Sermons on Endeavor:

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: Positive Influence Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, a positive Christian influence openly and unashamedly preserves Christian ideals by reflecting the character of Christ to draw folks to Him who is the Light of the World.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON II: POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon V: Service To Christ Is A Matter Of The Heart As Is Salvation Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

As Christians go wherever and do whatever in the name of Jesus, we must discipline ourselves to stay focused on God's purpose for calling us into His service and never forget the essentials of God's message of salvation.

SERVICE TO CHRIST IS A MATTER OF THE HEART AS IS SALVATION If asked to name ten persons other than Christ who gave his or her all for the Cause of Christ, one would think that Mother Teresa would be near the top. She not only lived 87 years, she loved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Spreading The Word Sermon I: How It Is Possible Against Such Odds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 14, 2020

Despite multiple attacks against Christianity today, the spreading of the Good News of God's love in Christ is our unfinished task from which mature Christians will not shrink or be silenced.

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AGAINST SUCH ODDS? There was no doubt about the empty tomb! The question for the Jewish hierarchy was how to control and shape the narrative to explain away even the possibility of a resurrection - to discourage Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-14, Acts 2:22-38

Between Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 2, 2017

Christians live within the tension of being in a fallen, broken world, while trying not to be influenced by it.

“He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). As Christians, living between two kingdoms is what we do every single day, regardless of where we are. We face the challenge of living as Christ’s followers in an unholy, fallen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Christian Challenge Sermon Ii: A Positive Christian Influence Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, mature Christians accept their role as "the salt of the earth" by influencing and challenging folks to want to be like them and thereby come to know Him whom to experience real joy, peace and happiness.

POSITIVE CHRISTIAN INFLUENCE MAKES A DIFFERENCE At his funeral service, Dean Smith the legendary basketball coach of the University of North Carolina for thirty-six years was eulogized as “more than a coach” by players including greats like Michael ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Restore Your Broken Relationship With Your Spouse! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2020

Most relationships experience issues and clashes at some point or another. In miserable relationships, the main cause of despondency is an absence of unconditional love and acknowledgment.

Most relationships experience issues and clashes at some point or another. In miserable relationships, the main cause of despondency is an absence of unconditional love and acknowledgment. Controlling, requesting an unreasonable desire are only manifestations of that cause. Many times, we should ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:17, 2 Corinthians 1:9

Marriage Ceremony For Two Christians

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 21, 2020

Brief Marriage Ceremony

Marriage Ceremony for _______and _______ Who gives this woman to be married? Her mother and I. Thank you can be seated. Dearly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Importance Of Baptism

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 13, 2021

Baptism has been identified as: "Giving the faithful a parallel to Jesus's death for man."

William Stringfellow, an American lay theologian once remarked: "Thus the vocation of the baptized person is a simple thing: it is to live from day to day, whatever the day brings, in this extraordinary unity, in this reconciliation with all people and all things, in this knowledge that death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21, Acts 22:16, 1 Corinthians 12:13

A Monument Of Shame Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

Man's efforts without God result in confusion.

Several of the structural designers of the original World Trade Center was attending a conference in St. Louis. During the question and answer period a person asked to one of the chief engineers if he had any regrets about the design of the building. When asked this question, the chief structural ...read more

Denomination: Other

What Does It Mean To Grab Your Battle Rattle? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022

Now we come to part 2 regarding our battle rattle.

Now we come to the second half of our sermon. In verse 15: Shoes are needed for conflict and for traversing treacherous ground. These shoes are designed for warfare. Without a pair of shoes, you can only walk or run so far. Your feet are exposed to the elements. Are our shoes for running or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Solidarity & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 16, 2024

Solidarity is defined as unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

Eugene Victor Debs, an American socialist, and political activist once remarked: “Solidarity is not a matter of sentiment but a fact, cold and impassive as the granite foundations of a skyscraper. If the basic elements, identity of interest, clarity of vision, honesty of intent, and oneness of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, 1 Corinthians 1:10, Galatians 5:13, 1 Corinthians 12:26

Are The Seeds Still In The Barn Or Have We Taken Them Out For Planting? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 14, 2023

In this passage of scripture, Jesus tells the parable of the four soils in Mark 4:1-9. Then in Mark 4:10-25, Jesus gives an explanation about the parable of the four soils.

Jesus used parables to instruct the people. Parables are brief tales utilizing recognizable scenes to clarify spiritual truth. This technique for educating urges the audience to think. It disguises the truth from the individuals who are excessively obstinate or biased to hear what is being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stop Doubting Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 26, 2022

John would like to convey to the readers of this gospel and to the future generations of the Church to learn to live without the physical appearance of Christ, the actual seeing, touching, and hearing of him through the written scriptures. Jesus taught them to walk by faith, not by sight.

Theme: Stop Doubting Text: John 20:24-31 Greetings: “The Lord is good and His love endures.” An Old age pensioner received a letter from the department: Dear Ma’am, “Your pension will be stopped, effective immediately because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Methodist

Memorial Day-The High Price Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on May 26, 2022

This is dedicated to the memory of all those military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is so easy to just relax and enjoy “another holiday” without taking time to reflect upon the significance of the day itself.

Introduction - This is dedicated to the memory of all those military personnel who died while serving in the US Armed Forces. It is so easy to just relax and enjoy “another holiday” without taking time to reflect upon the significance of the day itself. Memorial Day is the day that the United ...read more

Scripture: John 11:50-51, John 12:32-33, Galatians 2:20, 2 Samuel 1:19, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Less Is More

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

Prosperity gospel is a very popular Christian movement today. It states that God will always bless you with good health and material wealth if you ask Him. That's FALSE!! Good health is NOT guaranteed and material wealth will NEVER get you into heaven.

One of the largest and more popular movements in the last 30+ years in the Christian Church is a form of theology called prosperity gospel. Let’s define what it is first. According to the website, Wikipedia; prosperity theology is a religious belief among some Protestant Christians that financial ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, Matthew 19:21, Proverbs 28:20, Leviticus 27:30, Malachi 3:10, Numbers 18:26, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible