Sermons on Gleaning The Harvest:

The Character Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A Pledge To God Series

Contributed by Gary S. Blosser on Oct 4, 2010

A comparison between the recent Republican Party Pledge to America and A Pledge to God's Kingdom.

“A PLEDGE TO GOD’S KINGDOM” Hope Community Church of Fleetwood, PA - September 26, 2010 Sermon by Pastor Gary Blosser This past week there was a lot of action on the News concerning a new Pledge to America. Which developed out of our present political climate, anticipating the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Mennonite

Free To Flourish

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 8, 2009

God gives us everything we need to flourish as a child of His. Are we a testimony to others?

Intro. An intensely Personal Psalm - Glad we are free to have a PERSONAL relationship with God! Most likely David wrote for Sabbath, today Lord’s Day. I. The Praise that cannot be Contained - vs. 1-5 A. It Will Stir Us - vs. 2 (morning and night) B. It will Spread to Others - 1 Chron 16:7-36 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith To Face An Enemy Bigger Than You

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jul 24, 2009

Thru faith we can face our daily battles

I. The Faith to Face the Battle - vs. 33-37 A. To Refrain from Battle meant Defeat - vs. 8-9 1. The Enemy does not Regard our God - “servants of Saul” - vs. 8 “Cursed David by his gods.” - vs. 43 2. Saul Failed before the Battle began - the Sincerity of Saul - 1Sa 9:21 "And Saul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:33-51

Denomination: Baptist

Sex And Marriage Part 1

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Why is it that sex is made cheap and common by our society? Like so many things it can be bought and sold but what is the right attitude we as Christians should hold about sex in marriage?

Sex and Marriage So how does the topic of sex and marriage come up as a sermon theme you might ask? Last week I was talking with some of our men while waiting for Sunday morning church goers to arrive. Typically we men were talking about cars and Rob and Bruce mentioned a huge car show that was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And Marriage Part Three

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

There are within our hearts many great mysteries still to be disclosed. One of the greatest mysteries of all is pure love between a man and a woman. How one man and one woman can find perfect fulfillment only by and through their union as one couple pled

Sex and Marriage - Part 3 Love Letters and Love Songs Song of Solomon 2:3:13 Love letters and love songs are meant to be shared only by the lovers and not an audience of on lookers. There are many reasons for this, the special language that lovers share is often unique and original it may stem ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:3-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Life Takes An Unexpected Turn Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 7, 2009

When life takes an unexpected turn, will we trust God?

Intro. Last week we saw that Jacob’s life changed before Joseph was born. Joseph had been trained well by his father. Not the same could be said about the rest of the sons. Jacob had been very passive in the lives of Joseph’s older brothers, but apparently more involved in the life of Joseph. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Eye Witness News 3 - Magi (Advent 3, 2009) Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010

This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week three focusing on the Magi.

Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." 3 When King Herod heard this he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Really Believe?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Jun 15, 2009

Do we live like we really believe Jesus is coming again?

Intro. Do we really believe? Not just a casual belief, IF you really believe it will effect the way that you live. Prophetically, everything is in place for Jesus to call his children home. Israel is a nation, plans for a new tabernacle, special animals for the sacrifices are being bred, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Trust Jesus? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 20, 2013

We do what we do because Jesus says so!!!

Many of you have heard the saying “Jesus said it, I believe it, that settles it!” Not a bad statement! But as we will discover in our passage today, we are to simply say, and live with this statement: Jesus said it, that settles it! My prayer, as we learn more about Jesus today, is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bethlehem 2012

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 14, 2013

Bethlehem is a city that is held sacred by Jews & Christians from around the world.

December 16, 2012 Bethlehem Dr. Mike Fogerson A Bethlehem is a city that is held sacred by Jews & Christians from around the world. 1 Bethlehem is only about 5 miles south of Jerusalem:15 minute drive (traffic being accounted for). a Today, it is Palestinian control and because of that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Greatest Command 2: Hear, And Now! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2014

The "Shema" (Deuteronomy 6.4) is packed full of meaning and depth. No wonder Jesus quotes it in regard to the greatest command! In this lesson we consider God speaking and whether or not we are listening (i.e., obeying).

1. Hold Up the Light The famous Eddystone lighthouse off the coast of Cornwall, England, was first built in a fanciful way, by the learned and eccentric Winstanley. On its sides he put various boastful inscriptions. He was very proud of his structure, and from his lofty balcony used boldly to defy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Heals

Contributed by Harry Suminggit on Sep 29, 2017

The Analysis of the life of the Paralytic Man as set forth in book of Mark 2 bearing his life will enable us to see how God's miracle works in his life that God Heals him.

SCRIPTURE READING: MARK 2:1-12 SERMON STRUCTURE: ANALYTICAL SUBJECT: Miracle: The Miracle of the healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark chapter 2. THEME: The Analysis of Healing of the Paralytic Man as set forth in Mark 2:1-12 "Faith Heals" INTRODUCTION: Among the miracles of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26, Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Your "Id" Please...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 9, 2013

To aspire for the unique identity John (Son of Zebedee) had amongst the disciples "The Disciple whom JESUS LOVED".

YOUR "ID" PLEASE... It's quiz time folks. Not a tough (for regular Bible readers') question comes your way. Name the disciple whom Jesus loved. If your answer is John, Son of Zebedee, brother of James, pat yourself on the back. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8

Denomination: *other

The Cycle Of Sin (Judges 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 9, 2025

Is there a cycle of sin and repentance? Do we go through cycles? Let's look at Judges 8.

Do we see Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, sorrow and salvation in Gideon's story? Do we see it in us? Do we still need to repent long after baptism? Let’s look at Judges 8. How did Gideon appease the complaint made by the men of Ephraim? The men of Ephraim said to him, “Why have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist