Sermons on Fading:

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 - Ok, He’s Dead! What Have I Inherited? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 9, 2010

Some criticize him for staying in Haran saying that he fell short of the promises of God, distracted by the attraction of wealth. I don’t think he was saying, OK, HE’S DEAD! WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? But he did stay in Haran until his father died.

Part 1 - Genesis 12:1-20 (NASB) - OK, HE’S DEAD. WHAT HAVE I INHERITED? I understand the upheaval of moving to a different city. Packing endless boxes of books, dismantling beds and throwing out all the junk we have accumulated over time - big job. Then watching a huge truck back into our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sovereign Lord Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have seen the Powerful GOD in action. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Arcontica, Cardinal, Sitio Visaya and Villa Luisa Homes III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Power and Authority. IV. TEXT: Nahum 1:

I. EXORDIUM: Please raise your hands if you have seen the Powerful GOD in action. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Arcontica, Cardinal, Sitio Visaya and Villa Luisa Homes III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Power and Authority. IV. TEXT: Nahum 1:2-4 Nah 1:2 The LORD is a jealous God. The LORD punishes ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Revealed Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Psalm 19 teaches how God has chosen to communicate to us and to the world through His creation and His Word.

God Revealed 07/20/08 AM Text: Psalm 19:1-14 Introduction When I have the occasion to facilitate a training class in leadership or management there will always be a portion of time given to the concept of communication. Effective communication is important, even vital, to successful leaders in any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Lament Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2016

When the bottom drops out, we need to lament before God.

A Time to Lament (Psalm 79) 1. My high school assignment 
was to ask a veteran about World War II. Since my father had served 
in the Philippines during the war, 
I chose him. After a few basic questions, I very gingerly asked, “Did you ever kill anyone?” Dad got ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 79:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Stand Accused

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 3, 2023

If you were accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?

When the remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls (Haggai 1:1, 2:4), Joshua was the High Priest at that time. In verses 1-3: Joshua is appointed and Satan stands to accuse him. Joshua’s appearance / man’s appearance. Joshua, who here represents the nation of Israel, was accused ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Flourishment & Growth

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 2, 2022

Flourishment is defined as: To grow luxuriantly. It includes thriving amidst adversity, achieving success and energising prosperity.

Dr. Lucas D. Shallua, an American dynamic speaker, entrepreneur and academician once remarked: “Love is like a seed, if nourished and taken good care, it grows and flourishes but if neglected and not taken good care, it stagnates and eventually dies.” Psalm 32:19 confirms: “They are planted in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Zechariah 9:16-17, Proverbs 28:25

Sermon On Diffidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 9, 2022

Diffidence is defined as modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.

John Balguy, an English divine and philosopher once remarked: “Whoever is wise is apt to suspect and be diffident of himself, and upon that account is willing to "hearken unto counsel,” whereas the foolish man, being in proportion to his folly full of himself, and swallowed up in conceit, will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Colossians 4:5, Philippians 4:13

Hope Deferred Makes The Heart Sick

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

How many of you struggled with hopelessness during the last year? How many of you felt burnt out over the last year? How many of you struggled with anxiety or depression in the last year?

“I am not a connoisseur of great art, but from time to time a painting or picture will really speak a clear, strong message to me. Some time ago I saw a picture of an old burned-out mountain shack. All that remained was the chimney...the charred debris of what had been that family's sole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Curious Case Of Uriah

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Sep 29, 2022

You and Uriah, any similarities? Are you taking care of your Bathsheba?

The curious case of Uriah and his Bathsheba. We each have something very beautiful and special that can make others kill us in order to get it. Uriah had Bathsheba, what do you have? Yes, Beloved, who or what is your Bathsheba? What steps have you taken to safeguard it? Or are you one of those, ...read more

The Legitimacy Of Scripture Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 24, 2022

The human trap is that we’d use scripture like a baseball bat and abuse people with it. But in reality, it ought to be a source of comfort and sufficiency in God - it should be our lamp in a very dark world!

The Legitimacy of Scripture 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This Gospel is our measuring stick; and it is what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023

The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or oppose Jesus. That’s because what Jesus says is tragic for all unbelievers.

We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight, we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-36

Denomination: Baptist

You And The Messengers Of Comfort Sent To You Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 21, 2022

suspicion , lack of discernment and the resultant chaos and redundancy

You and the messengers of comfort that were sent to you An incident that resulted in war and death of many is narrated twice in the Bible. In 2Samuel 10 and 1 chronicles 19. Read both accounts. The incident ends with battles, reinforcements and death of more than forty thousand people . The ...read more

Living By Faith - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 11, 2020

Living by faith requires knowing what faith is!

Living by Faith – Part 2 Scripture text: Hebrews 10:36-11:2. Intro: We live to some degree by faith everyday. Food safe to eat ? Water safe to drink? Prescription safe to take? We exercise in the “natural” daily. The bible instructs us to exercise a faith in “supernatural” ie, a faith in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Open The Door

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 9, 2020

Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and everyone is dealing with that on their own terms. In our text today the Christians in Jerusalem are in a firestorm of persecution and trouble - a time of crisis that became a time of prayer.

Open The Door Acts 12:1–11 Introduction As we enter Phase Two in Louisiana, doors are opening that have not been. More churches are meeting - although with recommended restrictions to keep people as safe as possible from the virus. Emerging from a time of crisis is not easy - and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strait And Narrow Sermon Vii: Christians Avoid Deceptive Diversions Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, mature Christians persevere in their beliefs and practices while avoiding deceptive diversions on the way to their ultimate goal.

CHRISTIANS PERSEVERE ALL THE WAY BY AVOIDING DECEPTIVE DIVERSIONS ON THE WAY There were times in my ministry when the making of a quick decision had to overrule emotions of the moment. Never to be forgotten was the Sunday morning when a stranger showed up at our church in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-29