Sermons on Emergent:

Call 91:1 In Time Of Trouble (Psalm 91:1)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 18, 2011

My question has always been, if it's hard for a Christian then it must be non livable for an unsaved person.

Call 91:1 in time of trouble Psalm 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. This world is full of surprises, grief and sorrows and it's never easy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts They Brought

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 3, 2013

Sermon for Epiphany Sunday, 2013 Year C

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / The Gifts They Brought Intro: Today we celebrate one of the 7 principal feast days on the Christian calendar. It is a fixed day --- the 12th day after Christmas--- so it migrates through the days of the week. Epiphany celebrates the “revelation” or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012

This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

King Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 20, 2012

Sermon for Christ The King Sunday, Year B. 2012

John 18: 33 – 37 / King Or Not Intro: A story is told of a king of one of the monarchies in Europe. On a trip through his kingdom, the king decided to spend one Sunday in church. He went to a small church alone and sat quietly as he began to pray. A woman interrupted the king’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dangerous Times Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the church at Pergamum.

OPENING: 3 middling churches - not bad/great - mid road. ea has faithful remnant w dec infl INTRODUCTION: The majority of American churches are not lacking for MORAL and SPIRITUAL instruction. We are lacking in our ability (note typo) to remain UNCONTAMINATED by the world as a church family. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For Critical Times

Contributed by Chibuihe.c. Newman on Jul 21, 2015

The message highlights the invaluable attribute of Christ centered living as the greatest security in this dark and evil times.

The scriptures clearly reveal that the days preceding the second coming of Jesus will be fraught with maladies and anomalies unprecedented in history. With prophetic audacity, the bible declares that life in the end times will not be all fun and fan fair especially for those who believe in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God, Our Refuge, Strength And Protector

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 27, 2015

Even when we are in a place of exile, we must demonstrate unwavering obedience to God just as Joseph did. Joseph could not see all of God’s plan except for the next step.

Poor baby Jesus! He’s only a small child, and already his life is in danger, as we heard in the passage from Matthew 2:13-23 earlier in this morning’s service. This passage is an example of how the events in the New Testament Gospels are the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Anglican

"Come To The Waters"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 4, 2017

The sermon shares the uses of water in the bible which brought cleansing, forgiveness, deliverance, and provision to people and Christ invites each of us to come to the waters.

Come to The Waters Matthew 3:13-17 1. Consider the Value of Water Water is the most valuable resource on the planet. All living things -- fish, animals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 30, 2013

He is calling us by name.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:1-18. On the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus offered those who will hear Him the gift of living water, also known as the Holy Spirit (John 7:37-39). Some time after this Jesus declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2014

the antichrist will come but this will only bring Jesus Christ's glory which He will share with you and me, His followers!

Please open your Bibles to 2 Thessalonians 2…… We noted last week from v1-7, before Jesus Christ returns to earth, there will be:: - Deceivers misleading people from the truth - a secular, ungodly world system will develop - an ungodly world leader will emerge - a rebellion in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why God's Providence Matters To You

Contributed by Jerry Bridges on Apr 23, 2014

How we respond to God's providence in our lives is one important measure of spiritual maturity.

If there was ever a man who had a right to question his circumstances, it was Job, whose story bears his name in the Old Testament. Job lost his children, his health, and everything he owned—all without a single word of explanation from God. Did he grieve? Yes. Did he ask why? Yes. Did he ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In The Midst Of Trials

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Addressing a present distress.

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS. 1 Peter 1:3-9. It is no mistake that the first letter of the Apostle Peter is prominent in liturgical calendars in the season immediately following Easter. Those churches and Christian communities who use the book as a kind of catechism for new converts certainly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Jesus Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 19, 2012

Understanding your Bible and learning about Jesus

What did Jesus mean? Certainly the young man meant well. And although the medical staff in the emergency room questioned his sanity, his commitment and sacrifice were undeniable. He arrived at the hospital with a bloody stump where his hand had been. In response to questions he explained that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ironic Trust

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Is your confidence a genuine one. We many times boast about Christ when our full trust is in the wallet.

IRONIC TRUST PSALM 20:7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord our God. Back in 1990, I was a tenant residing in a compound where the landlord and his family were also enclosed. The landlord and the tenants respected my family since they understood my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate For God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 9, 2015

Friend, many of our situations have not reached the ‘stinking level’ or ‘ the sinking level’ which would surely drive us to fall face down before God!

Desperate for God! Mark 5:23"My little daughter is at the point of death. Come and lay your hands on her, so that she may be made well and live." Mr.Abdul Ahad Rah, 80 years old father of two sons who were jailed fifteen years back, pushed through a massive crowd and reached the first security ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal