Sermons on Gradual Drift:

Is Christ First In Your Life? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 26, 2007

4th part in Colossians

Is Christ First in Your Life? Col. 1:15-23 I. 4 Reasons that Christ is first in the world A. He is head (first) over all creation. Christ is the visible image of the invisible God. He existed before God made anything at all and is supreme over all creation. 16Christ is the one through whom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

I Received A Miracle From Jesus!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 18, 2007

Twenty years ago my life was in disarray.

I Received A Miracle From Jesus! Twenty years ago my life was in disarray. My marriage was in trouble; no communication and slowly but surely we were drifting apart. Church was a drag, after 45 minutes on Sunday I was shuffling my feet looking for the door. God was a concept, a giant score keeper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

Being Presented Faultless

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Oct 17, 2006

To show that we can be presented faultless before God and how it can happen.

-Last week we began a two-part look at the book of Jude -We saw in the early part of the book that we are to contend against apostasy -Tonight, we are going to look at the latter part of the book -Here, we will see some instruction for those who desire to be presented faultless before God on the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

A King Is Coming

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Ride on King Jesus. Ride on into our lives. Ride on until judgement run down as waters, and righteous as a mighty stream.

A King Is Coming Luke 19:41-44 The City of Jerusalem, high on Mt Zion, had taken on a festive air. The City was heavy with expectancy. The air was anxious awaiting the coming of Messiah – the deliverance of God. Isaiah had said a king would reign in righteousness – God’s king. Such was the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Woe Unto Them That Are At Ease In Zion

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 22, 2010

Too many turn away from God before he is finished giving them what they need to be of full service.

WOE UNTO THEM THAT ARE AT EASE IN ZION Cold dead services are the direct results of a self-satisfied religion that knows nothing about the mighty miracle working power and presence of the Holy Spirit in exalting the Lord Jesus Christ. Amos 6:1Woe to them that are at ease in Zion, and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Dangerous Times Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 3 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the church at Pergamum.

OPENING: 3 middling churches - not bad/great - mid road. ea has faithful remnant w dec infl INTRODUCTION: The majority of American churches are not lacking for MORAL and SPIRITUAL instruction. We are lacking in our ability (note typo) to remain UNCONTAMINATED by the world as a church family. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Defend The Truth In A Compromising World

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 15, 2012

There was an catchy song ad for Burger King not too many years ago that went "have it your way, have it your way" That's what some churches have become....come on by and worship your way! Verse 4 says For the time will come when they will not endure soun

Defend the truth in a compromising world. 2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doc-trine. 3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to them-selves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Up

Contributed by Stephen Hammond on Jun 20, 2013

Father's Day Sermon designed to challenge men to STEP UP and be the man of God, the husband and the father that God desires them to be.

STEPPING UP FATHER’S DAY 2013 Proverbs 14:11-16 The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish. There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in grief. The faithless ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Serving

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 22, 2013

The sermon teaches us to serve family, serve friends, serve neighbors, serve community, and in so doing we serve Jesus.

Acts 3:1-10 Serving D.L. Moody, 'Every Bible should be bound in leather, shoe leather'. What is it to serve God and to do His will? Nothing else than to show mercy to our neighbor. For it is our neighbor who needs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

A Falling Out Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

Through covenants, God establishes a relationship with man that cannot be broken even when fellowship is hindered, so that when man falls away, God offers a way back.

Today we start a sermon series “Falling in Love Again.” Lent is the prenuptial period leading up to the great wedding banquet that begins on Maundy Thursday, that is consummated on Good Friday, and is proven unbreakable on Easter Sunday. As we begin “Falling in Love ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

Purpose - Anchor Of Determination Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

The four anchors for purpose and direction in life.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Guaranteed. “God wants to show you His plan for your life … giving you an unchangeable hope which is like an anchor for your soul … Jesus has gone before you behind the veil into heaven and He is that anchor” (Hebrews 6:17-20, ELT). 2. Easy to get anchored to wrong ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-20, Acts 27:29

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Conviction

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 2, 2020

Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart?

Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart? Why are so many people struggling with their very existence, having no real purpose for living? ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Pre-Eminence Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2024

"It pleased the Father that in Him should all the fulness dwell" (COLOSSIANS 1:19).

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF CHRIST. Colossians 1:13-20. Paul celebrates the fact that the Father has already qualified us to receive the inheritance which awaits His saints. We are delivered from the power of darkness and have been translated into the kingdom of His dear Son (COLOSSIANS 1:13). This is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Solomon – Sad Ending

Contributed by Todd Catteau on May 29, 2025

Solomon seemed to have it all, until he didn't.

I. Introduction & Context Solomon's Background & Achievements Son of David and Bathsheba, fulfilling God's promise Asked for wisdom when offered anything by God Built the temple, amassed great wealth, expanded Israel's borders Led Israel through unprecedented period of peace ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man Of Sorrows Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

The Man of Sorrows

Psalm 69 “The Man of Sorrows” 1. David’s Problems. v. 1-12 - A. His Pain - vs. 1-3 Drowning - 1 Save me O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul Drifting - 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters where the floods overflow ...read more

Denomination: Holiness