Sermons on Familiar:

Calling Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

1) 'calling' is an invitation to follow; 2) calling is the adventure as following unfolds; 3) to respond to the calling in faith will involve some “leaving”; and 4) calling always originates with and centers upon Jesus.

Just Words: Calling Scripture Text: John 1.43-50 INTRODUCTION Mindin’ his own business! He was minding his own business, …sitting under the shade tree, …doin’ his devotions. That’s-what Nathanael was doing just-before his friend, Philip, came and turned-his-world ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing In Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 24, 2018

Growing in Faith Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 23, 2018

Growing in Faith Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey – September 23, 2018 Intro – It’s a joy to welcome you into our official start of our fall venture which we are calling Daring Faith. Last week was an introduction to our focus on faith. By way of recapturing what we are engaging…lets take a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Moved?

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 25, 2005

The cross is the powerful event of all time and it is meant to move us. (Good Friday 2005)

Unmoved By The Cross Good Friday - 2005 It was only a few days before His death. Jesus was in Jerusalem. Philip comes up to Jesus and tells Him that there are a group of Greeks who have come to Jerusalem for the Passover Feast who want to see Him. AND - this simple request to see Him, really ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parables Of The Kingdom. Conditions Of The Heart. Matthew 13:24-58 Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 1, 2025

Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision.

2025.06.01 Sermon notes Matthew 13.24–58 - Kingdom Secrets and Eternal Realities - Parables of the Kingdom PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: Jesus reveals the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven through parables that call for discernment, devotion, and decision. Scriptures: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-58, 2 Timothy 2:19, Zechariah 4:10, Psalm 78:2, Revelation 14:15-16, Philippians 3:7-8, Luke 14:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Altars In The Life Of Abraham

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

Every altar represents a landmark in our Christian journey. These 4 altars are absolutely essential if we want to become a father of faith and a friend of God!

4 Altars in the Life of Abraham Abram was an idol worshipper when the Lord called him to leave the Ur of the Chaldeans and began a journey of faith. He became a father of faith and a friend of God. - We were once lost but it was the grace of God that found us and made us His own possessions. - He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Just Feel It Heal It

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

Don’t Just Feel IT Lord Heal IT You can also listen to this message at www.preaching.co.nr (November)

LK 17:11 Commentators say Circumstances meant Jesus took an alternative rout to Jerusalem. Perhaps Because of Rejection/Un-receptiveness In Samaria which was the Normal / Direct Easy Usual Route. Jesus stays away from Un-receptiveness, Paul Open Wide Your Hearts, Are You But Just one invite all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abram Steps Out In Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

Leaving all to follow Jesus.

ABRAM STEPS OUT IN FAITH. Genesis 12:1-4. Our story begins in Ur of the Chaldees, in what is now Southern Iraq, a predominantly pagan city of about 250,000 people, with a central temple to the moon god Sin. Here Abram’s father Terah was thought to have been a craftsman within the moon cult. At a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lost Sheep And A Lost Coin.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 5, 2022

Man in sin is lost, whether he is aware of it or not. Jesus came to seek that which was lost. The testimony of Christians is, I once was lost, but now am found.

A LOST SHEEP AND A LOST COIN. Luke 15:1-10. In the first parable of today’s reading we see the caring shepherd. He left his ninety-nine other sheep in order to seek the one that was lost, until he had found it. This is an image which is familiar from both the Old Testament and the New Testament: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Love The Lord

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 16, 2003

Why is it that so few seem to understand Christ’s intention in the greatest commandment? Worshiping the Lord involves growing in maturity in four key areas.

How to Love the Lord (Mark 12:28-30) "What commandment is the foremost of all?" Jesus answered, "The foremost is, ’Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord; and you shall love the Lord your God with all our heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Enemies Attack

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

“WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Limiting God

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

A message showing how we sometimes limit God in using us to accomplish His will in our lives.

LIMITING GOD Ezekiel 1:1-20 INTRO: Imagine for a moment that the year is 2998, one thousand years from now. You are an archaeologist and you have just unearthed a newspaper from 1998. In it you read a story about bulls and bears fighting on a street in New York. You find a drawing of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Very Gadarene Christmas

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Nov 13, 2002

The essentials of the Christmas story are present in the deliverance of the man who had the Legion.

It’s been said that “Familiarity breeds contempt.” Now, that’s not always the case. Certainly, in a close relationship, like a marriage, intimate, loving familiarity becomes one of the “load-bearing walls.” It’s what keeps the structure standing upright. It’s what supports the weight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bread Of Death

Contributed by Sweep Adams on Oct 19, 2001

Deals with Saul and the witch of Endor

The Bread of Death Intro; Bread, a life-sustaining food source, consumed, broken down by the body, and made energy. But there is another bread, the bread of life, which is sustaining to the soul. I perceive Jesus gives this bread of life, yet also I believe everything has its contradictory. Thus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-15

Denomination: *other

"Who Would Have Ever Thought?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 7, 2005

From reading Isaiah 53:1-3 who would have ever thought Jesus was the savior of the world.

Text: Isaiah 53:1-3 Title: Who would have ever thought? “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Having Fellowship With God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Nov 25, 2007

The joy of having fellowship with God

HAVING FELLOWSHIP WITH GOD Psalms 73:1-28 Intro: Have you ever set around and wondered why and how the wicked get by with so much while you are trying to live a decent, honest, respectable life? Has ever crossed your mind why you reap suffering despite all of the time you have spent in prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational