Sermons on Divided House:

Power Of The Word

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007

There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

That I May Know Him.the Gift Of Understanding!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2007

We have choices set before us. One choice should be seeking that we might know Jesus in His power. We need to have understanding growing in our families and churches.

THE GIFT OF UNDERSTANDING! LORD, GIVE ME AN UNDERSTANDING HEART --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. THAT I MAY KNOW HIM ... TEXT: Philip. 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meeting The Challenge

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 28, 2009

To be a Missional Church means we must "understand the times" and "know what to do."

Meeting the Challenge 1 Chronicles 12:23-40 (32) * Consider the word,”challenge” with me. What comes to your mind when you hear this word? Does it “challenge you” a little? Candidly, I had only to look in one dictionary and discovered this word had almost 2 dozen meanings and can be used as 3 or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:23-40

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Teaches The Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 10, 2016

In the aftermath of violent deaths this week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Dallas, Texas, we speak to a nation that is overwhelmed with anger, grief, frustration, and despair. We have to address these issues.

Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This parable is packed with invisible truths of our lives. Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

You Need A Family

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 14, 2010

3 reasons why it is good to be a part of a local church

Sermon for 6/13/2010 You Need a Family HoHum: I like the preacher who always started each service with "The Lord be with you." The people would respond, "and also with you.” But, one Sunday the PA system wasn’t working so the first thing he said was "There’s something wrong with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fireproof Your Life: Never Leave Your Heritage Behind, Especially In A Fire

Contributed by Michael Catt on Sep 16, 2008

There are eternal truths within Psalm 33 that should cause us to examine where we are as a nation. Are we giving our children the kind of land our forefathers fought to give us?

"Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. For He spoke, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast. The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples. The counsel of the Lord stands forever, the plans of His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Long Road To Revival

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

Samuel saw a mighty revival in his day, but we will never see a mighty revival in our day until we understand the ways of God. Our nation, our state, and our community are in serious spiritual crisis!

The Long Road to Revival 1 Samuel 6:13-15; 7:2-17 During the days of the prophet Samuel, the people of Israel had gone through a difficult time. The Ark of the Covenant, which was the symbol of the presence of God, had been captured by a foreign army. It was a crushing blow by their bitter ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We're Accountable For What We Know Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

We will be held accountable for what we DO KNOW not for what we DON’T KNOW.

1. When we were studying the book of James, we learned that it is sinful for us to show partiality. Proverbs 28:21 (NKJV) 21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. It’s true, partiality has been used to divide & destroy for years. • It definitely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of Lazarus And The Rich Man Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 22, 2009

What is the great gulf that separates Lazarus from the Rich man?

Lazarus and the Rich Man Have a little ditty for your today What bliss will fill the ransomed souls, When they in glory dwell, To see the sinner as he rolls, In quenchless flames of hell. • This crisp little ditty set Christian’s feet tapping during America ‘s “Great Awakening” • Author of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Bread Upon The Waters

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is Our Portion II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove and show that the LORD is our portion. IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (Amplified Bible) CAST YOUR bread upon the waters, for you will fin

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is Our Portion II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove and show that the LORD is our portion. IV. TEXT: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 (Amplified Bible) CAST YOUR bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, yes, even ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gifts Of God

Contributed by Justin Lauramore on Nov 14, 2012

Today we get confused about God’s faithfulness and His love towards us, but if we research scriptures, we will see that God has given us everything. We have no worries to face, because God has and will supply all of our needs.

Good evening everyone. I hope that tonight has found you well. In America, we have a constant war between what is right and what is wrong. We as Christians need to draw the line in the sand. We are not perfect but God has called us to be Holy as He is Holy. We are under constant attack and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church And The Temple Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 25, 2015

We are the Church and we are the Temple. The Church is not a building we come to. The Church is people, people called out of darkness. We do not come to a Temple to offer animal sacrifices. We come together as the Church to offer ourselves to God.

SERMON TITLE- “The Temple and The Church” SERMON SERIES or OCCASION- Final Words DATE- July 26, 2015 LOCATION- Shelbyville Christian Church INTRODUCTION: Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- (Quoted from Barna Group “Americans divided on the importance of Church) What, if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Healthy Church Part 3 (Breaking Of Bread) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. This is the day known as the triumphal entry, the day that Jerusalem recognized Jesus for who He was and is. It was a day filled with excitement. It was a day that the people gathered along the roadside to welcome Jesus. Le

A Healthy Church/ Palm Sunday It's All About JESUS! Acts 2:42; Matt 21:1-11 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. This is the day known as the triumphal entry, the day that Jerusalem recognized Jesus for who He was and is. It was a day filled with excitement. It was a day that the people gathered along ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Snakes And Scorpions Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 17, 2017

Judgment, Authority, Protection, Knowing the Son

FAITH OVER FEAR - Snakes and Scorpions Luke 10:13-24 February 26, 2023 Introduction: Authority is a tough word in our society today. We’ve seen people use it in horrible ways…and we have seen people reject it in protests over and over again as well. Let me first say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thief On The Cross Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 1, 2021

Remember Me!

October 31, 2020 Last week’s sermon on Zacchaeus was to be the last in this series until my friend and I read the book, “Surprised by Love” by Elizabeth Viera Talbot on a recent vacation {thoughts on this sermon come from the chapter, “The Assurance”}. To what lengths would you go to ransom your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist