Sermons on Divine Authority:

Afterlife: Hades Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 25, 2015

What lies beyond death's door? The Bible describes three realms: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. The first of this three-part sermon series explores that first realm of the Afterlife - Hades.

Afterlife: Hades Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/17/15 On January 18, 1989, around 11:45 a.m., thirty-nine-year-old Larry Donald Piper’s Ford Escort collided head-on with a semi-truck. EMTs arrived shortly thereafter and pronounced him dead at the scene. Unconscious ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Water To Wine—declaring God's Anointed-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 9, 2015

4 of 6. Jesus turned water to wine in order to initiate/call attention to/set apart His public ministry. Where is Jesus heralded as God’s Anointed? or Why turn water into wine? God’s Anointed is heralded on the stage of...

WATER To WINE—Declaring God's Anointed-IV—John 2:1-12 Attention: On Stage—Feb. 9, 1964—The Beatles were introduced to America on CBS’s variety show ‘The Ed Sullivan Show. Before they even played, the audience filled with young girls began wildly screaming & ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Should Worship Jesus Christ!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2015

Everybody should worship Jesus: 1. Because He is the Lord God (vs. 1). 2. Because He is the light giver (vs. 4-9). 3. Because He is the love giver (vs. 10-11). 4. Because He is the life giver (vs. 1-3 & 12-13).

Everybody Should Worship Jesus Christ! John 1:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2014 *We call this a worship service, and most of us are here today to worship the Lord. But what do we mean when we say we have come to worship the Lord? *Melvin Newland gave one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Encouraged Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2015

After talking ab out being honest about our sin, John seeks to encourage Christians at the various stages of their Christian walk

Be Encouraged Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. Slide I find it interesting to look at those types of family portraits. You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what they currently ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Deliver Me

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 1, 2020

Knowing that, no matter how your life may have been, God can and will Deliver You

I’m glad to know that we serve an omnipotent, all powerful, invincible, one who is unstoppable, a supreme God with whom absolutely nothing is impossible. Lord Even in Ephesians 3:20 he’s given salutation that says ‘now unto him that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

"i Do Believe; Help Me Overcome My Unbelief!"

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 13, 2020

Today we'll be looking at the story of Jesus casting an evil spirit out of a man's son. The sermon title is what the father said to Jesus. If we're honest with ourselves, we could say the same thing. We believe, but sometimes we struggle with unbelief.

“I DO BELIEVE; HELP ME OVERCOME MY UNBELIEF!” Mark 9:14-29 Today we'll be looking at the story of Jesus casting an evil spirit out of a man's son. The sermon title is what the man said to Jesus after he was questioned about whether or not he believed Jesus could help his son. Although this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, John 12:37, Mark 5:25-29, Mark 11:20-24, Matthew 17:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'united We Stand'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 19, 2020

‘United We Stand’ – Psalm 133 – sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • unity is a satisfying experience (vs 1) • unity is a spiritual experience (vs 2) • unity is a supernatural experience (vs 3) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The German philosopher Schopenhauer (Sh-up-en-how-er), • Who compared the human race to a bunch of porcupines • Huddling together on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

No Regerts

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 27, 2020

Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong!

NO REGERTS Have you ever seen that Milky Way commercial where this guy is getting a tattoo and it was supposed to say no regrets but the artist messed up and it comes out saying no regerts instead? He thought he had no regrets but he was wrong! But erroneous tattoos obviously aren't the only ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, John 16:8, Romans 8:28, Philippians 3:12-14, Isaiah 43:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pride

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 27, 2020

God resists the proud.That demon of pride was born with us, and it will not die one hour before us. None of us are invisible to this ancient enemy.Therefore, humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God(1 Peter 5:6).

PRIDE “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” (1 Peter 5:5) God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). The love of God is beyond our understanding. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5, Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thanksgiving - Enjoy The Donut

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020

This simple sermon is a great visual expression of Thanksgiving that listeners of all ages can immediately relate to and will remember long after the sermon is finished.

“As you go through life, make this your goal...look at the donut and not the hole.” Donuts are great! Wouldn’t it be sad if you focused your attention on the hole in the middle. Wouldn’t you miss out? Wouldn’t it be just a wee bit silly to complain about the hole? What a sad mistake it would ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Object! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

We learned last week, that Habakkuk asked God some very pointed questions. When God answered him, Habakkuk jumped up and said, “I object!”

I Object! Habakkuk 1:12-2:3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams First Baptist Chenoa 5-12-19 I Object! Several years ago, I was pulled over on my scooter because Austin was swinging his feet. Instead of paying the fine, I went to court and represented myself. I cross examined the police officer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart That Devises Wicked Imaginations

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 31, 2020

The intention of man’s heart is evil from his youth. The human heart is basically wicked, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it? Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.

A HEART THAT DEVISES WICKED IMAGINATIONS “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually” (Genesis 6:5) Men judge our thoughts by our works and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:18, Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

David Defeats Ammon And Syria Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2020

Second Samuel 10:1-19 shows us a rejection of kindness.

Scripture God called David to be king over his kingdom on earth. God promised David that his throne shall be established forever (cf. 2 Samuel 7:16). After David defeated the surrounding nations, he began to experience peace in his kingdom. In 2 Samuel 9, David extended kindness, that is, hesed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing Discord

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 7, 2020

Sowing discord among brethren is an abomination in the eyes of the Lord. Considering yourself better than others fosters division but considering others better than yourself fosters unity. Watch out for those who cause divisions and avoid them. Love binds us, discord separates us.

SOWING DISCORD “A perverse man sows’ strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends” (Proverbs 16:28) Brethren are created by God to live in unity (How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28, Ecclesiastes 4:12, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walking On A Bridge Of Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Aug 8, 2020

The bridge that God has constructed for us to move from the natural to the supernatural is called FAITH. God can only allow the supernatural to happen in your life if you carry yourself across the bridge of faith.

Walking on a Bridge of Faith Matthew 17:15-21 “For assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here there’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.” - Matthew 17:20 All of us have traveled across bridges. When we travel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational