Sermons on Dwelling In Love:

Forgiveness 7 X 70

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 27, 2021

This sermon focuses on Jesus' teaching on the importance of forgiving others as we have all been forgiven. It has particular emphasis on forgiveness within the church community.

1. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Discussion about the movie “Warrior” about two revenge driven brothers competing in a mixed martial arts tournament. Central Theme of movie – Unforgiveness Sermon focus – Discipline Forgiveness 2. BACKGROUND A) Jesus teaching disciples about handling conflict ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Street Smart

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2018

A study in the book of 2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23

2 Samuel 16: 1 – 23 Street Smart 16 When David was a little past the top of the mountain, there was Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth, who met him with a couple of saddled donkeys, and on them two hundred loaves of bread, one hundred clusters of raisins, one hundred summer fruits, and a skin of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Maintaining Healthy Boundaries (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

Maintaining healthly boundaries begins with self-respect & core identity in Christ. Out of that flows the ability to set boundaries on ourselves by the grace of God. Then we are positioned to establish healthy boundaries in our relationships.

Romans 14:12 6-14-15 “God has a wonderful plan for your life, and so does everybody else.” That’s the problem we will address today. If you allow others to impose their plan on you, there is a very real danger you will not fulfill God’s plan for you.i Maintaining healthy boundaries in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, Genesis 13:8-9, Matthew 5:41-42, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Eternal Throne Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2019

The Letter to Hebrew Christians emphasizes the deity of Christ Jesus. Even long ago, some wanted to reduce His divinity to the status of a mere demigod, by identifying Him as an angel. The Word is quite aggressive in presenting Jesus as the Son of God, Himself very God.

“Of the angels [God] says, ‘He makes his angels winds, and his ministers a flame of fire.’ “But of the Son he says, ‘Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Hear The Sound Of Marching?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 27, 2019

David's battles with the Philistines provide a model for Christians as they resist the intrusion of the world into daily life.

“The Philistines came up yet again and spread out in the Valley of Rephaim. And when David inquired of the LORD, he said, ‘You shall not go up; go around to their rear, and come against them opposite the balsam trees. And when you hear the sound of marching in the tops of the balsam trees, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Depression & Burnout Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 4 from the series Elijah

Elijah #4 Today we’re wrapping up our series on the life of Elijah. If you have your Bibles, open up to I Kings, chapter 19. I don’t know if you heard the story about Beethoven’s funeral. They were standing at the gravesite, and the pastor is preaching the funeral ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Place In His Plan - Philippians 3:1b-3a Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Feb 3, 2022

Paul gives yet another strong warning about the Judaizers because they are a major threat to the most important thing – knowing Christ.

Philippians 3:1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you. 2 Watch out for those dogs, watch out for those men who do evil, watch out for the mutilation. 3 For it is we who are the circumcision, we who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yhwh Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 23, 2020

Part of our problem today is that we’ve become too casual with God. Instead of hesitating to even pronounce His name, we use His name flippantly. It is to be spoken with deep reverence and profound respect … even fear.

I guess I was about 4 years old when I realized that my mother had another name besides “Mom” … and one day I decided to call her by that name instead of “Mom.” Big mistake. She asked me to do something and I replied: “Okay … Marie.” There was that thunderous moment of silence … the laser beam ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15, John 8:58

Denomination: United Methodist

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

God shows no FAVORITISM in the invitation of the gospel.

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Acts 10:1-11:18 The famed test pilot Chuck Yeager related a fascinating story in his autobiography. He was flying an F-86 Sabre over a lake in the Sierras when he decided to buzz a friend’s house near the edge of the lake. During a slow roll, he suddenly felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Watch For Christ’s Return - Mark 13:32-37 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 23, 2024

Jesus told us to keep watch for his coming, but what does that mean? Were you keeping watch yesterday?

Mark 13:32 “But concerning that day or hour, no one knows. Not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Keep watch! Stay alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It's like a man going away: He leaves his house and puts his servants in charge, each with his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:32-35, Luke 21:29-33

Uncompromising Faith In A Compromising World

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 30, 2023

The stories of Daniel and his friends in the Bible show us how to live an uncompromising faith in a compromising world. They refused to compromise their beliefs, even when faced with death, and they were ultimately rewarded for their faithfulness.

Introduction: Dear Brothers and Sisters. As we gather today, I want to take a moment to invite you to journey back in time, to a world much different from our own, yet one that bears striking similarities to our current day. The Bible recounts the stories of individuals who stood unflinchingly ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-21, Daniel 3:8-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plan - Mark 3:11-15 (Luke 6:12-13) Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus never wrote anything that we know of. All the information we have came from the Apostles. Why?

Mark 3:7 Jesus withdrew with his disciples to the lake, and a large crowd from Galilee followed. 8 When they heard all he was doing, many people came to him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, and the regions across the Jordan and around Tyre and Sidon. 9 Because of the crowd he told his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:11-15, Luke 6:12-13

13th Sunday After Pentecost. August 23rd, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2023

Year A, Proper 16.

Exodus 1:8-2:10, Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 A). AN ATTEMPTED GENOCIDE AND MOSES DRAWN OUT. Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10. 1. An Attempted Genocide (Exodus 1:8-22). When the children of Israel settled in Egypt, they numbered just seventy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Big Life Little Life - Mark 15:1-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 22, 2024

What is it about the natural human heart that prefers someone like Barabbas to Jesus? If we don’t know the answer to that question, we’ll miss one of the most important messages of the whole book of Mark. And when it comes to a choice, we’ll make the wrong decision too.

Mark 15:1 Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. 2 "Are you the king of the Jews?" asked Pilate. "Yes, it is as you say," ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15, John 18:28-40, Matthew 27:11-26, Luke 23:1-25