Sermons on Disagreeable:

Overcoming Evil

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

Paul is a very powerful writer and at times we may be intimidated by him. He shares with us here the incredible power we have through Christ to overcome the evil we face in our Christian Walk.

OVERCOMING EVIL ROMANS 12:9-21 I THINK WE ARE SOMETIMES OVERWEALMED BY THE WRITINGS OF PAUL IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. I BELIEVE THAT OVER ONE QUARTER OF THE NEW TESTAMENT IS ATTRIBUTED TO HIM. WE SEE THE BOOKS HE IS CREDITED WITH WRITING AND FAIL TO REALIZE THAT THEY ARE FIRST AND FOREMOST LETTERS. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Be

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2019

This message is about how powerful the words "Let", "It", and "Be" are in Scripture as it relates to how we are to function as Christians in this world.

Let It Be Scriptures: Philippians 2:3, 5-8; 4:6; Ephesians 4:25, 29; 1 John 4:7 The title of my message this morning is “Let It Be.” Two weeks ago I asked all of us to make a choice, a choice to be all in for Christ in 2019. Making this choice requires each of us to change how we think and how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3, Ephesians 4:25, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Word Is Inspired Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2018

We can trust the Word because it is inspire by God.

Opening Video: More Than A Book (1:42 video ilustration available on Sermon Central) The Bible is a unique and remarkable book. It is actually a library of 66 books written over a span of 1,500 years. There isn’t another book in history that took that long to write. 40-different authors from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Day 2018

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 31, 2018

A look at our call to work for the Lord in all we do.

Labor Day 2018 September 2, 2018 Colossians 3:23-34 I have a theological dilemma on my hands and frankly I don’t know how to solve it. It all arises from an amazingly popular song. Experts are torn about what the words really, really are. Now, I’m going to play a snippet of the song for you and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24, Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 3:15-19, Ephesians 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Ceremony

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 24, 2018

I had the honor and privilege of performing my son's wedding and thought I'd share the ceremony with you.

Wedding Ceremony: Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble August 25, 2018 Rite of Marriage Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today in the presence of God to witness the joining together of Stephen Orlando Johnson and Nichole Elizabeth Trimble in holy matrimony. God establishes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 2:21-25, John 2:1-11, Ephesians 5:22-31, Matthew 19:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 25, 2018

Esther’s life was an isolated story. This theme of standing up for righteousness is threaded throughout all of human history.

TITLE: FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS SCRIPTURE: ESTHER 4:14 On Wednesday nights during the Bible Study Hour, we have been conducting a Case Study on the Book of Esther. If you have not participated with us during this exciting series, you have been missing a tremendous treat – We are having a joyous ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

Maslow claims that our physical needs for food, water etc. are the most basic and fundamental. But the Bible tells us that our spiritual needs are even more basic. And only Jesus, the Bread from heaven, can satisfy those needs.

[Sermon preached on 11 March 2018, 4th Sunday in Lent / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Recently, a survey was held in the US among people from all ethnic backgrounds, cultures, religions, social strata and walks of life. One of the questions they were asked was: How satisfying or fulfilling is your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:48-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Peacemaker Or Peacetaker

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. HOW DO WE RESLOVE THE CONFLICTS IN OUR LIVES? WOULD JESUS BE PLEASED?

PEACEMAKER OR PEACETAKER MATTHEW 5:9 TODAY I WANT TO FINISH THIS SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES BY LOOKING AT VERSE 9. I THINK EVERYONE WOULD WANT TO CLAIM TO BE A PEACEMAKER, BUT IF WE WERE TO DO A HARD SELF EVALUATION CAN WE SAY THAT IN REALITY? ALL ORGANIZATIONS BE THEY CHRISTIAN OR NON-CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Integrity

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 10, 2018

A short series from Psalms helping us to grow in integrity

The Path to Integrity Psalm 119:1-8 August 12, 2018 In many respects, your reputation is the only thing you can take with you throughout your life, and maintaining integrity allows you to cultivate and build that reputation. Far too many people are willing to sacrifice their integrity for a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Goodbye Is Not Forever

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Conflict

GOODBYE DOES NOT MEAN FOREVER (ACTS 15:35-40) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love And Faith Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 15, 2017

In this message, we're going to take a detailed look at I Corinthians 13:4-7

My wife and I and our son and his girlfriend saw Dionne Warwick in concert recently. She sounded good at age 76. She sang all of her signature songs including “What the world needs now is love sweet love. It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of.” There’s more truth to this than most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attributes Of Christian Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

We have been made in the image of God, & God expects better of us than to fashion our lives according to the instincts of a beastly nature. So let's consider what the Bible says about some attributes of Christian love.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 John, 4:7; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 A. The Bible has a lot to say about love. In fact, from beginning to end that is its theme - God's love for each of us, & our love for Him, which results in our loving one another. ILL. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Terrorist To Evangelist

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017

No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace!

Title: From Terrorist to Evangelist Place: BLCC Date: 8/27/17 Text: Galatians 1.11-24 CT: No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace! [Screen 1] FAS: Speaking about the power of Christ to redeem sinners and build his church, Russell Moore recently (2015) wrote: The next Billy Graham might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Thing That Should Not Be Series

Contributed by Wes Taylor on Oct 2, 2017

The church suffers when it is made into something else. In this message we learn how to have the kind of church Jesus wants and we desire.

Series: 1 Corinthians: Church Off the Rails Sermon: The Thing That Should Not Be - Part 1 Outline and Manuscript: I. Jesus’ Grand Plan II. When Church is Made into Something Else III. Church Off the Rails IV. Hope for a Church Off the Rails Manuscript: Introduction: We’re in the middle of a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Gratitude Comes From Attitude

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 18, 2017

What we remember is a choice and gratitude is an attitude. Choose the things that bring thankfulness not those that elicit anger, regret and sadness.

A few years ago I had a conversation with a man that I knew at church. He had lost his business when fire gutted his store, and because he had no insurance, starting over was difficult. Moreover, he also was recently divorced and had lost custody of his children except that he was permitted to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist