Sermons on Family Pressure:

"Gods Looking For Fighters Not Fakers”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

There is no need to fight in others armor/anointing when God has called and equipped you to fight in your own tailored armor.

(32) And David said to Saul, Let no man’s heart fail because of him; thy servant will go and fight with this Philistine. (33) And Saul said to David, Thou art not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him: for thou art but a youth, and he a man of war from his youth (37) David said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-33

Remember The Cross

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2016

1) Passover Remembrance: (Luke 22:14–18) and 2) Communal Remembrance (Luke 22:19–20)

For the Remembrance Day celebrations, this past Friday, veterans, and those of the general public, gathered to remember and pay tribute to those who served their country and those who continue to serve. Etched in the stone monuments before them are the battles and casualties of the loved ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Other

Always For All Things-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016

2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 4, 2016

The Good Shepherd enables His sheep to have peace with God because He: 1) Dies for them (John 10:11–13), 2) Loves them (John 10:14–15), and 3) Unites them (John 10:16–21).

President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday he has chosen retired Marine Gen. James Mattis, to be secretary of defense. He has said that responding to “political Islam” is the major security issue facing the United States. Like Trump, Mattis favors a tougher stance against U.S. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Other

How Can I Keep From Singing"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016

Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zechariah's Song Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016

In this message we will unpack Zechariah's song of thanksgiving. A song that he sang under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit telling us what Christmas is all about.

Zechariah’s Song #cTunes YES – the king is among us… I love that song and I love the truth that it proclaims. A truth that is at the center of Christmas Season. NOW – for the month of December we are in this series of conversations that we are calling, ‘cTunes,’ Because as we saw last week songs ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of This World

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016

Who - or what - is the “god of this world?” (1 Cor 4:3-4) Is he a living character, or an evil force within ourselves? In what way is the “god of this world” a fitting description? Is God in control, or is Satan the ruler of the realm we live in? •Are we

Note: I have developed a set of slides in PowerPoint to use in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it directly by email. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net to request it, with the word "slides" in the subject line and "God of this World" in either ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12, 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pulling Back The Curtain

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 1, 2017

A New Year's sermon to encourage us that God is in control of the year that is past, and the year that is to come.

Intro: In the classic film, “It’s a Wonderful Life”, Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a small town banker who is driven to the brink of suicide by the prospect of financial ruin and disgrace. He is convinced that his life has been a failure, and that it would have been better if he had never ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:17, Daniel 4:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Inaugural Address

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 7, 2017

Jesus' Inaugural Address, in explaining who He is and what He came to do can be seen through: 1) The Area (Luke 4:14–15), and 2) The Announcement (Luke 4:16–21).

Many around the world are waiting for the inaugural address of the new incoming US president Donald Trump, this month. The "inaugural address" itself is a speech given during this ceremony which informs the people of the intentions as a leader. The opening remarks are significant, for this is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Other

Getting It Right And Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 8, 2017

Peter got it right when he confessed who Christ is, but got it wrong when he tried to keep him from the cross.

Getting it Right and Wrong Mark 8:27-33 Rev. Brian Bill January 7-8, 2017 Man on Street Interview There are a lot of opinions about who Jesus is, aren’t there? The question about His identity is extremely important…and how you answer it will determine where you spend eternity. I’m pumped to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Seal Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2017

The martyrs cried, “Avenge us!” but the unbelievers on earth will cry, “Hide us!” The opening of the “sixth seal” will produce worldwide convulsions and catastrophes, including the first of three “great earthquakes."

By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/17/2015 Title: (19) Sixth Seal: Cataclysmic Disturbances (Revelation 6:12-17) Revelation 6:12-17 (KJV) 12 And I beheld when he had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Worship--As It Was Meant To Be Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 12, 2017

For once, Jesus is worshiped appropriately and publicly for who He actually was. Authentic worship results in our obeying Jesus completely, loving others impartially and praising Him wholeheartedly, and when we do, the world asks, Who is This?

Eyewitness to the Messiah Worship—as It Was Meant to Be Matthew 21:1-11 In this fallen world, we all experience some good news, and then some bad news. Sometimes they good news and the bad news comes at the same time. Here are a few examples of what can happen for pastors. Good News: The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Fifth Trumpet: Locusts From The Bottomless Pit, Sent To Torment Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 24, 2017

The supernatural creatures released upon the blowing of the fifth trumpet are evil spirits. The description given of their appearance is, at the same time, a description of their character. We are told thirteen things about them.

By: Tom Lowe Date: 5-7-16 Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation Title: Fifth Trumpet (First Woe): Locusts From the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Lamb And The 144,000 On Mount Zion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2017

This is the illustrious company of the 144,000 from the twelve tribes of Israel, who are sealed (Revelation 7). These sealed ones have been preserved unharmed throughout the great tribulation, despite the rage of the dragon and the beast.

Lesson: IV.A.4: The Lamb and the 144,000 on Mount Zion (Revelation 14:1-5) Series: Verse By Verse Through Revelation ? Revelation 14:1-5 (KJV) ? 1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Belong Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 25, 2019

In this message we will see that the church that Jesus intended is made up of people who are living their lives on mission - and a life lived on mission begins with BELONG.

BELONG #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended I want to start off our time today by reading three passages that pretty much set up where we are heading this morning. The first is from Isaiah chapter 43… But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Great advice btw to listen to the Lord, the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Ecclesiastes 3:11, John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ