Sermons on Fathers Example:

Shift, Part 4: Shift Your Priorities Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2020

A look at five "one thing" statements in Scripture, and what they can teach us about what really matters

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 10. This morning will be a little different though, because instead of diving deep into one passage, we are actually going to be turning to several different passages of Scripture. So you might want to flex your fingers to get them limbered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 18:18-23, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Burn The Ships!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 28, 2020

Are you ready to leave 2020 behind for good? As much as we'd like to cut COVID off and put it behind us, we won't be able to quite yet. But there are other things that we can break free from. But if we're going to do it the right way we'll need to burn the ships.

BURN THE SHIPS As we get ready to go into 2021, I'm sure everyone is ready to leave 2020 behind for good. Unfortunately, 2021 doesn't look like it's going to be much of a fresh start; we're still dealing with COVID in a major way. So it looks like we won't be able to get rid of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, Luke 9:62, Romans 13:14, Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

3 Notable Men

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 2, 2021

This is an expository sermon from II Corinthians 5:17.

Title: “3 Notable Men in II Cor. 5:17” Scripture: II Cor. 5:17 Type: Expository. Where: GNBC 1-3-21 Intro: A few years before John Newton died, a friend was having breakfast with him. Their custom was to read from the Bible after the meal. Because Newton’s eyes were growing dim, his friend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me! Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jan 3, 2021

David asked God to search his heart, reveal his anxious thoughts, uncover his sins, and lead him in the way everlasting.

Dangerous Prayers: Search Me Psalm 139:23-24 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-03-2021 How’s Your Prayer Life? Let me start with a question that might make you feel uncomfortable… How’s your prayer life? For some of us that question makes us squirm in our seats. If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sustaining Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 3, 2021

We see how God provided for Paul with the support, funds, open door and the assurance he needed. We are never alone in ministry. The Lord is with us in His work and our labour in the Lord is never in vain.

Good morning and a blessed New Year to all of you! • As we step into the new year, we give thanks to God for our health, our family and our work. • God has been good and will continue to be good in 2021. We trust in His presence with us and in His sustaining grace for us, whatever the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-17, 1 Corinthians 3:6-9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Stones

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 9, 2021

He could have changed the stone. He should have thrown the stone. He did roll back the stone.

3 STONES Matthew 4:1-4, John 8:3-11, Mark 16:4-6 #3Stones INTRODUCTION… https://www.livescience.com/29844-worlds-most-famous-rocks.html Rocks are an often-overlooked part of the landscape after all, they don't move in the breeze or blossom into pretty flowers, but rocks can actually be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4, John 8:3-11, Mark 16:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Psalm 20 (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 17, 2021

Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings. Today as we finish, we'll see that God blesses and we trust.

PRAYING PSALM 20 (part two) Last week we covered the first three verses where we saw that God answers us in our distress, he protects us, sends us help and support, and he remembers our sacrifices and accepts our offerings when they are done with the right motives. In these verses we see a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:4-9, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 5:14, Proverbs 16:3, Psalm 140:7-8, Deuteronomy 20:1, Isaiah 31:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God With Your Whole Heart

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 18, 2021

The year of 2020 has really caused us to stop and shake our heads at what is going on. We have experienced unprecedented life events that leave us bewildered at best. In the immortal words of Marvin Gaye “What’s Going On”.

Seeking God with your whole Heart By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. The Bible says in Acts 2:38 “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost”. The word repent is to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Psalm 51:6-10, Galatians 6:7-8, Proverbs 4:23, Proverbs 23:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Why Do We Preach The Gospel?

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jan 23, 2021

From a Series: "Getting the Gospel Right"

Title: “Getting the Gospel Right III: Why Preach the Gospel?” Script: Rom. 1:14-17 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-25-21 Intro: How many times have you heard a master of ceremonies say, “And now it is my pleasure to introduce to you a man who needs no introduction …”? Why are the longest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscover Hope Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 30, 2020

When it seems like all hope is lost, look to Jesus, and discover revelation, redemption, and rest.

[Grateful acknowledgement to Sermon Central contributor Scott Bayles. His sermon "Christmas Carols, part 4" provides much of the backbone for this sermon.] Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Luke 2. I am so thankful that you have joined us for this season of Advent! The word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians Series - Part 5 - We Have Redemption Through His Blood Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

Ever since the fall of Adam, men, women, boys and girls have been enslaved to sin and are guilty before God...

Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; The One “in whom we have redemption” is “the Beloved” of verse six. The verb “have” in Ephesians 1:7 is in the present tense and durative in action, making verse seven literally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rediscover Love Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 21, 2020

Love breaks down every barrier that divides us. Nothing illustrates that better than the Christmas story itself.

Rediscover Love 1 John 4:7-16 Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to 1 John 4. While you are finding 1 John, let me tell you a story. There were once two old farmers. Their farms shared a property line, and for generations their families had lived next to one another. Both farms benefitted ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle On 1st Century Street

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 21, 2020

In this sermon, I use the classic Christmas movie Miracle on 34th Street to illustrate some important spiritual truths about the real identity of Jesus and how the story of Jesus is fact and not fiction.

Introduction: A. Every year, I look forward to our special worship service on the Sunday before Christmas. 1. I hope and pray that you have a very happy and healthy Christmas holiday filled with much joy and peace. 2. Although none of us knows the exact day when Jesus Christ was born, His coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:20-23, Luke 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#7 When Jesus Came To Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2020

What would happen if Jesus came to your church? One day Jesus went to synagogue and established his authority in a most profound way. This sermon examines how Jesus showed He was the Son of God by His authority in teaching and His authority over demons.

#7 When Jesus Came to Church Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 2, 2020 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn in your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Imperfect Bride Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 23, 2020

Some folks treat the Bride of Christ like she were the whore of Babylon. That's not really a good idea. Find out why in this sermon.

OPEN: At the 1st church I served, there was a man named Frank who was … difficult. He was a hardworking man with a wife and 4 kids, but he could be a hard man to get to know. His wife and kids came to church… but he didn’t. I’d go over to his house to visit once in a while trying to talk to him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ