Sermons on Evolve:

The Path To Christian Nobility Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2017

“Berean” is a popular name for churches. Why is that? The Bereans exemplified some of the most noble characteristics any group of people could ever have.

The Path to Christian Nobility Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 4, 2017 TEXT: Acts 17:10-12 - “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Soli Deo Gloria, Glory To God Alone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 5, 2017

This looks at the last of the Five Solas and examines what ti means to Live to Give Glory to God Alone.

He was a man who couldn’t keep a job. He was a church organist and composer and while he was a great organist the pieces that he composed himself were often considered too showy to be played in church, and so eventually the church would grumble and he would move on. So glad churches today don’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Loves The Little Children Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 21, 2023

The difference between the world and God is very harsh when it come to children. God considers them precious, while the world often considers them expendable. What is God's attitude toward abortion and what can we do for those who struggle with that decision?

The passage I read this morning is intriguing. The story is recorded here in Luke as well as in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. And what I find interesting is that there’s this contrast between the views of the disciples… and Jesus. There’s this group of parents who are bringing “infants” to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Sep 14, 2020

God approved faith is always tried, tested, and comes forth triumphantly!

Text: Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones. -NIV Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Intro: The tenth chapter of Hebrews introduces us to the idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

#1 We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 3, 2022

Do we believe in the one true God?

Start the message off with the short 1 minute video "We Believe" found at SermonCentral.com This 4th of July weekend I’ve been asked about if I’m preaching a patriotic message, or like I’ve done in the past, a message about our country’s Christian roots. Yes, this country was founded on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Romans 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas – Rescued From The Wrath To Come

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020

Something else happened that fateful day when Adam/Eve disobeyed - not only did they become sinners & would die, but something else horrifying happened. Because of being sinners, they would face the wrath of this God they had previously only known as a God of love, enjoyment and fellowship.

We are in the midst of a study of the Bk of Genesis & for the last few weeks have been in Genesis 3 studying the temptation of Eve. Eve, even though deceived by the serpent, makes a horrible decision & then she influences her husband, Adam, to follow her. And so in Genesis 3:6 we read 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Creation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 21, 2022

In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Gen. 1:1) This is one of the most profound statements ever made, and yet we find that it is a statement that is certainly challenged in this hour in which we live.

OUTLINE 1. Entrance of Sin on Earth, Ch. 1-11 A. Creation, Ch. 1-2 1. Heaven and Earth, 1.1 2. Earth Became Waste and Void, 1.2 3. Re-creation, 1.3-2.25 (a) First Day – Light 1:3-5 (b) Second Day – Air Spaces (Firmament), 1:6-8 (c) Third Day – Dry Land Appears and Plant Life, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Encountering Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022

John 1:1-5 sets the stage for the rest of gospel - we get to see the Son of God, the Messiah in every story, every place, every circumstance and with every person. This is what John wants the reader to experience in their own lives, to encounter Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

John Stott said, “Nothing hinders evangelism more than the widespread loss of confidence in the truth, relevance, and power of the Gospel.” There has been an erosion of convictions in Christian circles concerning: 1. the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, 2. the exclusive truth claims of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Flag Are You Flying?

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Jul 4, 2023

a message about the relationship between Christianity and culture...church and state.

Title: Whose flag are you flying? Text: Jeremiah 29 Church and culture series – part 1 Introduction Canadian immigration is rising … we are a desirable country! O. & A. received their “PR” notice this week! ...People are arriving from Ukraine and other places! • Loss of life in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Betrayed Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 15, 2010

A study of chapter 16 verses 1 through 12

Ezekiel 16: 1 – 12 ‘Betrayed’ Part 1 1 Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, cause Jerusalem to know her abominations, 3 and say, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to Jerusalem: “Your birth and your nativity are from the land of Canaan; your father was an Amorite and your mother a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surprise In The Graveyard

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 28, 2018

How does the resurrection of Lazarus impact people in this day? Since Jesus has power over life and death, we see that He alone can give life to those dead in sin.

“A certain man was ill, Lazarus of Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. It was Mary who anointed the Lord with ointment and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was ill. So, the sisters sent to him, saying, ‘Lord, he whom you love is ill.’ But when Jesus heard it he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

He Foolishly Gratified The Superstitious Humor Of His People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 7, 2019

Gideon thought they would not deny him since they had offered him a crown—they wanted him to be king over them—and so now was the best time to make the request: and the favor he asked was. . .

Chapter 33 He Foolishly Gratified the Superstitious Humor of His People [Judges 8.24-8.27] Scripture: Judges 8:24-27 (KJV) 24 And Gideon said unto them, I would desire a request of you, that ye would give me every man the earrings of his prey. (For they had golden earrings, because they were ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Physical Intimacy In Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage

Growing Physical Intimacy in Marriage Series: Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex & Marriage November 5, 2017 – Brad Bailey & Marlo Blandford Intro Today…we are continuing our Fall focus on relationships…entitled “Making Relationships Work: Love, Sex, and Marriage.” Making relationships work ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Presenting Hands: Taking, Working, Giving Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2001

Follow the hands of Jacob, as they are involved in taking (because of his insecurity), in working for that which does not satisfy, but finally, in giving, as a result of their having wrestled with God. An appeal to struggle with God’s will.

Last week I began by giving you an eye test and an ear test. I wanted to help you discover that sometimes we don’t see what there is to see and we don’t hear what there is to hear. But God provides us vision and offers His word to help us with the “too much” in our world. Today I want to examine ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Part of a series on Matthew 24 & 25 - Because Jesus is returning, and we do not know when, how should we be living. "Be wise" is the focus of this message.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Wise - Matthew 24:43-51" We have been studying through Matthew 24,25 - with this overall theme . . . Because Jesus is returning and we don’t know when, how should we be living? I remember reading a story a few years ago about a man who was visiting South ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:43-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ