Sermons on Fearless Living:

Not The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 28, 2021

In the parable of the Prodigal Son, the younger son squandered his inheritance. And yet, his father received him back. So, is what we do with our money not important?!’ The Parable of the Dishonest Manager is Jesus' answer.

"Not the prodigal son" Today we’re looking at what is often called the Parable of the Dishonest Manager, or the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, or similar. A rich man entrusts his manager with stewardship of his assets. The manager wastes his master’s wealth. The rich man demands an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Truth About Abortion?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Priority Of True Worship Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 8, 2021

Though is necessary that nothing hinders true worship, the solemn lesson is that God desires pure worship in the inner most man.

LUKE 19: 45-48 [JESUS’ LAST WEEK SERIES] THE PRIORITY OF TRUE WORSHIP [Malachi 3:1-6] The expelling of the traffickers from the Temple was on the day after Jesus’ triumphal entry. Jesus comes into the temple, the ultimate place of religious significance in all Jerusalem, and finds worship ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45-48, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 9, 2021

Why do we preach Christ crucified?

The Power of the Cross Sunday Sermon Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 Cor 1:20-24 In Jesus’ day, eastern people looked for a sign of some sort to tell them that God was doing something huge for them. The three magi who traveled from Persia to Bethlehem saw a special star in the eastern sky, and they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:20-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on May 28, 2020

__” …a book written within and on the backside….” ---- this sounds like a contract, including deeds, marriage contracts, rental and lease agreements, and wills.

** Revelation 5 is the continuation of Revelation 4 ** (Revelation 5:1) __” …a book written within and on the backside….” ---- this sounds like a contract, including deeds, marriage contracts, rental and lease agreements, and wills. __The inside of the scroll contained all the details of the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Jesus Is Coming Back, Be Prepared (5 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gary Holt on May 31, 2020

Jesus is coming back a second time to collect the faithful and issue rewards, we need to always be ready

“Jesus is coming BACK, BE PREPARED” Week 5 of 5 Matthew 25:1-13 Credit: Steve Shepherd, Troy Borst, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament Please stand for the reading of God’s Word: Matthew 25:1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Who You Are In Who God Is

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 2, 2020

God is the source of true and healthy self-esteem. Psalm 8 leads us through four seemingly contradictory statements: 1. God is GREAT! 2. We are not. 3. God says we have great value. And 4. Through our weakness, God is glorified.

Finding Who You Are in Who God Is (Psalm 8) Do you ever think that maybe Galileo and Copernicus got it wrong, that our solar system doesn’t really revolve around the sun? Because on some days it seems like the universe just revolves around ... you? Now let’s be honest. We all have our moments of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Glorious Future Of The Church

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2020

A personal word of Hope that would meet their need, suit their case and would be beneficial to every other church and to all Christians in general. Christ knows and observes their condition; though in heaven, yet he walks in the midst of his churches on earth. The Church has a glorious future!

The Glorious Future of the Church Rev. 2:1-3:14 The Apostle John, now much encouraged by what he saw, continues a discussion on the future of the church. In the next two chapters of Revelation we are given an overview of the Church’s present condition and God’s future for His Church. The Church ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-29, Revelation 3:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Diet Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 3 - Diet I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery. 430 years of no freedom. 430 years of being treated as less than. Finally, the people have had all they can take and their desire for rescue has culminated in the desperate cry for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:4-13, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’m Going Through, But I’m Coming Out

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Jul 24, 2020

In the face of adversity God will see you through.

The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. As Christians we are constantly being looked at, observed, and as my grand-mother used to say, smoked over. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Cast Off Your Garments Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2020

A message about where we leave our past behind to get to Jesus. Jesus heals the blind man. This is in the series of The Miracles of Jesus. Each miracles shows us something about the Messiah.

Title: CAST IT OFF BY FAITH Theme: Text: Mark 10:46-52 Note: The bulk of this body came from a message by Bishop Wayne Dority. I wanted to share it in the series of sermons on The Miracles of Jesus. I thought it was too good not to share. Mark 10:46-52 Now they came to Jericho. As He went out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

The Feeding Of The Five Thousand

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 25, 2020

There is more to this miracle than is commonly preached

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:31-44; Luke 9:11-17; John 6:1-15 The account of The Feeding of the 5,000 is found in all four Gospels. The Holy Spirit inspired the writers to record them. Whereas the basic facts are quite similar, there are some differences as well in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:31-44, Luke 9:11-17, John 6:1-15, Mark 6:30-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"learning To Fill The Empty Spaces"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 27, 2020

A sermon about having a theology of plenty even in these desperate and lonely times.

“Learning to Fill the Empty Spaces” Matthew 14:13-21 What a year this has been. We are social creatures. So, it's no surprise that COVID-19 fatigue has set in for so many of us. We humans are wired to come together physically, but social distancing has just made that nearly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"tomb Visitors On Resurrection Sunday"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 4, 2021

This message deals with the accounts of those first visitors who came to the tomb of Jesus expecting to find the body of Jesus, but instead have an encounter with an angel of the Lord.

TOMB VISITORS ON RESURRECTION MORNING Matthew 28: 1-8, 9-10; John 20:1-9, 11-18 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ April 04, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/vJykUX0tKMI INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning I want us to go back in time over 2,000 years to the scene of a graveyard. 2.) This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 20:1-9, John 20:11-18, Matthew 27:50-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17