Sermons on Freedom In Christ:

When The Glory Of God Departs Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 2, 2024

The departure of the glory of God from the Temple was a milestone event. Was God forsaking His promises to Israel?

- It’s worth noting as I get started this evening that this is a wild chapter with a lot of interesting and unusual details. Those parts of the chapter are worth a Bible study unto themselves to unpack those meanings. This sermon, though, is not that Bible study. - Instead, we will be focusing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 10:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Friends, Faith And Forgiveness

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Sometimes I think God puts a message on my heart, especially when it is a specific passage, then as I dig in and began my sermon prep, I find out what He really put on my heart!

Stealing a question I told a man about a year ago, that I was going to steal a question from him! So today, I am making good on that promise of theft! We’ll address that question eventually. Did I mention that this message started out differently about 3 weeks ago? The key passage is centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Pray Submissively Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 14, 2024

Focusing on the phrase, "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" from Matthew 6:13 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 12 of the same title)

HoHum: Do we know someone who flips out if we sit on their perfectly made bed? Do we know someone who loses it because one of his pens is missing from the pen jar on his desk? Do we know someone who is so organized she would heckle Martha Stewart for being sloppy? Do we know someone who knows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Luke 11:4, Numbers 21:4-9, Matthew 4:1, Luke 22:39-43  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 5 - No Fear In Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 4, 2024

Jonah chose to disobey God and ended up in a tumultuous storm. Are we walking in obedience to God and His word or are we trying to compromise and please people? Here’s a word of caution from the life of Jonah that if God is against us, there is no one who can save us.

We read in Jonah 1:5, “Then the mariners were afraid,” (ESV) The mariners were filled with dread when they saw that the sea was so tumultuous and beyond their control. They therefore, feared that the ship would be wrecked, their goods destroyed and they would lose their lives in the process. I am ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Romans 8:31, Proverbs 28:9, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Samuel 3:10, Isaiah 1:15-17, Psalm 146:3-5, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Pastor's Heart Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 18, 2024

A Pastor’s heart is one that cares about his flock in such a way that they want to follow Jesus the same way they do.

A Pastor’s Heart Text: Acts 20:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: When I was in Bible college, one of my professors showed me great honor by telling me, “Mark, you are an unusual combination of the head of a scholar and the heart of a pastor.” 2. At times in my ministry, I have struggled with that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Astrology: The Study Of The 7 Sacred Sciences That Adam's Sons Corrupted Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 19, 2024

God Taught Adam all things, His Sons Corrupted it: Astrology contains knowledge but Satan twisted it form the beginning

Psalm 147:4 He counts the number of the stars; he calls them all by their names. Genesis 1:14 Then God said, “Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; Jude 13 raging waves of the sea, foaming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:4, Genesis 1:14

Denomination: Salvation Army

7 Reasons For King Saul’s Downfall Series

Contributed by Sam Jo on Oct 20, 2024

King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale.

Today, we’re going to talk about King Saul, the man who started off so well but fell off so hard, it’s like he tripped on his own crown! Saul's story is a classic example of how things can go wrong when we stop listening to God. He had so much potential, yet he ended up as a cautionary tale. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Seize The Moment! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 21, 2024

Based on 1 Chronicles 29 - Challenges hearers to seize the moment & give sacrificially to God.

“SEIZE THE MOMENT!” 1 Chronicles 29 FBCF – 10/20/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon about sacrifice – Anyone ever been to Mt. Rushmore? 4 faces – George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, & Teddy Roosevelt. TR most known for the “Rough Riders.” When everyone else was reluctant to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"she Gave Her Whole Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 6, 2024

A Stewardship Sermon.

“She Gave Her Whole Life” Mark 12:38-44 What if, at the beginning of our lives, someone were to say to us: “Would you like to have the most satisfying life possible during your short stay on earth?” I think most all of us would say, “Yes, yes I would.” And if this “someone” asked us if we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Third Rail: Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024

We don’t talk about sex because it is only a symbol, a surrogate for what we really long for - a deep and unwavering connection of our soul to God’s heart.

There are several iconic contemporary proverbs that swirl around us. One of the most familiar may be, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex in polite company” or slightly modified for pastors, “don't talk about religion, politics or sex on Sunday morning if you want to keep your job.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:19-20, Matthew 5:27-32, John 8:1-11, Matthew 19:12, 1 John 4:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Will Always Come Through In The End

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 8, 2024

Today we’re looking at the wonderful truth that God will always come through for us in the end. We’re looking at the difficulties of 3 Bible saints and see how God answered all their prayers in the end. Be encouraged!

GOD WILL ALWAYS COME THROUGH IN THE END Ruth 1:20-2:20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A wife said, “Nobody told me that when you get a husband, that the ears are sold separately!” 2. Salesman: “This car will seat 6 people without any problems.” Buyer: “I don’t think I know 6 people without any ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Listening For God And Others Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 14, 2024

listening is an art and a lot of people do not have the gift.

Help Wanted: Relationship or Religion part Two listening for God and to others James 1:19-25 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn in your bibles to James chapter 1:19-25 Read from Bible We started a series last week entitled Help Wanted: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

When David Almost Became Saul

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 20, 2024

David allowed the same spirit of revenge that was on Saul to influence him into murdering all the men of Nabal’s house. God sent Abigail to save him from ruining his character. May God give us such friends! who'll save us from doing wrong!

WHEN DAVID ALMOST BECAME SAUL 1 Samuel 25:13-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A boy refused to take a bath. His mother insisted. He still objected. His mother asked, “Why do you think you shouldn’t?” 2. He replied, “My Sunday school teacher said we shouldn’t do anything in private we wouldn’t do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:13-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just One Word.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 27, 2024

With Holy Spirit leadership, the next movement and or, decision you make can be realized through your belief in the Bible, while learning Gods voice. The Holy Spirit becomes your go to, He selected you to live through.

Just One Word. John 14.26 Rev. Brian Brown tells the story of being at the community pool with his family. Kids were screaming, playing, and splashing in the pool, music was playing, the lifeguard whistles were blowing and in the midst of the conversation, his wife shooshes him. He said, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Will Speak Peace

Contributed by John Newton on Dec 10, 2024

We focus on peace in the Second Sunday of Advent, in Psalm 85.

I wonder how many of you, when you’re reading a book, take time to examine the copyright page or read through the backflap or the author’s bio. I have to admit that as often as not I am one of those people. When I’m reading a book I can often find it helpful to know a little bit about who wrote it ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal