Sermons on Extremes:

What To Pray For Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Once And For All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011

We are finishing up this 6-part series.

We are finishing up this 6-part series. If you’re ready for us to move on, we’re moving on after this. We’re pretty excited about this, and as we wrap up, for those of you who have not been with us for any of this series, I want to review really quickly. The title of the series is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:5-19, Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manifestations Of Acceptance

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2012

The manifestations of acceptance are recorded in the Flood’s aftermath. Manifestations of acceptance naturally flow from salvation. Acceptance of salvation is manifested in...

MANIFESTATIONS Of ACCEPTANCE—Genesis 8:18-22 Attention: Marriage—Two unique individuals of two complementary genders Manifest Acceptance of one another so that they become one flesh. They initialize a relationship which throughout their lifetime together continually Manifests ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

By His Stripes-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 21, 2019

4 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

BY HIS STRIPES-IV—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: To Brendan Johnston, it was a simple choice. The 18-year-old senior wrestler from The Classical Academy in Colorado had never competed against a girl, & faced with the option to do so & potentially move one round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

That Sinking Feeling

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 27, 2020

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

Matthew 14:22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

The Witch Of Endor: Was It Really Samuel? - 1 Samuel 28:11-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 12, 2025

What happens when God stops answering? Explore Saul’s terrifying night in Endor.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction In chapter 28 the writer breaks into the middle of his account about David in Philistia and jumps ahead in time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:11-25

Part 3: Counseling Those In Pain Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 27, 2026

When someone is in grief or emotional agony, you may feel powerless to help. But you're not. Scripture gives us words that will bring real, deep, lasting comfort.

Your friend is going through some terrible physical or emotional suffering, or is overcome with grief over sin or some great loss, and comes to you for help. She does not have a specific behavior that needs to change; she just needs to know how to handle it. How do you give biblical counsel? Those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 22, 2004

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation Take out your outlines. Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion: The Rest Of The Story

Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004

Many people are talking about Mel Gibson’s new movie "The Passion of the Christ." This study will take a deeper look at the Roman scourging and crucifixion that Jesus willingly endured on our behalf.

The Passion: The Rest of the Story William Hill, who was the founder of Hopewell Presbyterian Church, used to tell the story of an old preacher who was approached by some of the members in his congregation. The members told him that he was boring them to tears and that their patience was wearing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Witness Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Nov 20, 2000

The young church plant in Thessalonica serves as a good example for what the witness of a healthy church looks like.

The Witness of a Healthy Church I Thessalonians 1:8-10 Introduction: This morning’s message is the last in a three-part series in which we’ve looked at the characteristics of a healthy church. We’ve been looking at the young church in Thessalonica, which the apostle Paul planted almost two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

Examples Set By A Healthy Church

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000

Our encouragement today should be that almost two thousand years ago another small church, planted in a community probably not too unlike our own, became a model for other new churches throughout the world.

Examples Set By a Healthy Church First Thessalonians 1:5-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 8, 2000 Introduction: Last week we looked at three characteristics or building blocks essential to building a healthy church. We saw through the church in Thessalonica’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7

Denomination: *other

Preaching Christ To An American Postmodern Society

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Jan 31, 2001

The gospel of Christ remains powerful even in a postmodern society. (Three sermons)

PROCLAIMING JESUS CHRIST TO AN AMERICAN POSTMODERN SOCIETY A three part sermon series based on the Mars Hill discourse Acts 17:16-33 Mark Beaird © 12-2000 by Mark Beaird PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Changing Message

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to personal evangelism.

A friend at work told me that if every Christian in the world would witness to one person a day for seven days Christ would return on the seventh day. The premise being, that by doing this the Gospel would be preached in all the world and that would fulfill what the author of this saying thinks ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Dealing with difficult people requires special skills. Sermon uses biblical examples to discuss how to deal with (1)Aggressive Controllers (2) Indirect Manipulators (3)Emotional Leaches.

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationships #3 1 Samuel 25:14-25[1] 2-13-05 Intro The subject of our message this morning is How to deal with difficult people (while taking roll of duct tape and baseball bat out of bag)[2]. For the last couple of weeks we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:14-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Passionate Love Awaken Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Apr 24, 2006

This is a verse-by-verse exposition (1 of 4). Big idea: Of many practical guidelines in Dating and Courtship, the most important is this: Passionate Love is meant to lead to Permanent Love.

Sacred Romance 1: Passionate Love Awaken {Intro: World’s Song and God’s Song} My favorite old movie is Casablanca. A classic film with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, where Bogie owns Rick’s Café American bar in Casablanca, Morroco. It takes place during World War 2 in Casablanca, which was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance