Sermons on Godly History:

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2013

We don't like to wait. But God's people are often called to wait? What does it mean to wait?

“Guidelines for Christmas: Hurry Up and Wait” Is. 40:27-31; Micah 5:2-5; Luke 1:1-10 Waiting is hard. Young children see gifts under the tree and beg to open ‘just one’ early. When told “No, you need to wait!” they respond “I can’t wait that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-10, Luke 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Gain - What Is That?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 15, 2015

We know that Godliness with contentment is great gain but what is great gain in the life of a Christian?

Great gain. What IS great gain? The world attempts to define the meaning of great gain for us every day. What are some things that the world uses to influence people? (Use a whiteboard to write them down - divide the white board into two columns and write these in the left hand column) TV and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Nazarene

Complete Belief Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 19, 2015

Belief in Jesus Christ must be a complete commitment to the totality of Jesus Christ!

Before we read our passage this morning, let us note the major truths about life. We really should always keep these basic truths in mind. What is the most important truth about life?? 1. God created life (people)! What are the next major truths about people and God?? 2. People disobey their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical Arguments? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 23, 2014

Doing good as a christian includes being subject to authorities without sinning and not being argumentative with extrabilical subjects.

God is good…. All the time… We have noted over and over again in the Letter to Titus that all Christians are to pursue godliness! And so if God is good all the time; all the time God is good, as we pursue godliness, we are to do good! These are the 2 main themes of this Letter to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Construction Zone Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 30, 2014

Parenting, Obedience, Priorities

Road Trip #5 – Construction Zone Ephesians 6:1-4 (p. 816) August 10, 2014 Introduction: In this road trip we call life everything changes when we get passengers in the car with us. Life is radically different when we’re 18 and decide to take off for Florida and when ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When Mama Prays?

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

A Godly mother is one of the most powerful forces on earth. They have within their hands the ability to shape the future with their children. Thank you Pastor Jeff Strite for the original outline.

Real Mothers are special people. Real mothers would like to be able to eat a whole candy bar (all by themselves) and drink a Coke without any "floaters" in it. Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox. Real Mothers often have sticky floors, filthy ovens and happy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Values Mom

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

we used some videos and hymns to honor Mom. The message was adapted from one of Pastor Jeff Strite's messages.

[1Samuel 1:11 NIV] “And she made a vow, saying, "LORD Almighty, if you will only look on your servant's misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the LORD for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Effort And Universality Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2014

Wisdom is worth the work!

The Effort and Universality of Wisdom (Proverbs 22:17-22) 1. A German Shepherd can take down a skunk at any time, but is it worth it? 2. It is possible to grow kale and other vegetables in the snow, but is it worth it? 3. I make homemade sauerkraut about 10 times a year. I begin with cabbage, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 19, 2014

Jesus demonstrated true gentleness, true strength under control

Homily Given at an "Alternative Church" setting at a mission in downtown Toronto My son is a songwriter and music teacher. His entire life is music. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, sometimes. Recently he wrote a song comparing his view of a Type A personality to another view. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anonymous- Week 3 Series

Contributed by Rob Ketterling on Nov 24, 2014

God has a name for you!

Anonymous - Part 3, by Pastor Rob Ketterling All right. I am going to date myself right now, but I want to let you know that when I was younger I grew up watching a show called Romper Room. How many want to identify and say you saw that show? All right, all right. 1953, roughly, to 1994, Romper ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrary Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014

Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Living For God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

We're not all called to be evangelists but we are called to proclaim Jesus Christ in the way we live among unbelievers

By Rev Bill Stewart "I've been baptized." Have you been baptized? When? I was baptized on 28 January 1968 in the Holy Cross Anglican Church in Albany in New Zealand. I don't remember it happening; some of you will. But my parents and godparents were there as witnesses. And this certificate tells me ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Valiant Actions Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 14, 2015

What kind of people are we?

We end our study of 1 Samuel this morning. Next week, Lord willing, we will start a series of messages from the Letter of James in the New Testament. Before we read the final chapter, let us remind ourselves of who the Israelites were, their enemy the Philistines, and Saul. God of course decided ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cookies Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jul 22, 2015

Parents/grandparents have a charge to leave a godly legacy

3/2 Cookies Deuteronomy 6:6-9 Crumbs along the trail that leave a legacy: 1. Make God your boss v.4 2. Love Him with all your heart v.5 3. Soak in His word privately v.6 4. Live out His word publically vv.7-8 5. Pray for His protection over hearts and minds v.9 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 30 - God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Aug 10, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter thirty.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Thirty Proverbs 30:1 (NASB) The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: G. Campbell Morgan has said, "This and the following chapter constitute an appendix to the Book of Proverbs. It is impossible to say ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational