Sermons on Divide:

Tried And Tested Series

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Oct 1, 2010

Tests are daunting and we all hate them. We feel terribly anxious about them. We are terrified, petrified and apprehensive whenever we are called to observe or undertake a test. We are never at our best when tests are involved. Sometimes we become indiffe

Tried and Tested by Pastor Gbenga Shadare Introduction We have a major confrontation, a lifetime challenge that as believers and God's people, we must deal with as long as we are Christians. Believers are not guaranteed a rose garden or a peace haven. We are not promised a pain-less, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Place For Us-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 18, 2010

Part 5 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-V—Genesis 1:1—2:3 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Would Say To A Muslim Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2010

Summary of Islam along with what Jesus has said in the Gospel of John. Concludes with some ways to reach Muslims with the Gospel.

What Jesus Would Say to a Muslim John 14:6 Rev. Brian Bill 10/24/10 I’d like you to picture hundreds of Muslims bowing to the ground in prayer. What kinds of feelings well up within you? Now imagine an image of some angry followers of Islam. How does that affect your emotions? Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship - Where The Master Reveals His Presence Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2010

The message explores the revelation of Christ as we worship, encouraging believers to seek His presence.

“The [Samaritan] woman said to [Jesus], ‘Sir, I perceive that you are a prophet. Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, but you say that in Jerusalem is the place where people ought to worship.’ Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, believe me, the hour is coming when neither on this mountain nor in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Where Have You Hidden Your Treasure?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 21, 2010

Stewardship of life is the aim of this message. Believers are challenged to consider the employment of their money, of their time and of their spiritual gifts.

“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare His Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2010

To Prepare the Way for the arrival of Christ, John the Baptist presented 1) His Ministry (Matthew 3:1-6) and 2) His Message (Matthew 3:7-12) pointing to the coming King.

Matthew 3:1-12. [3:1] In those days John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea, [2]"Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." [3] For this is he who was spoken of by the prophet Isaiah when he said, "The voice of one crying in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Other

Preach This: The Difference Between Tithes And Offering? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2009

Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that.

Preach this: The difference between the Tithe and an Offering? Thesis: Being willing and able to manage our personal finances honors God and spreads His Word. The tithe is 10% of our gross income and an offering is anything beyond that. Scripture Texts: Malachi 3:6-18 6“I the LORD do not change. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Questions Of Homosexual Desire Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, the response from traditional conservatives has become equally impassioned. A deep animosity has grown between portions of the homosexual community and many who represent a Christian unde

I want to address a topic that is as difficult as any topic we could address today…. that of sexual identity and homosexuality. It’s a subject that has become the most politically and personally polarized as any in our lifetimes. As the homosexual movement has developed a strong political voice, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Art Thou?

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Jun 12, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance of developing and maintaining constant communion with God.

THE very first thing that happened after the news reached heaven of the fall of man, was that God came straight down to seek out the lost one. As He walks through the garden in the cool of the day, you can hear Him calling "Adam! Adam! Where art thou?" It was the voice of grace, of mercy, and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 2:1-18

Denomination: *other

Three Promises For Obedience Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Haggai 2: 1 – 23 Three promises for obedience 1 In the seventh month, on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying: 2 “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Choose Faith Over Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What happens in our Christian walk when we have enough spiritual maturity to choose FAITH over our suffering?

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 29, 2009 Date Preached: January 03, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Choosing FAITH over Suffering Sermon Text: Job 2:9-10 [HCSB] 9 His wife said to him, "Do you still ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A "Reasonable" Believer? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How often do we miss out on what God has for us b/c we use the ’excuse’ that we have OTHER responsibilities?

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 10, 2010 Date Preached: February 14, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Series on the Holy Spirit - The Great Adventure Sermon Title: Are You A Reasonable Believer! - Part 2 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Neh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stinky Feet Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 15, 2010

A study of chapter 32 verses 1 through 32

Ezekiel 32: 1 – 32 Stinky Feet “1 And it came to pass in the twelfth year, in the twelfth month, on the first day of the month, that the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, take up a lamentation for Pharaoh king of Egypt, and say to him: ‘You are like a young lion among the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 32:1-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Get Going Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 21, 2008

This sermon looks at how Jesus healed Bartamaeus and how Bart then followed Jesus in faith. It asks the church to step up to the plate and really follow Jesus in faith

How to take the initiative? 50 Days of Faith Part 3 of 8 – Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing in this “50 Days of Faith” series. . I am receiving very encouraging feedback on how God is stretching our faith. Last week our prayer partners prayed for youth workers. At our Ignition last weekend we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

The Elder Brother Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009

The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist