Sermons on Effort:

Divine Grace For The Soul

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 23, 2018

Salt without prescribing how much is what king Cyrus offered the children of Israel. Knowing the salt or divine grace that God has provided us is the key to driving out coveting within our lives and is also the key to feeling unspeakable joy!

Salt Without Prescribing How Much Ezra 7:22 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Knowing that there is limited amount resources tends to motivate us to seek to obtain and protect not only what we need but also what we think will be the greatest source of joy in our lives. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:21-22, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Common Sense "Ain't Too Common"

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 5, 2016

Forgive the poor English but common sense ain't to common. We seem to to have fallen in love with ignorance and stupidity. Why stay beneath our privledge, God can help us... Study to show your approved.

COMMON SENSE "AIN'T TOO COMMON?" By Wade Martin Hughes,Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Timothy 2:15Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. COMMON SENSE? HAVE YOU EVER NOTICE TODAY COMMON SENSE "AIN'T TOO ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing Leaders Wisely Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016

Faithful disciples are called to participate in the civic process through elections. How do faithful disciples know who to vote for when election time comes? This sermon offers practical advice in choosing leaders wisely.

Election day, Tuesday, November 8th, is only fifty-seven days away. We’ll elect a new President of the United States, as well as U. S. Congressmen, Senators and a host of other offices in our states and communities. One of the blessings of living in the U.S. is we get to choose who leads us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-27

Denomination: Methodist

Attribute Four | A Man Strategizes Self-Discipline Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

A man welcomes and embraces self-discipline. He will use self-discipline as a means of accomplishing God’s purposes in his life, understanding that the flesh prefers indifference over discipline.

Well, gentlemen, today we are in attribute number 4 of a Man of God – Strategizing self-discipline. And as promised, I am going to share a verse with you each time – one from something Jesus did, and something that he said that help us to make this attribute real for us. Something that both Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Sea Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2013

A series looking at giving of our time, talents and money

Dead Sea Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-9 April 7, 2013 The Dead Sea is called the Dead Sea for a reason: it's dead. This is because of its salt content. It is the saltiest body of water on the planet, nine times saltier than the ocean. It is so salty that no fish can live in it. It is so salty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Disciple In A Post Christian World

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t matter.So how can we be a disciple?

Being a Disciple in a Post Christian World 1 John 2:6 and Ephesians 5:1-2 We might as well finally admit it. We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Parable Of The Lost Coin

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

This message describes the job of Christ, the Holy Spirit and the Believer in seeking the lost and bringing them to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

“The Parable of the Lost Coin” TEXT: Luke 15:8-15:10 Luke 15:8-10 (KJV) 8 Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, doth not light a candle, and sweep the house, and seek diligently till she find it? 9 And when she hath found it, she calleth her friends ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Proverbs 16 - Contrast The Upright And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 23, 2012

This is a look at Proverbs chapter sixteen.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Sixteen We will now look at Proverbs chapter sixteen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 The plans of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord. Proverbs 16:1 (NASB) This verse can be understood to mean that the final outcome ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Atheist: Change Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2015

You see, sometimes we who believe in God live as though He doesn’t exist and as though He cannot change us.

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: CHANGE 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION I The sermon series we are going ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peacemaker Or Peacetaker

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. HOW DO WE RESLOVE THE CONFLICTS IN OUR LIVES? WOULD JESUS BE PLEASED?

PEACEMAKER OR PEACETAKER MATTHEW 5:9 TODAY I WANT TO FINISH THIS SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES BY LOOKING AT VERSE 9. I THINK EVERYONE WOULD WANT TO CLAIM TO BE A PEACEMAKER, BUT IF WE WERE TO DO A HARD SELF EVALUATION CAN WE SAY THAT IN REALITY? ALL ORGANIZATIONS BE THEY CHRISTIAN OR NON-CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Godliness Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2019

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8)

“Train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.” (I Timothy 4:7b, 8) Apostle Paul is writing to his spiritual son, Timothy - urging him to focus on ‘godliness’. Timothy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Christian Attainment: Union With God Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 19, 2024

We do not easily submit to all this burning up of dross within us. We do not want to be buried with Christ in his cross and alive with Christ in His resurrection. We naturally resist the death of self. Yet God helps us submit to the refiner's fire.

Many great saints I’ve known, even in the Salvation army, many are retiring now, and they say that when they retire, they are grateful that God did not show them the entire path all the ups and downs because they would not have been able to handle the thought of it. But step by step, along the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:7, John 6:63, 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Necessity Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

Contributed by John Oscar on May 20, 2024

Pastor John shares why we need the Holy Spirit to help us survive and thrive in our current world

The Necessity of the Holy Spirit Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: Today is Pentecost Sunday. It’s the day that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the original followers of Jesus, and has been poured out on his believers ever since. The baptism in or off (interchangeable terms) the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Zechariah 4:6, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Align Your Soul With The Spirit: Discerning God's Voice From Your Inner Voice Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

Have you ever had an experience where you knew that God was telling you to do something? But part of you resists the leading of God. And you ask yourself, “Did God really say that? Or am I just making that up in my own mind?”

I remember early on as a Christian I had a dream. I had listening to different ministries and churches and I was just learning the faith. I remember having a dream one night that I was at this church, big, with many people. But it all felt dead, empty, and I left the building. Outside the building ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Insight Into The Middle East Fiasco

Contributed by Jack Martin on Mar 31, 2024

Understanding the conflict in the Middle East that has lasted for centuries

A few years back I saw the headline in the news, “Doctors without Borders nurse, killed after launching terror attack.” It seems such a strange headline that someone committed to an organization meant to bring comfort would resort to being a terrorist. But truth be told, that is a daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God