Sermons on Explore The Land:

Overlooked Miracles Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2011

A bible study of chapters 4 through the beginning of chapter 8

Overlooked Miracles 2 Kings 4 – 8 Elisha and the Widow’s Oil 1 A certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, saying, “Your servant my husband is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And the creditor is coming to take my two sons ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Diaries - Making An Open Door Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2002

Jesus promised Philadelphia an open door. What did it open to? And why would Philadelphia (a church of little strength) rate such an honor?

OPEN: There’s a story about a guy who happened to be visiting a friend who took him to an old one-room church building in the backwoods of Arkansas. He didn’t realize what kind of church it was until the minister started pulling rattlesnakes out of a burlap bag & passing them up one side of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best And Worst Day

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who We Are—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 24, 2002

The church is a family of unparalleled...

WHO WE ARE-I—Revelation 1:4-8 George & Betty(husband & wife) went to the fair/George steps onto one of those machines that tells your weight & fortune for a dime/He drops in his dime & it spits out a card, which he reads, to Betty/Hey listen to this honey, just what I’ve told you all along—’It ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Solomon's Slippery Slope

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 27, 2005

Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a man who started out well but finished shamefully. Fifteen points.

Avoiding Solomon’s Slippery Slope (I Kings 11:1-41) Disobedience has many biting consequences. No one’s life gives us a clearer picture of this principle than Solomon’s slippery decline. Perhaps the fall of Solomon is one of the most distressing stories in the history of mankind. Here was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Fire, New Power Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

If you’ve been baptized in the Holy Spirit and you think you’ve experienced it all, you’re mistaken. God has more fore every individual here today.

KEY SCRIPTURE: Job 33:4, “The Spirit of God has made me; the breath of the Almighty gives me life.” I hope you are enthusiastic about your salvation this morning. I hope you’re excited about your personal relationship with Jesus. Do you feel as though you’re reaching your full spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Who Are Thirsty

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 20, 2008

The salvation of God, a relationship with Him is free and available to anyone.

All who are thirsty Isaiah 55:1-7 Ho! If you are using the KJV or a number of other versions of the Bible, you will see this word. It is an old and rough English translation of the Hebrew word "Hoy!" which in simple translation into today’s English means: Hey! In NIV they have used the word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

Fear - Paul’s experience in evangelism

Do not be afraid Acts 18:5-11 Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. Between 1875 and 1883 he robbed 29 different stagecoach crews. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-11

Denomination: Congregational

Misplaced Desire Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Being in lust is like eating eye candy and playing in the pig pen. God can help us overcome our misplaced desires for someone else.

Misplaced Desire Responsible Love with Others Part 5 Matthew 5:27-30 "You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Contemplative Stream Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Teaches how to do a "lectio divina", as an applied example of the contemplative stream of Christianity.

The Contemplative Stream: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God February 12, 2005 (Lectio Divina on Mark 10:46-52) Children’s Time I want to tell you a little story, to help you understand one of the ways that people talk to God and worship God. Over the past little while we’ve been talking about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Comfort Of The Coming King Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2010

This is the final sermon in our series on 1st Thessalonians and in this sermon we discuss the comfort we have at the Lords 2nd Coming

The Comfort of the Coming King Text: 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) This is one of those passages we often hear at funerals used to comfort those who have lost loved ones. In-fact Paul writes to the Thessalonians and tells them to use this teaching to comfort one another. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Sep 25, 2007

Jesus turn to the crowd and laid to them exactly of what is the cost of being a disciple. What does it mean to live for Him.

What Does It Mean To Live For Christ? Luke 14:25-35 August 19, 2007 Sermon Series: Following Christ Scripture Reading: Bro.Emmanuel Nacido Introduction: A. The Ill-fated Sir John Franklin Arctic Expedition 1. Many writers describes the ill-fated Franklin’s expedition which ignores the harsh ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 9, 2015

Once one realizes the need for change, a transformed heart must follow

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have entered the New Year, we are exploring the theme of Building a New You. • Last week we explored the thought of having eyes that can see, this week we progress to the next step by examining the need for a transformation of the heart. • In ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Will We Come To Jesus? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 31, 2014

Jesus never offered the easy way; he never gave us a quick-fix solution to life. However, He says is that He is WORTH it … and we have a choice to make, will we submit all that we are and come to Him - or choose to deny Him for our own selfish desires?

How will we come to Jesus? Mark 10:1-31 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” - Today we continue to see something very unique to Mark’s Gospel -- The glory of God is revealed; as is the Christian’s glory in Him -- In our service to God is where we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Greater Love

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018

What is love? Only the bible can rightly answer this question.

No Greater Love John 15:9-17 “Love” is the most abused word in the English language. Love has been given many definitions. One poet said: “Love is a rose, is a rose, is a rose.” Another has said: “Love is a many splendored thing.” The Beatles said: “All you need is love.” We say that we love a lot ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible