Sermons on Familiarity:

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014

Part 4 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, Satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us his word and Satan tries to produce a counterfeit. God gives revelation and Satan created false revelation. God gives, and Satan attempts to counterfeit. What is one thing we think about when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Meditation

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2014

Is Christ in a manger a decoration; or is He Lord of your life?

“In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Simple - Pt. 3 - Pray Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 17, 2019

Jesus confronted the complex. His message was and is simple. Let’s get back to the basics He taught us! Why make it difficult?

Pray I. Introduction Some things are complex and complicated. Tax Code. The scoring in boxing. Relationships. The fascination with pumpkin spice! However, faith was never supposed to be complex or confusing. Man has this propensity to make things harder than they should be. When Jesus arrives on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put Us Not To The Test! Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 3, 2024

Everyday we face problems and tests which we have to try and solve or overcome - some strengthen us others lead us into doing things we are not proud of. The question that hits you from this phrase from the Lord's prayer is - does God put tests before us? Or is this just part of everyday life?

Lord’s Prayer 13: Put us not to the test! Isn’t it strange how the meaning of certain words either become old fashioned or their meaning completely changes. An extremely good example of the change of the meaning of a word, is ‘GAY’ A simple dictionary describes this adjective as someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, James 1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Offended By Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

Good morning, church family! Today we’re going to dive into a portion of Scripture that I believe is going to challenge us, encourage us, and maybe even shake us up a bit. We're going to take a look at Luke 4:14-30. In these verses, we see Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, teaching in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Topics: Grace, Offensive

Flesh Vs Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Encourages Christians to rely on the Holy Spirit to overcome their sinful nature, emphasizing the constant struggle and victory in Christ.

Ladies and Gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today to share in the divine wisdom of God's holy word. We are all too familiar with the tug-of-war that rages within us, a battle between our human desires and the divine call. It's the age-old struggle between the flesh and the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Topics: Battle, Within

Advent 3: Jesus Is Worthy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 1, 2023

Explores Jesus as the Worthy King, the journey of the Wise Men, and the joy found in worship and adoration.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous moment to gather together in this house of the Lord. It is a time to pause from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, to be still, to be quiet, and to reflect upon the Word of God. This morning, we're going to take a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Topics: Worship, Praise

Necessary Ending PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Even in times of endings, God is working towards a new and better beginning, as evidenced by His promise in Haggai 2:9.

Good morning, friends! Today we're going to dive into an encouraging message from the book of Haggai. This tiny book, often overlooked, is packed with powerful truths about endings, beginnings, and the stalwart promises of God. We're going to focus specifically on Haggai 2:9, where God says, "The ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:9

Topics: Necessary Ending

Why Are - U - Not Praising Him

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 1, 2002

A SERMON THAT POINTS OUT THE CHRISTAN EXCUSES FOR NOT PRAISING GOD.

WHY ARE - U - NOT PRAISING HIM FOR THEY LOVE THE PRAISES OF MAN MORE THAN THE PRAISES OF GOD. BELIEVE IT OR NOT EVEN SOME OF OUR CHRISTIAN TODAY ARE FALLING SHORT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT IT’S GOING TO DO TO THEIR REPUTATION, OFTEN TIMES WE ARE AND HAVE BEEN OVERSHADOWED OR DISTRACTED ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Failure Is Not Fatal Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 3, 2003

An exposition of Mark 6 focusing on Jesus’ "failure" to teach at Nazareth and what he actually taught to us in the process.

Failure Is Not Fatal Mark 6:1–13 INTRODUCTION Jesus taught a lesson in everything that he did during his earthly ministry. During both good times and bad, Jesus taught. In the text of Mark 6 we see Jesus using failure to teach us a lesson. MAIN BODY I. Accepting Failure Mark 6:1–5 A. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 20, 2011

Part 1 of 6 in a series on exploring "Faith". This message focuses on defining faith and what the basis of our faith must be. That biblical basis has always been, and always will be, Jesus!

Faith, Part 1 Galatians 2:15-21 Believers often struggle with explaining, "What is faith?" Sometimes we are strong Other times we are weak ... and we struggle It is in these times that God moves us IF ... we will listen and obey His direction Stand and read Galatians 2:15-21 / Pray 1. What is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of Christmas Leaders

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 23, 2009

If we follow the wisdom of Isaiah, we will be effective leaders for good.

Christmas Eve December 24 2009 From the stump of Jesse Isaiah 11:1-3 The short reading from Isaiah we just heard is part of a longer passage that ends in a familiar passage: the reign of the king prophesied here will by ideal and idyllic. “Uprightness will be the belt around his waist, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

5 Qualities Of A Good Solidier Of Th E Cross

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 3, 2009

How to live and love and serve the Lord with all your heart

(5) Qualities of a good soldier of the cross 2nd Tim. 2: 3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. 2nd Tim:4 : 7 I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Spirit Guided

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 27, 2010

The Holy Spirit guides us through the maze of life much like that air traffic controller.

HOLY SPIRIT GUIDED Text: Romans 8:14 "For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God." A young pilot had just passed the point of no return when the weather changed for the worse. Visibility dropped to a matter of feet as fog descended to the earth. Putting total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do Not Be Misled Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on May 16, 2021

Stop being with the people who've bad mindset, who're negative towards things, who try to discourage you, STOP. Because they'll spoil your character, your motivation, your strength, your peace, your dignity, your faith, your morals and obviously YOU.

Praise The Lord. Today you're here to read this sermon because Jesus wanted you to know this. I'm grateful that I got this opportunity to tell the verses from the Holy Bible. The very first verse is, 1 Corinthians 15:33 - Do not be deceived: "Bad company corrupts good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Methodist