Sermons on Grace And Gifts:

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Seasons Of Our Life" [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

The need to conduct a spiritual inventory of our lives

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 26, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Seasons of Our Life” Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 We have explored the futility of wisdom, of wealth, of laboring “under the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Message To Smyrna Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Smyrna as set forth in Revelation 2:8-11 teaches us that suffering is a characteristic of a true church of Jesus Christ.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come Over And Help Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 9, 2016

Paul received a vision of a man from Macedonia imploring him to “Come over and help us.” He and his team immediately went, changing the course of history. What the church needs today is a fresh call to spread the Gospel.

Come Over and Help Us Acts Series Chuck Sligh October 9, 2016 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we endeavored ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Army Of God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 10, 2016

The role of the Church is central to the story of Revelation. How does God portray in this book, and what can this mean to us about our part in God's eternal plan?

OPEN: Harry Emerson Fosdick told the tale of a little church on the coast of England that was ruined in a hurricane. The congregation was poor and didn’t have the money to rebuild. Then one day a representative of the British Admiralty came to the preacher and asked if they intended to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Vote

Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 21, 2016

This lesson delves into the Christian's relation to government and his obligation to make the world a better place. God rules in the kingdoms of men and we must trust Him. Ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven.

The Christian’s Vote Intro: We start with the truth that we’ll end with. As a Christian, I am a citizen of the United States, but first and foremost, I am a citizen of heaven. Philippians 3:20 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"If... Then"

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 2, 2016

Philippians 2 shares with us the challenge that “IF” we are believers in Jesus Christ, “THEN” we will reflect certain characteristics of Jesus Christ in our lives: Humbeness and Serving Others

“IF… THEN” PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 #IfThen INTRODUCTION This morning we will focus on two words in our passage that seem like insignificant words, but when you put them together make a very powerful statement and will make us think. The statement is a powerful statement because of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd's Presence Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

God is with us

Psalm 23 - Part 2 - 1/23/11 Turn with me this morning to Psalm 23. If you open your bible right in the middle, you probably will land somewhere in the Psalms or just a little right of the Psalms. We are going to continue on looking at this Psalm that has been a source of comfort and blessing to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You - Introducing Job

Contributed by Samuel Young on Nov 10, 2016

Ask the core question of who a Christian really is. Examines the story of Job and other stories to find the answer.

Introducing You I remember the first time someone called me "uncle". It was Clayton Koh. I still remember where we were. He was walking out of this very fellowship hall with two hands full of stuff. I held the door open for him and he said: "Thank you uncle Sam." He probably didn't think of it. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Zombies, Zonks & Magic Acts Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

Paul clarifies for the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 15 why the Resurrection is the critical element of the Christian faith. It is not just a belief to be believed. It is a belief to be lived.

ZOMBIES, ZONKS & MAGIC ACTS WHY DOES THE EASTER MESSAGE MATTER? 1 CORINTHIANS 15:12-33, 50-58 It was the first day of the week. Probably a little bit earlier than a sunrise service. Three women were making their way through the dimly lit streets of the community. They are on their way to anoint ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 26, 2015

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector shows us two different approaches to God.

Scripture When someone comes to the Session in order to be interviewed for communicant membership, we always ask the following two questions, which we have borrowed from Dr. D. James Kennedy and Evangelism Explosion. First, we ask, “Suppose you were to die today, are you sure that you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Introduction: Setting Our Sights On The Super 8 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015

Introduction: A Saint & Sinner alike are familiar with these phrases, “Blessed are the . . . poor in spirit, those who mourn, gentle, those who hunger & thirst for righteousness, merciful, pure in heart, peacemakers, persecuted.”

The Beatitudes: Summer Sermon Series Introduction: Setting Our Sights on the Super 8 (1 of 9) June 7, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Saint & Sinner alike are familiar with these phrases, “Blessed are the . . . poor in spirit, those who mourn, gentle, those ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things We Can Get Excited About Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 4, 2015

With all of the discouragement we face in this world, when we look to the Word of God we find some things that we can get excited about.

Some Things We Can Get Excited About I Peter 1:1-6 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Before the current baseball season began, the Atlanta braves announced that this would be a "rebuilding year". As a result I went into this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Silence Must Be Broken...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2015

So many people pray for Revival...and this Country and the world needs Revival But before it will happen in our country and our world...it will first have to happen with us! And one by one others will experience the outpouring...Once they see it in others

The Silence Must Be Broken... This weekend...we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule...and take a different path to freedom! A path that not only altered the lives of those who founded this great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Ruler Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 10, 2015

Jesus' conversation with the rich ruler teaches us what is required to receive eternal life.

Scripture Ruth Burke of Columbus, Ohio overheard at a restaurant two women at the next table telling about a little girl who had gone to the zoo with her Sunday school class. There, she had spent an excessive amount of time at the camels’ enclosure. She apparently wanted to see some really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mystery Babylon, The Protest Begins Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 15, 2015

Eventually people get it: You must come out of Babylon. Here is the story of those first heroes of the Protestant Reformation, who saw Babylon, protested, and were forced out. Thank God for them.

PART THREE: WHEN PEOPLE PROTEST 1300-1870 THIRTY-SEVEN: THE CALL "OUT OF HER" BEGINS The light which manifests itself to many individuals within the church slowly becomes such a burning glow that, combining with the loss of prestige of the Papacy, and the growing political tensions, it can no ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God