without their marriage partner. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (15 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town.

Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!” When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Doors In Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

Doors play a major role in our life each day.

Have you ever counted how many times you go through doors each day? If you add it up, it will amaze you how much they play a major role in our life - ESPECIALLY THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR! Illus: A woman goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doctor, you've got to do something about my husband -- ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Generous In Giving

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2021

'Generous In Giving ' 2 Corinthians chapters 8&9 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Principle #1: Generous Giving Begins With Surrender To The Lord (8:1-7). Principle #2: Generous Giving Is Motivated By Grace (8:8-9) Principle #3: Generous Giving Involves Faith (8:10-15) Principle #4: Generous Giving Is a Testimony To Others (9:1-5) Principle #5: Generous Giving ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

5 Star Disciples At Work

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 6, 2021

No matter the environment and no matter your boss, you are called to place a steeple at your workplace. Work as unto the Lord! No matter where or how your receive your paycheck, picture taking the Lord’s Supper while at work.

For more than a century, a French company has issued a series of guide books where they award stars to the best restaurants. It’s the Michelin rating system. Here’s a quick run-down of their rating system - Three stars is exceptional cuisine and worthy of a special journey. Two stars is excellent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Mathematics Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021

Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!”

When a RESTAURANT serves good food, the customers will keep coming back for more, even if they have to travel a long distance to get there. The same thing is true for a CHURCH. When a church preaches and teaches the Word of God, people who are hungry for God’s Word, will be there every time the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Add To Your Salvation…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022

Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town.

Many people take great delight in trying out different restaurants in town. Sometimes you can hear folks around church saying, "Let's get together, I have found a G-R-E-A-T restaurant!” When a RESTAURANT serves good food, at a reasonable price the customers will keep coming back for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist