Sermons on Drifting:

God Still Speaks Today

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 22, 2008

Prayer is as much about listening as it is about talking to God. This message encourges members of the congregation to participate in small prayer groups.

God Still Speaks Today I Samuel 3:1-10 In First Samuel we find the people of Israel have gone back to their old ways of being indifferent toward their Creator. Their leader at the time was the high priest, Eli, an old man whose eyesight has begun to go bad. Unless something changes Eli will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

A Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

“A Backslidden Church” Introduction: Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke 21:5-19 (A Guest Sermon From Sandy Gray)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 7, 2007

A guest sermon by Sandy Gray on the transitory nature of human life BODY,P,A,TD,TH,UL,OL,LI,DL,DT,DD...

“All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them”. (Isaiah 40:6-8). I’m wondering if you noticed a new grey hair when you were getting ready for church this morning? I’m wondering if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message is part of a series on the book of John. The focus of this message is to show how believers can take a stand for Jesus in a world that is sitting down.

Stand Up, Stand Up John 15:18-27 Two weeks ago the well known evangelist Franklin Graham was dis-invited to say a prayer at the pentagon. Military officials ask Graham not to come on the national day of prayer because Muslims working at the Pentagon might be offended by Grahams presence because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

For Better Or Worse

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 25, 2010

We vneed to be reminded that we are to worship God during all times, not just when things are tough.

For Better or Worse Scripture: Psalm 34:1 Date: 25 April 2010 Purpose: Worship God during all times, not just when things are tough. “For better or worse, for richer or for poorer in sickness and in health, forsaking all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Other

The Heart Is Forgiving

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 9, 2009

Pulpit drama monologue as if the preacher were Simon, into whose house Jesus came, and where the jar of ointment was given. An emphasis on feeling, on forgiveness,and on generosity.

Frankly, I like things cool, calm, and collected. This business of lavish public display has always bothered me. It’s just bad taste, that’s what it is, when people feel they have to hang all over each other in public. Great day, what you do see down at the market sometimes, young people so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Denomination: Baptist

Series: Wow! Whose Young Daughter Is That? (Part 4) Where Did Father Elimelech Go Wrong?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020

One thing the Book of Ruth tells us is death of Fatherhood and rise of Motherhood. All the men died – all the women lived. In today's society, fatherhood is on the decline. Elimelech wanted the best for his family. But some things went wrong. He resembles many fathers today.

SERIES: “WOW! WHOSE YOUNG DAUGHTER IS THAT? (PART 4) WHERE DID FATHER ELIMELECH GO WRONG?” 1. Ruth 1:1 Now it came to pass, in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehem, Judah, went to dwell in the country of Moab, he and his wife and his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5, Ruth 2:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Obligation

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 30, 2015

Paul made it clear in the Book of Romans that we have certain obligations.

Why are you here this morning? 60% of those who live in this country are not here. They have good reason. So many things are competing for their time. They are on the run on Saturdays with kid’s sports and family matters. They have to have some time to sleep in and Sunday’s the only day ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-15

Denomination: Foursquare

False Teachers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 1, 2016

2 questions: 1) What is a false teacher? 2) What should we do with false teachers? (Preached for a Bible study on Jude)

HoHum: Jeff Strite- Phil (a member of our congregation) owns a stunning sports car. It's a Viper. It's a thing of beauty. And it has a powerful engine with 10 cylinders. Most of us common folks have cars with 6 and 8 cylinders... but this car has TEN. I'm pretty sure it can take you anywhere you ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After The Honeymoon Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 24, 2015

If we are going to sustain our faith, we need to guard against some deceitful myths.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I hope the past three weeks have been a blessing to you as you strive to deepen your relationship with Jesus. • We could have easily ended this series last week excited about going into a season of spiritual training where you studied your Bible, prayed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Would Be True

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

John the Baptist

I WOULD BE TRUE (LUKE 3:1-22) In the first part of the 12th century, a French peasant maid by the name of Joan of Arc was called to save her country from the British. Then she fell into their hands. While the fires were being lighted around the stake at which this 19 year old young lady was to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Feb 16, 2019

Sometimes we come to church hoping to be stirred up to some great compelling vision. We’re praying for God to speak in a way that transforms our perspective so that we can go boldly in His name to transform the world.

AFRICAN-AMERICANS MOST BIBLE ENGAGED IN THE US The Bible tops coffee, sweets, and Social Media African-Americans have higher levels of Bible engagement than the general U.S. population, which is demonstrated by their beliefs and practices, according to the latest State of the Bible survey by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Coat Of Many Colors - #5 Green Series

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Oct 9, 2013

This is study about the different color’s that could have been used in Joseph’s coat. Hopefully through this study, we can get a better understanding of the message Jacob (Israel) was imparting to Joseph.

This is a series of sermons on the coat of many colors – Free Power point is available through E-Mail retssi@bellsouth.net Several Illustrations, points, and the main idea for this series of sermons dealing with the coat of many colors was from James May’s sermon, “A Coat Of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Saves Jonah, Nineveh, And Us.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 29, 2020

The story of Jonah tells the story of God rescuing Jonah, not FROM a whale, but BY a whale. It tells of God reaching out to one of the cruellest people in history, the Assyrians. And it prefigures the story of God reaching out to us, through Christ.

GOD SAVES JONAH, NINEVEH, AND US We’re in a series ‘Bible Stories for Grown-Ups.’ Today, we’re looking at the story of Jonah. I’m going to assume most of us are fairly familiar with the story of Jonah and not spend time revisiting it. I’m going to look at the story under three headings: the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Look Where You Are Going! Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 16, 2021

Taken from the Sermon Central Series and heavily edited, Pastor John teaches on the importance of being aware of our spiritual surroundings and the direction we are heading

Look Where You’re Going The Path Series, Week 5 CCCAG October 31st, 2021 Scripture- Proverbs 4:25-27 (a lot more proverbs) Today is Week 5 of 6 of our journey through what the biblical book of Proverbs has to say about the path we are on in life. 29 times, the book of Proverbs mentions the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God