Sermons on Devotion:

Giant Subdued Or Giant Slayed?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 21, 2013

There are giants out there that will intimidate you and do you much damage. There is a way to eradicate them as well. That must be our goal.

GIANT SLAYERS Numbers 13:33 And there we saw the giants, the sons of Anak, which come of the giants: and we were in our own sight as grasshoppers, and so we were in their sight. 1 Chr. 20:4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philistines; at which time Sibbechai ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greatest Command 3: A Pledge Of Allegiance Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 10, 2014

The magi brought the child, Jesus three symbolic gifts. These gifts can be interpreted in light of the greatest command as a pledge of allegiance to him.

1. Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU 2. The Greatest Command is a "pledge of allegiance" to God -- Deuteronomy 6.4-9 3. The Wise Men gave a Pledge of Allegiance to Jesus with their gifts -- Matthew 2.1-11 a. Typically we see the gold as Royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Behind Broken Down Walls Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 9, 2012

Series Intro for the book of Nehemiah. A message on the purpose and importance of walls, especially that we maintain walls of biblical convictions, and time reserved for God. (Sacred space).

Living Behind Broken Down Walls PPT 1 Title Slide Study in the book of Nehemiah part 1 PPT 2 Text Ne 1:1 ¶ The words of Nehemiah the son of Hacaliah. Now it happened in the month Chislev, [in] the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, Ne 1:2 that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man After God’s Own Heart

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Saul disobeyed God. His throne was taken away and given to another. David was anointed by Samuel to be Israel’s new king. Then and now the Lord is seeking for a man or a woman who is “after His own heart.”

Intro: In 1 Sam. 13:1-14, Saul disobeyed God. His throne was taken away and given to another. David was anointed by Samuel to be Israel’s new king. Then and now the Lord is seeking for a man or a woman who is “after His own heart.” In Psalm 26:1-12 we see the characteristics of such a person. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: *other

A Test Of Your Love

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

Have you allowed anything to hinder you from loving the Lord Jesus as you ought? Are you allowing family and relatives to come between you and the Lord? Has your selfish love for yourself hindered you from loving the Lord as you ought? Is your love for li

Intro: Many today think of the Hollywood-type “Jesus” as a very soft, sissified man who always allows any and all to run over Him! The lost sees Jesus as the type of man that just accepts what people give Him because He has to. This, however, is NEVER the Jesus of the Bible! The Jesus of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: *other

Living By Faith In The New Year

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 10, 2012

At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning w

Intro: At age 75 years, Abraham enrolled in the "School of Faith." Now he was over 100 years old and was still learning experiences in faith. We are never too old to face new life challenges, fight new battles, and learn new truths. The moment we stop learning we begin to decline and fade. We then ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: *other

A Masterpiece

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 3, 2013

Learning from Jesus' teaching from Matthew 6, so that believer's can pray and seek His face for more of His love and grace.

A Masterpiece Matthew 6:9-13 Coach John Wooden died at the age of 99, he was renowned as one of the greatest college coaches of all times. When John graduated from the eighth grade, his dad couldn’t afford a gift, so he wrote John a 7-point creed, which he encouraged John to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winning Gold In The Olympics Of Life

Contributed by David Vanlandingham on Mar 1, 2010

The main points of the sermon discuss five essential attitudes necessary to successfully compete in the game of eternal life.

Sermon – February 21, 2010 David Vanlandingham Winning Gold in the Olympics of Life Philippians 3:12-14 Introduction: A. Winter Olympic Games are incredible examples of what’s possible 1. Those athletes do things I know that are impossible! 2. Examples: figure skating, speed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Who Matter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 17, 2012

Encourment for men to be courageous.

Message Notes: June 17, 2012 A.M. On a tour of Panama City Beach, the Pope took a few days off to visit the coast for some sightseeing. He was cruising along the beach in the Pope-mobile when there was a frantic commotion just off the shore. A helpless man, wearing an Auburn football jersey, was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Roller Coaster

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 21, 2009

Sermon about the ups and downs of life.

Phillipians 4:11-13 11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. 12 I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned From God's People - God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 17, 2009

If there’s one thing we can learn from God’s dealings with the Israelites, it’s that God is FAITHFUL.

TEXT: Various TITLE: TOPIC: God’s faithfulness OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, May 17, 2009 PROP.: God is faithful to His promises and his people and he shows his faithfulness through his power, his plans and his purposes! INTRODUCTION: Our sermon series is called: “Lessons learned ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 21:45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Mind?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 23, 2014

THIS STUDY ADDRESSES CHRIST'S PASSION FOR HIS EARTHLY MINISTRY.

OUT OF MIND? OBSERVATION: CHRIST HAD JUST APPOINTED HIS TWELVE DISCIPLES. HE THEN WENT INTO A HOUSE TO DINE. MARK RECORDS NO MENTION OF WHO OWNED THE HOUSE. A LARGE CROWD GATHERED PREVENTING CHRIST FROM HAVING AN EVENING MEAL. INTERPRETATION: MARK 3: 21 (NKJV) BUT WHEN HIS OWN PEOPLE ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible: Your Friend

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jun 24, 2015

The Bible is like a best friend; one who is always truthful and is trustworthy.

The Bible: Your Friend Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 1, 2015 Pontius Pilate sarcastically asked Jesus “What is Truth?” His attitude about that whole matter was typical of people who are not walking with God. What he meant was, “There is no genuine truth for guiding people’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Consuming Fire

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2015

FIRE- brings light, warmth, love, gives direction, tests faith, represents wrath, is a holy calling, preparation for holy work, conveys truth and brings pardon.

Jesus declared in Luke 12:49, “I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” We think of the meek and mild Bethlehem Babe coming to bring peace on earth, good-will to men. Jesus did indeed bring peace, but hardly the way anyone expected. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-24

Denomination: Congregational

Over Committed! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 19, 2015

Are you too busy? What does God tell us about over commitment in Christian service?

Last week we began a series of lessons on commitment, with the question: Where is your commitment? We ended that lesson looking at some of Jesus’s words from the sermon on the mount where Jesus tells us what to commit to and what not to commit to, what not to worry about and what to seek ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ