Sermons on Endeavor:

"The Visitation By The Wise Men”

Contributed by Cooper Mcwhirter on Dec 22, 2016

Wise men still SEEK Him, SERVE Him, and WORSHIP HIm

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, January 3, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter “The Visitation by the Wise Men” Matthew 2:1-12 Several years ago, I came across a humorous article which suggested that had the wise men been women, this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Continuing In The Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 26, 2019

Paul urged the believers in Thessalonica to follow the example he had lived before them, walking in a way that would glorify the Lord, revealing the transformation they had received. We too have received this mandate - to walk worthy of our calling.

Continuing in the Faith 1 Thessalonians 2: 10-12 We have set aside this day to honor our graduates. We are proud of each of you and the commitment you have shown to reach this milestone in life. No doubt, your journey has been difficult at times, requiring much effort and devotion. Your hard work ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jun 27, 2019

This sermon looks at the rejection of the Samaritans, and examines the excuses of the three would be disciples. This sermon has some illustrations to draw the hearer back in, and helps to apply the text to the life of the hearer in their baptismal identity.

Sometimes you just need to learn the value of a dollar. I remember when my nephew Kaden was learning this at the Wisconsin Dells. We were downtown, where all the shops were, and he was given a dollar earlier in the day. Thinking that was enough money to buy something in a tourist trap, he began ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Marked?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on May 7, 2018

what mark do you bear, Cain's curse, Mark of the beast or the Seal/Mark of God. are you truly a child of God.

Open with prayer. Are you marked? Today we are going to look at marks for one day you will have to decide which one you will bear. Genesis 4:1-16 The first mark is called the mark of Cain or the first curse and cannot be gotten rid of. This mark gave Cain protection from those who wished to harm ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Is He Crazy?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 7, 2018

Some thought Jesus was either crazy or possessed? did that include Jesus' own family?

Is He Crazy? Mark 3:20-35 In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus had just finished calling the twelve for the ministry. Matthew gives a little more information including a long sermon to prepare the disciples for opposition which would eventually come to them on account of Jesus even though the tour they went on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Created For Community Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Fundamentals of community are: God exists in community, humans were created to exist in community, human choices have broken community with God, and God has acted to restore broken relationships.

September 10 Created for Community Genesis 1-3 God said,  “Let Us  make man in Our image, according to Our likeness The fundamentals of community: 1. God exists in community The triune God exists in community We are created in God’s image and God exists in community 2. Humans were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Making Disciples"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 25, 2018

A sermon about the Great Commission.

“Making Disciples” Matthew 28:16-20 Bob Homer’s family lived on “the other side of the tracks” as they used to call it. They weren’t the most “upstanding” and “respectable” family in town. They didn’t go to church. Bob’s dad was boisterous and a bit of a trouble-maker. And Bob was already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Challenges To The Younger Generation Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 14, 2019

Preached for Grandparents Day; talking about aging issues

HoHum: Today is Grandparents Day. Marian McQuade campaigned for grandparents day because she appreciated her grandparents so much. President Jimmy Carter made grandparents day a national holiday on August 3, 1978. 3 purposes for grandparents day: 1) to commemorate and pay respect to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50, Mark 7:9-13, Leviticus 19:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wisdom For Your Tomorrows Of Life

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

The "home stretch" of life's journey on earth brings us to terms with reality. Our Lord has promised to be with us all the way Home. To make the most of the rest of our days, let us be inspired and guided by the wisdom of our all-wise God and Father of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.

WISDOM FOR YOUR TOMORROWS OF LIFE The technician who upgraded our Internet and TV service declared the new control mechanism with which he replaced our old one the greatest ever. “That little device,” he said, “is so intelligent that no ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-7

A Broken And A Contrite Heart, O God Thou Wilt Not Despise Series

Contributed by Zaquan Cox on Nov 23, 2019

God desires for us to grieve and mourn over our sin, which separates us from him.

What Repentance Is and Does Repentance is defined as “a saving grace, whereby a sinner, out of a true sense of his sin and apprehension of the mercy of God in Christ, does, with grief and hatred of his sin, turn from it unto God, with full purpose of and endeavor after new obedience.” Repentance is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The One-Verse Spiritual Diagnosis

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 26, 2021

Our Sovereign LORD uses His word and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to get us to stop and consider that the walk we claim to have with Him sometimes needs an honest diagnosis and correction.

The Scriptures are harmonious. That is, they are all woven together without discrepancy or contradiction in God's communication with His creation. He does not send "mixed messages", nor does He have to add or delete anything that has been presented in the Word (2 Timothy 3:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15, Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Outcast But Not Outspoken (2009)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 6, 2021

Bartimaeus was blind and outcast, but he refused not to be heard because he was eager and desperate to pursue Jesus who could heal him.

Mark 10:46-52  They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside.  (47)  When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For Perseverance

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 29, 2019

In the midst of a rapidly changing culture, with struggles unlike we've faced in the past, how do we overcome and remain vibrant in ministry? Paul answers these vital questions within the text. Those who overcome and remain passionate for the Lord must make necessary preparations.

Preparing for Perseverance 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18 As we close out another year and stand on the verge of the New Year, no doubt this has been a memorable year for each of us. We have all faced difficulties and adversity, heartache and pain; and yet these struggles were tempered with grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Settled In The Word

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 24, 2019

As Paul continued to share wisdom and guidance with Timothy, he knew eventually Timothy would face false doctrine and false accusation. In order to overcome, he needed to be settled in the Word.

Settled in the Word 2 Timothy 2: 14-18 Paul continued to offer sound wisdom and guidance to his young protégé, Timothy. Having dealt with many who opposed him, Paul was well acquainted with the struggles of ministry among those determined to hinder his efforts. While Paul faced physical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist