Sermons on edge:

An New Focus Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new focus in our lives, something to live for. That focus is shaped by our worldview, witness and works.

EASTER – A NEW FOCUS When Cynthia Manley realized she had only twenty minutes left to live, she figured the best thing she could do with the time she had left was to send text messages to her two daughters. Her one daughter, Alanna, was a student at Seattle University. She texted, “Stay strong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God Will Finish What He's Started (Joshua 12:1-23, 13:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 13, 2022

Joshua is old, and he can't do all that he wants to for God (and there's a lot left to do). God reassures him, "I got this. I'll finish the job."

This is a great passage. Let me try, up front, to persuade you about this. It's super helpful for understanding Joshua as a whole. There's hints scattered throughout this section about the Nephilim, if you're into that sort of thing. And the passage points us to God, and his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 13:1-22, Philippians 1:6, Joshua 12:1-6

Gospel In Motion

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

The Bible is the Living Word of God. It is life-giving, life-preserving, and life-changing. Anyone who is guided by the principles of Scripture will have the power of the Holy Spirit in them.

Had two Thanksgiving gatherings. Students came home and we celebrated the Sunday before with a traditional American meal - Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sticky-rice, and Tiramisu cake. With parents on Thanksgiving day and had the traditional Chinese hot pot. Parents older, soft ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

C. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 30, 2024

November 1st, 2025.

Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31 A). THE TRIUMPH OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM. Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18. Daniel has already reported the last day of Belshazzar, the last king of Babylon (cf. Daniel 5:30). With the beginning of chapter 7, the book changes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-3, Daniel 7:15-18, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:11-23, Luke 6:20-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Causing A Commotion

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 10, 2003

Things are never the same when the Word of God is preached in the power of the Holy Spirit; believed in the heart of the Christian; and practiced in the life of the saint. Certain change is inevitable.

CAUSING A COMMOTION "And about that time there arose a great commotion about the Way." Acts 19:.23 Hebrews 4:12 tells us that "the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Acts 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Euthanasia, We Must Take A Stand

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 7, 2003

There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs.

There is a push in this nation to see Euthanasia legalized, as it has been in Holland, As Christians we must take a strong stand to protect life at all costs. I recently took the funeral of a man who had been in hospital for nearly three months suffering. Five weeks before he died he went ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Jan 3, 2001

an examination of the love of God as seen in the Prodigal

Audience: Tax Collectors and sinners Why did Jesus eat with sinners Jesus told them the parable of the prodigal son. And the point was: I don’t eat with sinners because I like sin. I eat with sinners because I am the love of God welcoming home poor, helpless, diseased sinners -- forgiving them, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dove's Wings

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000

A devotional for believers in trial

“AND I SAID, ‘OH, THAT I HAD WINGS LIKE A DOVE! I WOULD FLY AWAY AND BE AT REST. 7 BEHOLD, I WOULD WANDER FAR AWAY, I WOULD LODGE IN THE WILDERNESS. 8 I WOULD HASTEN TO MY PLACE OF REFUGE FROM THE STORMY WIND AND TEMPEST’.” I wonder if anyone has ever lived who has not at some point felt like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:6-8, Psalm 55:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Floating Axehead"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2007

Simple three point outline on staying afloat in the ministry: 1.) I borrowed the Axe. 2.) I lost the Axe. And 3.) I found the Axe!

Title: "The Floating Axe Head" Introduction: Elisha’s school of the prophets was growing and now needed to be relocated and expanded. He asked his students for help in supplying the necessary building materials. Each student was to cut down a beam and bring it with him to the new construction ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Unite To Ignite

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

This is about the blessed unity of the People of God and expressed a sense of serenity here as David describes God’s People... Achieve Unity = Achieve Blessing When we walk in unity we can accomplish supernatural achievements. We can walk on Water toget

Sermon: Unite To Ignite Text: Psalm 133 (1-3) [entire chapter] A Song of Ascents. Of David. 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Second Coming

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

A study of Revelation 19

THE SECOND COMING Rev 19:13-16 1. A Bloody Robe Vs. 13 “He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.” The robe dipped in blood is a symbol of what is about to take place. The prophet Isaiah tells us it represents the blood of his enemies. Turn to Isa 63:1-6 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of The Magnificat Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 8, 2009

A message exploring Mary’s song of praise recorded in Luke 1:46f.

INTRODUCTION: Example of life not always working out based upon our expectations. KEY THOUGHT: Mary’s song of praise should serve as a REMINDER that God is worthy of our praise because of WHO HE IS regardless of our CIRCUMSTANCES. THREE REASONS WHY HE IS WORTHY OF PRAISE I. God is MINDFUL of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Non-Christian Funeral Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

This is a funeral outline I used when called on to preach the funeral for a non-christian man. Hope it is helpful.

Will you pray with me. Lord, we come to you this day with heavy hearts at the passing of ______. I pray father as we go through this time you will fill the hearts of this precious family with your love, your grace, and your mercy. Father we come to you knowing that when your children cry you cry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Can Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Apr 20, 2009

Breakthrough to Blessings

“Breakthrough to Blessings” March 28-29, 2009 “GOD CAN” Bethany South Campus “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness?” (Ps. 78: 19, NKJV) “I have commanded the ravens to feed you THERE…” (1 Kings 17: 4)  The “wilderness” is a place where you have to trust God for supply. Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered From The Lion (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 6, 2009

Delivered from the Lion, The armor

Outline 4 Delivered from the Lion (Part 4) The Armor Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational