Sermons on Forces:

Motives For Giving Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 30, 2021

Jesus says generosity toward the poor will be rewarded in eternity. This means that everything we give for the needs of others is like putting money in the bank of heaven.

All of us would certainly agree that it was a good thing that Columbus was given the money he needed to sail to the discovery of America. What we do not realize, however, is the evil method by which the money was gotten. In 1492 Tomas de Torquemada, the chief architect of the Spanish Inquisition, ...read more

6. The Helmet Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 1, 2019

The ultimate protection to carry us through the dangers of this world and the next is to experience God's salvation.

This morning we move to the 5th piece of armor that God has given us, his protection so that we don't have to be shaken and battered by our fallen world, so that we can stand strong. God wants us to be able to stand strong and firm, even in the difficult world in which we live. Today we move ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, Romans 3:23

Cross Purposes 2: Suffering For Us Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

On the cross, 1) Christ joined in our suffering, 2) Christ bore the results of our sin, 3) Christ gives us hope when we suffer

CROSS PURPOSES 2: SUFFERING FOR US Suffering is a fact of life. People get sick, and die. Some endure constant pain or loss of abilities. Some feel the ache of loneliness or loss. Some are bullied, abused, abandoned, or enslaved. The world is a place of suffering. War, disease, natural disasters, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12, Mark 8:28-33, Hebrews 2:10-11, Colossians 1:24-27, 1 Corinthians 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Condemnation By The Council Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 23, 2019

This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that He is the Messiah and Son of God.

HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (29) Condemnation By The Council Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71 (focal passage) Tom Lowe 2/5/2008 Date: Friday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Jerusalem This is the account of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin. He makes an undeniable claim that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:66-71

Denomination: Baptist

Our Ultimate Ruler

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THIS IS A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE THAT SPEAKS OF THE EXCITEMENT WE SHOULD HAVE AT THE BIRTH OF CHRIST, THE KING OF KINGS.

OUR ULTIMATE RULER JOHN 18:28-38 THE BIRTH OF A ROYAL BABY IS ALWAYS AN EXCITING EVENT FOR THE NATION, AND FOR THE WORLD. I REMEMBER THE HAPPINESS THAT SURROUNDED THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM AND HARRY FOR PRINCESS DIANA AND CHARLES. A TOWN CRYER STOOD OUTSIDE BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND ANNOUNCED WILLIAM’S ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Stroll With Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 29, 2016

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples.

Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples. The Lord led me to a particular passage in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This message looks at prayer and listening to God as a means of connecting to Him

Prayer: A Means of Grace 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Elementary age children were asked to write a “Dear God” prayers:

 7-year old Debbie prayed, “Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much.”

 Hank, 7 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

An introductory message on who the Holy Spirit is

Who Is the Holy Spirit John 14:15-20, 25-26 When you think about it, we as Christians understand and relate more to God the Father and Jesus the Son than we do the Holy Spirit? Even when we said the Apostles’ Creed today, we give one life to God with several descriptors attached “God, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Methodist

Living With One Foot In Eternity

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 3, 2020

Philip is an example of a person “Living With One Foot in Eternity.” This kind of person lifts up Jesus, inspires hunger for God, is connected with the supernatural, and brings great joy to people's lives.

LIVING WITH ONE FOOT IN ETERNITY Acts 8:5-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A boy had a heated argument with his sister about who was going to get the last brownie. Their mother overheard the fuss and decided to teach them a deeper truth. She said, "What would Jesus do?" 2. The girl ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live The Truth Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 7, 2020

We are called to live the truth. Hypocrisy and pretensions do not belong to the life of a Christian.

Good morning. Let us look to the Word of God in ACTS again. • Today’s passage is an important one. We are going to see, for the first time, the judgement of God in the community of faith. We have 2 deaths in a span of 3 hours. • And for the first time in the book of Acts we are seeing threats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-3, 1 John 2:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Census Plague

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 8, 2020

David appears to have been both directed by God and enticed by Satan to conduct a census. A census was begun, David was smitten in his conscience, and the nation was severely punished. What's our take-away from this story?

Note: I developed a simple set of homemade PowerPoint slides that I used in presenting this sermon. If you're interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it by Email. Just send an Email message to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word "slides" in the title and "The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:1-25, 1 Chronicles 21:1-30, 1 Chronicles 22:1, 1 Chronicles 27:24, 1 Chronicles 27:23, Hebrews 11:32, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Psalm 139:3-6, Romans 11:33-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Live What You Think

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 11, 2020

We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide.

YOU LIVE WHAT YOU THINK Proverbs 23:7 We are in warfare – a battle – we are in it whether we are aware of it or not. If you are not aware of it, you will be like a blindfolded man in a boxing ring. Taking the blows but no defense. This conflict is worldwide. 2 Cor 10:3-5 For though we walk in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin Accomodating Churches-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017

3 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-III—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: In the days of wooden ships & boats—A ship or boat whose hull is known to have shipworms below the water-line. Shipworms have an overwhelming presence in every ocean. In the 1700’s the British covered the hulls with copper. In the 1800’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-21

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017

Part B--xxiii only! of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 5, 2017

Jesus' prayer affirms his obedience to the Father; the father's glorification; the revelation of God in Jesus Christ; the choosing of the disciples; their unity; and the promise that their final destiny is to share in the glory of the Father

The Prayer of Jesus audio (5MB) John 17:1-26 The moment of Jesus arrest, trial and execution is fast approaching. Jesus has finished his teaching of the disciples. The hour has come. His work on earth is complete. So complete in fact that he can say with confidence at the end of ch16: "33Take ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Anglican