Sermons on Demolish:

I'm So Hungry

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

Four questions from the Sermon on the Mount regarding the kind of righteousness we should hunger and thirst for.

I’M SO HUNGRY! Sunday, October 8, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Start with the story from “The Applause of Heaven” (Lucado, pp. 91-92, copyright, Word Publishing, 1990) where the mother and daughter are trapped in rubble from an earthquake. Stop short of the paragraph where the mother ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Uncertain Future But A Certain God!

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 7, 2006

Life is seldom fair, but God is always good. We face an uncertain future, but we do so with a certain, trustworthy, and mighty God.

AN UNCERTAIN FUTURE, BUT A CERTAIN GOD! Genesis 45:4-15 November 5, 2006 1. On Sunday, June 25 I preached a message entitled “The Wisdom of Godly Arithmetic” in which I stated that God has given each one of us exactly 86,400 seconds a day in which to make decisions and choices that either advance ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-15

Denomination: United Methodist

When It Comes To Faith---Be Sure You Get It Right!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 16, 2006

It really does make a difference what you believe. Your eternal destiny hangs in the balance.

WHEN IT COMES TO FAITH---BE SURE YOU GET IT RIGHT! “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God’s wrath remains on him." John 3:36 NIV INTRODUCTION It really does make a difference what you believe. Your eternal destiny hangs in the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:36

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts:responsibility

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for February 1, 2009

(Slide 1) Kathy begins the meditation this morning with a poem that gives us some important things to think about. (Kathy shares poem entitled, ‘Give Me Flowers.’ In this world today while we’re living Some folks say the worst of us they can But when we are dead and in our casket, They always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ Crucified The Hope Of Glory

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 7, 2013

Paul said people in his day were offended by the preaching of the cross. They are today too.

Christ Crucified 1 CORINTHIANS 1:22-24 "The Jews ask for a sign. " That request might be the deep yearning of the soul to know and touch God. Or it might be the thirst for entertainment and curiosity. Jesus had many to come to him for signs .. but he knew when to give them. In Luke 23, "Now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Feel Forsaken? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 25, 2012

Often Christians their most difficult moments when they choose to trust God in difficult times and then He seems not to answer. David, and Jesus experienced this and we can learn from their reactions.

Psalm 21 is a royal psalm that celebrates the king’s victory and looks forward to future victories over the enemies of Israel. It’s a psalm that gives us comfort as we entrust our future to Him. This is likely connected to Psalm 20 where David cried out for just such a victory. 1 In ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Lepers Changed Their Spots

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 26, 2018

A first person account of the healing of the 10 lepers.

I want to tell you about my encounter with Jesus (we call him Yeshua) I will never be the same after meeting him, although I do have some regrets. You see, I was a leper in Israel. Being a leper is a hard life. If you have unusual spots on your body you must go to the priests to be examined. They ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Quit- How I Should Fight My Battles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 11, 2022

This is the 115th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 2 Corinthians. It is also a remembrance of September 11th.

Series: Action [#115] DON’T QUIT- HOW I SHOULD FIGHT MY BATTLES 2 Corinthians 10:1-18 Introduction: We live in a great country of technology, government structure, wealth, military defense, military intelligence service, etc… Unfortunately, our country has learned this week that sometimes all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Tenants Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

parable of the tenants as a part of the Lent series

The Tenants Activity: Ask people to bring an egg, it could be empty egg shell or a hard boiled or even a raw egg. Demonstrate or Show a video of people squeezing or sitting on a raw egg - Purpose is to handle it roughly and see what happens. Mishandle it, you lose it. Sit on the egg? What is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Circle The Wagon Yet Series

Contributed by David Widner on Sep 4, 2016

God did not ask his people to withdraw into their own little group or church and not reach out to the lost

Don't Circle the Wagons Yet Text 2 Corinthians 10:1-7 Introdution: Do you remember the TV show Wagon Train? That show and all the TV shows and movies that showed the western expansion by wagon train always showed the wagons moving into a defensive position that made forward movement impossible. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Builder Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jul 18, 2016

God’s desire is for us to be builders of people (our family, fellow church members, co-workers, spouse, and kids). How can we do this? Let’s look at the negative example of the Pharisees and turn it into some positive principles.

How to Be a Builder (not a Bulldozer) Mark 7:1-23 Introduction: 1. At the time of Jesus’ ministry to Israel, the Pharisees and scribes were the religious leaders who knew about the true God, knew the Scriptures, and knew about the prophecies of a coming Christ. 2. They didn’t appear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Who Are The Overcomers? Series

Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019

In spite of a very hostile culture and severe persecution of Christians, Jesus identified ones who overcame in the tribulation. These are found faithful despite persecution. They are called by Jesus overcomers. Who are these overcomers and what are the keys to victory?

There is a battle going on in the world, struggle for worship, Satan’s goal to hinder love, to undermine loyalty, trust, and obedience to God’s word and will. the assignment Jesus gives to John, comes at a time when heavy persecution against faith. Jesus said John, write to the church, my love ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-11, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Proof Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 23, 2021

Sunrise Devotional - The resurrection - too big of a sign to ignore!

Earl Palmer, a Presbyterian minister who is with the Lord, tells the story about an experience he had while he was in seminary in Princeton, NJ. Following final exams 1 summer, he & 3 friends were returning home to the West coast from NJ. They decided to drive straight through with each of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Repentance Not Excuses (2 Samuel 12)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 8, 2025

Is the mark of a real leader is repentance, not excuses? Let's begin in 2 Samuel 12.

Is a real leader someone who is ready and willing to repent like David? How many just make excuses like Saul? What about us? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 12. How tactful was Nathan the prophet in addressing David’s gross sins? Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extent And Effect Of The Flood - Part 2 (Lessons On Genesis)

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 12, 2019

In spite of the devastation on the outside, Noah and His family and the animals were safe and secure inside the ark.

A PATIENT FAMILY No matter how they felt, or how much the ark was tossed on the waters, they were safe in God’s will. Patiently they waited for God to complete His work and put them back on the earth. Noah and his family spent one year and seventeen days in the ark, and even though they had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist