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  • By Faith Jepthah... Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,495 views

    Part of a series based on the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11. This sermon is expository and alliterated.

    Chapter 15 Jephthah Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV James Braddock was down on his luck. A once successful amateur-turned-professional boxer, a broken hand and the stock ...read more

  • I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 13, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,886 views

    Be absolutely dedicated to following God.

    I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE I Kings 18.1-46 S: Change C: Commitment Th: Choose the Fire Pr: BE ABSOLUTELY DEDICATED TO FOLLOWING GOD. Type: Inductive Challenge I. Trust God [showdown] II. Worship God alone [no syncretism] III. Sincerity is overrated [false prophets] IV. Acknowledge your high calling ...read more

  • The Defense Rests Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 22, 2010
     | 5,124 views

    What does suffering reveal about how we view God?

    The Defense Rests Job 31:1-40 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 25, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year I want to begin this morning with a bit of a disclaimer – or perhaps a clarifier would be a more appropriate term. What you are about to hear in no way is a reflection upon this ...read more

  • Reaching The Lost; How Difficult Can It Be, It There Much Involved?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 25, 2016
     | 4,014 views

    Reaching the lost is an enormous task. It is not for everyone, and it takes some highly specialised skills, one of which is to motivated our own congregations which this sermon attempts to do, but from a different angle.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th September 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Please join me ...read more

  • God’s Cleaning Agent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 27, 2015
     | 4,268 views

    We become part of God's family through baptism and the spiritual cleansing it gives us. Through the spiritual cleansing, we gain a new, child-like nature that allows us to be hopelessly dependent on Christ for salvation.

    I'm going to take you on a short walk down memory lane. Some of you may have heard of a singer/songwriter from the 1970s by the name of Ray Stevens. He was famous for writing and recording comedy songs such as "Bridget the Midget", "Ahab the Arab", "The Streak" and many others. He did record a few ...read more

  • Criticism Not Handled Properly Can Be An Evil Thing Indeed.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,744 views

    The wrong type of criticism can lead to all sorts of problems. This we must be aware, so that we can handle those who would put us down; criticism to them being a weapon.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 30th September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22 Psalm 12 James 5:13-20 Mark ...read more

  • What Do People Do About Their Sin

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 4,617 views

    OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION, WHEN THERE IS ONLY ONE ANSWER AND IT IS DIFFICULT.

    WHAT DO PEOPLE DO ABOUT THEIR SIN LUKE 3:1-20 OVER THE CENTURIES A QUESTION THAT IS CONTINUALLY ASKED IN CHURCH LIFE IS “WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT OUR SIN?” WE HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR AN EASY ANSWER TO DEAL WITH THIS DIFFICULT QUESTION. OUR ANSWERS HAVE RANGED FROM DOING NOTHING, TO BOASTING ...read more

  • Imitating Christ’s Humility

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,077 views

    Humility and humility is defined in the model of Christ. That's the pattern we have to follow, people. There are no shortcuts, no quick fixes. We'll have unity when we have humility, we'll have humility when we do like Christ did, and we come all the way down.

    Opening illustration: Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and was wearing a T-shirt and jeans. The service had already started, so he walked down the aisle looking for a seat. ...read more

  • The Song Of Mary, Controversial Or What?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,887 views

    As Christmas approaches, Mary the mother of our saviour teaches us how we too can get our attitude right with God, and see his blessings unfold. Let us see!

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 23rd December 2012 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Ezekiel 37:1-14 Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Psalm 130 Welcome Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord ...read more

  • Compassionate Giving

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 23, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 38,581 views

    This message explains the necessity of giving to a compassionate ministry so others might be helped. The parable of the Good Samaritan in LUKE 10 is used as the example.

    Open your bibles to the book of LUKE, chapter 10. Let us read verses 30-37. One day, as Jesus was teaching, a religious leader stood and, wanting to test Jesus, asked him, “Teacher, what should I do if I want to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking the religious leader ...read more

  • How God Comforts You In The Midst Of Hurting

    Contributed by David Cook on Dec 5, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 14,612 views

    God is able to comfort you in the midst of hurting.

    After an especially hard and hurtful day at the office, a worn out, discouraged business man wrote his letter of resignation. He wrote, “I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult. I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year old again. I want to go to ...read more

  • On Not Giving Up On The Family

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2011
     | 7,485 views

    Baptists have a distinctive history, with some soaring moments and yet with some dismal ones as well. There is much to correct, but the good news is that we remain committed to missions and evangelism.

    Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 1996 They came out of nowhere. From small villages and obscure city streets, from backwoods farms and hard labor coal mines; from workingmen’s cottages, but not from the plantations, and from the ranks of domestics and cooks, but not ...read more

  • A Countercultural Mission Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
     | 4,342 views

    This sermon looks at four elements to a counter culture mission

    A Countercultural Mission Acts 9:1-22 In Dayton, Ohio, attorney Derrick Farmer gave a motivational talk to at-risk teens. Derrick is 48 years old, and has been an attorney since 1999. Now, what was unusual about this event was that it was picketed by 30 Dayton police officers. Why? When Derrick was ...read more

  • Cave In

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,613 views

    Throughout scripture we find ourselves many Godly people ending up living in Caves. What are these "cave experiences". This sermon shows the "blessings" found in caves!

    CLIMBING OUT OF YOUR CAVE Psalm 61:1-2 Hear my cry, O God; Attend to my prayer. 2From the end of the earth I will cry to You, When my heart is overwhelmed; Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Listen to what David said in those verses. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? We all do from ...read more

  • The Greatest Deceiver

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,927 views

    We are deceived by people, spirits, and Satan. But that is not where the greatest deception comes from.

    I went to Wal-Mart this week to but some groceries. As I was getting out of my car and elderly lady approached me. Some of you may know I have magnets on my car door advertising our church. She asked me if I was the pastor. I told her I was. We were both heading into the store so we ...read more