Sermons on Down Syndrome:

I Think I Married The Wrong Person Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The bond of marriage is grounded in the covenant- not in the ideal person.

OPENING SENTENCE: Some years ago there was a popular movie whose message was that somewhere in the world is a perfect soul mate made just for you in heaven- you just have to find him/her. INTRODUCTION: The movie, called “Made in Heaven” tells the story of two people who had a few chance encounters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Money And Marriage Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Money issues in marriage are resolved when couples put the Kingdom of Heaven first.

OPENING SENTENCE: Let me read a story that has been lived out in thousands of homes. INTRODUCTION: “Making no effort to be quiet, Graham comes to bed. It's about 1:00 a.m. Anna has been asleep for three hours, but she's wide awake now. "Anna," says Graham, "we're never going to make it if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting: Training Up A Child In The Things Of God. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Parents must agree on the values and principles for childrearing

OPENING SENTENCE: Let me read to you a mothers account of a typical day in her household. INTRODUCTION: Like last night. I had repeatedly asked Addy to go pee before bed, and repeatedly asked Peyton to stop throwing Addy’s pillows. When neither of them listened to me, Peter yelled from the shower, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom In Discerning The Truth Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 23, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018

Wisdom in Discerning the Truth Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – July 21, 2018 INTRO… Would you like to be known as a judgmental person? Most of us don’t. In fact it has become nearly a defining virtue of our current times: Like we have to say “Hey …I don’t like to judge ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity At Work Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

We need to work as if we were working for Jesus.

Integrity At Work Text: Col. 3:22-4:1 Introduction 1. Illustration: Quote: Francis Bacon: It is not what men eat but what they digest that makes them strong; Not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; Not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; Not what we preach but ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This message is the second of 13 exploring how a future focus motives a present Faithfulness

“Future Hope Motivates Present Faithfulness” Pt 2 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Does contemplating a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Pair Expelled From The Garden Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 3, 2018

The pair has already shown their weakness when confronted by temptation; a lack of will-power and a desire to “do their own thing,” therefore the LORD God will act to insure they cannot eat from the tree of life.

September 3, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.B.6: The Pair Expelled from the Garden. Gen. 3.22-24 (KJV) 22 And the LORD God said, Behold, the man is become as one of us, to know good and evil: and now, lest he put forth his hand, and take also of the tree ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

What The Hell Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 31, 2016

This sermon looks at the question: How can a loving God send people to hell?

Long before I knew about God’s grace I knew about Gods’ wrath. Long before I had encountered a loving God I knew about the fires of hell. Some of those images came from culture and some came from art. All in all I think I prefer Larson to Michelangelo, but I’m that kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon On The Mount - The Theme & Content Series

Contributed by Charl Swart on Feb 1, 2016

Jesus, in Matthew 5-7, was recorded to have given the most famous sermon that has ever been preached. This is commonly referred to as "The Sermon On The Mount". But before we can understand the sermon it is important to know what the theme & content is.

(This sermon have been adapted from the Bible study of Mark A. Copeland and can be found at ExecutableOutlines.com, where permission is given to use and share this as long as it is free.) INTRODUCTION Jesus, in Matthew 5-7, was recorded to have given the most famous sermon that has ever been ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Days Of Awe

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

In this message Pastor Richard prepares the congregation for Ten Days of prayer and fasting. He uses the story of Esther and the story of King Jehoshaphat to illustrate the value of seeking the Lord in this way, especially in times of crisis.

Ten Days of Awe
 (09-13-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) We have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 8, 2016

Principally and introduction to the study and the exposition of first eleven verses

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Advice On Love

Contributed by John Hamby on Feb 12, 2016

Valentine's Marriage on Biblical Love.

Biblical Advice On Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 13 I am going to do something today that I do not normally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sanctification

Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016

Grace justifies us and leads to and empowers sanctifciation

Grace is amazing. John Newton, slave trader was saved by it, knew the breathtaking enormity of it and penned the fabulous him Amazing Grace! Let's review where we have got to in this mini series * We have been rescued from being by nature objects of God's wrath to become objects of God's mercy. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-22

Denomination: Charismatic

The Believer’s Freedom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2016

The believer’s freedom - 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 21 to chapter 11 verse 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (A). Principles to Apply: Principle #1: Edification is more important than our personal gratification (vs 23): Principle #2: Freedom expresses itself in serving other people. (vs 24): Principle #3: Liberty will triumph over legalism (vs 25-27): Principle #4: Self-sacrifice wins ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Responsive Heart Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 24, 2016

We cultivate a responsive heart to God by obeying the truth.

My first pastorate was a rural church in northwest Oklahoma. A young man in the church returned from military service overseas. He brought his new bride to meet me. She was Irish. It was her first time in the U.S. I asked what impressed her about Oklahoma. She said it was the dirt. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist