Sermons on Grace Upon Grace:

A Prophetic Body Builder Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015

Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words That Cause Stumbling Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 11, 2015

The word "doctrines" has almost become a "dirty word" in many Christian circles. Often times when people hear a difficult teaching, or "doctrine", they become disenchanted and at times even divisive. Jesus spoke to this tendency in John 6.

“Words that Cause Stumbling” John 6:59-64 Last week we ended with these verses from John 6:56 "He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him. 57 "As the living Father sent Me, and I live ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-64

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Hungry Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

3rd in this series. An ongoing study of Mt 25. Concept borrowed from the work of Tim Cook, a fellow preacher.

Intro: Today seemed like the day to talk about competitive eating contests. Did you know there are 2 major leagues, devoted to eating as much as possible in a short amount of time? There’s the International Federation of Competitive Eaters, also known as Major League Eating. They sponsor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Was Sick Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015

6th in this series. Concept borrowed from Tim Cook, a fellow preacher. A Study of Matthew 25 and how the church can put it into practice.

Intro: Matthew 25:34-40 Being sick is one set of circumstances every one of us can relate to. I don’t care who you are, you’ve been sick, or are sick, or are about to be sick. It’s just a fact of life. One of the first questions we start asking when someone gets sick is: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empire Strikes Back Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2015

If you want to win in the end, don't marvel at the world's power; instead; worship God alone and wait for Him to act.

Once upon a time there was an eccentric old king who wanted to give his throne to one of his two sons, but he didn’t know which one. So he decided to organize a horse race, in which the son who owned the slowest horse would become king. Each son was afraid that the other would cheat by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

“the Coming Of Christ In John” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 23, 2015

The word "come" in the New Testament is a very important word and takes on expanded meaning when referring to the Kingdom of God and the appearance of Jesus Christ as the Word who came from Heaven.

“The Coming of Christ in John” Did you ever notice how important little words are? Many times we might throw out “big two dollar words” with the intention of impressing people, but the “little words” are every bit as important as the “big impressive ...read more

Scripture: John 6:20-70

Denomination: Baptist

Five Times The Welcome

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2015

How is your hospitality? The story of Joseph and the coat of many colors teaches us to have an attitude of five times the welcome.

“Five Times the Welcome” “The men had been seated before him in the order of their ages, from the firstborn to the youngest; and they looked at each other in astonishment. 34 When portions were served to them from Joseph’s table, Benjamin’s portion was five times as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Become A Member? Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 16, 2015

Why should you become a member of a local church? What is the difference between being a member and just being a faithful attender?

WHY MEMBERSHIP? Someone once called a pastor to say he wanted to become a church member. He went on to explain that, while he wanted to become a member, he did not want to be expected to worship every week, study the Bible, visit the sick, or serve as a leader or teacher. The minister commended ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What To Do When Depressed Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Oct 19, 2015

Many times, we have difficulty serving the Lord when we are emotionally depressed and we don't know what to do. In this message, we will discuss the causes and the cures for depression basing from Joshua's experiences in the defeat from Ai.

WHAT TO DO WHEN DEPRESSED SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 7:1-6 (NIV) "But the Israelites were unfaithful in regard to the devoted things[a]; Achanson of Karmi, the son of Zimri,[b] the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of them. So the Lord’s anger burned against Israel. 2 Now Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Misery Loves Company Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 23, 2015

A study of the book of 1 Samuel 5: 1 – 12

1 Samuel 5: 1 – 12 Misery Loves Company 1 Then the Philistines took the ark of God and brought it from Ebenezer to Ashdod. 2 When the Philistines took the ark of God, they brought it into the house of Dagon and set it by Dagon. 3 And when the people of Ashdod arose early in the morning, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Call Of Duty: Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 27, 2015

By making sure that we put on the full armor of God we can be certain that the battle will be won.

Call of Duty: Spiritual Warfare This is a picture of the most famous fighter pilot in history. Fighting in a time when winning five air battles was considered impressive, he has been credited with 80 confirmed air combat victories, with several others suspected but unable to be proven. In fact, he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015

The unexpected journey of the Eastern Wisemen

Introduction: The outline for this sermon was obtained from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” Leadership Ministries World Wide. Anxious to include as many minorities, religions and disabilities as possible, the human resources department of the University of Alberta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Always For All Things-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2017

3 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--III—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk Attention: Plants with a distinctive growth habit—Cotton versus Millet versus Wheat versus Soybeans versus Peanuts versus corn, etc... Plants with a distinctive growth habit—Carnivorous—I like to look for plants on any trip I go ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Protected In The Midst Of It All

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 29, 2017

This message focuses on Lot and how even though he was surrounded by wickedness he kept his righteousness which ultimately led to the Lord saving him.

Protected In The Midst Of It All Scriptures: Gen. 12;4-5; 13:5-11;18:32-19:10; 2 Pet. 2:4-9; Phil. 4:6-8 Introduction In my message last week I asked you if you were a starter or a finisher. I acknowledged the fact that you can’t finish something unless you first start it and that there ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Search Me, O God

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Psalms 139

SEARCH ME, O LORD (PSALMS 139) An atheist complained to a Christian friend, “Christians have their special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter; and Jews celebrate their holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur; Muslims have their holidays. EVERY religion has its holidays. But we atheists,” he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible