Sermons on Enduring Power:

I Think I Will; But Maybe Not

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Indecision is a stressful state of mind. Decisive people solve problems and get things done. This message takes lessons from Nazis Germany and Israel’s history to examine the perils of indecision.

1 Kings 18:21 7/10/16 On April 9, 1945 seven conspirators against Hitler were marched to the gallows and hung. It was just one month before Germany surrendered. One of the men hung that day was a pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Some of you have probably read his book, The Cost of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Joshua 24:15, Ruth 1:16-17, Luke 9:59, Luke 9:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Temptation

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 28, 2017

Trust God "not" your Feelings. This Message is based on another Sermon on Temptation, Titled "Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer." with different Illustrations along with 4 Additional Illustrations at the end. Updated February 2023.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, James 4:7, Psalm 119:11, 1 John 2:16, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:7, Luke 4:13, Romans 12:21, 1 Peter 5:8, Matthew 4:1-11, Matthew 5:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Found A Friend Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… Growing up… in my family… prayer was only something we did… before we ate and before we slept. Like even though my mom has always been a crazy driver… we never prayed before driving anywhere. And even though bullies were a legit concern for me at recess, we never prayed before ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

The Will Of God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 4, 2017

God’s will is not some mysterious thing we SEEK regarding our future (like God’s will for a spouse or a career); rather, as this message reveals, it involves things we DO.

The Will of God Chuck Sligh March 20, 2022 NOTE: PowerPoint slide presentation is available upon request for this sermon at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Ephesians 5:17 – “Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.” SUGGESTED SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17, Psalm 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Never Sinned Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

10 Week series on the gospel

Gospel Deep Jesus Lived a Sinless Life - 1 Peter 2:21 -Stanford Band Video -I love watching videos of Sports Bloopers! -The one you just watched happened in 1982 and has been immortalized as one of the biggest mess-ups in sports history! -Stanford was playing Cal who is their across the bay ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Great Example For Every Christian Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 23, 2017

We should follow the footsteps of Joseph. 1. Remember that God is with us. 2. Remain true to God’s standards. 3. Remind people of the Savior.

A Great Example for Every Christian Acts 7:8-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 22, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Remember that here in Acts 7 one of the first deacons was on trial for the cause of Christ. His name was Stephen, and he was on trial for his life before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Noah: A Godly Father In An Evil Age

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 22, 2016

Noah was a great builder, as well as a faithful preacher. But did you know he was also a great father? A Father's Day sermon.

Noah: A Godly Father in an Evil Age A Father’s Day Sermon Chuck Sligh June 19, 2016 TEXT: Genesis 6:5-11 – “And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. 6 And it repented the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Can You See The Signs?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2016

Tesla song-signs, signs, everywhere signs. There are signs everywhere; some literal and some spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds. Ace of Base song-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. Hopefully when we see the sign from God it will open up our eyes.

CAN YOU SEE THE SIGNS? INTRODUCTION: Tesla song Signs-signs, signs, everywhere signs. Ace of Base song I saw the sign-I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes. There are signs everywhere; some of them literal and some of them spiritual. It pays to heed both kinds; especially the spiritual. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Everything New! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2016

Put your trust in Christ and enjoy a new name and a new life as God's guarantee of a glorious new future with Him.

Max Lucado tells the story of being dropped by his insurance company because he had one too many speeding tickets and a minor fender bender that wasn't his fault. After that, he received a letter in the mail, informing him to seek coverage elsewhere. As he thought about how he wasn't good enough ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 4, 2016

This two part series focuses on the differences between Christian beliefs and how the label Christian does not fully describes those following Jesus as it did when the term was originally given to His followers.

Christian Part 1 Scriptures: Act 11:26; 1 Peter 4:16; Matthew 7:13-14; 28:19 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “Christian” and I really want you to understand how this term describes someone who follows Christ today versus when it was first used some 2000 years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask, Seek, Knock Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 8, 2016

What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active partner with the LORD in your life 3. KNOCK - Be Ready to Welcome and Go through God's Open Doors

Luke 11:1-13; Psalms 138; Genesis 18:20-32 Theme: ASK, SEEK, KNOCK What Does Jesus mean by telling us to Ask, Seek and Knock? Proposition: What does Jesus mean by ASK, SEEK, KNOCK? 1. ASK - Acknowledge our need and be ready to receive transformation 2. SEEK - Become an active ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Friend Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2016

If you want to enjoy intimate fellowship with your incredible Lord, take the time to welcome strangers and stand near Him. Then believe Him when He tells you He wants to do the impossible in and through you.

Some time ago, a newspaper in Tacoma, Washington, carried the story of Tattoo, the basset hound. Tattoo didn't intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut his leash in the car door and took off with Tattoo still outside the vehicle, he had no choice. A motorcycle officer named Terry ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christians Shouldn't Judge Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

The idea that Jesus forbade his followers to judge is a myth

Series: Mythbusters “Christians Shouldn’t Judge” Matthew 7:1-6; 15-20 Open Today is the last message in our series called Mythbusters. We have been focusing in on spiritual myths. These myths are based on false understandings of scripture and they always lead you down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ