Sermons on Dispersion:

Discovering Empowered Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 22, 2009

One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work.

Does God want to work with you? How we answer that question likely reflects a lot of how we live our lives. Our actual response can reflect two unfortunate tendencies: • One part of us acts as if God works FOR us…. And of course we can get a bit frustrated that He’s not showing up to work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Frightened Fisherman

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Frightened Fisherman (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36: Ill: • Story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. • So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. • He trained this dog to do things no other dog on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Brethren

A Tale Of Two Cities Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

This passage provides a clear contrast between the citizens of Mount Zion and the citizens of Babylon in their citizenship requirements, lifestyle and final destiny.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair… So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Predict God Will Be With You This Year Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2011

If God has promised that He'd never leave me or forsake me... shouldn't that mean I won't encounter any difficulties or frustrations in my life? No, but the reason what this is true may change your life.

OPEN: Some years back I read the true story of a conversation a traveler had with a farmer in New York State. They got to talking about the weather, and the farmer assured the traveler that he could tell what the weather was going to be - by watching the behavior of his cows. "When the cows are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Resurrection...really? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 24, 2011

Christianity rests on the amazing story of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. How can we be sure this resurrection really happened? What are the other possibilities and are there any facts that support the reality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ?

The Resurrection…Really? Fables that Deny the Resurrection The “Stolen Body” Fable The “Didn’t Really Die” Fable The “Wrong Tomb” Fable Facts that Support the Resurrection The Empty Tomb The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today Video - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Living Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus is alive, so be sure and be glad today. Be sure of a glorious future, and be glad even in times of grief today.

Judy Packard of Lake Leelanau, Michigan, talks about the time her neighbor, visiting the Holy Land, sent a letter describing the beautiful gardens. Her 6-year-old mused, “I wonder if he saw the rose.” “What rose?” Judy asked. “You know,” said her child, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Leaders & Martyrs Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Oct 11, 2013

For the first few chapters of Acts we have heard about the beginnings and growth of the early church in Jerusalem after Pentecost. Now we start to see some of the growing pains and the spread of the church over the next several chapters.

Alistair Begg, one of my favourite preachers who spoke daily in Chicago when I was there in May, shared a story from a pastor’s conference he held at his church last year. The theme of the conference was, from our passage today, “we will devote ourselves to the preaching of the word and ...read more

David Makes Solomon King Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 8, 2009

Lessons from the end of David’s life.

Introduction: A. A precocious 10 year-old asked her grandmother, “Grandma, how old are you?” 1. Well, honey, when you’re my age, you don’t share your age with just anybody.” 2. “Please, I won’t tell,” said the granddaughter. 3. “No, it’s my secret,” said her grandmother. 4. About 20 minutes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:28-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In The Middle Of Grief Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 30, 2009

Both of our texts describe persecuted believers.Is persecution something that we should avoid or embrace? In a minute I will attempt to answer that question, but before I do let’s see what we can learn about persecution.

Revelation 7:1-17; 14:1-5 Purpose: To highlight God’s grace toward His faithful followers. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in the advantages of persecution. INTRODUCTION: Last time, we finished looking at the first six seals (or chapters) from the sacred book that only the Lamb of God could ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question Of Identity Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Mar 30, 2009

Identity determines destiny.

“ A Question of Identity” Acts 21:37-22:21 July 20, 2008 Identity determines destiny. Now, hold onto that thought; I fully recognize that some folks will interpret that statement differently than others. Some of us have seen our share of televangelists who jettison the Word of God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom From Lust, Prt. 2 Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 4, 2010

Part 6 in series Freedom From..., this message gives specific ways to root lust out of our lives.

Freedom From Lust, prt. 2 Freedom From... prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 2, 2009 Last week we talked about lust and I chose to concentrate on physical lust and emotional lust. I pointed out that when lust is simply defined as intense sexual desire, it is perfectly fine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Making His Habitation Holy Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2010

In a burst of messianic grandeur sparked by disclosing a portion of His future glory in Jerusalem, the Lord shouts out in prophetic anticipation to prepare those who are to be His people. Let us also experience the excitement of God within our text as He

ZECHARIAH 2: 6-13 MAKING HIS HABITATION HOLY [Psalm 2; Revelation 18:4-7, 21] Though the passage has application to Zechariah's day it is also a prophecy of the future. In a burst of messianic grandeur sparked by disclosing a portion of His future glory in millennial Jerusalem, the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Defending Your Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of defending your faith.

DEFENDING YOUR FAITH Acts 4:5-19 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 20th, 2025) If you live for Christ there will come a time when you will be required to defend you faith in Him. Therefore, it is important that you are ready, willing, and able to defend your faith. Peter said in - 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

What We Believe About The Bible Series

Contributed by Todd Blair on May 9, 2022

How do we know scripture is truth?

Okay, it's sure good to be back! I took a couple of Sundays off and that was very nice but I'm glad to be back up here. I want to start by asking you some questions. Think of it sort of like an IQ test. I have a range of topics to ask about; just general knowledge stuff. Sort of like a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Turned Sweet

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2022

In our story of Israel’s first steps towards the Promised Land we find truths about what Jesus did for us coming to this earth, dying upon the cross, and His resurrection, but also some examples we need to navigate our own journey and how God guides, provides, and corrects.

Bitter Turned Sweet Exodus 15:23-25 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-Waters-Fellowship-Mesquite-Foursquare-Church-323286096181/?ref=pages_you_manage If you’ve been following over these last weeks since the start of the New Year, you’ve seen how I’ve been led to share with you teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-27

Denomination: Foursquare