Sermons on Earl Warren:

Unexpected Journey: David

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jun 5, 2013

A look at the Unexpected Journey that God sent David on.

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Sam. 16 - NIV) The Big Idea: God's Unexpected Journey ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 4: Abraham And Sarah Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 9, 2023

Why do we need faith in God? 1. Faith motivates us to move for God (vs. 8-9). 2. Faith wins the fight against our fears (vs. 8-9). 3. Faith puts us in touch with God's power (vs. 11-12). 4. Faith makes us willing to wait on the Lord (vs. 9-10, 13-16).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 4: Abraham and Sarah Hebrews 11:8-16; James 2:23; Genesis 17:4-8; Genesis 17:15-22; Genesis 18:9-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 9, 2023) MESSAGE: *James Merritt once said, "Everybody has faith in something. An atheist drinks water out of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-16, James 2:23, Genesis 17:4-8, Genesis 17:15-22, Genesis 18:9-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Grave Injustice

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 3, 2024

Jesus gets arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane

A Grave Injustice Mark 14:43-52 Good morning. Here in America, we have certain rights and laws pertaining to false arrests. An article about false arrests on a legal encyclopedia website asked the question, “Is False Arrest a Crime?” “In many states, false arrest or false imprisonment are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wait For The Vision

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 21, 2022

This message looks at the topic of delayed visions, and attempts to understand why it might be taking so long for a vision to manifest or be fulfilled. When God shares a vision, we need to have patience and endurance, and walk by faith.

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with aviation. Well, one evening, when I was about ten-years-old, I was outside walking on the family farm; and off in the distance, I saw a hot air balloon about a mile away. I had high hopes that it would move towards the farm and land, but that was wishful ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Integrity Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding Against Deception Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for deceptive people; those who creep into the fold to snatch away our vision, and plunder our hard-earned spoils in an act of spiritual piracy.

Once we cast a vision and begin laying hold of the Promised Land, we need to watch out for dream catchers! Now, when I speak of dream catchers, I am not referring to the round wooden frame resembling a spider’s web, which was handcrafted by the Ojibwa tribe of Native Americans for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

Mega Storms Of Life

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 18, 2023

Jesus calms the Sea of Galilee

Mega Storms of Life Mark 4:35-41 Good morning. According to ranker.com, the 1991 Perfect Storm was named by a weatherman named Bob Case, who saw three separate storms on track to converge off the coast of Nova Scotia. The weather systems combined to create a single massive nor'easter that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

5 Benefits Of The Bethany Church Family

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 19, 2002

If somebody asked you, “Why are you a part of the church family? Why do you participate in church services?” what would you say? What would you tell them?

Last week I told you that on a typical Sunday morning, all over America, more than 100 million Americans will go to church. But most of those people have never clarified, Why? They’ve never figured out, Why do I do this? Some people go to church out of guilt. Some people go out of pressure. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Methodist

Loving-Kindness Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 12, 2009

1) Loving-kindness in Praise 2) Loving-kindness in Hope and 3) Loving-kindness in Service

Economists point to record June housing sales as a strong indicator to Canadian Economic turnaround. What a difference a month can make. In God’s kingdom, what a difference a day makes. Naomi and her family disobeyed God’s instructions, left His people and sought what they thought was greener ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:17-23

Denomination: Other

Myth: If I Am Spiritual Enough, Life Will Be Easier Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Debunking the myth, if I am spiritual enough, life will be easier.

MYTH: If I am Spiritual Enough, Life will be Easier Series: Myths: Exposing the False Beliefs that Bind Us Brad Bailey - April 7, 2013 Intro: Examples of famous myths that have brought negative consequences. Myths untruth... a fable... an idea that develops over time but is actually not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Shows Us What Matters The Most

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2023

God shows us... 1. His sure plan for our salvation (vs. 1-5). 2. The great evil of His enemies (vs. 3-5, 14-16). 3. The great love we should have for our Lord (vs. 6-7). 4. Some great reasons why we should love Jesus (vs. 8-13).

God Shows Us What Matters the Most Matthew 26:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared for September 10, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Our Scripture today is Matthew 26:1-16. Here Jesus was just two days away from dying on the cross for our sins. And here, the Holy Spirit shows us some of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the second sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Instead of just letting evangelism happen, we need to put forth a concerted effort to reach the lost for Christ.

EVANGELISM ON PURPOSE 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago I had the opportunity to learn at the feet of a preacher by the name of Marvin Phillips 1. Marvin is a fiery kind of preacher with a great heart for evangelism a. During that week he talked a lot about doing things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks On The Door?”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 19, 2005

You and I are created in God’s image. God loves us and knows what worries us the most. He knew in eternity past, we would worry about death, life after death and the death of our love ones.

“Where Is The Hope When Death Knocks on the Door?” “And He shall wipe away every tear from their eyes, and there shall no longer be any death; there shall no longer be any mourning, or crying, or pain, the first things have passed away. And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Our call to service means using whatever gifts and opportunities God places in our hands. Nothing more; nothing less.

What’s In Your Hand? Exodus 3-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A college professor, an avowed atheist, told his class that he intended to prove to them that God didn’t exist. Addressing the ceiling he shouted: "God, if you are real, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ