Sermons on Friday:

The Power Of Praise

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 1, 2019

When we praise the Lord, God inhabits our praises. The enemy knows that when God’s presence comes, His power, His anointing, and His blessings come too, so he tries to keep you from experiencing the supernatural.

THE POWER OF PRAISE Ps. 40:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. A police officer jumps into his squad car and calls the station. “I have an interesting case here,” he says. “A woman shot her husband for stepping on the floor she just mopped.” 2. “Have you arrested her?” asks the sergeant. “No!” “Why ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:3, Psalm 149:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 17, 2020

If you struggle with feeling an overwhelming sense of terror or lack indescribable joy in your life then keep reading for He who laid His life down for us sheep has not only secured your victory over the power of sin but through the Holy Spirit offers you His divine peace!

The Peace of God John 14:27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” On the verge of His violent execution Jesus’s final ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Easter - The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 2, 2020

The reality of the resurrection is the center piece of the Christian faith. It means the last enemy has been defeated, Hell and the grave has been conquered, the Law has been fulfilled, the sacrifices completed and the justice of God has been completely satisfied.

After the week of passion, who would have ever thought that three days later things could change so drastically? The scene at the tomb was the conclusion of an age old conflict. This was the promised fulfillment of God's plan of redemption and restoration. Finally the walls of separation were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Son Rise Service

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 13, 2020

The resurrection of Christ was not the type of event that you celebrate once, but doesn’t change your life. It demands a change in your life. The Resurrection of Christ validates everything the Gospel claims about Christ, and it verifies everything Christ requires of us.

TITLE: SON RISE SERVICE SCRIPTURE: ST. MARK 16:1-8 Imagine the most important thing that could possibly happen to you in your life happens, but afterward, nothing changes. • You graduate from college, but instead of going out and securing a job, you just go home and continue to live with Mom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ego: Edging God Out Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 22, 2018

Jesus left us with a great inheritance. An inheritance of God's presence and His fellowship. However, many of us fail to experience that sweet fellowship because we Edge God Out of our lives. How do we do this? What are the consequences?

EGO: Edging God Out On Good Friday, we examined whether Jesus left us a will, a will bequeathing everything He had to us, which included the awesome presence of God. We established that Jesus actually did exactly that. John 17:24 (NKJV) Father, I desire that they also whom You gave Me may be with ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Top Ten Reasons Why Easter Jesus Is Better Than Christmas Jesus

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 18, 2019

This was a creative way we presented the Easter Story. We looked at the ways that Easter Jesus is better than Christmas Jesus and then decorated the auditorium half as Easter and half as Christmas. It worked very well. This is Part 1.

This Easter at CityHOPE Church we are looking at the top ten reasons why Easter Jesus is better that Christmas Jesus. Now I understand that Christmas and Easter Jesus are the same Jesus…but the point I am trying to make is that the world is more comfortable celebrating a baby in manger rather than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15, Luke 2:1-5, John 3:16, Romans 5:7-8, Matthew 26:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saved From God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

Jesus paid the debt from our sins that we could not pay.

Today, Palm Sunday, we observe Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem. We remember what the people cried out that day: Matthew 21:9 (NKJV) Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying: “Hosanna to the Son of David! ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD!’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 11, 2018

We are to be a light shining in a dark place.

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER was in Junior High, she became friends with some girls who lived in a little town about an hour’s drive from here. On occasion, these girls would invite her to an activity at their church or their school or even ask her to come to their house. So, I would drive her there, come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They That Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and accomplishing what He desires for our lives.

They that wait on the Lord Isaiah 40:28-31 Introduction- Turn to Isaiah 40 This has been one of those weeks where I found myself asking God… how do I get done what I need too because it was a week that was so demanding. I said to the Lord during the week, Sunday is coming and I don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

It's His Fault (The Blame Game)

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 13, 2019

Today we'll examine examples of biblical 'blamers', how not to pass the blame, and how to take responsibility for one's own actions.

It's His Fault (The Blame Game) Scripture Reference: Romans 1:20-32 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 13, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson www.mountzionfamily.com Opening—This morning look to the person sitting near you and then point to a man across the room and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Year Round Christmas

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 5, 2018

A look at the journey of the Wise Men and ours as well.

Year Round Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 December 31, 2017 It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting all our Christmas stuff ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthen Your Frame Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 2, 2018

Isaiah said: The Lord will strengthen your frame. What does that mean? Sermon #3 in the Series: Revive!

Lanier Christian Church February 5, 2017 - Series: Revive! – Sermon #3 in Series David Simpson Strengthen Your Frame Isaiah 58:11 The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Unspeakable Tragedy

Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 16, 2018

A sermon in response to the school shooting in Florida on Feb 14, 2018. God is greater than any evil!

February 18, 2018 David Simpson Lanier Christian Church Unspeakable Tragedy Matthew 2:13-18 The unthinkable happened again on Wednesday. Seventeen innocent children and teachers were murdered, others seriously injured. It is a senseless tragedy and makes us angry, as you can tell, by watching or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

It's Growing In Secret

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 26, 2020

The time in-between sowing and harvest can be discouraging, but the law of the harvest works. We can rest confident that God will finish what he began.

It's Growing In Secret Introduction This past Friday as Josh and I walked around in our backyard we looked at the various plants along the fence line. We do not spend a lot of time out there and Mike does a great job maintaining everything. We noticed something that we had not noticed before. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Psalm 65:9-13, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal