Sermons on Festival Of Light:

The Need To Be Freed From Sin Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 3, 2016

Jesus came to free us from our sins. But then, why do so many not sense the need to to be freed from those chains? To them it seems that the phrase "freed from sin" is mere Christianese. But is it?

OPEN: How many of you have ever heard of a movie/play entitled “The King and I”? The movie version starred Yul Brynner and Debra Kerr, and has been popular for decades. But many people don’t realize the movie and play were based on a true story of a widowed Englishwoman named Anna ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness At The River

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 24, 2016

John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12 Title: Holiness at the River John shares with us three wonderful gifts of the baptism/fire of the Holy Spirit - 1. A New Life 2. A New Life of Power 3. A New Life of Order and Direction INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

A Complacent Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

the church at Laodicea

The Church at Laodicea: A Complacent Church - Revelation 3:14-22 - 2/21/10 Turn with me this morning to the last book in the Bible, the book of Revelation, chapter 3. As you’re turning, think about getting ready for church this morning. If you are female, you probably thought through your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mountain Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2015

The Law was the basis of Israel's freedom from slavery as well as the foundation of the blessings they'd received by God. But why God introduce these Laws in such an intimidating and frightening way?

OPEN: In about 4 weeks our nation is going to have a special celebration. Does anybody know what that special holiday is? (“Independence Day”) We are a free people, and we celebrate that freedom on July 4th. One of our nation’s founding documents is called the Declaration of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 11, 2014

Mary was not a sinless saint. She was a meddling mom. But did that make her a bad mother? Or did it make her a better witness for Christ?

OPEN: We opened with a Youtube video entitled “An Open Letter To Moms from Kid President”, a cute presentation by a young boy citing “10 things Every Mom Needs To Know” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ4Rnba85o8 (Start fading out about the 2:49 minute mark) He’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With Shadows

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 8, 2009

Perhaps you have been having symptoms of slow progress, failures at the edges of breakthrough, marital dissappointment, disfavor despite opportunities surrounding you, this is wrestling with shadows, and unless there comes end to this, man would be subjec

WRESTLING WITH SHADOWS Life is something many people fail to understand because there are so many questions those men cannot answer. For example, Cain and Abel were two men born of the same parents. They had similar backgrounds, similar abilities and were headed towards the same direction but ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sola Fide - Faith Alone

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 15, 2020

This sermon was preached to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation

Title: Sola Fide – Faith Alone Scripture: Gen. 15:6; Rom. 4:1-5 Type: Series on the Reformation Where: GNBC 10-8-17 Intro: Today we will examine the next main theme of the Protestant Reformation, Sola Fide. Sola Fide means “through faith alone” and has to do with the operational agency thru ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5, Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving: The Stress Melting Holiday

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

We’re just a few days away from one of America’s most loved holidays – Thanksgiving. My wife loves the holiday because it doesn’t require all the preparation that Christmas asks for. It’s “the relax and enjoy the calm” holiday!

For the next few moments, I want to stimulate within you a greater desire to give thanks. In order to turn up the volume on your gratitude, I want you to turn to Psalm 118 with me. Find the largest, fattest chapter in all of your Bible, and turn one chapter to the left ?. Or you could find the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rescued, Redeemed And Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 29, 2021

David's rescue in Psalm 40 leads to rejoicing and in trusting in the God of wonders

Summer in the Psalms Psalm 40:1-10 Rescued and Redeemed (Part 1) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-29-2021 Baby Jessica On October 14, 1987, a little girl fell into a well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. Do you remember her name? Her name was Jessica McClure, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Antics Of Anger - A Multi-Part Message

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 13, 2021

Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all.

"If you cannot control your anger, you are as helpless as a city without walls, open to attack." (Prov 25:28 GNB) Of all the emotions a human being can experience, the emotion of anger is probably the most challenging and complex of all. It can be physically, emotionally, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28, John 2:14-16, Luke 15:28-30, Proverbs 18:19, Proverbs 29:22, James 1:19, Mark 3:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exodus - Part 5- Hard Hearts Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Apr 4, 2016

Part 5 of Our exodus - The story of God's presence "hard hearts"

Thanks to John Hamby and his sermon " Sign's of a hardened heart" for the inspiration and the excellent points for this message Exodus – The story of God’s presence Part 5 Hard Hearts Exodus 5:2-----7:8-13—---8:25-28---10:8-11, 24 Many times in my life I have been called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 18, 2018

This is a Black History Sunday Message On Why African Americans Need To View Themselves Differently & How The Media Manipulates Our Views. Power point is available on request.

Who Is My Neighbor February 18, 2018 Hosea 4:1-6 Luke 10:26-37 Today’s message is going to be a different kind of a message. I am going to speak like one of the prophets of old. In our Old Testament reading from Hosea, the people of God at this time were pretty much doing what they ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:1-6, Luke 10:26-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 8, 2021

The goal of God is peace. He is the God of peace, and He sent the Prince of Peace to achieve that goal on the cross. Jesus did achieve it, and now in Him we are to be a people of peace.

I have a good number of books by Norman Vincent Peale, and almost every one of them has a chapter on peace. The reason is, Peale appeals to the masses and peace is a topic that has universal interest. Dante, centuries ago said, "I am seeking for that which every man seeks-Peace." Peace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Jesus Feeds His Hungry People

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 14, 2021

When we go to God through Christ, we will never walk away hungry. When we draw near to God with our whole heart, we will never walk away, disappointed. Because for us, our faithful Saviour will always provide enough—more than enough.

If you’ve recently prayed the Lord’s Prayer, then you made the request to your Father in heaven that He would give you this day “your daily bread.” I wonder if that’s a petition we make with a lot of sincerity. Are we really concerned about getting what we need to maintain our bodies? Is there ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Is Kind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Moody learned from experience that kindness was no minor value, but was the key to evangelism, and one of the reasons we do not win many to Christ is because we are not kind to those outside of Christ.

Clovis Chappell, the great Southern preacher, told this story of a Christian man who bought a lovely home in the suburbs in one of the big cities of the South. He had his furniture moved in one day, and the next day he arrived and was out walking over the wide lawn of his new property. His next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4