Sermons on Divided Heart:

Increase Your Quality Of Life With This One Big Idea - Genesis 26 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes.

There's much said about quality of life on a number of different planes. You can go to certain lists of states that have a better quality of life than others. But today I want to zero in on a truth that will increase your quality of life. In fact you know there are several different biblical ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Thing To Boost Your Faith - Genesis 12:10-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Now Abraham is one of those guys we see a tremendous amount of faith.

Well today we’re going to get out the faith meter and we’re going to measure the faith of the superheroes in the Bible. We’re going to look at one of them in particular. We’re going to look at Abraham and we’re going to ask the question how is his faith doing. Now Abraham is one of those guys we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of A "one Thing" Person

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 27, 2021

How did Paul become the stalwart we know through his letters? The message is a study of those who stand with us to advance the cause of Christ as others stood with Paul as he laboured for the Master.

“Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Qualifications For Elders Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2021

Church leaders are to have an 1) Unblemished public reputation (Titus 1:6a) and must qualify in the specific areas of: 2) Sexual morality (Titus 1:6b), 3) Family leadership (Titus1:6c), and finally 4) General character (Titus 1:7–9).

For the greater part of this century, evangelical Christianity has been deeply committed to the battle for doctrinal purity. But in many circles in recent years it has not been as committed to moral purity, even among its leaders. Inevitably the church has experienced erosion of its integrity and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Other

Satan's Minion: Beast #2 (Revelation 13:11-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Aug 24, 2023

Beast #2 is designed to persuade people to be patriotic. 1st century, through the imperial cult. Today? Perhaps through mainstream media, and school systems. A no-rapture reading of Revelation.

It's quite possible this morning that I may offend some of you this morning. I'm a little nervous, to be honest. So I just want to say, up front, that I don't take any particular delight in anything I'm saying today. All I'm trying to do, is be faithful to the message of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:11-18

No Paycheck On Wednesday - James 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

How to synchronize the clock of your expectations with divine providence.

James 5:7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See, the farmer waits for the valuable crop of the land, being patient until he receives the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient. Strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against each other, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7

The Dark Night Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 1, 2022

In this “Dark Night of the Soul” we see the relationship between prayer and action through three things: Through 1) His Sorrow Matthew 26:36–38), 2) His Supplication (Matthew 26:39–45a), and 3) His Strength (Matthew 26:45b-46).

Matthew 26:36-46. [36] Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, "Sit here, while I go over there and pray." [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, "My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Other

Ihop & The Case Of The Missing Figs - Mark 11:9-21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 9, 2024

Palm Sunday Message

Mark 11:1 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:9-21

A Broken Man Before The Boundless Gospel

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Locked doors and crowded rooms can stop most people, but real faith finds a way. In Mark 2:1–12 four friends tear through a roof to place a paralytic before Jesus—He forgives first, then heals—showing His authority and calling us to carry others to Him.

A little while ago I was installing a keypad lock on the door to my upstairs studio—just trying to add an extra layer of security for my equipment, cameras, computers, all that production stuff. So I set the keypad lock up, got the old handle out of the door, got the batteries in, set the code, all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God In The Silence Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 19, 2003

In considering the spiritual discipline of solitude and silence, we want to ask: 1. Why do we need solitude? 2. What are the benefits of solitude? 3. How do we move into solitude?

We seem to be obsessed with our bodies. If you believed the commercials, you would believe that you really can lose 30 pounds in ten days while eating everything you want. Or if that doesn’t work, you can buy the Reduce-EZ girdle, and lose weight just by wearing it. If that doesn’t do it, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

When God Gives You Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003

In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

“Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Seize The Day

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 20, 2003

God has a plan He wants us to follow.

Seize the Day Ephesians 5:15-17 In March of 2000, the small town of Fruita, Colorado, received a unique new sculpture on a downtown corner. Lyle Nichols unveiled his four-foot masterpiece of Mike the headless chicken. It’s a reminder of what happened in Fruita sixty years earlier. Lloyd Olsen, a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2003

A sermon on Bartimaeus, focusing on the importance of responding while Jesus is passing by....don’t wait.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: Strike While the Iron Is Hot Text: Mark 10:46-52 Introduction 1. There is an old proverb: "Strike while the iron is hot". A. That proverb basically has the meaning that when the time is right... i. you had better act... ii. or you will miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost?

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 24, 2003

How a Christian can know for a fact that he or she is saved according to the Scriptures.

I. Scripture Introduction: 1 John 5:11-13 Body: Many times we have heard individual christians say, "Oh, God, at last in heaven, save us!" If we’re ever going to get to heaven, we’re going to have to get saved right here! That indicates that this individual does not know whether he or she is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist