Sermons on Devastation:

Marriage Is A Very Bad Idea Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

In marriage, if i look to you to make me happy, i’ll never be happy. If i look to myself and work to become everything i should be, i’ll be happy-maybe never satisfied with my performance, but happy.

21 Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands as you do to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. 24 Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: *other

Never Quench The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 12, 2018

The Holy Spirit is our Guide today and we must be open to His direction. When we try to go our own way we quench His efforts.

1. 1 Thessalonians 5.16-24 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not despise prophecies, 21 but test everything; hold fast what is good. 22 Abstain from every form of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Were, What You Are Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 22, 2017

It is interesting to see what we once were and to compare it with what we are. Paul does that in Romans 6 as he says we once were slaves to sin, but now are slaves to righteousness.

Flipping through old photo albums, or even Facebook photos, can be a very interesting thing. It is neat to see what you were compared to what you are now. It can be interesting to see how you used to look and dress compared to how you do currently. Sometimes it can make you say, “What was I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian Marriage

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010

Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Sick, In Trouble,pressed? Let Him Know.he Will Come

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Mar 5, 2011

A sermon of encouragement to those going through troubles.

ARE YOU SICK, IN TROUBLE,PRESSED? LET HIM KNOW.HE WILL COME The Raising of Lazarus John 11:1-44  John 11:1 Now a certain [man] was sick, [named] LAZARUS, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It is amazing how human beings even in the best of their element seem to crumble ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bold In Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpse Of The Future Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2011

God wants His people to get a glimpse of the future so as to live for the future!

Did you know that about 1/3 of the Bible is prophecy, about future events! Why does God give us a glimpse of the future? Last week we noted at least 4 reasons why God gives us a glimpse of the future: 1. God is always in control! 2. It encourages us to be faithful, godly Christians. 3. Future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Rejoice In His/Our Message Of Peace Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 11, 2010

As we continue in the easter series- we realize that God desires peace for us, and removes the guilt of sin, the fear of death, and gives us His presence to remove all doubt.

Concordia Lutheran Church Second Sunday in Easter, April 10, 2010 Let Us REJOICE in His/our Message! † IN JESUS NAME † As we realize that the grace, the mercy and the peace of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ has created in us life as the Holy Spirit has breathed life into us, let us ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Favor On The New Year

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Dec 28, 2015

This sermon gives us confidence to face the New Year. It directs us to God's goodness and favor that will sustain us always.

God's Favor on the New Year “You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance”. (Psalm 65:11 NLT) What a powerful verse!! INTRODUCTION – As the year comes to an end, you may be going through much reflection as to what happened in the past 12 months. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Festival Of Unleavened Bread

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Festival of Unleavened Bread - Observance and Spiritual Significance...

Festival of Unleavened Bread - Observance and Spiritual Significance One common Jewish family tradition in preparing for Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread was for the wife to thoroughly clean the house and then intentionally sprinkle leavened (with yeast) breadcrumbs throughout. Later ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40

Denomination: Foursquare

Answer Five: The Spiritual Stages Of Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 29, 2015

Paul continues with his answers to solve the problem of a divided church.

When you think about the word “division” you find that is a damaging and devastating problem. Divisiveness leads to anger, fights, divorce, murder, and war. One of the answers to solving this division problem is to see ourselves as God sees us. When God looks at a person, He sees ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Gethsemane

Contributed by Jackie Barker on Apr 3, 2013

The true battle was fought not on Golgotha or in the tomb but in the garden....

Jesus has had a rough week. On Sunday He rode into the city, among a people who while singing praises with their lips, had their hearts far from him. He sees Jerusalem and sobs – knowing not only their betrayal of him, but also of their ultimate destruction and devastation in years to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Revival – Now

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

REVIVAL – NOW

REVIVAL FOR SURVIVAL 1 Kings 18:17-24 REVIVAL – NOW vs.21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-24

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Give Up In Prayer

Contributed by Tom Feola on Aug 18, 2012

We need to draw a circle as we stay bold in prayer

Honi, The circle maker From the book The Circle Maker, Praying circles around your Biggest dreams and greatest fears. Mark Batterson. Young children danced in the downpour like it was the first rainfall they’d ever seen. And it was. Parents threw back their heads, opened their mouths, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational