Sermons on Disapproval:

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 23, 2011

Who has authority for faith and practise? The state? The Word? The message explores the continuing tension between government and church.

“Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.” Throughout their long history as a people of faith, Baptists have consistently opposed any diminution of the rights of the individual to seek ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Came First, The Temple Or The Fig Tree? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012

a study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 11-26

Mark 11: 11-26 What Came First, The Temple Or The Fig Tree? 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if perhaps He would find something on it. When He came to it, He found nothing but leaves, for it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

World Fighting Federation Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 7, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 15

Judges 15: 1 – 20 World Fighting Federation After a while, in the time of wheat harvest, it happened that Samson visited his wife with a young goat. And he said, “Let me go in to my wife, into her room.” But her father would not permit him to go in. 2 Her father said, “I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Mr. Smoothie Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 1, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 11 verses 20 through 45

Daniel 11: 20 – 45 Mr. Smoothie 20 “There shall arise in his place one who imposes taxes on the glorious kingdom; but within a few days he shall be destroyed, but not in anger or in battle. 21 And in his place shall arise a vile person, to whom they will not give the honor of royalty; ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:20-45

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Jesus Christ - Part 8 Of 8 Series

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010

Part 8 of 8 on the Beattitudes.

The Perfect Standard For Life Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Christ - Part 8 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v10-12 As we look at this final Beatitude, we come to a very strange contradiction, because it talks about the relationship between persecution and joy. It’s like saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Breath Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2010

The Faith is under assault by a wicked world. In such times, believers are encouraged by the knowledge that God shall prevail; and the evidence for this truth is the eternal Word that reveals the Son of God.

A voice says, “Cry!” And I said, “What shall I cry?” All flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field. The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of the LORD blows on it; surely the people are grass. The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010

God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

Preach This: Philippians 4:4-9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Many people get offended if you tell them what to think – no one likes anyone telling them how to think. Yet the Bible tells us how we should think – whether we like it or not.

Preach this - Phil. 4:4-8 Scripture Text: Phil 4:4-8 (NIV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prayer For The Dark/Sick Times In Life (Psalm 6) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 20, 2022

When prayer is unanswered, God isn't saying "no." God just isn't listening. God gives this psalm, to encourage you to get his attention.

We continue our very sporadic study of the book of Psalms today, by working through Psalm 6. Now, this is a psalm that deals with, among other things, sickness and healing. So some of you are going to wonder if this psalm was chosen deliberately, because we've spent a lot of time talking, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Responding To The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 27, 2022

The goodness of God is clearly revealed in Scripture; the goodness of God is rich in lovingkindness and tender mercies; the goodness of God leads to repentance; and the goodness of God requires a response.

Sermon - Responding to the Goodness of God Romans 2: 1-4 “You may think you can condemn such people, but you are just as bad, and you have no excuse! When you say they are wicked and should be punished, you are condemning yourself, for you who judge others do these very same things. 2 And we know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4, Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Methodist

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

The River Of Living Water

Contributed by James May on Feb 16, 2022

The River of Living Water flows from within only if we allow the Presence of Christ to dwell within our hearts and let his love from through us.

The River of Living Water • What is the River of Living Water? • Where does it begin and where is it going? • What does it do and what is its purpose? • How can I be a part of it? There are numerous passages of scripture where the Living Water is spoken about and in every instance it is something ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-11, Ezekiel 47:8-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hold Fast To That Which Is Good

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 17, 2020

Paul says, don’t take for granted that what you hear in a sermon is the truth—“test all things.”

(1 Th 5:12 NKJV) And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, (1 Th 5:13 NKJV) and to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. Be at peace among yourselves. (1 Th 5:14 NKJV) Now we exhort you, brethren, warn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

(Section 3 ) The Perfect Man- James The Servant- The Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 26, 2018

Discussion of James 1:17-27. Control your speech. James Chapter 2 Respect of Persons

THE PERFECT MAN AND SERVICE Introduction: The practice of cliquishness is destroying the individual Christian and in turn, his church. Somehow the Christian church has borrowed the "clique concept" from the world and it is eating her alive. When people associate only in a small and exclusive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-26

Denomination: Pentecostal