Sermons on Devalues:

Why Speak In Parables? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 8, 2011

God’s Kingdom advances by seeing and hearing Jesus.

Scripture Introduction Read the Shorter Catechism question and ask the congregation to answer: “How is the word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation?” Congregational Response: “That the word may become effectual to salvation, we must apply ourselves to it with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God’s Plan For Your Good Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 23, 2011

A fresh look at God’s plan to fix us, picking up the broken pieces of our lives and making us whole again. Let’s look at God’s plan to make us right with Him.

God’s Plan for Your Good Romans 3:9-24 9 What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. 10 As it is written: "There is no one righteous, not even one; 11 there is no one who understands, no one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dependence Of Independence Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jul 4, 2011

God intervenes in the course of mankind only when man reaches a point of disobedience, disregard and damage.

* Tomorrow, we will celebrate 235 years since some great men signed a document which could have been their very death warrant. * That document begins with “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Abused And Used But Not Used Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2010

We must determine that the children with whom we are surrounded are God’s gift and God’s assignment for us, no matter how difficult or inconvenient they are.

I received a letter the other day from someone very close to me. His letter was written hurriedly, because I had written him asking some questions. He felt he needed to answer those right away. He had a conviction he wanted me to hear immediately. I had asked him if he was going to leave his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful In Old Age

Contributed by Jason Smith on Jan 10, 2014

This sermon analyzes Psalm 92:12-15, showing God's saints who are older what He expects of them while also showing the younger saints what they need to be aiming for in old age.

INTRODUCTION The scripture reading that I chose will be the text that I will introduce this series of lessons with today, and it will be our scripture reading for the duration of the lessons. I would encourage you as we go through this month of lessons to write this passage down or to meditate on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Voice For Life

Contributed by Scott Sharpes on Jan 24, 2012

The Sanctity of Life: Is life God created, Is life God valued, and Is life God redeemed? A scriptural look at the issue of life. Questions deal with "Who is a human being?" and "Who gets to determine when life starts and stops. What do we do with this

Title: A Voice for Life 01/22/12 Text: Psalm 139:13-18 Purpose: Sanctity of Life sermon ********************************************************************************************** Introduction A. Describe the birth of daughters, standing there cutting the umbilical ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Friend Of The Misunderstood Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 21, 2009

Misunderstand is accidentally or deliberate. Jesus dealt with the accidental by bringing witnesses, going to the root of the issue, and affirming the questioner; with the deliberate by refusing to make others happy, being true to Himself, letting actions

It’s easy to be misunderstood. Misunderstanding happens all the time. It is very, very easy to be misunderstood. One way to be misunderstood is to be vague and hazy. Just mumble under your breath and utter ambiguities, and I guarantee that you will be misunderstood. Some of you are devotees of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-19

Denomination: Baptist

Pilgrims Path 1 Humility Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 3, 2009

Humility is not debasing ones self; it is the elevation of Christ as King in our lives.

“The Pilgrim’s Path” Part-1, Mathew 5:1-12 Humility Introduction As a teenager I spent two years living in Butte, Montana. Butte is nestled high in the Rocky Mountains in a small valley which rests directly in the shadow of the great continental divide; a massive mountain range which stretches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

If I Were Satan

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 11, 2007

If I were Satan this is how i would attack the Church.

If I were Satan I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what we need to do next to use Memorial Park Christian Church in a way that would be of the maximum benefit to the kingdom. I pray for guidance, I visit with members of leadership as well as with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Ten Commandments: Tell The Truth Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 9, 2019

WHY: Lying harms individuals and society, and us even more. HOW: It is a spiritual issue, and we need the help of the Holy Spirit.

TELL THE TRUTH—Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2 ***In Boston, a minister noticed a group of boys standing around a small stray dog. “What are you doing, boys? “Telling lies,” said one of the boys. “The one who tells the biggest lie gets the dog.” “Well, when I was your age,” the shocked minister said, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16, Exodus 23:1-2, Psalm 31:10-18, Proverbs 27:5-6, Colossians 3:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Touched Me?

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 26, 2018

A message about how we don't interrupt God.

Note: Some notes from Wayne Dority's message on Mark 8 and a men's devotion on Luke 8 Title: Who Touched Me? Theme: We are not interrupting God with our request. Text: Luke 8:40 - 56 Opening Text Mark 5:21-43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Church Of God

Abraham: When Faith Gives Way To Fear Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Apr 17, 2018

The life of Abraham and how his faith gave way to fear, but God does not give up on him. Our failure doesn't mean that God is finished with us.

Fail Forward?Abraham: When faith gives way to fear? Genesis 12:10-13:4 God’s call to Abraham. Genesis 12:1?God’s promises to Abraham. Genesis 12:2-3 Abraham’s faith resulted in obedience. Genesis 12:4 ?Abraham’s faith resulted in worship. Genesis 12:7-8??Abraham’s faith gave way to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Respectful Children Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018

58th message from Ephesians discussing the responsibility of children to obey parents.

“Obedient Respectful Children” Introduction Family struggles have been around from the very first family.All through the Bible we encounter both terrific and terrible examples of family dynamics. Ungodly Kids Adam’s kid (Cain) didn’t give his best and got angry when God wasn’t impressed. His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

73. The Church - Love In Action Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

Sacrificial love as the name implies is going to cost us something in time, energy or resources. But this is the price of godly relationships.

IN GOD'S IMAGE 73 - THE CHURCH - LOVE IN ACTION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-31, John 5:19

Denomination: Christian Church

Walled In Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 19, 2018

Message 9 in our exposition of Nehemiah celebrating the completed wall project.

Chico Alliance Church "Walled In" REVIEW I. REBUILDING THE WALLS 1-7 A. Recognizing the needs through inquiry B. Responding to needs through intense intercession C. Resolving needs through planning and perseverance D. Resisting opposition through prayer and perseverance 1. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance