Sermons on Forfeit:

A Fresh Start

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Apr 7, 2020

The Easter story shows that God keeps his promises, that God offers a fresh start, and that God speaks to those who listen.

Matthew 28:1-10 A Fresh Start Today over a billion people will celebrate Easter, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic! People all over the globe will remember with excitement the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why all the attention for an event that happened some 2,000 years ago? Why is Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Later Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020

Words matter. Words are powerful. The Devil uses words against us and his words are dangerous to live by!

Pt. 3 - Later Introduction You may think these shelves are full but even if they were completely empty they still couldn't hold the number of books self-published just online in one year. Did you know that in 2018 the total number of print and e- books that were self-published was 1.68 million ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be On Guard Against All Greed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 7, 2020

Guard against greed. Earthly treasures do not matter. Being rich toward God matters.

“BE ON GUARD AGAINST ALL GREED” (Outline) October 11, 2020 - Pentecost 19 - LUKE 12:15-21 INTRO.: In our text today the Lord Jesus Christ reminds us of the special relationship believers have with him. Our association with Jesus is the most important bond we have with anyone or anything. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Repentance

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Dec 27, 2020

Repentance isn’t a one-time change of heart, but it should be an integral part of our spiritual growth. It’s been said that the essential quality of a saint is to have a repentant heart. That requires a sensitive conscience and a teachable spirit.

“Repentance” Matthew 3:1-12 [Read Mt. 3:1-12] I was once asked to preach a revival at a neighboring church, and when I accepted the host pastor told me, “Don’t hold back. The harder the preaching, the more they like it.” That statement took me by surprise. I’m still not sure if that was true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-12

17 - The Gentiles Got What The Jews Rejected Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 5, 2021

This is the 17th of 30 Bible Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 9:19-21 19 You will say to me then, “Why does He still find fault? For who has resisted His will?” 20 But indeed, O man, who are you to reply against God? Will the thing formed say to him who formed it, “Why have you made me like this?” 21 Does not the potter have power over the clay, from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-33, Hosea 2:23, Hosea 1:10, Isaiah 10:22-23, John 19:30, Matthew 21:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord Needs It - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

In Luke 19:31-34 we see a man give permission for Jesus to use his donkey. In this small act, he was able to play a role in what God was doing on the earth. Will we surrender all because "the Lord needs it" and be a tool in His hand as well?

Have you ever been in a situation where you really needed some help? The situation had just gotten out of hand. It was too difficult, too painful, you were trapped and there was nothing you could do about it. You really needed someone who could come into your situation and make things right. That ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9, Luke 19:28-38

This Christmas (I Pray You Find These Things) Series

Contributed by Todd Marler on Dec 19, 2018

Do you remember how long it would take for Christmas to come, as a child? It took forever and We could hardly wait. As an adult, it is just the opposite, as Christmas seems to get here faster than ever.

This Christmas (I pray you find this three things) 26In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You A Disciple?

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Much of the church today has watered down the gospel so much in order to just attract attenders that Lordship and discipleship are completely foreign concepts. Many want only a casual relationship with Christ, but Christ is not a casual relationship God.

ARE YOU A DISCIPLE? Matthew 16:13-27 This week I was in my storage room looking for something. I reached to the top shelf and felt fur and claws. A flying squirrel jumped up on a box and stared at me. I yelled for Lana to come. Why? Because I needed a sermon illustration. She got there with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Exiles #1: Elect Exiles: Wait...what?

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 29, 2018

Part 1 of Exiles: Sustained by Hope in a Hostile World (1 Peter)

If you are a fan of Georgia Tech football, you might consider October 7, 1916 as one of the greatest daysin history. If you are a fan of offense in general, you might feel the same way. Because on October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech delivered the most stunning beatdown in football history to Cumberland ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I, Too, Must Die!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 10, 2017

In this Scripture Jesus confirms that He IS the Christ, the He must die and that He will rise again. Also in this Scripture we see that we must believe Jesus is the Christ, that we must die and be raised; raised to eternal life or eternal death.

Mark 8:27-38 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) Today we will start following Jesus down the road to the cross and then finally to the resurrection. This, of course, is not something we speak about only at this time of year. This great act of mercy and salvation is the pivotal event ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Revival: A Surprising Move Of God Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

Lord, bend me. What would you have us do? Let your spirit be poured out on us.

Revival: A Surprising Move of God pt. 3 Welsh & Azusa Street Revival A “Lord, . . . bend me!” 1 Out of the embers of the Layman Prayer Revival, that saw the conversion of William Booth, D.L. Moody/Ira Starkey. a D.L Moody was a pioneer of international crusades, leading thousands to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Vivek Gundimi on Aug 3, 2019

if Jesus is not raised from the dead, this commission in verse 19 is meaningless.

Church and its Commission Matthew 28:16-20 Introduction: This evening the title of the sermon is, “Commission of the Church”. When you look at the title it conveys the idea that the church should be a force in the community that it is placed in; because you see the community does not run the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Kingdom Is Worth Every Penny

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

More than a hidden treasure or very valuable pearl God's kingdom is worth every penny.

GOD’S KINGDOM IS WORTH EVERY PENNY (Outline) August 1, 2021 - Pentecost 10 - MATTHEW 13:44-46 INTRO.: “Is it worth it?” How often have wondered or spoken this question? “Is it worth it?” We look at our lives and wonder, “Is it worth it?” We see careful plans fall apart. “Is it worth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Ashamed Of The Way

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 10, 2021

Beyond denying ourselves and picking up our cross to follow Jesus, we must live courageously and unashamed of Jesus Christ.

IT WAS GERMAN PASTOR, DIETRICH BONHOEFFER, WHO WROTE, “SILENCE IN THE FACE OF EVIL IS ITSELF EVIL. GOD WILL NOT HOLD US GUILTLESS. NOT TO SPEAK IS TO SPEAK. NOT TO ACT IS TO ACT.” DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, ALSO SAID SOMETHING SIMILAR: “THERE COMES A TIME WHEN SILENCE IS BETRAYAL. OUR LIVES BEGIN TO ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8, Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 3:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Host The Holy Ghost

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 28, 2021

The secret of a life overshadowed and empowered with the Holy Spirit, is learning the life style of hosting the presence of God. Learning how to cultivate a genuine and intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Luke 10:38-42 ¶ " Now it came to pass, as they went, that he "Jesus" entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word. 40 But Martha was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal