Sermons on Different Grounds:

It's The Economy Stupid Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 29, 2013

The economy of God is different than that of humankind. The Third Sunday in Lent

It’s the Economy, Stupid Rev. Mark A. Barber John 2:13-25 Last week, we saw the debut of Jesus ministry in a tiny Galilean village where he saved an unknown groom and his family from shame by turning the water into wine. In today’s passage, we see Jesus performing another sign in the very heart of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, John 2:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Essentials Of An Overcoming Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

Four Key things for living a life radically different from the world

Essentials for an Overcoming Life 1 John 5:1-5 1. Turn with me to 1 John 5 as we get back into our study of 1 John. Some time back I shared the difference between flying and flying. Track in KC area when the Blue Angels took off from a nearby airport and began to practice for an upcoming air ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

"America Needs A Footwashing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2003

Joshua was told to "take his shoes off," he was standing on holy ground. Once again, God stands with a drawn sword, offering leadership. Will America bow down to the God of the Bible?

Text: Joshua 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? 14 And he said, Nay; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Confidence In Criticism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 11, 2006

The way Paul stood his ground before the council is how we can take our stand in the world today. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Confidence in Criticism Acts 23:1-11 23:1 “earnestly” = He’s looking them straight in the eyes, not ashamed, not afraid, and not about to back down. Paul used to be a member of their number…and now they consider him to be a turncoat…a traitor. There’s nothing this group would like more than to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2012

In the 23rd Psalm, David describes God’s providential care in providing refreshment, guidance, protection, and abundance, and in so doing provides grounds for confidence in His everlasting kindness.

Tom Lowe 4-26-11 Psalm 23 Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, who presents us with the scenes of pastoral life, which he was familiar with, since he wandered the hills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Prayer: Our Foundation For Battle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 11, 2014

Up to this point the apostle Paul has instructed us to put on the whole armor of God---every piece of it so that when the day of evil comes you will be able to stand your ground.

Prayer: Our Foundation for Battle” Ephesians 6:10-20 A small community in Pennsylvania they built a little red brick building that was to be their police department, their fire department and their city hall. Everyone was proud of the building because of all the careful planning that had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Battlefield Called Golgotha

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 20, 2018

In our minds does the battle of good and evil, light and darkness take place. Our minds are the war grounds for these daily battles. Christ won the victory at the skull that our minds will be free

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE BATTLEFIELD CALLED GOLGOTHA John 19:16-17 King James Version (KJV) 16 Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away. 17 And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

Jewels Of Joseph

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

We need to be a person with a different spirit just like Joseph.

INTRO: A middle-aged business executive approached the front entrance of the office building in which he worked. A young feminist came up at the same moment, so he stepped back and held the door open for her to pass through. She looked at him and said with annoyance, “Don’t hold the door for me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Adultery Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 11, 2022

Adultery is extramarital sex considered objectionable on social, religious, moral, or legal grounds. Although the sexual activities that constitute adultery vary, as well as the social, religious, and legal consequences, the concept exists in many cultures.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:27-30 (Adultery) Jesus states, "Whoever looks on a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery." Adultery Matthew 5:27–30 — The New International Version (NIV) 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Fantasy

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the difference between faith and fantasy.

Faith Or Fantasy 1/14/2001 Nehemiah 2:10-20 1 Peter 5:6-11 Text Chapters 2-4 When was the last time you heard some one say "I’ve got faith this is going to work?" Faith is not determined by how much of a feeling you have about something, but rather by what it is you are putting your ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Prayer

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Sermon on the difference between active and passive prayer.

INTRODUCTION. A. Importance of prayer. B. Some ask question: "What is Biblical prayer?" THE TWO TYPES OF PRAYER: ACTIVE & PASSIVE. A. Passive prayer is internal prayer. Active prayer is done with the mouth. B. I used to believe that all prayer was to be done with the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pray For Healing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Praying for healing - different levels and kinds of healing

Nov. 2 Pray for Healing Video Clip Matt. 9:18-10:1 Prayer at close but don’t be shocked if God heals you prior to the end. MT 4:23-24 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Name Is Wonderful

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 16, 2002

A look at the different ways that the name of Jesus is Wonderful.

For most people the only contact they have with the Old Testament Prophet Isaiah is Christmas time. And they probably don’t realize it then. It’s on Christmas cards and in Christmas Carols. These words that Ruth read for us earlier, Isaiah 9: 6 For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's United Nations

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 8, 2003

Learn to overcome certain differences that divide Christians

Some of you know that I was at a church leadership conference last week. There were about 2,000 attendees from all around the world. I’m very thankful for the inspiration and the learning I received. I came home Thursday night and received a call from a friend. She asked if Susan and I went out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

From Doubt To Faith

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001

Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist