Sermons on Godly Influence:

The Magi: Its What You Do With What You Know Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 23, 2019

In Matthew 2, we see three responses to the Good News of Jesus birth. And if we are honest, we probably see those same responses in ourselves.

The Magi: Its What You Do With What You Know Matthew 2:1-12 Please open your bibles to Matthew 2:1-12 This morning, we are going to talk about three responses to the Gospel. You might remember from our study of the angel’s message a couple of weeks ago that the word Gospel comes from the Greek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13, Numbers 24:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Planks And Specks

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

"Don't judge me!" is often the cry of our culture. But what did Jesus really mean by these famous words? Read on and find out!

DO NOT JUDGE, AND YOU WILL NOT BE JUDGED As we travel through the gospel of Luke together, I wanted to backtrack this week to revisit the heart of Jesus’ teaching in ch. 6. This passage is one most of us have heard before. And as clear cut as it may seem, I found I really struggled this week with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Sexual Immoraity In America

Contributed by Steve Greene on Feb 4, 2020

One of the clearest indicators of rebellion against God is the blatant rejection of God's guidelines for sex. When we sin sexually, we hurt ourselves, we hurt others, and we break the heart of God.

We are ALL broken people born into a broken world. The evidence of that brokenness often shows up most obviously in the area of our sexuality. So many people—professing Christians included—are willing to give their heart to God, but it seems like they want Him to stay out of their bedroom and out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Proverbs 14:12, Acts 15:20, Romans 1:29, 1 Corinthians 5:1, 1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 2 Corinthians 12:21, Galatians 5:19, Ephesians 5:3, Colossians 3:5, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, Jude 1:7, 1 Corinthians 7:2, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Corinthians 10:8, James 1:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Giving Our Testimony For God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2018

We should: 1. Attempt to connect with listeners (vs. 1-3). 2. Admit our faults (vs. 4-5). 3. Tell how we became aware of Jesus (vs. 6-8). 4. Tell what actions we needed to take (vs. 9-10). 5. Tell how we were assisted (vs. 11-16).

Giving Our Testimony for God The Book of Acts - Part 78 Acts 22:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 15, 2015 BACKGROUND: *In this Scripture, Paul and his mission team have finished Paul's third missionary journey, and they have arrived in Jerusalem. Paul had traveled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Proper Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 30, 2018

This message summarizes the doctrine of God.

“Our Great God” Introduction We now live in a culture where even those who claim to be evangelical Christians know very little about what they believe or what the Bible teaches. A common faith is essential to unity. It is not necessary to agree upon all the little details but now more than ever, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Hope Found In The Call Of God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2018

The concept and purpose of a divine call is not something we create, it is something God places within us. Have we responded to or rejected God’s specific call on our lives? Throughout history God has called people to Him and called people to serve Him. Let me tell you about some of them

We continue in our series Hope Found Here and this month we are considering Hope in the Call or Calling of God. The dictionary defines calling as: a strong inner impulse toward a particular course of action especially when accompanied by conviction of divine influence. The concept and purpose of a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Jonah 1:1-3, Romans 12:6-8, Romans 8:30, Philippians 3:13-14, Luke 9:23, Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15-16, 1 Peter 2:9, Acts 2:38, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing The Painful Will Of God Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 10, 2018

How God uses the bad times to shape us into the image of Christ

Choosing The Painful Will of God CCCAG September 9th, 2018 Today I’m going to cover a difficult topic. (Title) Scripture- John 12:23-36 Intro: Today’s message will have a lot of build up before we get to the meat of the scripture we are focusing on, but please bear with me because it’s ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man After God's Own Heart? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2018

David committed adultery, and murder by proxie. And God brought a terrible but just judgment upon him that was rightly deserved. But then in Acts 13 we read that David was a man after God's own heart. How can that be?

This sermon series is what I call “Comeback Kings.” It describes the lives of people in Scripture who had had potential for greatness, but whose lives were shattered because of something they or others had done. Ultimately, though they achieved victory from lives of defeat and became “comeback ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Acts 13:22, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Humbly

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The importance of Humility

Living Humbly - 1 Peter 2b July 13, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the end of your Bibles, to the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2. We want to continue on in our study of the book of 1 Peter. Remember that Peter is writing to give practical help to Christians dealing with daily problems. He starts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Effective Ministry Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

Good advice for planning a ministry

Acts 1b - January 15, 2017  (1st string - ’08) Turn with me this morning to Acts 1.  We looked last week at the first few verses, and we were reminded that we need to be faithful in being a witness of what we know to be true.  We want to start the year of recommitted to living in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hapy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 23, 2019

Do you want to be truly happy and blessed? Then be humble in your attitude towards yourself, your sin, others, and God.

Tim Keller, in his book The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness, talks about his high school days when his mother kept telling him, “You know, honey, you ought to join the chess club.” He would say, “Mom, I hate chess.” “Yes, I know,” she would say, “but it will look so good on your college ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Savior Like A Shepherd (Psalm 23) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 5, 2019

While we are familiar with Psalm 23, we may not understand it if we don't know much about sheep and shepherds.

Savior, Like a Shepherd (Psalm 23) This week, I came across a list of 75 occupations that are either obsolete or really rare in the 21st century. Things like “chandler”—someone who makes candles. Or “Fletcher”—a maker of arrows. And I thought I’d start off this morning by givng you guys a little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Find Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 17, 2019

Love brings conversion, connection, comfort and collaboration

TOGETHER WE FIND LOVE Someone once wrote: If you love something, set it free. If it comes back to you it is yours. If it does not come back, it was never yours to begin with. If it just sits in your living room and messes up your stuff, eats your food, takes your money and is always giving you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019

First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Lasting Values "Trusting God”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 30, 2019

Today's Sermon looks at the biblical value of learning to and trusting in God, and asks the question, "Can We Trust God To Lead Us?"

Building Lasting Values “Trusting God” 1 Kings 11-12 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!aAlEna4J!_jbH9Ep_whqGEiLq-0scck_Ypumtl5_E45HAhjJBSuc The last time we were together we looked at the biblical value of trust in our series on building God’s House within us through the values and standards set ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Foursquare