Sermons on Flexibility:

Life Lessons From A Squirrel Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 5, 2015

Life lessons from a Squirrel. These are little devotions that you can use during the Fall/Autumn time of year that help us see how God's creations can help us live an abundant life.

Life Lessons from a Squirrel Genesis 1:24-25 "And God said, 'Let the earth bring forth living creatures according to their kinds - livestock and creeping things and beasts of the earth according to their kinds.' And it was so. And God made the beasts of the earth according to their kinds and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:24-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Priscilla & Aquila: Partners In Ministry

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2015

Priscilla & Aquila were simple, unknown Christians who came to know Christ, sought revival, and discipled others in the faith. Priscilla is a key example of women included in ministry.

PRISCILLA & AQUILA: PARTNERS IN MINISTRY Acts 18:1-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FINALLY GOOD MANNERS 1. "Grandpa, I'm really proud of you," said his granddaughter. "What's to be proud of?" asked the old man. 2. She replied, "I noticed that when you sneeze, you've learned to put your hand in front ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lamb Among The Wolves. Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 19, 2022

Psalms 120 through 134 are called the Songs of Ascent because pilgrims would sing them as they traveled the sometimes steep road ascending up to Jerusalem.

Lamb among the wolves. Psalm 120 - Songs of Ascent Picture with me with a band of pilgrims. They're people from your village, heading up the road that leads to Jerusalem. You're on your way to Passover, or perhaps the Feast of Weeks, or the Feast of Booths. There's excitement in the ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Aarons Rod Turned Into A Serpent Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 9, 2022

The Israelites were enslaved people in Egypt - valuable enslaved people that Pharaoh did not want to let go. Moses had the additional burden of being wanted for murder.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022

Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Involved In The Father’s Business Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

This message looks at how Jesus personally demonstrated the primary task that is expected of all believers, which is share the clear, unembellished message of the salvation found in the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The apostle Paul once declared, “When I preach the gospel, I cannot boast, for I am compelled to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16, NIV). For Paul, the most important thing in life, second only to worshipping Christ, was preaching the gospel. He stated that he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-49

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A New Wineskin

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021

God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enemies Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul is absolutely astonished that men can voluntarily decide to be enemies of that which is most precious and beneficial to them.

Saint-Exupery was a French aviator who wrote a number of books that have been an inspiration to many. He was recalled to military service in World War II. On July 31, 1944 he was flying an observation mission in a plane with no guns. He was shot down that day by a young man from Germany who was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Do You Love Them Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 21, 2019

Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.”

DO YOU LOVE THEM ENOUGH? INTRODUCTION: Someone has said, “Children workers are special. Children are special.” Today, I am talking to a group of special people who have tremendous power in their hands. Do you remember the question that God asked Moses, “What is that in thine hands?” So ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Matthew 28:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Widow's Might" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2020

Now there is a big connection I want you to understand today…and that is the connection between GIVING Jesus also made a connection between GIVING and FORGIVING in John 3:16. Throughout the remainder of this message this is the question I want to ask you to think about…

HEARTBEATS “The Widow’s Might” Mark 12: 41-44 Burt Reynolds once starred in a film titled “The End.” In the movie he decides to take his life by swimming as far as he can until he is completely exhausted and then not having the strength to get back he thought he would drown. But as he begins to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Tomb For Sale

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 27, 2016

We look at the Uncomfortable Truth about Easter. Then we look at the “many convincing proofs” that Jesus gave us that He is alive, from the cross and then the tomb.

TOMB FOR SALE: USED ONLY 3 DAYS Mt. 28:1-3; Lk. 24:36-47 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman and her over-bearing husband went on vacation to Jerusalem. While they were there, the husband passed away. 2. The Jewish undertaker told the wife, "You can have him shipped home for $5000, or you can bury ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living In A Diverse Culture Part 1 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 19, 2024

Be willing every day for God to use you to tell people what’s so good about the Good News.

LIVING IN A DIVERSE CULTURE – PART 1 Text: Acts 17:16-21 Introduction 1. A conversation I had recently with someone in the church struck me as very profound. He said, “I never knew that inviting people to church was so hard!” 2. The truth is, in the culture we are living in it has become harder ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

"Harnessing Your Gifts In Times Of Struggle.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 30, 2024

Embrace and utilize your God-given gifts and talents while enduring your wilderness experience. This message provides rich inspiration and motivation to support your physical and spiritual growth. It's a powerful reminder that you can survive and thrive, even in the most challenging times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 4:10-11) (NIV): “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Romans 12:6-8, James 1:2-4, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness – Part 4 – Put On Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023

In the Wesleyan tradition, we rely on a clear understanding of holiness. This series clears ups some modern-day misunderstandings. No teaching sheet

"Holiness – Part 4 – Put on Jesus Christ" Romans 13:11-14 Pastor John Bright Romans 13 “11 And do this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. 12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist