Sermons on Divided Lives:

When Challenges Come Our Way, Jesus Already Has A Plan

Contributed by Neal Nybo on Apr 23, 2018

By looking at Jesus feeding the 5000, we realize Jesus already knows what he wants to do in your situation. Don’t limit the possibilities to only what you can imagine. And, remember what Jesus has done in the past and trust him for something big.

For those of us who want Jesus to be predictable, I have bad news and good news. The bad news is. Jesus is not predictable. Never has been, never will be. The good news is, he knows what he is doing and its all for the best. The disciples experienced the same kind of hopes and expectations. It ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Voice

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I often wonder how many times I’ve been distracted by the cares of this life and miss God’s voice? Do you hear His voice? Do you feel his presence? Are you on Mount Carmel or on Mount Horeb?

Introduction I’m from Shawnee, a fairly small town in Oklahoma. Your pastor’s wife, Angela is from there too. We graduated the same year from Shawnee High and were all members of Oak Park Church of God. She could probably tell you all sorts of funny stories about the place. One of Misty’s police ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Still Small Voice

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2017

What do you do when you've lost your vision, your passion, and your walk with God? Elijah got there and went back to where he knew he could find God. He found God and got back all he'd lost, at the same cave Moses saw God's glory!

THE STILL SMALL VOICE 1 Kgs. 19:1-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I’ve found that it pays to get along with your wife. As an example of this, a man was tired of living with his wife. 2. There seemed to be no way he could get away from her verbal harangues. At last he got so desperate that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

At The Name Of Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 25, 2017

The world tries to stifle the name of Jesus. Why? Because that name opens the door to the supernatural. The Name of Jesus is the only name recognized on Earth, in Hell, and in Heaven. It has the power to save souls, heal bodies, and conquer demons!

AT THE NAME OF JESUS Phip. 2:5-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “IT’S A MIRACLE” 1. There were a couple of brothers who didn’t mind getting sent to their room as punishment, because just outside their window was a huge old fruit tree. 2. The boys would close their door, raise the window, and climb down ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Epileptic Healed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2017

This man had to say to Jesus, “I brought him to your disciples, but they could not heal him.” The man knelt before Jesus and begged Him to help his son. A sense of need will bring people to their knees. The devil by divine permission had caused the....

-AD 29- Unnamed Mountain Lesson: Epileptic Healed Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42 -Matthew- And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21, Mark 9:14-29, Luke 9:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Spirit ? (Defeating The Jezebel Spirit)

Contributed by Tamela Walker on Aug 30, 2017

In this message we must understand that we are in a Spiritual Warfare that is trying to destroy the House of God. And in this spiritual fight we have to use the gift of discernment. There are 3 questions in this message that need to addressed.

What Is Your Spirit? Defeating the Spirit of Jezebel Church let me ask a few questions this morning. Do you remember your first love? Do you remember how our mind was always on that special one? Do you remember how you could not sleep without saying goodnight my love? Do you remember how your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man Who Would Not Forgive

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

Ahithophel, David's most sagacious counselor, turned against David because Bathsheba was his grand-daughter, and he never would forgive David, even though she became Queen and the mother of Solomon, the next King!

THE MAN WHO WOULD NOT FORGIVE 2 Sam. 11:3; 23:34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. He then ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wine And The Bible

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”..

Wine and the Bible There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”. Look at the content of John… Jesus took water from the wash pots, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

A Chasing After The Wind

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015

Let's look at the Book of Ecclesiastes & review some of the things that Solomon tells us about his life - when he came to the edge of the cliff, what he saw, & the conclusions he reached.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Billy Graham once wrote, "I've met so many entertainment stars whose day is past. How unhappy & lonely & empty they feel. I've talked with many athletes & former political leaders who feel the same way. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Woman Of Great Faith

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 10, 2015

A Mother's Day sermon about the woman with a demon possessed daughter that emphasizes faith in God and prayer when facing tough times with our children.

Woman of Great Faith Mother’s Day Chuck Sligh May 10, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 15 INTRODUCTION Being a mother is a great privilege, but also a great challenge. I like the way the late Erma Bombeck put it: I’ve always told [my children], “The easiest part of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Our Infinitely Great Incomprehensible God Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015

Fifth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on His incomprehensibility

Knowing God Series #5 “Our Infinitely Great Incomprehensible God” Introduction Today we finish our exploration of the attributes that flow out of the infinite greatness of God. As I have mentioned before, all I believe that all God’s standard attributes could be deduced from ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

My Lord & My God!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 18, 2015

Why are we concerned about our purpose as a church, & what we are trying to do? To answer that, let me tell you of something that happened here about 9 years ago.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2020) TEXT: John 20:24-28 As most of you who are present here this morning know, our Wed. Evening Bible Study group, before we had to stop meeting because of the Covid regulations, was using Rick Warren’s book, “The Purpose Driven ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-28, John 20:11-13, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Hebrews 1:3, Luke 6:46, 1 Peter 2:21, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caught Up, But When? What The Bible Says, Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015

Clear Scriptural account of the coming of Jesus, and a detailed look at Matthew 24.

3. LAYING THE FOUNDATION We can only build where the Lord built. Solomon said in Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Any doctrine not firmly supported by a word from God will fall, regardless of how many good and brilliant men believe and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If God Is For Me..nothing Else Matters!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 31, 2015

When the valley is so deep that it seems to never run out and the mountain top is out of sight... GOD IS STILL AND WILL ALWAYS AND FOREVERMORE BE FOR ME! Amen??

If God is For Me...nothing else matters Psalms 56:1-13 MSG 56 1-4 Take my side, God—I’m getting kicked around, stomped on every day. Not a day goes by but somebody beats me up; They make it their duty to beat me up. When I get really afraid I come to you in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13, Psalm 56:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God So Loved That He Gave

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

Because God gave so freely to us, in turn we give lovingly, generously, and sacrificially. A Christmas message with a stewardship emphasis.

God so Loved that He Gave Christmas Sermon John 3:16; Ephesians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: Merry Christmas! How many of you have finished your Christmas shopping? Gift-giving is probably the first thing we think about as we see Christmas coming. Some folks think its lots of fun … others, not so ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ