Sermons on Emerging:

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 27, 2011

secret to overcoming fear

Intro: 9-1-1- it is an emergency number, it is also a day that will be remembered by this world as a day of tragedy when terrorists flew planes into buildings. It is a day that changed the world, and made this world aware of the word-terror in a new way. People moved from big cities to the country, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Payoff Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

Handling finances God’s way is the only way. This is part two in a four part series.

Where do you stand? We need to understand that God is in control of EVERY event! "At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever. "His sovereign rule lasts and lasts, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Angelic Encounter

Contributed by Brian Menear on Aug 1, 2007

Doubts of God fulfilling his promise cost Zechariah his speech. Only when he believed and obeyed did his speech return.

The Angelic Encounter (NIV) (Zechariah & The Angel) The Gospel of Luke shows the dawning of a new age. God is now intimately involved in the events which will lead up to the birth of Jesus. Background/Setting Only the Priests could enter the Holy of Holys. No mere man was allowed. The priests ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-64

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

A message about the New Birth as Jesus confronted Nicodemus.

BORN AGAIN John 3:1-21 INTRO: Charles Colson emerged as a prominent figure of the Watergate scandal. He served as counsel to the president for Richard Nixon. Colson wanted power, and he was willing to do ruthless things to get that power. His actions sent him to prison, and in prison he realized ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas: The Chilean Miners - You Alone Can Rescue - A Modern Parable

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2010

God came down - into the darkness of the world, where many people live without hope. God provided a way out and his name is Jesus. When we are ’in’ Jesus we are being saved. The rescue of the Chilean Miners is a modern parable that illustrates this truth.

Jesus told some of the most wonderful stories to help people get to know what God is really like. What a year it’s been! My football team got relegated, we’ve got a coalition government for the first time since the 2nd World War, England flopped out of the World Cup, a volcanic ash cloud disrupted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:4

Denomination: Anglican

Making Our Complaint To The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2014

Rather than moaning to one another, grumbling about our plight, we should go to the LORD, and lay it out before Him.

MAKING OUR COMPLAINT TO THE LORD. Jeremiah 20:7-13. Jeremiah had been put in the stocks - by the church governor, no less - for having the audacity to speak the Word of the LORD in church (Jeremiah 20:1-2)! Even then, there was no stopping Jeremiah telling it as it is, speaking forth the words ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Timothy

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 29, 2015

Whom are you emulating today? Timothy imitated his mentor Apostle Paul and had phenomenal spiritual growth!

Timothy's proven worth! Philippians 2:21”For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know Timothy's proven worth…” Riveted by the words ‘Timothy’s proven worth’ I write this devotion! I’m all set to preach the same at our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Sep 5, 2019

Self-promotion is an epidemic in our culture. Social media and the internet make it easier than ever.

Philippians 2 – Complete Joy Humble Like Jesus September 8, 2019 Philippians 2:1-4 NIV If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Get Ready”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2018

The message is what we do to get ready for the next Advent.

Get Ready Luke 3:1-6 1. Get Ready For Christmas by allowing God to open you • Some of the rulers mentioned were certainly not open to God • Tiberius was an emperor known for his cruelty and severity. • Pontius Pilate was also renowned for his brutal massacres of the Jewish people • The family of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

First Missionary Journey Begins Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 4, 2021

Mission and Evangelism start with few who are committed. Evangelism and Church planting are inseparable. Acts of the Apostles have many real stories. The First journey begins now.

Acts 12:24-13:3 First Missionary Journey begins 12:24-25 Missionary Trio: Barnabas, Saul and John Mark 13:01-02 Church at Prayer for Missionary Work 13:03 First Missionary Journey began Introduction: Henceforth, we will know the importance of mission work ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Door Of The Sheep.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 22, 2021

Jesus is the only way in to the presence of God.

THE DOOR OF THE SHEEP. John 10:1-10. Back in the second "I am" saying of Jesus, He declared Himself to be the light of the world (John 8:12), and ratified this claim by healing a man born blind (John 9:5-7). The Pharisees excommunicated the (now healed) man born blind (John 9:34), and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Money God's Way: Spending Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 16, 2022

God knew money would be a big deal to us, so it’s a big deal in the Bible. In this series we'll discover biblical principles for mamanging our money in a godly way. (Expositoy, Alliterated Outline)

Managing Money God’s Way: Spending Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/25/16 I read a story this week about a wealthy man. As he lay on his deathbed, he spoke with his 3 best friends, a doctor, a professor, and a preacher. He said, “I’m going to prove them wrong. I’m going to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:11, Luke 15:11-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Holiness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2002

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ.

HOLINESS? Thesis: Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. Text: Lev. 19:2 2 "Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: `Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy. Lev. 20: 7,8 7 "`Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Leviticus 20:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Justly

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 27, 2001

God calls us to live justly in response to His grace and to preserve the community of faith.

Living Justly Ex.23:1-9 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Wednesday Night Bible Study Notes June 27, 2001 Get certain things right here: 1. Exodus experience is one of grace, not of works (ex.19:3-6). All glory to God! It is God’s initiative! 2. Hence the requirement to obey God comes out of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Daniel’s Path To The Top

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Sep 24, 2025

Working in the corporate world for more than 18 years, I know well the everyday struggles we face. We’ve seen how people try to climb the ladder of power or position. Some butter up their bosses. Others work the room - networking, playing politics, bending the rules - anything to get ahead.

Introduction: Working in the corporate world for more than 18 years, I know well the everyday struggles we face - the deadlines that never seem to end, the constant pressure to perform, the politics that sometimes get in the way of doing the right thing. We’ve seen how people try to climb the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:48, Daniel 1:9, Daniel 1:17, Daniel 1:5, Daniel 1:19-20, Colossians 3:23, Daniel 6:3, Daniel 6:10  (view more)  (view less)