Sermons on Distinction:

The Forgotten Vision: Capturing Your City For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013

Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Now it is a forgotten vision, but it's our last great hope.

Introduction: When I was a young pastor in a town of 300, I believed God wanted me to win that city to Christ. Years ago, we often heard about churches and their strategies to win their city to Christ. Ill: Today, it is rare to ever hear anyone talk about it or see a church strategize to do it. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacious Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

God does not giv e up on us. He keeps showering us with his love, grace and mercy.

Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 “Tenacious” INTRODUCTION During the Battle of Britain, in World War II, Winston Churchill has been quoted as saying, “Never give up, never give up, never give up!” I have always thought these words rang true for Christians as we walk as disciples ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Baptized Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 24, 2017

Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Jordan River Title: Jesus Baptized (Psalms 2:7) Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34 Water baptism does not save you, but every believer should be baptized, because Jesus, Himself, commanded it. He said, “Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:3-17, Mark 1:9-11, Luke 3:21-23, John 1:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Intimacy Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

RECOGNIZING JESUS DESIRE, THE PURSUIT OF DIVINE INTIMACY SHOULD DEFINE US.

Divine Intimacy 1/15/17 John 17:1-3 INTRODUCTION What's on your wish list? Buzzfeed regularly makes some suggestions for items to add to your wish list on Amazon. Here is some of their recent top suggestions. Rainbow projector A Peanut butter cake mix for your dog's next birthday A gift basket ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Spiritual Gifts: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 21, 2017

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, Relearn Spiritual Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 David Taylor March 19, 2017 We are in the midst of our series, The Holy Spirit: Learn, Unlearn, and Relearn. The elders goal for this series is for us to gain a better understanding of the work of the Spirit in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being There Is Everything

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

A sermon about the sacrament of the Eucharist

Some of you will know I am a football supporter. And I’m talking about proper football, the type you actually play with your feet. (Although I do also like some of the oval ball offshoots, in which you are allowed to carry the ball.) The club I support is West Ham United Football Club (or West Ham ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-69

Denomination: Anglican

I Fall To Pieces Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017

filled with wonder, at who He is, His loveliness. His light. His goodness. His truth. It’s difficult to remain standing. At some point you have to fall before Him and worship-aknowledge His worth-ship.

And when I saw Him, I fell at his feet, as dead. And he placed his right hand on me, saying “Don’t be afraid, I am the first and the last, and the Living One, and I was dead, and Look! I live forever and ever, and I have the keys of death and Hades. Write, therefore, what you have seen, and what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-20

Denomination: *other

Angels: The Messengers And Servants Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Oct 26, 2021

There has been a tremendous amount of literature, testimony, and fascination with the subject of angels and their purpose and mission in this world. The Word of God alone teaches the truth about these beings and their service to God and His people.

The symbols of God's majesty, promises, and acts toward His creation have been hijacked and misused by fallen humanity to promote agendas and teachings that are in total opposition to His Holy purposes and Being. The rainbow, the visible symbol of His promise not to destroy the earth with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10, Matthew 26:53, Luke 1:26-33, Genesis 19:13, Isaiah 6:1-3, 2 Peter 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"beautiful Feet"

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 29, 2021

Based on Romans 10:14-15 - Challenges the hearers to have "beautiful feet" & share the Gospel w/ those who are lost.

“BEAUTIFUL FEET” Romans 10:14-15 FBCF – 11/28/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Early 1980’s, a group of seminary students at SWBTS took some coffee & donuts to a group of homeless men & women in Ft. Worth, TX. Soon had hundreds homeless men & women attending outdoor worship services. Realized ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Immanuel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 5, 2021

Situations, circumstances should not decide our stand. Our faith and trust in God must be beyond the circumstance and threats. The one who is with is greater, mightier than the one in the world. He is great and might.

Theme: Jesus is Emmanuel Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction This Prince of Bethlehem is also called Immanuel (Matthew 1:18-24). He is the Miracle worker (Luke 1:26-38), Holy one (Luke 1:46-55), Embodiment of grace(John 1:1-14), Source of Salvation (Luke 1:67-80), Saviour of the World (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Herald Of Light

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 14, 2020

John came as a herald to the Light of the World. He calls us to be the same.

December 13, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Isaiah 61:1-4; John 1:6-8, 19-28 The Herald of Light Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We’re well into the season of Advent now. This brief season uses the beloved ritual of lighting ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-8, Isaiah 61:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Storms Brewing

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 15, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 20

August 14, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Storms Brewing Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I’m a fan of the Tony Hillerman murder mystery series. The stories take place on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On A Tempestuous Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 29, 2021

A tempestuous life is primarily characterized by strong, turbulent or conflicting emotions.

Frederick William Robertson, an English divine once remarked: “In the darkest hour through which a human soul can pass, whatever else is doubtful, this at least is certain. If there be no God and no future state, yet, even then, it is better to be generous than selfish, better to be chaste than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:25, Psalm 34:17-20, Isaiah 25:4

Sermon On Misfortune

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 16, 2021

We all experience misfortune in our life from time to time.

William James, an American philosopher, historian and psychologist once remarked: “Acceptance of what has happened is the first step to overcoming the consequences of any misfortune.” 1 Peter 1:23 reminds us: “For you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:5, 1 Kings 5:4, Job 6:2