Sermons on Gradual Drift:

Faith Midrash Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009

When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jul 30, 2011

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet 1 Corinthians 2:1-9 1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-9, 2 Corinthians 2:2-9

Denomination: Apostolic

2 Reset Your Mind Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 19, 2026

A reset isn’t about trying harder — it’s about putting Jesus back at the centre

Introduction: How We See Shapes How We Live Last week we talked about resetting the heart — placing Jesus back at the centre of who we are. But what flows out of the heart quickly shapes the mind. If the heart is the centre, the mind is the lens. And how we think determines how we: • see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

The Danger Of Following From Afar (Peter's Story)

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 11, 2025

Peter’s story is a powerful warning and an encouraging reminder. Though he followed from afar and fell, he also found restoration. Let us not be casual in our walk with God. A distant walk leads to disaster, but a close walk leads to destiny.

THE DANGER OF FOLLOWING FROM AFAR (PETER'S STORY) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 26:57–75 “But Peter followed Him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end.” – Matthew 26:58 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 22:54–62, John 18:15–18, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Shall We Escape? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 29, 2012

Many professing Christians treat the Faith as though it were optional; God calls us to absolute commitment.

“We must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Beth – Cleansing Power Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 1, 2020

There is one main question which is dominated to the whole stanza Q. 1 How can a young man keep his way pure? And rest of the passage is answering that question only But the 2nd question we should ask Q. 2 How do we become unholy, unclean?

1 We will do some observations A. Some important words or lines a. How?, young man, ways pure – guarding word – 9 b. Whole heart, seek, drift away, your commands – 10 c. Stored/treasured, word, heart, sin – 11 d. Teach me, laws/statutes, Blessed LORD – 12 e. With my lips, declare, rules – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Clinic On The Corner

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

The church should be like a free medical clinic, open to all who will come to the great physician.

INTRODUCTION: “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times” These famous lines open Dickens’ classic novel A Tale of Two Cities. All of human history is summed up in those lines. Throughout history there have always been births and funerals. There have been terrible plagues and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Keys To Success Series

Contributed by Charles Cline on Jan 9, 2007

It is essential to have the right attitudes to build a dynamic church.

Three Keys to Success 1 Corinthians 16:5-12 A traveler was between flights in an airport and she was a little bit hungry, so she went tot the lounge and bought a small pack of cookies. She sat down to read her newspaper and to snack on her cookies. Gradually she became aware of a rustling sound ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Principles For An Effective Ministry

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Jun 7, 2006

Principles for an effective ministry shared at an Ordination Service.

Derrick, I am honored to be able to give you this charge tonight. And as I thought about what to share w/ you I found myself thinking not simply about tonight but what I would want to hear about Derrick Ronk 10, 15, 20 years down the road? Now there are a number of things I pray I will hear such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lies Against Man Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Apr 23, 2005

When we lie we destroy our community and our relationship with God

Tonight I want to begin by stating four famous quotes. I am sure that you have heard them before, and I want you to think about what they all have in common. "Read My Lips, No New Taxes.” – George H Bush “I did not inhale.” - Bill Clinton. "The American people have a right to know that their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dear Forgetful Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Ephesus

Dear Forgetful I Samuel 7:1-4 Revelation 2:1-7 Everybody loves a love story, and there is no greater love story in the history of the world than the one found in this book. This book is the story of a love that is patient and kind, faithful and everlasting. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choose Integrity Series

Contributed by Clif Mckinley on Feb 6, 2015

Message 3 of 7 in a series called Revelation taking practical lessons from what Jesus had to say to the 7 churches

Revelation Week 3 “Choose Integrity” Welcome Everyone Guests Online We are in the third week of a series called REVELATION. We have been looking at Jesus’ final words to seven churches. He had a message for each of these churches & I really believe that there are some things ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:13-16

Denomination: *other

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 15, 2011

This message focuses on shipwrecked faith.

We Walk By Faith Part 8 Shipwrecked Faith Part 1 Scriptures: 1 Timothy 1:18-20; Romans 10:17; 2 Timothy 2:16-18; 4:14-15 Introduction: This message will close out my current series on faith. As you recall, in this series I have explained that faith is an unquestioning belief and that there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon: God's Promise Of Victory Is Sure! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 25, 2022

The nation of Israel would suffer but a remnant would be saved. God is merciful even in judgment. Assyria would be judged and pay a high penalty for her ill treatment of Israel. Isaiah proclaims a promise of victory.

Isaiah 10:24-27 “So this is what the Lord, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, says: “O my people in Zion, do not be afraid of the Assyrians when they oppress you with rod and club as the Egyptians did long ago. 25 In a little while my anger against you will end, and then my anger will rise up to destroy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:24-27, Acts 10:38, Isaiah 61:1-3, Judges 16:20

Denomination: Methodist