Sermons on Gentle And Quiet Spirit:

This Is How You Should Pray Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2017

I'm starting a series on the different prayers of the bible. In looking at why they prayed, how they prayed and what they prayed, we'll gain insight into how we should conduct our prayers. We start our journey with the most popular prayer-the Our Father.

THIS IS HOW YOU SHOULD PRAY Matt. 6:5-13 Series on specific prayers in the bible. We start out with the most familiar one-the Lord's prayer. The Our Father has become a standardized prayer that many of us learned from childhood. But have we ever taken the time to consider what we're actually ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Anxious Series

Contributed by Tony Thomas on Oct 11, 2017

This message is the first in a series called Life Verses.

We’re starting a new series today called Life Verses. A Life Verse is a favorite Bible verse that is your “go to” verse for inspiration and direction. Last month I asked you to share with me your Life Verse and to date, I have received 45 verses! Different verses! Duane and I pared the verses ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-7 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017

7 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VII—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Need: Christians, like many Americans, can center their Privilege & Pride upon illegitimate sources. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to a God-ordained ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

When Everything Goes Wrong Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 23, 2017

What do you do when EVERYTHING goes wrong in your life? That is exactly what happened to Paul in Acts 21. This sermon explains what to do when your world falls apart.

When Everything Goes Wrong Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 15, 2017 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 21 INTRODUCTION Did you ever have one of those weeks when EVERYTHING went ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:18-40

Denomination: Baptist

Reforming Our Lives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2017

Romans 12:1-2 shows us five ways God reforms our lives.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Of A Disciple: Joy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 16, 2018

There is something about doing the right thing that brings a “joy” … a sense of peace, assurance, righteousness … that comes from doing the right thing for the right reason … whatever may befall us as we do the right thing for right reason.

THE CHARACTER OF A DISCIPLE: JOY Scripture: 1st Peter 1:3-9 We are all familiar with the horrors that Jesus went through during His arrest and crucifixion: The betrayal. Being abandoned by His Disciples and followers. Dragged before angry and determined religious authorities. The beatings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Opportunity

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2018

Each opportunity we have we need to take advantage and do what we can. The harvest fields are great and they are white, Are we ready to apply great effort for the cross? How sad the words: LOST OPPORTUNITIES?

OPPORTUNITY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (This is a two or three part lesson.) Opportunity: to take advantage of suitable situations to accomplish something, the chance to get something done, chance to advance or make progress, TEXT: Galatians 6:10 As we have therefore ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:37-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revisiting God’s Design For Marriage: Lego Vs. Painter Views Of M Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Marriage is God’s construct designed for companionship, procreation, and permanence. If we approach marriage as an inviolable covenant that models Christ and the church, we must seek whatever avenues are necessary to restore them when damaged.

OPENING SENTENCE: When my sons were younger they spent hundreds of hours playing with Legos. INTRODUCTION: We bought dozens of kits each with assembly instructions. The kits included pirate ships, castles, police and fire stations, exotic vacation places, spaceships, Star Wars themes and more. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Widow And The Unjust Judge”

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

I believe strongly in prayer and in the power of prayer. And, I believe it is a part of our relationship with God where we can never stop growing in or do too much.

Introduction: Above the door frame of my front door is an elongated plaque mounted. Inscribed upon it are the words, “Handle with Prayer.” Every time you come through that door or walk around the living room, this visible reminder stands as a testament of what to do with everything in life: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Advantages Of A Strong Small Church Pt 1

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message shares some of my thinking from a brief exploration of the character and place of the small church. I credit a large measure of my thinking to the author of the "Grasshopper Myth" by Karl Vater. I include and credit a number of quotes to him

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Advantages of the Small Church” Introduction I have wrestled most of my ministry career with the subject of church growth and health; what constitutes success. Numerous movements and strategies have come and gone. Nearly all the conferences for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 5, 2018

Part 10 reviews Coveting and illustrates the message through the story of David.

The Ten Commandments Part 10 Scriptures: Exodus 20:17, James 1:13, 14; Romans 13:10; 1 Corinthians 5:10 This is part ten of my series “The Ten Commandments.” This morning we will examine tenth commandment found in Exodus 20:17. It reads, “You shall not covet your neighbor's house; you shall not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 8) Examination Of Possible Pre-Adam World Destruction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

A look at PreAdam world and PreAdam Desctruction

C. According to Ezekiel 28: 3-6 1. Law of Double Reference -- 11-18 King of Tyre and Satan Here (vs. 12-15), as in Isa 14:12 the language goes beyond the king of Tyre to Satan, inspirer and unseen ruler of all such pomp and pride as that of Tyre. Instances of thus indirectly addressing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:3-6, Ezekiel 28:11-18, Jeremiah 4:23-29, 2 Peter 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of A Return Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 23, 2018

This message looks at what we know and don't know about Jesus' promise to return.

It was March 21st, 1942 standing in the Terowie Train Station in South Australia, following his retreat from the Philippines that General Douglas MacArthur promised the people of the Philippines "I came out of Bataan and I shall return". And he did.  Two and a half years later, after wading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-44

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saving Faith Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 4 in our journey with Joshua into the promised Land. This message and the next discusses the place of faith in the journey of life.

Joshua Series #4 The Amazing Race “Saving Faith” Review / Introduction It is important that you have some background for the events of Joshua. I would rather not take the time to backtrack too much. So if you have not been here for that background information, I have prepared a special set of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Falling Fortresses Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 9 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message follows the battle at Jericho.

Joshua Series #9 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Falling Fortresses” Review The book of Joshua is all about the culmination of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years previous. The journey up to this point in time is the subject of the first five books of the Old Testament. I. Purge the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance