Sermons on Gear:

Where Is Safety And Security?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 4, 2005

This sermon was preached the Sunday after hurricane Katrina. It discusses the subject of ultimate safety and security.

Introduction- Show pictures of New Orleans (from hurricane Katrina) and ask the question: where is safety and security to be found? This past week many people along the Gulf Coast and in New Orleans have been asking this question. Even though we may not have been in their shoes we are asking the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:12, 1 Kings 14:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

"It's Later Than It Has Ever Been!”

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 17, 2004

The elderly couple had spent the evening with some friends and time passed rapidly. When they saw that it was past eleven....

“IT’S LATER THAN IT HAS EVER BEEN!” “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. The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming

Contributed by Frank Martin on Dec 5, 2004

A thought shared in a sermon format.

Becoming ------------ The Gospel of John 1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5And ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friend Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 22, 2004

Connection of Jesus as Friend with His passion

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC March 21, 2004 15Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; John 15:15 (NASB) There is a picture which haunts my mind; it is of the last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:50, John 15:15

Denomination: United Methodist

Evil Distraction.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them.

Just as in a magic show, the major method at work when the destiny pickpockets prepare their attack is distraction. Human beings usually focus their attention on one thing at a time, so if they are given anything interesting to focus on, they will not pay attention to what is of value to them. In ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Simon Says": Christian Series

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009

Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Armor Of God/ Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2008

This is part of a sermon series on the Armor of God. This looking at the breastplate of righteousness.

Armor of God Breastplate of righteousness Ephesians 6:10-18 Intro- Before we had our centennial service last week, we had been looking at the pieces of armor. Explained to us in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Decision 2008

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on Oct 25, 2008

Adresses political view of the democrat and republican parties and what God thinks about what they stand for.

Decision 2008; Jesse Bennett 10-26-08 Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma I Corinthians 10:24-25 Our elections are upon us once again, we have some tough decisions to make about our countries future. Thank God we still have the ability to make decisions, for we still have the freedom to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Prophet, Priest, And King: Accepting Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 9, 2010

We tie gift-giving to our own self-acceptance. Appropriate gifts to Christ announce that indeed we are acceptable to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, December 24, 1987 (Christmas Eve) Out there right now, running around with a harried look, and practically waving fistfuls of dollars in their hands, there are those folks who for one reason or another have a hard time with gift giving. They have waited ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Times Like These We Need Praise

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 21, 2008

I. But I Can’t Praise II. The Reason For Praise III. How To Praise God

We Sing: - In Times Like These We Need a Savior - In Times Like These We Need an Anchor - In Times Like These We Need The Bible Some more words: - In Times Like These We Need Prayer - In Times Like These We Need Praise I. But I Can’t Praise This Week: - Joe Biden "It’s patriotic to pay more ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle Disappointment

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus encouraged the disciples who were on the road to Emmaus. Let’s learn from how he encouraged them.

Lk 24:13-35 That same day two of Jesus’ followers were walking to the village of Emmaus, seven miles out of Jerusalem. As they walked along they were talking about everything that had happened. 1) Walking away a) That same day . . . what happened that day? Lk 24:9-12 So they rushed back to tell his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Bad Do You Want To Live

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Pay the price

How Bad Do You Want To Live ? Luk 18:18 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? Luk 18:19 And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Luk 18:20 Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Madness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Brent Bailey on Jul 26, 2014

It's crazy to be so excited about everything in life that we will brag, talk about, and tell everyone about our kids, our jobs, our problems, our victories, but we aren't so quick to share Jesus.

The end of February marks the beginning of March Madness. You can rest assured that the longer a team stays in it the more FANS show up at their games. The louder the expression of their love for their team., the less unashamed they feel before games, and the greater the hope they have of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: *other

The Miseries Of Surrendering To Temptation Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2010

We never get to the point where we do not have to resist temptation – at least while at home on earth in our mortal bodies.

The Miseries of Surrendering to Temptation (I Corinthians 10:1-13) 1. In the Spring, Marylu and I spent a day at one of our State Parks, McCormick's Creek (my personal favorite). But we could not go into the cave there because of a deadly disease that is annihilating bats. 2. This week, an AP ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Ii: Freedom Of Speech Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

God grant that, in America but also prayerfully and hopefully throughout the whole world, Christians will (or one day will be able to) exercise their God-given freedom to "speak the truth in love".

FOUR FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON II: FREEDOM OF SPEECH To be free to speak is probably the most basic of all freedoms since all other freedoms depend upon the ability to communicate our needs . . . wants . . . choices . . . preferences . . . likes . . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Acts 4:20