Sermons on Gods Forever Presence:

Count The Cost

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

Jesus warned us to “count the cost” (Luke 14:25-33) of discipleship.

Count The Cost 03/01/09 AM Text: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 (NASB) Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Introduction Comic Non-Sequitur by Wiley ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armour-Bearers

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

You can’t have the anointing of Elisha if you haven’t served Elijah

It’s so cool to be living in the times that we do. We live luxurious lives. Quality of music – CD - LPs Movies on DVD Medical advances Sport has advanced – soccer against FPP Don’t dial numbers anymore – voice activation Even in Church life: Video projectors (flannel graph) Exposed to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How's Your Karma Doing?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 28, 2008

You might think "How’s your karma doing?" is an odd sermon title for a Lutheran pastor. You would be right in thinking that, we don’t believe in karma, we believe in grace.

In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One Who has justified us apart from our works. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Two Sundays ago I was in Tampa, Florida at the Campus Mission Confabulation, a ministry conference on how to effectively do campus ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Self Control Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

The struggle for self-control goes on entirely inside an individual, but the results of self-control, or lack of it, show up entirely on the outside of a person.

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23) It’s probably fitting that “self-control” is the last fruit of the Spirit in our nine week study. It may be the most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Needs Of Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Every person has some great needs. 1. The need for the glorious message of Christ. 2. The need for the right response—that is, to arise quickly and come to Christ. 3. The need to reach out and help other people. If you ever want to pull yourself out

Man has needs. Tonight we are going to discuss 5 needs that man has as seen in the experience of Mary with Jesus. The first need is for the glorious message of Christ. READ v. 28. Last study, we were with Martha and Jesus and Martha told Jesus, “Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ, the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Cowboy Postcard

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 30, 2013

In the old silent movies you could tell the good guys by their white hats and the villains by their black hats. There are two "good guys" and one "bad guy" in this short postcard. This Bible study examines them and their character.

The Cowboy Postcard Series: New Testament Postcards Chuck Sligh January 27, 2013 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to 3 John INTRODUCTION We have a tendency to look at the past through rose-tinted glasses. Have you ever heard anyone talk about “the good old days”? Well, the good old ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Guards Monologue

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

A monologue from a guard present at the crucifixion of Jesus

We were there that day. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We woke up early in the morning as the captain called us for an important duty. There was a mob of people gathered together. Apparently a Jew was among them proclaiming that He was the Messiah. Proclaiming that He was God! His ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Cup Of Cold Water Christians

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jul 17, 2012

Sermon to encourage Christians to serve one another and the world

(Hand out Peppermints to Congregation) Months ago I was preaching and a few minutes into the sermon I started coughing. I was not aware of it at the time but a man left the sanctuary and came back with a cup of cold water that saved me and the sermon. I knew then that the Lord wanted me to develop ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Generation Dies Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Jan 10, 2017

An Exposition of Judges 1.1-21

What if everyone did whatever they wanted? – Week 1: A Great Generation Dies Text: Judges 1.1-21. Introduction: 1. In 1998 Tom Brokaw wrote a book about the men and women who persevered through the days of the great depression and later fought and won WW2. He wrote this as part of his ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Stall Full Of Joy Series

Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 2, 2019

Begins with my experience in an AIDS orphanage

It was near Christmas, but it didn’t feel like it. In Cambodia there are two seasons. Hot and hotter. Christmas is just hot. I had led a study tour with fifteen over privileged Hong Kong students to a orphanage called Wat Opot, run by an American expat in his 60’s. It is difficult enough grasping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Adventist

Sardis-Life From The Dead Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 26, 2017

To the Sardis church-those whose faith had become like used up coals-a mere ember where a flame of life and light-giving heat had once been-Jesus says Remember, Keep, and Repent.

Day 11 To the angel of the church of Sardis, write These things says He who has the spirit of God, and the seven stars I know your works, and that you have a name that lives, yet you are dead. Be vigilant, and strengthen the things that remain, which are near death, For I have not found your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction To The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2018

The discourse is entirely prophetic; it points forward to the Tribulation Period and the Lord’s Second Coming. It primarily, though not exclusively, concerns the nation of Israel.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives The Olivet Discourse (Dan. 12:1) Matthew 24:1-51(Focal Passage), Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36 PART 1: INTRODUCTION Matthew 24:1-51 JESUS PREDICTS THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 11, 2019

A third message preparing the church for Easter.

THE ROAD TO THE RESURRECTION THE LORD’S SUPPER TEXT: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 KJV For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread: [24] And when he had given thanks, he brake it, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal