Sermons on God Forbid:

Family Integrated

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 6, 2016

Let's talk about the family integrated movement (Material adapted from Greene Community Church at: http://greenechurch.com/family-integrated/)

HoHum: Every time I accept the call to preach at a church, I get mixed reactions about the past preacher. Some think that he was God’s gift to the ministry and hated to see him go. Others think that he was the anti Christ and they rejoiced the day he left to go somewhere else. Strive to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Re-Married Too Soon?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 1 – 12

Genesis 25: 1 – 12 Re-married too soon? 25 Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah. 2 And she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Bond With The Gospel Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 11, 2018

Being saved by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ creates an eternal bond with the Gospel. As we grow and mature in the Lord, the Gospel continually shapes our lives. The life of every believer should be directed by the Gospel.

The Bond with the Gospel Philippians 1: 27-30 For the past few weeks we have been considering the impact of the Gospel in our lives and the challenge of allowing the Gospel to be central in our lives. Clearly the Gospel brings about an immediate transformation, from the inside-out. 2 Cor.5:17 – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Peace And Joy

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2018

Joy, Peace, Prayer, Thanksgiving

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Life of Peace and Joy July 22, 2018 Philippians 4:4-7 (p. 820) Introduction: I remember hearing my mentor Wayne Smith say more than once… “Ministry would be a whole lot easier if people weren’t involved…but it wouldn’t be as fun either.” People are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Incapable, Yet Faithful Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 28, 2017

When it comes to reaping a harvest, we are very limited in what we have control over. All we can do is plant the seed, share the Gospel, but the harvest rests in the Lord's hands. We are not called to produce life, but sow the seed that leads to life.

Incapable, yet Faithful Mark 4: 26-29 Our text today once again deals with sowing and harvest. While the sower must put forth sufficient effort in preparing the soil and sowing the seed, he has no control over the harvest. He can faithfully cultivate the ground, keeping the field free of weeds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Calming The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 29, 2017

Nothing is too big for Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • Our country has been hit by some rough hurricanes lately. Those hurricanes left a path of pain and destruction for those who lived in the areas that were affected. • When the weather service warned us that the storms were coming, people took precautions and many had to leave their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clean Hands And Defiled Hearts Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 18, 2017

I fear too often we major on the minor things and neglect the greater aspects of our faith and service unto the Lord. Jesus confronted the hypocrisy and neglect of the Pharisees. This passage reveals similarities to the modern church.

Clean Hands and Defiled Hearts Mark 7: 1-23 It has been a while since we’ve heard from the scribes and Pharisees, but they were a continual nuisance to the Lord as He ministered among the people. It appears they followed Jesus as often as they could, seeking any means to accuse Him and discredit ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Who Is My Neighbor?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 26, 2017

A sermon about crossing over to the other side.

“Who Is My Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 It was an ordinary day of commuting for Cameron Roberts. The 20 year-old law school student made his way down the steps into a New York Subway Station to wait for the train. All of a sudden, something went horribly wrong in the young man’s brain, sending ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Want To Tell Others What Is Wrong?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 31, 2014

have you made a difference? Who have you made a difference? We grow the tendancy to complain, bellyache, and desire to tell others exactly what is wrong with them and the world. Yet we can make a difference?

DO WE WANT TO TELL OTHERS WHAT IS WRONG? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com INTRODUCTION: I line several chairs one behind the other. I have enlisted a man to be the engineer, and a conductor to take our tickets and control the others riding the train. The conductor says: ALL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I'm Working More But Enjoying It Less

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2014

A sermon on labor, work from Ecclesiastes (Title, Material and outline adapted from Dan Blazer's book, Life Is Worth Living, chapter 5)

Introduction: Solomon in Ecclesiastes at times has a positive outlook on work, labor. Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13, NIV. Ecclesiastes 5:18, NIV. Ecclesiastes 9:9, NIV. At other times Solomon is downright negative about work and labor. “What does man gain from all his labour at which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Priesthood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 16, 2014

To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your Priest? CHRIST, the never-ending Priest. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show CHRIST's Priesthood is not based on His Human ancestry but based on His Power to Resurrect and Live an Eternal Life. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:16 (King James Version) 7:16 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sense Of Urgency

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Feb 16, 2014

Because of the signs of the soon to come Rapture of the church, shouldn't we have a sense of urgency in dispensing the gospel of Jesus Christ to the lost?

A Sense Of Urgency Ray Comfort has preached a message and written a book by the title, "Hell's Best Kept Secret". You have to admit, that it is something that would pique your curiosity. What do you think "Hell's Best Kept Secret" is? Would it be that people are actually dead in their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-15

Denomination: Bible Church

A Second Mile People

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 22, 2014

"If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." This command is known by some theologians as:The "Second Mile Principle". Yet far too few Christians apply themselves .to this principle.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four scriptures read before the Message. Today's lessons are: Leviticus 19L1-2,9-18; Psalm 119:33-40; 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23; and Matthew 5:38-48 BIBLE "If anyone forces you to go one mile go also the second mile." Or as the old King ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

You've Got A Friend

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ