Sermons on Giving As Worship:

Modern Miracles For The Nation Of Israel

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2018

God is still intervening today to help His people Israel. The wars fought by the Israelis have had unexpected conclusions each time. People chock it up to their extreme good luck, but the true drift is that God's hand is at work!

MODERN MIRACLES FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GOOD TIMING 1. Morris owned one of the most popular menswear shops in Houston. But one night, his shop is broken into and a lot of his best items of clothing were stolen. 2. Morris's best friend, Arnold, when he heard what had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:27-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Messy Story Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 15, 2018

Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. 2. Our story contains disobedience. 3. Our story contains devastation and disappointment

A Messy Story Genesis 3 Every ounce of disease and death, both with our bodies and with our souls, is traced back to one single event: The Fall 1. Our story contains deception. Vv.1-5 Revelation 20:2 2. Our story contains disobedience v.6 Isaiah 53:6 3. Our story contains ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hot, Cold Or Lukewarm?

Contributed by Michael Grant on Sep 26, 2016

The people's potential response in Mark 14:1-2 & The Laodicean Church - A comparison

The Plot to Kill Jesus - Mark 14:1-2 After two days it was the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread. And the chief priests and the scribes sought how they might take Him by trickery and put Him to death. 2 But they said, “Not during the feast, lest there be an uproar of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Prodigal Son' [part Six]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

Did Jesus resort to using allegory as a clever ruse so as to keep things hidden? On the contrary! Jesus resorted to using parables so that the listener could better understand “the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven” [Matthew 13:11].

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, September 6, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: “The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11-32 [NET] The scriptures tell us that on one occasion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Errors And Home Runs

Contributed by Larry East on Oct 9, 2016

Baseball is a game where players fail more often than they succeed. And sometimes our Christian life can be like baseball.

How many of you are watching the baseball playoffs this week? It's that time of year when the Division winners and wildcard teams are vying for the World Series. Now most of you know that I’m a big baseball fan of the Atlanta Braves and have been since 1966 when the Braves moved from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumph Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 13, 2016

Looking at Jesus saying from the cross, "My God, My God Why Have You Forsaken Me"

Introduction A. I borrowed portions of this sermon from Pastor Charles R Brown of Esther First Baptist Church, From his Series: Cross Sayings From The Christ 1. This one is titled “Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” a. Lets turn to Matthew 27:45 - 46 B. When you spend some time in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 16, 2016

Answers the question, "Who do men say that the Son of Man is?"

“Who IS Jesus?” Matthew 16:13-18 David P. Nolte Any honest historian or any objectively thinking person has to admit that Jesus was a real man who lived in Judea and was credited with many astounding acts and was crucified under Pilate’s reign. The question is not, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd's Protection Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How God Protects Us

Psalm 23 - Part 3 - 1/30/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 5

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Walking With Jesus in The New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE PT FIVE 1JN 4 VS 7-21 1 John 4:7-21 (NKJV) 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, ...read more

Denomination: *other

Healing Of The Dropsy Man

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 30, 2016

Maybe the most unusual healing in the N.T., Jesus removes many pounds/ gallons of fluid from a man's body in a few seconds. The Greek indicates He may have squeezed the man as part of the healing. Wow!

HEALING OF THE DROPSY MAN Lk. 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: COLLATERAL 1. An Amish man wanted a loan for $500. He approached his local banker. The banker looked at the head teller & winked! 2. "What have you got for collateral?" queried the banker. "What is collateral?" "Something of value that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can't Nobody Break Bread Like Jesus

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 5, 2016

As the travelers made their weary way to Emmaus a stranger fell alongside them. It was going to be one of the most wonderful walks in history!

TITLE: CAN’T NOBODY BREAK BREAD LIKE JESUS SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 24:13-32 We will shortly gather around this Communion Table for the final time in the Calendar Year 2016. Few began Year with us have been called from Labor to Reward. I want to spend some time focusing on this table for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Listening To God Or Goliath?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

I wish that once I became a Christian my struggle with sin, depression, discouragement, bad habits would be overcome with just a prayer. If we want freedom/victory it means we have to square off with our devils . . . just like Jesus did in the wilderness.

Are You Listening to God or Goliath? (Inspired by article in Charisma August 2016 by Larry Dugger) 8/10/16 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A I wish that once I became a Christian my struggle with sin, depression, discouragement, bad habits would be overcome with just a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Luke 17:1

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

In the midst of troubling times, Christians must possess and live by faith. God is calling us to examine our faith and stand, committed to Him.

Consider Your Faith Haggai 2: 20-23 Today I hope to conclude our study in the book of Haggai. Although written some 2,500 years ago, it has been very relevant for our day. If there were any doubts, I hope our time in Haggai has confirmed the timeless nature of God’s Word within your heart ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Father Is God?

Contributed by Troy Mueller on Jun 17, 2016

Father's Day sermon June 2016

What Kind Of Father Is God? Topical Intro – So, today is Father’s Day – a day dedicated to acknowledging, honoring and being thankful for our earthly fathers. Considering that this is the purpose of the day – I would like for you to take a minute and think about your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Baptist

Obadiah: Pride Goes Before Destruction Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016

The battle began with Jacob and Esau in their mother's womb, and continue with the nations of Israel and Edom. Obadiah addresses the cruelty of Edom against their brother Israel.

OBADIAH: PRIDE GOES BEFORE DESTRUCTION (Study of Minor Prophets) 5/15/16 – Garfield A. How many of you fought with your brother or sister growing up? Sibling rivalry is a very common occurrence. 1. You may recall some of those battles between you and your brother or sister when ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ