Sermons on Destroy Enemies:

The Pretentious Free Life Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

John wants all believers to know they have eternal life because they are precious in the sight of Jesus. He holds before us the key by which certainty becomes a faith response to all of life: Jesus Christ. John seeks to inspire Christians to cultivate greater intimacy with God.

As we entered the COVID-19 crisis I envisioned Christians would support those in leadership positions, I cannot fathom the stress they have endured. I never envisioned the conflict we have witnessed, among Christians and churches. As seen on Facebook, many Christians become antagonistic toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sleep In Heavenly Peace

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 15, 2021

I read an article where the writer posed a question: "what keeps you up at night?" It's too early to think about Christmas songs but I thought, 'what better sleep could there be than to sleep in heavenly peace?' Let's see how.

SLEEP IN HEAVENLY PEACE There are times when it's hard to get to sleep. It can be because we had caffeine too late in the day or we had a snack too close to bedtime and now we're paying for it. Then there are other reasons-you have a deadline to meet and you're not ready. You have an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:14, Psalm 3:1-6, Psalm 4:1-8, Psalm 121:1-4, 1 Kings 18:27-29, Matthew 8:23-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Believing In Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 19, 2020

Be Believing in Jesus Christ... 1. Because He will keep His focus on you (vs. 24-26). 2. Because He will correct your faults (vs. 27). 3. Because He will build up your faith (vs. 27-31). 4. Because He will give you life that lasts forever (vs. 29-31).

Be Believing in Jesus Christ! The Gospel of John John 20:19-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 15, 2018 (Revised July 19, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 20. Here God's Word gives us the story of the Lord's resurrection on the very first ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Follow My Example Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021

Jesus invites us into a fellowship with all of humanity. In this family there is no room for prejudice. We understand the value of grace in our lives when we busy ourselves with extending grace and fellowship to all people, having a philanthropic spirit.

In the early years of my ministry Christianity was too often measured by church attendance and how well you excelled at Bible trivia. Don’t get me wrong, as observed through these messages, a key part of discipleship must focus on the study of Scripture. We will not fair well as Christians in the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But For The Grace Of God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 23, 2020

This is the first message of three that will focus on the grace of God and how many misunderstand His grace.

But For The Grace of God Part 1 Scripture: Prov. 12:2; Eph. 2:8; Gal. 2:20-21; Rom. 5:1-2; I Cor. 6:11 In my message last week titled “But for the Love of God”, I spoke about why understanding the love of God is so important and that when we use the phrase “For the love of God….” in moments ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:2, Ephesians 2:8, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Your New Shirt On (Ephesians 4:25-5:2) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 23, 2022

Become a people, who are useful to God, who can build up the body.

What we've seen over the past week weeks, is that God has a plan. God is making one family, who will live in peace with him and with each other. And to that end, Jesus gave each of us a ministry in the church, to build the church up, help it grow in love and unity. The problem is, some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Gospel Of Peace Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

GOSPEL OF PEACE Last week I mentioned that the first time I really heard anything about Spiritual Warfare was from a church seminar at Chartwell Baptist when I was in seminary. Growing up I had really never heard anything about it. There was the movie The Exorcist, which I did not see. I knew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christ First (Part 1)

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 17, 2025

Sound Christian Doctrine is the beginning of a healthy church.

Christ First (Part 1) Colossians 1:15–28 NKJV He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The What, The Where And The Why Of Worship

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 20, 2025

What is worship?

THE WHAT, THE WHERE and THE WHY of WORSHIP 7 20 25 Ask ourselves today Why do we worship? Is it because that is what “good people” do? Is worship coming into a building every Lord’s Day, singing a few songs,,Throwing a few bucks in the plate and fulfilling a duty to worship , maybe going out for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9, John 4:1-21, Genesis 22:5, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace To The Disturbed

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025

'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Matthew 9:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Truth Is Whatever You Want It To Be Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 24, 2025

The world says truth is fluid, but God says truth is fixed.

### Introduction: The Red Balloon and the Culture of Subjective Truth Each week in this series we’ve let culture speak first — and then we’ve asked, ‘What does God say?’ Today I want to show you a short, funny little sketch that captures our cultural moment about as well as anything I’ve seen. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-40, Judges 21:25, John 14:6, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 2, 2025

This is an expositional sermon on Colossians 3:1-12 that unpacks our relationship to the Glorious and Matchless Jesus Christ

"The Resurrection Life: Setting, Shedding, Shining" I’m going to ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week. And then I’m gonna ask you to think about your thoughts over the last week in the context of the last month. What has occupied your thinking? What has been the main ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-12, Ephesians 6:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Whole Trouble Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 17, 2025

We’re broken by sin at the core—no self-fix will do. The gospel begins with bad news about us, but it points to the good news of Jesus. Based on "The Gospel According to Peanuts" by Robert L. Short.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Awkward Invites - The Translation by The Skit Guys "Peanuts, the famous cartoon strip, often assumes the form of a modern-day, Christian parable." (1) That is how Robert L. Short, author of the book The Gospel According to Peanuts, described Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:15, Romans 7:24, Romans 7:25, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Weren't In Levi's Genes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

Levi’s bitter, violent life was transformed by God’s grace. His curse became a blessing, and his descendants faithfully served the Lord.

Introduction What actually determines things in life? Is it just luck? Is it karma? Is it fate? Does everything happen simply by chance or coincidence? Herbert Asquith was prime minister of England from 1908 to 1916. On one occasion he spent a weekend at an estate owned by the wealthy Rothschild ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist