Sermons on Disposition:

Don’t Shrink Back

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

A message for an outdoor men's gathering, included as a series of messages by other ministers from the same passage.

Acts 20:26-27 Intro: Blood matters. Had we never been told this, there would still be a sense of it. I remember watching my son around age 2, when he would get a scrape. The pain wouldn’t be such a problem. He would be mostly fine, until he’d look down at the cut knee or finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs We Sing: "this Is Amazing Grace" Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 18, 2025

Worship is a complete attitude and direction of our hearts and minds towards God.

SONGS WE SING: ‘THIS IS AMAZING GRACE’ PSALM 24:1-10 #AmazingGrace SING ‘THIS IS AMAZING GRACE’ INTRODUCTION This morning we are continuing a sermon series called: “The Songs We Sing.” Part of worshipping God is singing. FOCUS ON “WORSHIP” I realize I am using that word… “worship”… and you may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Retaliation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 19, 2022

The spirit of retaliation is natural to the unregenerate mind. It belongs to the animal part of our nature. It creeps into our earliest feelings as little children. And it is one of the most difficult of evils to overcome.

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 5:38-42 (Retaliation) MATTHEW 5:38-42, NIV 38 You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. 40 And if anyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Awesome Expression Of Grace - The Resurrection

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 17, 2022

Death is man's greatest enemy, and it has conquered all men but Christ. Death is not, the great victor, but is a defeated enemy. Since the resurrection in fact did take place, then Christ is God, and the Christian faith is absolute truth!

An Awesome expression of GRACE Talking about the Resurrection By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation and the crowning proof of the Christian faith. It is not a denominational issue or a point for theological debate. It is exactly what it is ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Correcting Our Double Vision Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 13, 2023

This message addresses the problem of spiritual double vision; being focused on the things of God and the things of the world simultaneously. Jesus talks about treasure in heaven or earth; being full or light or darkness; and pursuing God or money.

I have entitled our message this morning, “Correcting Our Double Vision.” Double vision, according to Yale Medicine, is understood as being when someone sees two of the “same” image instead of one.(1) But today, I want us to think of double vision as seeing two “separate” images at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Vanishing Values

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Love On Mother's Day

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 15, 2003

What greater Love between two Humans then the love between a mother and her child.

Lasting Love on Mother’s Day HHM Jim Parisi May 11, 2003 A Mother’s Day Comment by Chuck Swindoll: I remember a Mother’s Day card I saw that was really cute. It was a great big card written in a little child’s printing—little first-grade printing. On the front was a little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Jesus Really Want Us To Do?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2004

Thirty-one things Jesus wants us to do even though they do not come naturally.

I John 2:6 - "The one who says he abides in Him ought to walk in a manner in which He Himself once walked." Quote: "If you really want to know the will of God for your life follow the footsteps of Jesus." (Bingham Hunter, Trinity International University) Illustration: As you therefore have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saga Of Desert Pete

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Jul 17, 2004

An abandoned Desert well and a note found by it have some analogies with how Christians handle Faith.

The Saga of Desert Pete A note Found in the Dessert beside an old rusty pump- "Dear Friend, This pump is all right as of June 1932. I put a new sucker washer in it and it should last for at least five years. But the washer dries out and the pump has to be primed. So under the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 14, 2004

The armor of war fare.

Sermon Notes 11-24-01 Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-18 I. I am not sure if anybody caught that, but we are in a war. We are warned here to put on the Armor of God and to prepare for this war. A. You see we are told how to put on the armor and how to prepare for this war. In essence Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful Of God's Power, Promises, And Advocacy

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Always Kept Himself Mindful of God’s Power, Promises, and Advocacy

Illustration: - The Sufficiency of Christ’s grace - Spurgeon C.H. Spurgeon The other evening I was riding home after a heavy day’s work. I felt very wearied and sore depressed when, swiftly and suddenly as a lightning flash, that text came to me. "MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT FOR THEE." I reached home ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Perfect Bond Of Unity Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THE KEY TO HARMONY IN THE BODY OF CHRIST IS: - BEING CHRISTLIKE IN OUR CHARACTER AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER - BEING PRODUCTIVE IN MINISTERING THE WORD TO ONE ANOTHER - BEING MOTIVATED BY A DESIRE TO PLEASE HIM IN EVERYTHING (AND BEING THANKFUL THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Could God Love Us?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 2, 2001

If we are so sinful, how could God love us? What kind of love would allow him to love us?

Morning Message Central Church of Christ February 4, 2000 John Dobbs HOW COULD GOD LOVE US? Introduction: Today we begin a series on love from the book of 1 John. John had a fiery and destructive temperament! He wanted to call down fire from heaven on some of Jesus’ enemies! Jesus called him a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To Our National Tragedy

Contributed by Joel Curry on Sep 13, 2001

The Beatitudes give us a guide for how the Christian should respond to the terrible terrorist attacks on our country.

Introduction Incomprehensible. Unthinkable. Unspeakable. Unbelievably evil. However we describe it, the coordinated terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania that killed perhaps thousands of blameless and unsuspecting people continue to shock our senses. The tragedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational