Sermons on Good New:

More Than Mere Words Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 26, 2019

Repentance is a difficult part on our road to salvation in Jesus. It is action, not merely words.

1. Preparation for disaster – nuclear bomb drills in elementary school; GTMO evacuation drills; tornado drills; a. When sin is in our lives disaster is coming. It may be now and it could certainly be forever. b. We don’t always avoid disasters of sin, but we can get back on track through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shout For God Has Given You The City

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Aug 29, 2019

Within this scripture, God has set forth a principle of war for His people to use in Spiritual Warfare.

Josh 6:1-5, 15, 16 1 Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in. 2 And the Lord said unto Joshua, See, I have given into thine hand Jericho, and the king thereof, and the mighty men of valour. 3 And ye shall compass the city, all ye men of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We Humble Enough?

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 30, 2019

How often do we assume a more exalted position than is warranted?

One time when Jesus went for a Sabbath meal with one of the top leaders of the Pharisees, all the guests had their eyes on him, watching his every move. He went on to tell a story to the guests around the table. Noticing how each had tried to elbow into the place of honor, he said, “When someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Wading In The Water, Part #1

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 1, 2019

A message in a series about wading in the water.

Opening prayer. Can we walk on the water? Open your Bible to Joshua 3:15 and say, "Amen" when you are there. Physically speaking, the outlook for crossing the river was not good; nevertheless, the moment for which they had longed for, what they had hoped and prayed for, was about to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Fear No Evil Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 1, 2019

Take “D” out of Devil and make it evil.

A. WHAT DOES PSALM 23 TEACH US ABOUT OPPOSITION? 1. The existence of evil. 2. Evil is in conflict with you. 3. You should not let evil scare you. 4. You can overcome evil. 5. The shepherd is your deliverer. 6. Deliverance comes by relationship to the shepherd. B. WHAT ARE WE NOT TO FEAR? 1. Not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 4, Year C: The Parable Of The Dysfunctional Family

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 13, 2019

Rian Adams: Sermon on the parable of the lost son, Lent 4, Year C. The sermon looks at family dysfunction.

?The Parable of the Dysfunctional Family The Rev. Rian Adams The father in this parable makes me uncomfortable. Some of his ways even bother me. I’m also willing to guess that he might seem “off” to you as well. There is one thing we can see; he wasn’t very good at raising sons. We know this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal

On The Back Side Of The Dessert

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 21, 2020

What does it mean when you find your self in a place where you don't think you should have wound up? When you find regrets and faded memories of the past.

Title: When You Find Yourself on the Backside of the Dessert Theme: You are not defined by your past mistakes Exo 3:1-6 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. And he led the flock to the back of the desert, and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. (2) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Funeral For 82 Y/O Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 2, 2020

Sue was a warm Christian influence on her family, friends, and coworkers.

Welcome and Obituary Psalm 46:1-3, 10-11 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 46:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Foolishness Of Samson Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 3, 2020

We Christians today are to be encouraged by those who went before us in their faith and growing faith in God, throw off sin and whatever holds us back with our faith, persevere in faith and live out the life God called you to live, and always, always, see and listen to Jesus Christ!

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Judges and let us quickly revisit Chapter 13…. How were Samson’s parents supposed to raise Samson to be?? Judges 13: Samson was to be raised to be a Nazirite! (Numbers 6… to be set apart for God) Now before reading Judges 14, look with me Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2020

Paul writes—Be care how you live, live wise. Refuse to live foolishly. Make the most of every opportunity. This opportunity should be for the believer to shine. Don’t act thoughtlessly. Take thought of your actions—And then you’ll understand God’s will.

In Times Like These What Does It Mean To Walk In His Presence? Ephesians 5:15-19NLT 15 So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. 17 Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18, Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Coming Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020

Are we READY for it? Have we prepared ourselves? What will that Glorious Day be Like? Do we even care? Will we be left behind?

INTRODUCTION We talked last week about our first PROOF and that are the signs that many of us ignore but none the less, they are there and they have been foretold by our Lord Jesus Christ Himself. The obvious question is "What will it take?" Why do we choose to be so blind? Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14, Matthew 24:21-22

Denomination: *other

Facing Resistance To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 6, 2020

Jesus tells His followers that He is being numbered among the transgressors. What does that mean for us today as we try to follow Him?

WHAT I DON'T KNOW: What exactly is going on with the swords here? - Luke 22:36, 38. - The references to swords garner the most attention from most readers. They are intriguing statements that are not easily understood. - I wish I could tell you that I have an incisive, succinct explanation ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Three Invitations

Contributed by Brian Gordon on Nov 7, 2011

Jesus' encounter with his disciples on their journey to Emmaus is a beautiful example of the invitation into a deeper relationship with Christ. I brought this message before a Communion Service.

I. Introduction A. Have you ever been driving down the road with your radio on, and a song comes on that you just have to groove to? a. Either it reminds you of days gone by, reminds you of a special moment in your life, or you identify with the message. b. So your head starts bobbing and your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Methodist

Grace And Glory

Contributed by Colin Bain on Dec 1, 2011

The mystery of the gospel is revealed in the glory and grace

Ephesians 3 Grace and Glory Mystery I love a good mystery. I have been a fan of Agatha Christie and PD James for years. I also love magicians and illusionists. There is something about a mystery that we all like. The moment when we ask ourselves, “What is going to happen next?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Taxing Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A reminder to live as a people set apart by God, for God, and for the people; instead of being a people of, by, and for the world.

INTRO This morning, we’re going to dove-tail onto last week’s message. Okay, now if you remember from last week, the Pharisees asked Jesus by “what authority are you doing these things” — these things being the healing the crippled and the lame, feeding the poor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran