Sermons on Going Back To School:

"Open Your Mouth Wide” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022

One of the joys that my wife and I share is that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent visitors are the birds...

One of the joys that my wife and I share is not only that we live within a few minutes’ drive from three of our grandchildren, but that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

Directions

Contributed by Bruce Smith on Mar 13, 2002

Which way are you going

DIRECTIONS Which way are you going TEXT: Psalm 37:23 Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD, And He delights in his way. The Lord Himself delights in his ways So who is this good man in whom the Lord delights The person in whom God delights is one who follows God, trusts ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23, Psalm 37:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let Old Man Trouble Get You Down

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Jun 26, 2001

Encouragement while going through the troubles of life

DON’T LET OLD MAN TROUBLE GET YOU DOWN Job 14:1 Trouble and prayer are closely related to each other. Prayer is of great value to trouble. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer. While prayer is but the voice of men in trouble There is great value in prayer in the time of trouble. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And The Tribulation.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on May 29, 2004

Most of the church will go through the Tribulation Period.

The church and the tribulation. Matthew 7:13, 14 -- 21 -- 23. 05/30/04 I want to invite you to the book of Matthew chapter 7. I am going to be preaching on the subject of the church and the tribulation period. Now when I speak of the tribulation period I am speaking of the time Jesus speaks of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Not Revive Us Again? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 13, 2024

My basketball coaches would ask our high school team, “Who wants it?” Again, I want you to personally experience a revival. Here is a fork in the road kind of question: Do you want to experience an awakening?

I want you to personally experience a revival. I want our church family to experience a spiritual awakening. And most importantly, God Himself wants you to experience Him in all His fulness. A revival is a time when God hits the fast-forward button for you. It’s a time when you experience a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:29-33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Pew And Earn A Living

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on May 19, 2005

The act of playing the game after careful preparation is what the world is all about. Practicing and learning go for nothing if we don’t go out and use our skills. There comes a moment in time when we need to leave the safety of our pews and go out and me

The words of the Gospel from Matthew 22:16-20 are known as, “The Great Commissioning”. Jesus said “Go and make disciples of all nations.” Listen to the words: Go and make. Jesus gave his disciples a tremendous responsibility—go to the whole world and help people develop a deep and abiding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Congregational

What's Cooking In Your Pot?

Contributed by James May on Feb 13, 2013

There was poison in the soup of the pot at the school of the prophets. God had to perform a miracle to make it edible. Someone threw in the wrong thing by mistake. What has been allowed to be cast into our lives that might be poisonous to our souls? W

What’s Cooking in Your Pot? Wednesday, February 13, 2013 By Rev. James May Now I know that some of you might be asking right now, “Pastor, why are you preaching on cooking when we’re in the middle of our days of fasting?” Well, I hope I don’t make you hungry but I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Trusting God means both letting go and listening, and it means getting busy and going in the direction He leads

Trust, But Still Do Your Homework Joshua 2 Intro: There is an old Persian proverb, which says: “Trust in God, but tie your camel.” It acknowledges the tension we often come up against when we talk about trust – what is God’s part and what is our part? When does trust mean that we do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up If You Are The Real Christian

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 7, 2009

Are you living the life of a Christian or just going through the act?

Will the real Christian please stand up! Will the real Christian please tell the truth! Does anyone remember the game show “To tell the truth?” In this game show they had a group of for people that would be giving questions by a panel of contestants in hope of picking the right person. Only one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2023

Satan neither rests nor ceases his wickedness and intrusion into every human institution. We are not ignorant of his schemes. Here we consider Education decay, Satan’s part in Religion, the wedges of Division, and Prayer in Schools.

WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 2 We will continue the examination of the means Satan uses to bring destruction on people and nations. God says we are not ignorant of how Satan works – {{2Corinthians 2:11 “in order that no advantage be taken of us by Satan, FOR WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:11, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 2:23, Acts 15:37-39, Revelation 18:4-5, 2 Corinthians 6:16-18, Galatians 5:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

And On This Day We Sailed On

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Jul 21, 2021

Keep going, no matter what!

Ecclesiastes 9:11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all. Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Wonderful Miracles (The Messianic Miracles Of The Lord)

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 29, 2024

The Pharisees and the rabbinical school taught that when the Messiah came, he would do certain miracles that nobody had ever done before. In this sermon, you will see that Jesus fulfilled this template perfectly, but was rejected by the Sanhedrin anyway.

Four Wonderful Miracles Pastor Eric J. Hanson March 3rd 2024 This message is designed to give us a look at how Jesus revealed himself to be the Messiah (anointed one and coming King) of the Jews. In the process of this revelation, He revealed a great heart of love and compassion for the people. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26, Matthew 12:22-42, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgotten But Not Alone

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

Today I want to minister to those that feel forgotten. I want all of you that feel like you were placed on the back burner that you got pushed to the back of the shelf that thou you may feel forgotten; you are not ALONE!

Intro: Today I want to minister to those that feel forgotten. I want all of you that feel like you were placed on the back burner that you got pushed to the back of the shelf that thou you may feel forgotten; you are not ALONE! This message isn’t for everyone but for those that have dared to dream, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:20-23