Sermons on Faith In Suffering:

The Secret To Church Growth - The Bible Is All About Jesus - Not Us!

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 22, 2018

When a person preaches from the Bible, with their audience as the primary focus, it becomes an empty narcissistic and hedonistic exercise in futility.

I have watched, listened to, and read countless sermons in my 50+ years as a Born-Again Christian and I have noticed the continued increase in feel-good, self-help, multi-point motivational messages that are more focused upon fallen human beings than upon Jesus, who has become more of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:14-15, John 5:39-40, Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 11:2, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jeremiah 17:9, John 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Filled

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 26, 2018

The need to be baptized in the Holy Ghost

FILLED I. FILLED WITH A. There are many things you can be filled with. Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. Exodus 16:12 I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thy Will Be Done Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

When we pray, "Thy will be done," we are committing ourselves to desire, discover, and do the will of God with grateful hearts.

Warren Wiersbe says that, from time to time, he has counseled with people who were actually afraid of the will of God. They were terrified at the thought of surrendering themselves completely to him. The idea disturbed them because they had concluded that the will of God was something painful and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hitting And Hair Pulling Permitted Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 20 in our exposition of Nehemiah. This message explores Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem after an absence to find things not the way he would like.

Chico Alliance Church "HITTING AND HAIR PULLING PERMITTED" INTRODUCTION Sometime after the dedication, after 12 years of strong leadership, Nehemiah returned to Susa to his cupbearer's task for the king of the Persian Empire. How long Nehemiah remained in Susa is unknown. In chapter 13 Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-2, Malachi 3:13-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

1. It's A Battle Out There! Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

Don't be surprised if life feels like a battle some days, or even a lot of days. We have a powerful enemy in the devil and his tricks can be dangerous.

This morning we begin a new part of Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. You could call it the grand climax. I love Ephesians because of the picture that it gives of the church. The church, blessed by God, united, holy, and now, finally, in Ephesians 6:10-17, the church militant. Please stand for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Made The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 14, 2019

Why does the Bible 2X call them "wise?" Because they were SEARCHING for a Sign from God, they ACTED on the revelation they had, they PERSEVERED until they got to Him, and they ENTERED IN to know Jesus! May God make us wise like them.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN WISE? Matt. 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. For many years there was a Christmas pageant every year in the (Miami) Dade County Auditorium, which seats 2,400 people. The cast included over 400 people and live animals. 2. One year their seasoned donkey died so they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019

In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ponderings Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.

In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

One World Government

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 24, 2019

A study in Psalm 67: 1 – 7

Psalm 67: 1 – 7 One World Government An Invocation and a Doxology To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. 3 Let the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Leaving A Legacy And Making An Impact

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020

I want the Lord to do a new thing! leaving a legacy and making an impact right where God has you is written throughout the pages of the book of Esther.

Leaving a legacy and making an impact Selected verses from Esther Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Esther- it is between Nehemiah and Job. I want to talk this morning about leaving a legacy and making an impact in people’s lives. Can you believe it! The first Sunday of 2020! I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mirror Of Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2020

What is God saying to you today? Are you listening? We need a spiritual mirror to see life in the light of eternity. Do we often refuse to see where we really are? We often have a distorted vision of spiritual reality.

THE MIRROR OF LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mirror: reflects images, to see self in a clear, accurate way, gives true representation… WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HONESTLY SEE OURSELVES IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY… OUR SPIRITUAL MIRROR! LISTEN? LISTENING IS A LOST ART? WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Body Building Program Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 20, 2013

A study about the church and a challenge to be a part of it.

Two friends were coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. He grabbed one of the friends by the hand and pulled him aside. The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The person replied, "I'm already in the Army ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 22, 2013

So many are dissatisfied, disillusioned, and desperate - and some of them then turn and seek Jesus to fill the void! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

We Would See Jesus John 12:20-22 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SeeJesus.html What a motto! I trust that you didn't come to hear me today, but to hear from Jesus, and to see Him in His Word! Do you go to a Christian concert in order to 'see' that quartet, or to see Jesus? You know that person ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Saving The Lost

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 23, 2013

Jesus' mission on earth was to seek and to save the lost. His mission has not changed. He has commissioned the Church to carry on His work. We must not fail.

Saving the Lost TEXT: Luke 19:1-10 Luke 19:1-11 (KJV) 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God