Sermons on Disagreeable:

Carry, Or Be Carried? (Isaiah 46:1-13) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jul 26, 2024

God has always, and will always carry you. The alternatives-- idols-- can't carry you; they will bleed you financially, and weigh you down, and you'll carry them. God encourages his people to be smart, and choose Him.

By the time they've reached high school, every straight A student knows that there's one type of assignment, above all others, that's difficult and annoying: the group project. When you get put in a group of three or four students, inevitably, one of two things happens. You either ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:1-13, Matthew 11:28-30, Deuteronomy 4:4, 2 Corinthians 13:14

Serving God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2024

If you want to serve God well, be ceaseless in your supplication, celebrate your salvation, continue in your sanctification, and conduct yourself in the Spirit’s power.

A group of retired friends met every Saturday morning at a Salt Lake City deli, but they grew tired of the same conversation each week. Sure, they were solving the world’s problems, but they wanted to share their wisdom beyond their own group. So, as a lark, six years ago (2018), they set up a card ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-38, Ephesians 1:7-10, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 5:8, Hebrews 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Psalm 20:7, Mark 10:45, John 15:3, Ephesians 5:26, Psalm 119:9, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 1 John 2:20, Galatians 5:16, Ephesians 5:18-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Phase Of Life-2(:17-21)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2024

2 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Everyone reaches benchmarks in their walk with the Lord that effect their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life? ANY New Phase of life requires...

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-II—Joshua 24:17-21(:14-28) Attention: Last week we applied these verses to high school graduates. And so we were looking at high-school graduation as a ‘New Phase’ along a person’s timeline. Need: Everyone reaches ‘noteworthy’ benchmarks in their walk with the Lord. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:17-21, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

John Jesus I Am Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 20, 2024

To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God?

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024! Thesis: To see something, we have never seen before in 2024 requires us to do something we have never done before! So, what is the “One Thing” you need to do you have never done before to see your miracle -breakthrough- revelation or desire from God? Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, John 1:14, John 1:17-18, Exodus 3:13-15, John 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did They Kill Jesus? - Mark 2:6-3:6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 29, 2023

Mark uses five conflicts between Jesus and the religious authorities that show how the animosity began and grew.

Five Conflict Stories Does Jesus Christ strike you as a likeable guy? The type of guy most people would look up to and respect, even if they disagreed with his teachings? Most people would say “yes,” but think about how his life ended. It ended in his early 30’s with the crowds in Israel begging ...read more

I Am! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 8, 2023

Jesus is light—trust Him to guide you. Jesus is life—trust Him to free you. Jesus Lord—trust Him to rule you. It’s the only way your life will make any sense.

Steve Brown talked about a man who asked a mail-order company to send plans for a birdhouse. Instead of sending him the plans for a birdhouse, they sent him plans for a sailboat. He tried to put it together, but it just wouldn't work. He couldn't figure what kind of bird was going to live ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding The Roots Of Contemporary Worldview: The Struggle Of Modern Day Faith

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and technological marvels and convenience.

“Never in our country’s history has a generation been so empowered, so wealthy, so privileged—and yet so empty.” ? Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation We live in a time of clashing worldviews. We live in a time of great corruption and uncertainty. We live in a time of great splendor, and beauty, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

American Idols Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2021

At its core, the second commandment is a prohibition against creating something with your hands or your heart that either reduces or replaces God.

In one of our previous churches, one of our members was transferred to another community, and before leaving, he wanted to donate something significant to the church. Since he was from a country where Christians are persecuted, he presented us with an incredible portrait depicting Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2021

If you have ever reached a low point in your life where it seems like everything was coming against you, then you know about simple faith. It's the faith that remains when everything else has been stripped from you which enables you to take another step in God's promises.

Simple Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Romans 5:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “Simple Faith.” As some of you are aware, I retired last Monday after thirty-two years in the pharmaceutical industry. This was preceded by eight years in the U. S. Air Force and five years working as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In The Lord Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 6, 2022

In this message we begin (this is part one) unpacking Philippians 4:1 (and some of the verses around it) which teach us us how to stand firm in the Lord.

Standing Firm In The Lord #PowerfulPassages Dismiss Grove KIDZ PAUL - 2000 years ago, shortly before he would be executed, (beheaded by the Romans) wrote these words to Timothy… NOW – many of us read them on Friday of this past week in our FCFH reading. BTW – a new one kicks off tomorrow… I will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does God Evaluate The Nations? (Nahum 3:1-19) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 14, 2022

What is God's ethical framework when He reads the newspaper? Sins that bother him: breaking your word, deception, violence, cruelty.

Some of you watch, or read, the news more than others. You keep up on current events in the world; you know the hot spots around the world; you can talk about tensions, and wars. You also know how we, as a nation, are relating to other nations. You keep on news about trade wars, and treaties, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

The Need For Church Revival: Remember

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 19, 2020

The remedy for a dying church is not to give up and close their doors...

Thom S. Rainer is the president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources. He writes on his website, thomrainer.com, “There are certain metrics and issues physicians check when we go to the doctor. They want to check our blood pressure and temperature. They do blood tests to see if there are any ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Light Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 9, 2021

A disciple learns, loves and lives God's Word.

Live in Light of God’s Word John 8:31-36 Rev. Brian Bill January 9-10, 2021 Last Sunday, a congressman, who calls himself a “pastor,” ended the opening prayer of the 117th Congress with these words: “We ask it in the name of the monotheistic god, Brahma, and ‘god’ known by many names by many ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 30, 2022

1) A Thankful Spirit (Romans 1:8), 2) A Concerned Spirit (Romans 1:9–10a), and finally 3) A Willing and Submissive Spirit (Romans 1:10b).

Romans 1:8–10. 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed in all the world. 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I mention you 10 always in my prayers, asking that somehow by God’s will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-10

Denomination: Other

Rejecting Rejection Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Jesus was despised and rejected of men, but he was only rejected by the leaders of Israel, and the mob they got to support them. Paul had all this plus. He was rejected all over the world, and not just in Jerusalem and by Jews.

Paul is the most traveled man in the New Testament. He covered much of the known world of his day, and his ambition was to go to the end of the world. The furthest point West that man could then go was Spain. Spain is only mentioned twice in the New Testament, and both times by Paul in Romans 15. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40