Sermons on Final Separation:

Priorities In Worship, Part 5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 28, 2023

There are seven essential components of an effective worship service. 1. Powerful prayer. 2. Meaningful music. 3. Passionate praise....

Priorities In Worship, Part 5 Hebrews 10, 24–25 Hebrews 10:22-25NKJV Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. 24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generous Me! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 29, 2023

A practical look at the words of James.

Generous Who? James 5:1-6 July 30, 2023 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him 4 slices. The next time he came to the restaurant he wasn’t satisfied with the 4 pieces, so he ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"god Believes In Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2023

A sermon about not giving up.

“God Believes in You” (many ideas for this sermon were gleaned from Marty Soloman) Matthew 14:22-33 Growing up, my family had a cat named Snowball and a dog named Frisky. Snowball, a self-assured Siamese had been with us for approximately a year before Frisky came along, and as is often the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

The Door Is Open Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 10, 2023

What doors are open in your church and in your heart today. Let's look at a couple of doors that need to be open today, tomorrow and forevermore.

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 Theme: Doors Title: Come on In – the Door is Open What doors are open in your church today? Let’s look at a couple of doors that need to be open in every church. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It’s such a simple word - ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Nazarene

Facing The Storms Of Life May Be Easier Than You Think.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 13, 2023

Peter and experienced fisherman was trying to endure a bad storm, yet he went from fear and terror to hope and encouragement in an instant, and we can follow likewise, by keeping our focus on him and on success.

“Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) Introduction: In today’s reading, we hear of Jesus walking on water, a reading we have heard many times before, but it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Episcopal

7. Joseph - Let Down And Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 14, 2023

Joseph was let down by his family, by a woman he would not be tempted by and by a man he helped. He may have been tempted to see all this as being let down by God, but he didn't. He remained faithful and God raised him up and raised the nation that gave Jesus to you and me.

From Adam to Malachi Sermon 7 7. JOSEPH- LET DOWN AND LIFTED UP For two long days and nights the eyes and prayers of America turned toward Midland, Texas, where little Jessica McClure lay deep in a well. More than 2,500 years ago, around 1700 B.C., another person found himself deep in a well. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:19

Denomination: Baptist

It's Jesus - Can I Come In Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2023

How does Jesus end up being on the outside of this Church? Let's see what was happening in Laodicea and how Jesus redeems them.

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22; John 14:21-23 Theme: Who Owns the Home? Title: It’s Jesus – May I Come In? Is Jesus inside your church or heart or is He knocking at the door? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I read this advertisement recently: Room ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22, John 14:21-23, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Stand Strong

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 29, 2023

Our battle against the devil is a spiritual battle, but God equips us with what we need. God strengthens us as we make use of the resources He has already provided us that Paul calls the full armor of God.

We have several in our church family that have served our country in the military. For all of you that have served, you know how important it is to be trained for battle. During the closing months of World War II, Nazi Germany became so desperate that they initiated the Volksturm, the people's ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Isaiah 59:16-17, Isaiah 52:7, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

Bless: Listen And Eat Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 30, 2023

The importance of listening and eating with people to build the relationship. The goal is to share your story.

Title: Listen & Eat With Them Theme: To show the importance of fellowship & eating with people to build a relationship. Text: Mark 2:13 – 17, Luke 19:1 - 10 Resources Used: sermon series on Bless purchased from Community Christian Church Mark 2:13-17 Then He went out again by the sea; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

And These Signs Will Follow A Believer

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 1, 2024

Jesus gave the church their marching orders and showed us how we can achieve it.

And these signs will follow Mark 16:15-20 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us in worship. Please turn to Mark 16:15-20 It is the passage of the “Great Commission” and it goes along side the message we looked at last week. Last week looked at not being ashamed of the gospel and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 2, 2024

Sex outside of marriage is so commonplace (inside and outside the church), and many people do not even consider the idea of getting married, that it appears that no-one actually knows what God wants for us.

“Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building On The Blessing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 10, 2024

If I'm persecuted because of my faith, I should rejoice and be glad? How does that work?

In August… of 325 A.D. the Roman Emperor Constantine brought together leaders from churches all across the Empire to a city called “Nicaea” to discuss a new heresy that had risen called Arianism. Arianism was a cult led by a man named Arius who taught that Jesus was NOT God… but was merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Question Of Faith

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Y’all know I usually have two questions for you to begin each message. Today, I’m gonna do a switch-up!

A question of Faith Today’s message is titled “A question of Faith”. Our key verse is Hebrews 11:6 and I’d like us to consider how our faith impacts our relationship with God, and the effectiveness in our discipleship. Yesterday in our men’s breakfast a couple of guys lamented that they wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-8

The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 16, 2024

In Classical Christian Art, the Gospel of John is depicted with the symbol of an Eagle. Why? Because his theology is lofty. He flies closer to the Son. We are going to look at a handful of those “lofty thoughts” that will lift you out of the mundane to new heights.

INTRODUCTION - Today, we focus the message on a thought that sets Jesus above all others: the Word BECAME FLESH! - The word INCARNATION means the embodiment of God the Son in human flesh as Jesus Christ. - Throughout time, humans have looked for ways to see God or connect with Him. - Throughout ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why David Is So Important Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 18, 2024

David is a hugely important figure in the Bible. But if we're going to learn from him we need to have an understanding of why he is so important.

Part 1: Is David important? Over the next few months, we’re going to have eight studies on David, the shepherd who became king. We could easily give David much more time than that – he’s such an important person in the Bible, but we can’t fit in more than eight studies between now and December ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1, Revelation 22:16, Acts 13:22

Denomination: Baptist