Sermons on Enduring Word:

Stooping To Stand

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 21, 2013

Jesus is always our example. At the last supper, he showed us service -- even to the one who would betray and the one who would deny. Here we see the Servant; the Served; and the Significance so we can do likewise.

1. Aim High! There is a story about two friends who went coon hunting. It seems that Jim prided himself on getting a treed coon down with a single shot from a 22. Tony decided to play a trick and adjusted the sights so it would shoot a little low. One night they were out hunting and pretty soon the ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Like... Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 21, 2013

A sermon on why is it necessary that we study God. (Much material taken from J.B. Phillips book, Your God Is Too Small, and outline taken from God Most High by Dr. Jack Cottrell, pg. 16-17)

HoHum: God is like Bayer Aspirin- Expect Him to do wonders. God is like Coke- He’s the real thing. God is like Hallmark Cards- He cared enough to send His very best. WBTU: Beginning a series on God today. There are some who say that there is no God. Even the most primitive of cultures ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching The Good New

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 22, 2013

Change happens whether we like it or not. God works to get us out of our comfort zone and into our dependence on him.

1. On the birthday of a 100 year old man in Maine a reporter interviewed the man and said, “100 years! Wow, you have seen a lot of changes.” The man replied, “Yes, and I have been agin’ every one of ‘em!” 2. Changes Come, Ready or Not • 90%t of all the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking A Leap

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jan 26, 2020

A challenge to take leap of faith - a risk - for God

Genesis 12:1-9 Hebrews 11:1-3 & 8-12 Psalm 91 Mark 1:16-20 This year is a leap year. 29 February is a special day which comes round only once every four years. 29 February is considered by some as a day to do something out of the usual, such as women proposing marriage to men. Radio 4’s PM ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Time To Mourn Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 30, 2020

In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Introduction: In Ecclesiastes 3:1, the Bible says: There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven. And one of those seasons that this passage focuses on that I want to discuss today is found in verse 4. A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn, and a time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Laodicea: Wealthy And Yet Bankrupt

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 16, 2020

The church in Laodicea enjoyed financial prosperity and the finer things in life. However, Jesus saw a church that had succumbed to complacence and apathy. They were wealthy, but facing spiritual bankruptcy.

Laodicea – Wealthy and yet Bankrupt Revelation 3: 14-22 Today we come to the seventh and final church Jesus addressed in the book of Revelation. The church in Laodicea had been heavily influenced by the culture in which it was situated. The people there were very wealthy, creating an attitude of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020

Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Submission To God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 8, 2020

James, the brother of Jesus, gives powerful direction and truth to this hearers about what it means to truly love God and live in submission to His love and authority

Sermon for March 1, 2020: James 4:1-12 - Submission to God 1. We’ve been looking at the letter of James, the brother of Jesus. He was the pastor of the church in Jerusalem and he loved and cared deeply for his congregation. In his day-to-day life he observed the congregation struggling with ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How Long Is Eternity?”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 9, 2020

How long with eternity be for the unbeliever and for the believer?

Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God “set eternity in the hearts of men.” Every human soul has a God-given awareness that there’s “something more” than this world. Yet we’e also told, “Yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” In other words, in his fallen state, man senses there ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"he Gets Me"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2020

A sermon about finding new life through the living water who is Christ.

“He Gets Me” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. She is a person with a past and yet she remains unknown to everyone. Everyone, that is, except ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: United Methodist

A Different Kind Of Blindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 15, 2020

Jesus can heal us from our spiritual blindness if we will just allow Him

As Jesus walked along, he saw a man who was blind from birth. Jesus’ disciples asked, “Rabbi, who sinned so that he was born blind, this man or his parents?” Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents. This happened so that God’s mighty works might be displayed in him. While I am in the world, I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, Matthew 15:14, Micah 6:8, Mark 12:31, Luke 10:27, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Go Thy Way: When Jesus Healed A Samaritan Leper Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 20, 2020

One of the last miracles our Lord performed was healing a group of ten lepers. Jesus healed all of them, but how many were grateful for this gift?

Background: This isn’t the first time Jesus healed a leper but it was probably the last. When this event took place, Jesus is heading towards Jerusalem, passing through Samaria and Galilee. The events in this passage happened just days before He was crucified and had risen from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Mar 24, 2020

We might read a Christmas card that says "Peace on Earth" and not think anything of it. But the hope of God's peace is revolutionary.

In years past at Christmas time you would see the phrase, “Peace on Earth,” quite a bit. It might be on a banner in a store window or on Christmas cards or decorations in someone’s front yard. We did get one Christmas card with the phrase, but not as many as in years past. As the years go by we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Everything Needs Jesus

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Mar 26, 2020

Strong faith can give us victory over fear. Although, Jesus rebuked the disciples for not having enough faith to deal with the storm, yet He calmed the storm. God is calling us into security and safety today and He wants us to acknowledge Him as our everything and the Lord that heals our diseases.

It is not unusual for some Christian to divide their life into compartments, allocating one area to themselves and the other to Jesus. Some people may allocate their family, marriage, health, finances, children, career, academic and other areas to themselves and leave their religious aspect to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3, Philippians 4:19, Exodus 15:26, Colossians 3:11, Proverbs 18:10, Psalm 91:1-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Philippians And Stress 3: Eliminating Istress Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 26, 2020

Some stress is an "I problem"--especially stress in the church. Jesus helps us get over our focus on our own needs.

PHILIPPIANS AND STRESS: DITCHING iStress—Philippians 1:27-2:18 Have you ever thought about how much stress comes from our own self-centeredness? At work, people are always asking: Am I successful, valued, getting ahead? In marriage: Am I getting my way? Am I finding fulfillment? Am I getting ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed