Sermons on Give God Your Best:

Hard Times

Contributed by Steven Glover on Aug 29, 2001

The trials of Job.

Text: Job 1:6-22; 2:1-10; 13:15 Intro: If ever there has been a man who has seen hard times it was Job. Job suffered the loss of all that he had within a moment measured only by hours. These were hard times in the life of Job indeed. In Job we see a clear demonstration of how a child of God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiven To Forgive Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

As challenging as it may be Christians are called to place no limitations on their forgiveness of others.

Matthew 18:21-35 “Forgiven to Forgive” INTRODUCTION The self-help industry is a multi-billion dollar business. There are millions of people, like you and me, who are willing to shell out significant amounts of cash in order to attain the nirvana of success. They develop seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

2019 Is Gone New Year Coming

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 27, 2019

Don't look back look up.

2019 is gone new year coming As you think back things you want to leave in the passed. Changes in the world. Changes in our body. Changes in our family. We need to look for a new chance to take place. Put the past in the past. Don’t look back have a new out look. Today is a new day try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 25, 2020

What is the message of transfiguration?

“Transfiguration” Matthew 17:1-9 what is the message in Transfiguration 1. Is the transfiguration story a story to teach us about Privilege and Obligation like he told Peter James and John he led them up on a high mountain? 2. Is the Transfiguration a story to teach us about change, about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday Of The Lord's Passion - Year A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 2, 2020

Jesus take my donkey's reins!!

Palm Sunday God's saving plan, "the mystery of his will" mentioned in Ephesians 1:9, teaches that all creation makes one big circular movement from God and back to God- to "recapitulate" all things in heaven and on earth in Christ (Ephesians 1:10)… ….Which is why Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is Of The Devil? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 15, 2025

Let's explore this concept further with biblical examples.

The Bible teaches that those who practice sin are under the influence of the devil. In 1 John 3:8, it is written, "The one who does sin is of the devil, because the devil has sinned from the beginning." This verse highlights the spiritual reality that sin has its roots in the devil's ...read more

Scripture: John 8:44

The Rapture Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

“We who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.”

A. FUTURE MAIN EVENTS ? Rapture – Jesus fulfills His plan to return. ? Crowns/Rewards – God keeps His promise to reward. ? Tribulation – God will allow evil to run its course. ? Glorious appearing – Jesus returns to earth. ? Millennium/1,000 years – God restores the earth to His original ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51, 1 Corinthians 15:52, 1 Thessalonians 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Hard Question

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

Have you ever asked a hard question? Have you ever been asked a hard question? Hard questions have to be answered sometimes. The question I ask today must be answered.

I have often said, “Questions are healthy.” Usually when we ask a question it is out of concern. We desire to know. We desire to be informed. We desire to learn. At times, we question in the midst of confusion. In the midst of trials and misunderstandings we cry out to God for answers, for help. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:3, Mark 8:36, Romans 5:12, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Saving Private Ryan

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Apr 4, 2001

The price that was paid for our freedom from sin.

On June 6, 1944, 55 years ago today A force of 176,000 Allied soldiers from the U.S., Great Britain, and Canada Stormed the beaches of Normandy in northern France D-Day or Operation Overload, was the largest seaborne invasion in history The invasion at Normandy took the Germans by surprise Because ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003

3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Many Christians Have So Few Non-Christian Friends? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do Christians tend to "circle the wagons" and only hang out with fellow believers?

A Troubling Question: Why do many Christians have so few non-Christian friends? - Matthew 9:11. - Today there seems to be surprisingly little voluntary relationship between Christians and non-Christians. Of course, there is interaction at work and at Wal-mart, but many Christians seem to spend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Mary Was Not Just Another Girl On The I.r.t.

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 5, 2011

If Mary had aborted Jesus,she would have cheated the world out of a chance for redemption.

I recently had the chance to view a movie entitled " Just Another Girl On The I.R.T." the movie tells the story of a young 17 year old African American teenager named Chantel Mitchell who is played by (Ariyan A. Johnson) Chantel who is a high school junior who lives in Brooklyn, New York is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dads Disarming Distractions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2016

In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.

1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Synergism: The Power Of Agreement

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

May we pull together in the power of synergism,

SYNERGISM...POWER IN AGREEMENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com One horse can pull 800 pounds. Another horse can pull 600 pounds? How many pounds can they bull together? 1,400 pounds? NO, 2,300 POUNDS... SYNERGISM TEXT: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God