Sermons on Effect Of Disunity:

The Cure For Conflict (Pt. 3) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 9, 2020

In Romans 15:1-13, Paul encourages all of us to follow the example of our Lord in putting the good of others before our own interest, and he encourages us to seek a unity that will enable us to effectively praise God with one heart and one voice.

A. The story is told of a little boy who got into an argument with two boys twice his size. 1. The little boy drew a line in the sand and dared the two boys to cross it. 2. The two bigger boys accepted the challenge and crossed over the line. 3. Immediately, the little boy’s face lit up with a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Believe In The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If the Bible were not to teach the Second Coming of Christ, then you would be left with a potentially endless cycle where things would simply go round and round. Your view of the end of time can have a profound effect on how you live your life in the present.

We conclude this sermon series entitled Creed by examining the Bible’s teaching of the Second Coming of Jesus. If you were to travel to Rome to see Michelangelo’s fresco in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican City, you would no doubt gaze at the iconic and best-known picture of the Sistine Chapel – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith Sermon I: Rahab: Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When any of us gets caught up in worldly pursuits that have devastating effects on one's own life as well as the lives of others, God's amazing grace and providential care provides a way of salvation - if we only trust Him.

RAHAB: COURAGEOUS FAITH The LORD our God – omnipotent, omniscient, omnipresent – is at it again: this time working in and through the lives of certain women who love and trust God - to bring about good in their own lives and in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-14

Where Is The Promise Of His Coming?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 7, 2009

Some times we can say something about the coming of the Lord, and that He could come now just any time and some people will make statements to the effect, “well I’ve heard that all my life and He hasn’t come yet”.

WHERE IS THE PROMISE OF HIS COMING? 2 Peter 3:3-4 2-7-09 Today I want to talk for a little while to do with “the promise of His coming.” Some times we can say something about the coming of the Lord, and that He could come now just any time and some people will make statements to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"give Till It Feels Good" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 3, 2020

Paul names 7 of these spiritual gifts and I like to refer to them as motivational gifts. They are what motivates you; what drives you and makes you who you are and if you use these gifts throughout your lifetime you will be very effective in God’s work.

UNWRAPPING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS” “Give Till it feels Good” Romans 12:3-8 and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 So in our series titled “Unwrapping your Spiritual Gifts” we are talking about 7 spiritual gifts that Paul mentions in Romans 12. Listen now. Now in that list we have already covered the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-9, 2 Corinthians 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

A New Phase Of Life-2(:17-21)(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 4, 2024

2 of ? Joshua recognized a major benchmark in Israel’s progress toward inheriting the Promised Land. Everyone reaches benchmarks in their walk with the Lord that effect their future. But, How do we enter/begin a new phase of life? ANY New Phase of life requires...

A NEW PHASE Of LIFE-II—Joshua 24:17-21(:14-28) Attention: Last week we applied these verses to high school graduates. And so we were looking at high-school graduation as a ‘New Phase’ along a person’s timeline. Need: Everyone reaches ‘noteworthy’ benchmarks in their walk with the Lord. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:17-21, Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004

Identity is majorly important to a persons effectiveness in the kingdom. This particular message delivered 5 youth in my church from Homosexuality, under the bases that you’re nothing until you find out who God says you are, and God says, "you’re not gay.

“Who Do You Think You Are?” Matthew 16:13 I) Introduction a) There is an overwhelming sense of failure looming over our people b) Caused by a lack of confidence c) Caused by an identity crisis d) Jesus knew that identity was important and crucial to purpose e) There are three (3) facets ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serve Wholeheartly Series

Contributed by George Yates on Nov 29, 2006

The way we work reveals the true God we believe in - either the god of mammon or the Lord God and His Son Jesus Christ. Our witness for Jesus Christ is either helped or hindered by what we do at our place of employment. This sermon is about effective wit

Some of the ideas and structure for this sermon came from Joe Harding’s sermon - "WORKING FOR A LIVING" http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=52492 EPHESIANS 6:5-9 November 19, 2006 New Covenant EPC “SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY” Body Life The Book of Ephesians I. A minister dies and is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who You Believe: Who Is Love And Justice (Session 4) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2010

Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus Christ dying an undeserved and cruel death on a cross can have any effect on their own lives. In fact until we understand two fundamental truths - the extent of God’s love and our need for forgiveness

Who is Love and Justice? The cross is central to the Christian message. Some churches display a cross, some people wear a cross as a fashion accessory. In this session we are going to examine the real meaning of the cross of Jesus Christ. Many people find it difficult to understand why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Growing Old Isn’t For Wimps! Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Getting old isn't fun...nor is it for wimps! As Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes, he ponders the process and effects of aging. After all the quests we make in life, it all boils down to one thing...where will you go WHEN, not if, you die?

Ecclesiastes 12:1-14 1 Remember now your Creator (bara) in the days of your youth, 1b Before the difficult (evil - sickness, sorrow or senility) days come, And the years draw near when you say, "I have no pleasure in them": 2 While the sun and the light, The moon and the stars, Are not darkened, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Three Men Every Church Should Have

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

Our passage is about David’s top 3 mighty warriors. Here, we see three men who would not permit circumstances to defeat them. If we had people with attitude like these in our church, we would be able to further the Kingdom of God effectively.

Intro: In I Sam. 22:1-2 we see David gathered needy people – the distressed, those who were in debt, the discontented. David took this group of 400 men who were a liability to him. Yet, he built a mighty army for God. Later, there were 600 such valiant men (I Sam. 27:2); of which 37 were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Denomination: *other

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 16, 2013

Though we will struggle with the feeling of anger as long as we live, it is how we deal with it that determines its effect on us. No matter how subtle or severe our anger may be, we can take biblical steps to overcome it and experience God’s peace.

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Of all of our emotions, anger is perhaps the strongest and most potentially destructive. It is many times referred to as “wrath” in the Bible. 2. Proverbs 27:4 teaches us that anger can be cruel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Being Ministry Minded Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 25, 2011

Paul was a man of ministry. He was all about bringing glory to God through ministering to people. While we haven’t been called to be Paul, we have all been called to minister to the glory of God. How can we be ministry minded and effective in the minis

Being Ministry Minded A God glorifying ministry …shares the Gospel (vv. 14-16) …Serves the People (vv. 17-29) …Prays to God (vv.30-33) …is personal and caring (vv. 16:1-16) …is for the glory of God (vv. 16:25-27) Slide Introduction – Summer over Good morning. Well, fall is officially here. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Possible- Just Believe

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 12, 2012

In 1975 filmmaker George Lucas begin to think, inquire and dream of visual effects all of his friends and coworkers agreed couldn’t be done. They all told Lucas that it was technically impossible- thus the making of “Star Wars” was created. (The rest is h

It’s Possible- Just believe Mark 11:22-25NLT Nothing is so embarrassing as watching someone do something that you said could not be done. (Sam Ewing) In 1975 filmmaker George Lucas begin to think, inquire and dream of visual effects all of his friends and coworkers agreed couldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal