Sermons on Earnestly Contend:

A Prayer God Hears

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 24, 2019

Jesus shows two very different prayer styles, and in so doing, reveals two very different heart styles. One will enter the kingdom of heaven; one won't. Our prayer life should reflect humility throughout.

Luke 18:9-14 A Prayer God Hears Last week we looked at a parable where Jesus taught us to be persistent in our prayers: pray always, never give up, and above all, keep the faith! Today, in the very next passage in the Bible, Jesus makes a different point: he really points to the very crux of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:8, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

First And Foremost

Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 27, 2019

Where does our joy, satisfaction, comfort and pleasure come from? The World or the Lord?

Sermon No. 12 FIRST AND FOREMOST By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. October 27, 2019 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about the ultimate object and source of our delight. Where does our joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Hope It Flu Away

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019

What is sickness meant to teach us? Material adapted from J.C. Ryle at: https://www.gracegems.org/18/Ryle-%20Sickness.htm

HoHum: Note placed on workers desk after he came back from sick days: I heard you caught a cold; I hope it Flu away WBTU: The human body is a frail and complicated machine. From the sole of the foot to the crown of the head there is not a part of us which is not liable to disease. When I think ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Growth Takes Humility; Pride Kills It, Where Do We Get Humility?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it always seeks to take the credit. Humility - is dependence on and confidence in God, it only seeks to give God the credit.

Spiritual growth takes humility; pride kills it, where do we get humility? 1 Pe 5:5 ...Be clothed with humility, for God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble. (shouldn’t we know what God means by pride and humility?) Pride - is dependence on and confidence in myself, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watchman, What Of The Night? Give Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2021

The world seems to be entering what is called THE SEASON OF TIME OF SORROWS. God's word says it is high time to redeem the time. We have nothing to fear. This will develop into a series on the second coming. We must establish Christian have no need to fear.

WATCHMAN WHAT OF THE NIGHT? GIVE HOPE IN THE DARK NIGHT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Beginning of a serious on “Expecting the Rapture.”) It would be very helpful if you would read and study: MATTHEW 24, MARK 13, LUKE 21, 2 TIMOTHY 3 before teaching this lesson. We ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Value Of Death Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

By rough estimate I counted 750 references to death and dying in my concordance of the Bible. If we are to live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God, then no Christian can be honest with God's word and ignore the subject of death.

There are two subjects that men have tended to be shy about all through history. These two subjects have been considered off limits as topics of public conversation. It was taboo to speak of them openly. The two subjects are, sex and death. The paradox of this is, there are no two more ...read more

My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 22, 2019

The following sermon is going to review how both Christ and David handled silence from God in the face of anguish so that we might learn how to remain steadfast in the faith and in all circumstances.

My God, My God why Have you Forsaken me? Psalms 22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021

The Spiritual Endowment + Conclusion

A. Live a Holy life I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing praise. 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life--when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. 3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8, Luke 22:42-44, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:10-11, Isaiah 55:1, 1 Timothy 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral For Christian Woman Who Died In Her Early Seventies

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 21, 2021

This funeral was for Christian lady who served in the church but had serious healthy problems in latter years of her life.

Opening and eulogies by family members prior to this message. MESSAGE: I had the privilege of pastoring Katie and her family for fourteen years between 1991 and 2005. When I came to _________ Church, Katie was there waiting for me, and when I left she was still here supporting the work of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Charismatic

If God Is Sovereign...

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Jan 26, 2021

Hope in the current world situation.

The Sovereignty of God We hear about the sovereignty of God frequently don’t we? To be sovereign means to have ultimate or absolute power. We know through scripture that God is omnipresent, Psalm 139:7-12 says Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12, Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Heart Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 2, 2021

Having spent much time dealing with the end times, Paul shifted his focus mid-way through the closing chapter. He sought to ensure the church developed and maintained a healthy culture in order to remain effective in the midst of trying times.

The Heart of a Healthy Church 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-15 We are getting close to the conclusion of the first letter Paul wrote to the Thessalonian church. He has covered much with them – seeking to encourage, admonish, and challenge them in their faith. Thessalonica was not a perfect church, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Needs Intercessors

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 7, 2023

Here are examples of prayers that God answered and saved people from wrecks, overturned war battles, and stopped missionaries from being executed! Intercessory prayer works and God needs more intercessors so His will can be accomplished!

GOD NEEDS INTERCESSORS Ezekiel 22:30-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Country Church Stewardship 1. The pastor of a tiny country church was struggling with a shortage of tithes and offerings. One Sunday he announced, “Now, before we receive the offering, I would like to request that the person who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023

How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Acts 22:3-4, Acts 22:6-8, 2 Timothy 1:12, Philippians 1:21, Philippians 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Sermon # 21 - Discover Life's Purpose Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 3, 2023

Have you discovered God’s purpose for your life? Read on to understand how you can break free from every bondage, and be all that God created you to be.

We read in Romans 12:1, “For this reason I make request to you, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you will give your bodies as a living offering, holy, pleasing to God, which is the worship it is right for you to give him.” (BBE) In Romans 12:1, when Paul exhorts the believers with the words ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 11:36, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:21, Matthew 24:37-38, Genesis 6:9, Deuteronomy 15:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Successful Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 24, 2023

The Bible presents four concepts that are important to grasp is we are understand God's commitment to our success (Material adapted from Dr. Charles Stanley's book, Success God's Way)

HoHum: Moved from Cincinnati to Johnson in January 2022. Looking to help with Kingdom work so applied for and accepted the position here at Louisville Christian Church. When told this to friends and family they would say, “Okay, that will be a challenge, of what benefit is this going to be?” I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Joshua 1:7-9, John 10:10, Luke 9:24-25, Nehemiah 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ