Sermons on Getting By:

Playing For The Crown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

Superbowl Sunday sermon - what we are playing for will last forever, not just a season.

1CO 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Run To Win Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jul 5, 2006

All Christians should discipline themselves spiritually like athletes training for a contest.

In business, school, athletics, you name it – those who succeed are those who discipline themselves to perform the tasks that are necessary for success. And the same is true in our spiritual lives. Although we celebrate the fact that our salvation is not something we can earn – it’s important for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconnecting With Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 10, 2006

First of the Exit Strategies Series: Reconnecting with you spouse following deployment

Marriage Seminar Reconnecting with Your Spouse All scripture marked NKJV: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. This past week we celebrated an important milestone in American History. Some of you may have missed it. On January 29, 1956, President Dwight D. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 24:5

Denomination: Baptist

Life Of Joseph; Purpose Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 17, 2017

the trials we go through can be learning lessons for application of our lives.

Life of Joseph: Purpose Genesis Chapter 41:39-57 Introduction- We have been looking at the life of Joseph- We saw that bad things happen to good people. We saw that things don’t always turn out the way that we would like them too. Just because we are living a life for God does not mean that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:39-57

Denomination: Nazarene

The Touch Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 9, 2017

Jesus dealt with a woman who faced a desperate situation. She had faced an infirmity for twelve long years, and spent all she had in search of healing. When all she had left was faith, she discovered that she had all she needed.

The Touch of Deliverance Mark 5: 24-34 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, we come to a woman who faced great difficulty in life. This account takes place within the intense moments for Jairus as he waited for Jesus to make it to his house and heal his young daughter. As we examine the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Wwjd?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 27, 2014

A sermon about adopting the attitude of Christ.

Philippians 2:1-13 "WWJD?" Back in 1989, a youth group created the acronym WWJD? The idea caught on and some advertisers made some serious money on the concept. By the 1990's just about everyone was familiar with WWJD? Bumper-stickers, Bible covers, tee-shirts, jewelry, and more came out of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Overwhelming Need?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014

A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

"Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Secrets Of A Great Church Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Secrets of a Great Church Acts 2:37-42 Listen to this statement. “It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms; just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Other People's Money - Pt. 3 - Disconent Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 13, 2014

Your neighbor attends church wanting instruction and supernatural response in every important area of life . . . relationships, direction and success, but we they don't want anyone to talk about money.

Other People's Money Pt. 3 - Discontent I. Introduction I have learned there are certain things that just don't go well together. Some of this I learned in school and others just by observation. Meat mentioned in the name of a pie. Big dogs and paper routes. A swimming pool and regular diapers. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's Not Fair!

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Some people want more from God and some don't. You will never experience more of God if you don't put yourself in a position to know more of God.

That’s not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- This week at District Assembly was amazing! I linked the minister’s choir to my Facebook page because it was so good. Platform full of ministers and you could sense God’s anointing as they sang. I think of all the great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Gives Us Comfort Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 16, 2015

Jesus turns trouble into triumph.

You know how it is when you hear a song for the first time? You know, a song that really grabs you? The first time I ever heard “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” I was in seminary. I wasn’t married, so I was living in the men’s dorm. I recall that it was a spring afternoon. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I'm All In: It's An Issue Of The Head Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 22, 2015

What is ingrained in your head? Whatever is ingrained in your head is what comes out when you face struggles, fears, frustrations. Come and learn how to love God with all your mind!

Intro: In the middle of a wedding ceremony, a jewelry store manager exchanged rings with his soon-to-be spouse. As he slipped the ring onto his bride’s finger, he said, “With this ring—we guarantee a full refund if the customer is not completely satisfied.” His sales ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In Faith - Reverence Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Oct 10, 2013

It's my prayer you will love and respect God today. That you will be filled with His Holy Spirit to live a life of praise. That you will have a song in your heart today for the eternity that God has provided you through Jesus Christ. This is reverence.

Personally, I don't like the word 'reverance'. You know why? Because when I was a kid to go to an environment where I had to be "reverent" meant I was going to be bored out of my mind. The word was destroyed by my experiences in worship. I hated to be reverent. Because being reverent meant ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting The Self-Centered Tendencies Of Facebook, Twitter, And Youtube Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2013

A look at the self-centeredness that is encouraged by Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. The message then details what the Biblical idea of servanthood and how that leads to a life of impact.

THE MOST COMMON "PRODUCT" OF FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE: We are self-centered, endlessly focusing attention on ourselves. - Philippians 2:3-4. - Let me acknowledge first that I am not saying that Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube are intrinsically evil. They’re not. I use each and there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist