Sermons on Grace And Mercy:

David And Abigail -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 4, 2019

First Samuel 25:32-44 shows us that vengeance belongs to the Lord.

Scripture Last time we learned how David wanted to kill Nabal because Nabal had rudely rebuffed David’s request for food. The Lord providentially intervened by sending Nabal’s “discerning and beautiful” wife Abigail to prevent David from carrying out his murderous intent. In today’s lesson, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:32-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Preparing For Growth Series

Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019

There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9, John 3:3, James 1:22, Matthew 24:13, 1 Corinthians 15:58  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

David Rejected By The Philistines Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 1, 2019

First Samuel 29:1-11 shows us that the Lord always preserves his own people, even when they act foolishly.

Scripture In our study of the life of David, we have noted that the final few chapters of First Samuel are not in chronological order. They are arranged thematically. Chapter 27 shows us David’s dilemma, caused by his temporary faithlessness. Chapter 28 shows us Saul’s dilemma, caused by his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Condemnation

Contributed by Michael Carter on Nov 9, 2019

Living in Christ means that our minds and hearts will continue to grow and conform in Him, but our old selves don't want to let go and our common enemy will find ways to remind us of our failures.

No Condemnation Just a show of hands please. Who here wants to live a life of regrets? Ok. And a show of hands for who wants to life a life of rejection? Anyone? OK. How about a show of hands for who wants to have a life of pain and anguish? What? No takers? Hard crowd. Ok, let me try another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1, Romans 7:21-25

I Am His, And He Is Mine

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 23, 2019

A study in Psalm 60: 1 – 12

Psalm 60: 1 – 12 I am His, and He Is mine To the Chief Musician. Set to “Lily of the Testimony.” A Michtam of David. For teaching. When he fought against Mesopotamia and Syria of Zobah, and Joab returned and killed twelve thousand Edomites in the Valley of Salt. 1 O God, You have cast us off; You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Promises For Every Need: A Dirty Mind Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 10, 2020

Thread: Aim for the Heart We find the Apostle Paul describing the push and pull and tension and struggle between good and evil and righteousness and unrighteousness that happens inside the mind of each person. Every person who has ever lived deals with the sinful nature.

GOD’S PROMISES FOR EVERY NEED: A DIRTY MIND 2 Timothy 3:1-17 #EveryNeed INTRODUCTION… The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (p) I don’t know what kind of movies you all like, but one of my favorite types of movies are westerns. I like “Sons of Katie Elder.” I like the original “True Grit” and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Title: The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 17, 2020

Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!

Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34, Judges 14:1-9

David And The Rebellion Of Sheba Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2020

Second Samuel 20:1-26 shows us the problems encountered in restoring the promised kingdom.

Scripture David and his army soundly defeated Absalom and his army. Sadly for David, his son Absalom was killed in the battle, along with twenty thousand of Absalom’s soldiers. As he returned to Jerusalem to reestablish himself as king over all Israel, David extended grace to everyone along the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Creativity: Maintaining A Sensitivity To Transcendence Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

Often people are attracted to performances based upon the popularity of the performers, or the authors. (My wife’s father enjoyed David Baldacci, James Patterson, Danielle Steele, etc.). A good writer wants to remove his/her personality and have us to focus on the story. The Gospel according to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Advent

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 29, 2020

This is the first part of our Advent series where we look at the four themes of Advent

I can think of nothing sadder than a life lived without hope. A hope that regardless of how bad things might seem, that things could get better. That ultimately every night has a dawn, every storm has an end, and every mountain has a peak. Author and preacher Max Lucado writes, “We need hope. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redeemed! Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 20, 2020

A Christmas Eve meditation to be presented via Facebook Live. Christ was born so that fallen people can be redeemed. The message is a call to look to Christ, especially during this Christmas Season.

“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.” [1] Christmas without Christ is meaningless! If Christ, the Lord of Glory, is not the focus of our celebration, what are we celebrating? Snow? Cold? Darkness? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

David: A Man After God's Heart (3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 20, 2020

The Bible tells us that David was a man after God's heart. What was so special about David and how can we be more like him? In 1 Samuel 24, we discover that David had a focused heart, faithful heart, and forgiving heart.

David: A Man after God’s Heart (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/6/2016 The Bible is full of ordinary, imperfect people. Noah drank 'til he passed out. Abraham lied about his marriage and slept with the maid. Sarah laughed at God’s promises. Jacob was a con-man. Leah ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, 1 Samuel 24:3-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power, The Blessings, And The Benefits Of Just Showing Up

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 23, 2020

There is a power in just being present. We miss many of God's greatest blessings when we decide to sit the game of life or ministry out. Matthias is a great example of what can happen if we are present.

The Power, The Blessings, & Benefits of Just Showing Up Introduction Baseball has been one of the favorite sports of Americans. Cal Ripkin, Jr. was a famous baseball player. He wrote a book titled "Just Show Up." In the book her wrote: Everyone has a 2,131. Ripkin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:21-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 19, 2019

5 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--V— 2Kings 16:1-4; 18:1-7(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 14-16, 17-18; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: “America was founded by people who believed that God was their rock of safety. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 18:13-18, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019

"How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ