Sermons on Divided Lives:

The Yoke: 2nd Symbol Of Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 28, 2022

Jesus requires this of you; you are not only to take up the Cross of Surrender, but also the Yoke of Continual Service with Christ in the Gospel work. You face life with Christ; bear each other's burdens; learn of His gentle nature & love.

THE YOKE: 2ND SYMBOL OF CHRISTIANITY Mt. 11:29-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A FLYING DEAD DUCK 1. John McKay, of the NFL, tells a story illustrating the supreme confidence of University of Alabama football coach Bear Bryant. 2. “We were out shooting ducks, and finally, after about three hours, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Careful With What God Gives You

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Oct 2, 2022

We are responsible for using things God gives us to His glory. It is possible to lose them.

“Be Careful With What God Gives You” By Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. God doesn’t always call the qualified; He qualifies the called. 1. Have you ever thought you were qualified for a job and found out you weren’t? a. Me: the first time I got on a minibike. Up the side of our house, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9, Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Hate List

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Oct 4, 2022

There are probably some things you really hate, but did you know that God also has some things He hates? We should hate what He hates.

There are some things in life I really hate. I hate traffic (mainly because I hate waiting). I hate the dentist. I hate going to the doctor for a physical. I hate the government and their agenda to take away our freedom. Did you know that God also has a hate list? Text: Proverbs 6:16-19. 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

Disability: Care And Honour

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 11, 2022

When the Lord God called Moses in the wilderness, Moses was reluctant at first to heed the call. In fact, he tried to use his disability to excuse himself from service: “Moses said to the Lord, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent. . . . I am slow of speech and tongue’” ...

Disabled people are differently abled people who were also made or Created by the Lord for His glory. We see many disabled people in and around the society, in our families and even in the ministries that we have today with the different talents and abilities to support the families, ministries and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Acts 9:32-35, Mark 3:1-6

The Future Restoration Of Israel - Part 7 - Scriptures In Isaiah Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

This study continues with the examination of the Isaiah passages for Israel's restoration after the Second Coming. Israel returns as the Wife of Jehovah; the earth is luxuriant in the Millennium and nations will come to the light of glory in Israel with Messiah there.

THE FUTURE RESTORATION OF ISRAEL - PART 7 - SCRIPTURES IN ISAIAH The series of restoration passages in the Prophet Isaiah continues. We now continue on from Part 6. {{Isaiah 54:4-8 “Fear not, for YOU will not be put to shame, neither feel humiliated, for you will not be disgraced, but you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:4-8, 1 John 1:9-10, Isaiah 55:10-13, Isaiah 59:20-21, Zechariah 12:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Loves The Unlovable

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 19, 2022

Many people feel like God doesn't love them. There are reasons God shouldn't love us, but we look at the 4 reasons God does love us, examples of unlovable people He loved, and the unique kind of love that God has for us. Ends with a great illustration.

GOD LOVES THE UNLOVABLE Eph. 2:4-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A Cheap Obituary 1. Mrs. Willencot was very frugal. When her husband died, she asked the newspaper how much it would cost for a death notice. “$50 dollars for five words.” 2. “Can I pay for just two words?” she asked. “Like ‘Willencot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 21, 2022

Have you ever felt that belonging to a church requires more than an acceptance of the Gospel? What if you experienced community based on the Gospel as the only requirement for belonging in your church? Get ready to learn about the one truth on which Gospel-centered community is based!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Gospel-Centered Community: Belonging Galatians 2 This morning, we continue with Paul’s letter to the Christians in Galatia. Galatia is a region of modern-day Turkey. Paul ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Day Of Visitation (Palm Sunday 2019)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 26, 2022

The display that they gave Jesus in His triumphal entry proved to be superficial over the next few days. They praised Him at the beginning of the week and voted for His crucifixion on Friday of that same week.

THE DAY OF VISITATION Text: Luke 19:28-44 In his book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll made an interesting observation that is probably not so easily perceived very often---the difference between discipleship and prophecy. He said,"Christians all around the world will line up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Crosses On A Hill: A Study In Evangelism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 6, 2022

When we preach about the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for our sins upon the cross, we forget that there were also two men crucified on crosses next to Him. Each man had the opportunity to look to Jesus for grace and mercy. Their response determined their eternal destiny.

The agony of the crucifixion and the final hours of Jesus are recorded in all four gospels, each written with their own unique perspective of what happened that dark day (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John 19). Each one tells of the jeering, mockery, contempt, and seething hatred towards the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6, Luke 23:39-46, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11, Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 64:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Eighth Son -- An Exposition Of 1 Samuel 16:1-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 9, 2022

God makes the humble great.

The Eighth Son 1 Samuel 16:1-14 One of Ancient Israel’s greatest backslidings was when the people of Israel came to the Prophet Samuel and asked for a king “just like all the other nations” (1 Samuel 8:5). The anarchy which characterized Israel during the reign of the judges was still in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-14, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 15:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Wilderness Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Dec 2, 2022

Yahweh protected David throughout the wilderness years and for the most part, David relied on Yahweh and put his loyalty to Him above all other considerations. However, there is one glaring moment when David decided to go it alone ---- with disastrous consequences.

December 03, 2022 The stories of the Wilderness Years cover 9 chapters in 1 Samuel. Here are the highlights. After Jonathan and David parted, David fled to Nob, where the Tabernacle resided. He went to see Ahimelech, the high priest. Ahimelech was surprised to see David and asked why he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:14-15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Signs

Contributed by Bill Stonebraker on Jan 18, 2022

In John's Gospel, miracles are signs pointing to something beyond the miracle. In Jesus' 1st sign, turning water to wine, what does it point to? What's it got to do with us?

A drunken coal miner came to Christ & went stone cold sober. He began telling all his friends about his freedom in Christ & the evils of alcohol. One friend decided to trap him. “Do you really believe Jesus turned water into wine?” “Absolutely!” he replied. “For me, He’s turned wine into a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

And Then.... Number 1 (New Beginnings) Born Againn Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

It is because of advent, as spoken by the prophets that a journey can begin. A journey which is made up of grace.

And Then…. #1 New Beginnings A series regarding the journey to: “His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) Proposition: Either start the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Obedience Plus Passion Equals…strike The Ground.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 6, 2022

We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going all in. However it does not work that way, and you know it.

Obedience Plus Passion Equals…Strike the Ground. 2 Kings 13:14-19AMP We have a tendency to want Joy without sacrifice. We won't character without suffering. We won't success without failure. We won't gain without pain. We want a testimony without a test. We want it all, without going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Call Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 4) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2022

It’s critical that we see ourselves and the calling of the disciples was NO different than ours. If we will not share what we know, are we any different than the religious pharisees?

Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for several reasons -- We can clearly see Luke’s genuine interest in people (career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with society; critical lesson for us - Last week, we unpacked the temptations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Luke 5:27-32, Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational