Sermons on Governmental Excess:

Showing Honor Where Honor Is Due Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 15, 2013

Sometimes is seems we have forgotten how to show honor where honor is due. This sermon illustrates who and what we should honor.

We have been searching for ways that we can become better ambassadors for Jesus. Two weeks ago, we discussed patience. Last week we discussed integrity. We discovered the Greek word for integrity had five definite traits. Integrity meant to be true. Our words should hold true. Our yes should mean ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:20, Deuteronomy 5:16, Psalm 8:4-5, Romans 13:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:12, Hebrews 13:4, 1 Peter 3:7, Proverbs 3:9, 1 Peter 5:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Memorial Day - A Great Cloud Of Witnesses!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 9, 2012

But remembering God’s goodness & blessings is not enough! It must also result in some positive actions. Let me suggest 3 things we can do as we remember the blessings & mercies of God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2010) A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1, Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Returns To His People Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 13, 2010

After Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance a new section of prophecy is given in the form of a series of night visions. After Zechariah followed the Lord's 1st instructions - to preach repentance-the Lord continued to speak to him.

ZECHARIAH 1:7-11 GOD RETURNS TO HIS PEOPLE OR The Rider Amidst the Myrtle Trees [Haggai 2:15-19] We now come to visions and revelations of the Lord. After the introduction to the entire book, which was Zechariah's opening sermon on repentance (1:1-6), a new section of prophecy is given in ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy And Grief Of Leadership

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

The lesson is aboout the dynamic relationship between leaders and followers.

THE JOY AND GRIEF OF LEADERSHIP Hebrews 13:17 By Dr. Cleavon Matthews Sr. November 15, 2009 INTRODUCTION Leading and following are eternally etched into the fabric of human relationships. In countless ways, we are participants in this interconnected dynamic. No group or organization of people can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unbeliever And The Law Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

In this message, we examine three types of unbelievers: (1) The Religious Unbeliever (2) The Atheistic Unbeliever (3)The Unconcerned Unbeliever

The Unbeliever and the Law of God Matthew 5:19 In our message last Sunday we dealt with a foundational subject in regard to our faith, and that is the relationship between the Christian and the Law of God. I made some points that I would like to now reiterate before moving on to the message for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Needed In The Next 5 Years

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 13, 2018

This sermon deals with the church's 5th year anniversary, but instead of casting a vision of what the church should do, the focus is on what the church should become.

What's Needed In The Next Five Years? September 9, 2018 Numbers 13:26-33 Acts 16: 6-10 It was five years ago today that we came together to merge Glenville New Life Community Church together with Calvary Presbyterian Church to give birth to New Life At Calvary. Two weeks ago Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Where Does My Help Come? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 21, 2020

Psalm 121:1-8 shows us how God helps his people.

Scripture Our various governmental agencies have directed that there be no meetings of ten or more people at the present time. This is because of the worldwide Corona Virus pandemic. Like many churches, we wrestled with our response to the directive. Our Session decided that as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keys To Maintaining Joy In Desperate Times

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 3, 2020

My keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture.

Keys to Maintaining Joy in Desperate Times By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE: - These are my keys, they give me access to my house my car, my office, the staff bathroom, my shed and so on, you get the picture. If you like me have ever lost or misplaced, your keys you know you go through ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Apostolic

House Condemned

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019

A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12

Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:3

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus The King

Contributed by David Schroeder on Feb 12, 2020

You may not have realized it, but you are an expatriate. You are living in a country that is not your own...

For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. In my recently published book on spiritual warfare in the church, I highlighted Jesus as the Commander-in-Chief. Actually, this title is really beneath Him. We call the US president by title. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

“i Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 Of 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 26, 2016

Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old mystery surrounding the word shemitah, but their lives have been critically impacted or altered by its manifestation.

“I Wish We’d All Been Ready” Pt. 1 of 2 8/23/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Earlier in the year I did a mini-series on a prophetic hot topic called “Shemitah.” 1 Most people, church folk included, are clueless to the 3,000 year-old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

This message contrasts religion and relationship, showing that religion is not to be desired. However, a relationship with Jesus is to be highly treasured. Why? Religion brings about death, but relationship brings about life.

Whenever you hear of the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Perhaps attending a church service, someone worshipping a Buddha statue, a baptismal service, someone reciting a chant or prayer, someone fasting, people praying to the east every hour, someone making an animal sacrifice, or someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2019

Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after that, His disciples argued over which of them is the greatest.

Author: Tom Lowe Date: 11/25/2007 HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS Point in Time: Thursday of Jesus’ Final Week Location: Upper Room (18)Passover Eaten, Jealousy Rebuked Scripture: Matthew 26:20; Mark 14:17; Luke 22:14-16, 24-30 Jesus ate the Passover meal with His disciples, but immediately after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-16, Matthew 26:20, Luke 22:24-30, Mark 14:17

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel 1: Don't Compromise Your Anointing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 20, 2017

A series studying through Daniel

Title: Don't Compromise Your Anointing Theme: To show that we don’t have to compromise even in the midst of evil. Text: Daniel 1 Introduction Overview of The Book of Daniel is not about Daniel. Like Abraham, Moses, and Joshua, Daniel was God's vessel, a tool in his hands to accomplish his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus’ Cross-Driven Concerns-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2017

4 of 6. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance are prioritized. But What are these as evidenced from the Cross? A Cross-driven Concern of Jesus is Your...

JESUS’ CROSS-Driven CONCERNS-IV Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30; Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39 OR--CONCERNS From The CROSS Attention: Oblivious to the obvious The Church & Christians can be oblivious to the obvious... that while we bicker about ‘this that or the other thing,’ that there are literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Denomination: Baptist