Sermons on Effectual Ministry:

Shame You Don’t Deserve - Mark 15:21 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 27, 2024

What do you do when the opinions of others mean too much to you? You can’t stand it when certain people disapprove of you, maybe you’re a people pleaser or you shy away from conflict. How do you escape the fear of man?

Mark 15:21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was pass-ing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. Introduction Simon Well, they finally wrap up their gruesome vaudeville entertainment session and get on with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:32, Luke 23:26

Is Jesus Real To You?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 28, 2024

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard.

The Lord has given me a word for everyone that I, personally, have never heard before. But it is a word that I believe to be a word that needs to be heard. How many people do you know who say they are saved? How many people have you heard say they are saved, delivered and sanctified by the grace ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, John 20:29, 2 Chronicles 7:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Bold In The Battle Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 4, 2024

Begin every day by putting on the armor of God.

Being Bold in the Battle Ephesians 6:14-23 Rev. Brian Bill June 1-2, 2024 After one of the services last weekend, Lindsey Laud, who teaches first grade at Quad Cities Christian School, shared with me that the students in kindergarten through fifth grade have been reciting a statement about the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise About Alcohol Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 10, 2024

Proverbs has a lot to say about the dangers of alcohol abuse and the need for wisdom to avoid the dangers.

Introduction: A. The story is told about a preacher who decided that a visual demonstration would add emphasis to his Sunday sermon. 1. So, he placed four jars on a table in front of the congregation and put one worm into each jar. a. The first worm was put into a jar of alcohol. b. The second worm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1, Proverbs 23:29-35, Proverbs 31:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Yoked Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 5, 2023

Our unity as a biblical community is strengthened because we are yoked together - knitted together as members of one another with practical ethics that we are intended live out in order to foster that community.

YOKED Joel Gilbert / General CommU.N.I.T.Y. / Ephesians 4:25–32; Ephesians 5:1–2   Introduction There are organizations for people with any number of interests. Often, membership in these societies comes with an expectation for some advocacy or education, financial support, or simply ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist And New Babylon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 11, 2023

Study #9: This study looks at the Antichrist’s worldly kingdom. There is further discussion on the mark of the beast and the location of the Antichrist’s headquarters. Also discussed is the One World Order or New World Order.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to look at Revelation chapters 14 and 17. The last time we met, we discussed in detail “the Antichrist’s rise to power.” Tonight, we are going to discuss “the Antichrist’s ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20, Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Playing On God's Team

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2023

This message is about spiritual football. I used the analogy of American football to explain what it means to be a functional member of God's team.

Playing On God’s Team Scripture: First Corinthians 12:14, 18; 27-28; Jeremiah 15:16 The title of my message this morning is “Playing on God’s Team.” As many of you are aware, Fall is upon us and with the coming of Fall football season is back in action. I got the opportunity to go to one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-28, Jeremiah 15:16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided Spiritual House Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 20, 2023

In the New Testament, faith is described in terms of housing from the foundations to the walls to even the cornerstone, to describe the spiritual reality of having a relationship with God through Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Divided Spiritual House LUKE 11:14-23 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… Metaphor (p) A metaphor is “a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.” Metaphors are images and symbolic language ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Road To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023

This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-52, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 27, 2023

Make sure Jesus is preeminent in your life, not just prominent.

Who Jesus Is John 14:1-6; Colossians 1:15-17 Rev. Brian Bill September 23-24, 2023 Many years ago, an article appeared in the Washington Post about a new church in the state of Maryland. Using market research and focus groups, this church designed weekly services which deliberately de-emphasized ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Generation Jesus Will Return?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 27, 2023

Some Scholars say the term “generation” means an average life span and refers either to the generations in which Jesus lived while on Earth or to the generation living when the end time signs begin to occur.

The word “generation” (Gk: ‘genea’) can refer to the age or period of the members of a family as determined by the average span of life (Genesis 31:3; Matthew 1:17, 17:17; Mark 9:19; Luke 9:41, 16:8; Acts 2:40), as well as all the people of a given period (Matthew 24:34, Mark 13:30, Luke 1:48, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-34, Daniel 9:24-27, Matthew 1:17, Luke 21:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Invitation To An Unforgettable Meal (Revelation 19:1-21) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 22, 2023

A practical, no-rapture, academically rigorous reading of Revelation.

Last week, in Revelation 18, we read about the vision John saw of a future, when Babylon has been destroyed by God. No matter how secure she looks, and powerful, the truth is that she cannot stand against God. Revelation 18 told us there were many reasons why God judged her: her boastful speech ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

The Redeeming Word

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 28, 2023

The Word of God is living & powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul & spirit, joints & marrow, & is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

I was watching TV the other night when a commercial came on. The narrator said these words, "We all know words have power." That got my attention. I heard that and I couldn't help wonder to myself, "Do we really?" Do we really know how powerful our words can be? Do we know ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, John 1:1-5, Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unwavering

Contributed by William Jones on Oct 31, 2023

As we jump back into the book of Acts we find Paul in chapter 20, Paul is wrapping up his 3rd missionary journey and is anxious to return to Jerusalem.

Good morning again Church! Judging by the dip in the temps, Fall has finally arrived! It seems like every season this year has been late! We had a late spring, summer just about never showed up, now it won’t leave! Some of you have mixed feelings about this. I know Bob is happy, as long as it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

Cure For Troubled Hearts Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 1, 2023

Jesus’ cure for the troubled heart is to look ahead to the place Jesus is preparing for you, look up in prayer to your Heavenly Father, and look within at your Partner, the Holy Spirit. Look to the Triune God: God the Father; God the Son; and God the Holy Spirit.

Turbulence is the number one concern of anxious flyers. So much about it seems dangerous, but Patrick Smith, a commercial airline pilot who flies Boeing 757’s and 767’s, assures flyers that turbulence seems a lot worse than it actually is. Smith writes: “For all intents and purposes, a plane ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free