Sermons on Gratitude In Worship:

Legion Of Chains Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 25, 2021

Essential King Jesus from chapter 5 is: Jesus breaks our chains.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: LEGION OF CHAINS MARK 5:1-20 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 5:1-43 [5:32] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.5 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION… https://songselect.ccli.com/Songs/4768151/amazing-grace-my-chains-are-gone/viewlyrics My chains are gone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Colossians Introduction Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022

A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

Colossians Introduction INTRODUCTION I. THE TOWNS OF THE LYCUS VALLEY About one hundred miles inland (Med. Sea) from Ephesus in the valley of the River Lycus, near where it joins the Maeander, there once stood three important cities: (1) Laodicaea (remember 30 years later the 7 letters in ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Life Of Goodness And Peace And Joy In The Holy Spirit (How Christian Ought To Behave)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 24, 2022

To preserve the unity and influence of the church, believers must offer mutual acceptance in non-essentials of the Christian faith. They should also resist the temptation to judge one another or condemn one another for what we believe about non-essentials tenets of the faith.

Sermon “Living a Life of Goodness and Peace and Joy in the Holy Spirit” Scripture Lesson: Romans 14:1-17 “Accept other believers who are weak in faith, and don’t argue with them about what they think is right or wrong. 2 For instance, one person believes it’s all right to eat anything. But another ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19, Luke 6:37, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 4:2-3, 2 Corinthians 13:1, Colossians 3:15, Hebrews 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Triune God - The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2019

The Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts

Essential Truths: The Triune God - The Holy Spirit: Sanctifier & Giver of Fruit and Gifts – March 24, 2019 I really wish it weren’t true, but I’m pourous. I’m made of clay. I’m breakable, leaky and I fade. I get depleted. Can you relate? I don’t mean relate to ME being these, things. I mean ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14, John 7:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Have To Serve Somebody Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2019

When you don't know what to do, remember God's faithfulness to you and remain faithful to Him.

At a 1999 conference in Houston, speaker Marti Ensign, a missionary to Africa, spoke of bringing some African pastors to the United States for a big meeting. During their free time, these Africans wanted to go shopping, but Marti knew there was a chance someone might have difficulty or get lost. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Jesus We Trust When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jul 16, 2025

Peter's desire to walk on water to be with Jesus is certainly a good thing, but he is unprepared for the consequences of this big step of faith. How do we handle headwinds and the waves that will certainly come in this life of faith?

Jesus was having a pretty demanding day. That morning, Jesus heard the tragic news that his cousin John the Baptist had been killed. King Herod had him executed in prison. It was a terrible injustice. That morning Jesus intended to get away by himself to pray. He needed to know from his Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Let Go Of Your Loaves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 19, 2025

It's easy to make the story of the loaves and fishes just about money, but the reality is that it is a story of surrender.

Let Go of Your Loaves It was a beautiful day. Jesus had crossed over the sea of Galilee and the crowd discovering where he was going followed on foot, covering a distance of approximately 15 kilometres and Luke tells us in chapter 9:10 that they finally caught up with him in Bethsaida. And it was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Understanding Who You Are? Your Identity In God Part #4

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 19, 2025

I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until you understand that the concept of salvation is twisted and manipulated and used to control slaves.

Understanding Who You Are Your Identity in God By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Part #4 This week I was asked the question is it really that important to be concerned about the descendants and who we are when it is all about salvation anyway? To a point that seems to be a fair question until ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Gospel According To Thorns

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 22, 2025

The profound meaning we find in looking at thorns is that the crown of thorns that was thrust upon Jesus’ head was a deliberate symbol of Him taking on our sin. Innocent Jesus Christ took on our sin onto Himself and paid for it. It’s all right there in the thorns.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO THORNS VARIOUS PASSAGES #thorns INTRODUCTION Every week when I mow my yard I come around a particular large bush that was planted around my propane tank I just get shredded on whatever arm and leg that happens to be on the inside as I try to mow around it. The bush has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-19, Micah 7:2-4, Matthew 13:1-9, John 19:1-6, Numbers 33:50-56  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Example Of Christ Our Lord

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 1, 2025

Philippians 2

THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST OUR LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2) A young man hired by a supermarket reported for his first day of work. The manager greeted him with a warm handshake and a smile, gave him a broom and said, “Your first job will be to sweep out the store.” “But I’m a college graduate,” the young man ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vultures And The Carcass (Sermon On The Rapture)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 21, 2025

I want to read Luke 17:37 for out text verse which is probably going to cause some of you to scratch your head wondering what this verse is talking about. But I will explain the meaning of this verse later in this sermon.

Look at… Text: Luke 17:37, Introduction: Because the Lord loved people, He used everything available to teach people. Jesus was the master teacher. • Thousands would gather to hang on every word He spoke. • People traveled far and wide just to hear him teach. • The lessons he taught ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:37

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 27, 2025

There are some who claim they do not believe in a Devil.

Illus: For those who will say such a thing someone said: • “When you meet the devil, you know you are not going his way. • If you never meet him, you must be going in the same direction.” The reason some do not believe in the devil is because they are going the same way he is going, but the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Manure And The Problem Of Evil Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2025

Jesus’ answer to the problem of evil—Repent or perish. Then demonstrate that repentance in your own life before God’s patience runs out.

The movie Forrest Gump addresses a lot of life’s issues including the problem of evil. Take a look (show Lt Dan against God; www.youtube.com/watch?v=jc374YQAjJg, stop at 48 second mark right before Lt. Dan starts using foul language). Lieutenant Dan had lost both legs in Vietnam and was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 1 John 1:9, Leviticus 19:23-25, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pruned For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 12, 2025

When life feels most overwhelming, God lovingly prunes us—not to punish or limit us, but to free us from distractions, deepen our roots in Christ, and make us abundantly fruitful for His glory.

Pruned for His Glory John 15:1-5 Why is it that when life feels most chaotic—our calendars full, our energy drained—we feel the least spiritually alive? What if the very chaos we’re resisting is what God is pruning to make room for real growth? We look across life’s horizon and see endless ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

There Is One Body Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 22, 2024

The first of the seven ones that equal unity is the fact that there is one body of Christ. This one body is the spiritual one body of Christ composed of all genuine believers in every time and place since the day of Pentecost.

A. How many of you have seen the movie “That Thing You Do”? 1. It’s one of the movies that our family enjoyed over the years. 2. It’s a movie about a fictional band that ended up being a “one hit wonder” band. 3. The band decided to name themselves the “wonders” but wanted to be unique and so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Acts 2:36-47, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ