Sermons on Gratitude Thanksgiving Anxiety:

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

The difference between tragedy and triumph is all in how you count your trials. James says by an act of the will count it all joy when tried.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Why Does God Need My Money? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2021

One of my favorite YouTube personalities is Joe Scott ("Answers With Joe). I like him because he is a humble man who explains the deep things in understandable ways... but he also shared that he struggled with questions that made him skeptical - such as why God "needed" our offerings.

OPEN: “YouTube” is a site where people can post videos they’ve either made or like, and some of those videos are grouped into “channels” (like a TV channel). I have my own channel where I’ve put songs I’ve sung by myself or with the SonShine Boys. Now some of these channels are more popular than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

#46 The Messiah Parade Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 11, 2021

As Jesus drew near to Jerusalem, crowds began to follow Him, news spread to Jerusalem of His coming, tension was in the air. As Jesus entered the city, they threw a Messiah Parade…the prelude to conflict with religious authorities and death.

#46 The Messiah Parade Series: Mark Chuck Sigh July 11, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chuckcsligh@gmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Limits Of Tolerance

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

There’s been a shift in American thought over the past several decades. America historically stood for the right to express any opinion. Where we used to believe that you should tolerate my views even when they were false but now, we believe it is wrong to call anybody’s views’ false.

Find the book of Jude with me. There are books in your Bible and there are letters in your Bible, but you could probably think of Jude more like a postcard. There’s been a shift in American thought over the past several decades. America historically stood for the right to express any opinion. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Celebration Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

The 278 words of Psalm 107 give of four different spectacular cases. At the heart of the Psalm are these four scenes. These four accounts of human experience deal with the realities of life in all of its fullness.

The Psalms were sung on board of the ship when the Pilgrims set sail in the Mayflower. The Bay Psalm Book was the third book printed in America. Until the end of the eighteenth century the Psalms were exclusively sung in churches. It was Psalm 127 that Benjamin Franklin quoted in 1787 as he moved ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020

in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Methodist

The Sacrifices God Is Pleased With Series

Contributed by Isaiah Banjo on Nov 30, 2020

It is “through Jesus” that your sacrifices can be acceptable. Anything short of that is totally unacceptable. The only person God told that he is pleased with was Jesus. When a man does not listen to Jesus, such a man cannot please God.

Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of Praise – the fruit of lips that confess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased. (NIV) Hebrews 13:15-16 Quite a lot to identify in this scripture. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Matthew 17:1-9, Genesis 4:6, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fundamentals Of The Faith - Week 5 - Titles And Possessions Of The Born-Again Christian Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 15, 2020

THE TITLES AND POSSESSIONS OF THE BORN-AGAIN CHRISTIAN

A. A Christian. 1. Acts 11:26 "and when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So for a whole year Barnabas and Saul met with the church and taught great numbers of people. The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch." a. This was a title first used by pagan gentiles in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"We Minister And Belong To One Another”

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 17, 2021

The Church is the family of God. Each member ministers to one another and belongs to one another. But, if members overestimate themselves, they would damage the church and church ministry rather than edify. God called us as church to practice the love of God among ourselves and to the world.

“We minister and belong to one another” (Romans 12:1-10) I appeal to you therefore, brothers,[a] by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.[b] 2 Do not be conformed to this world,[c] but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-10, 1 Corinthians 12:7, Exodus 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Gps Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 6, 2021

Postmodernity has given birth to the idea that all spiritual views are simply different roads that lead to God. We have created a confusing web of “spiritual paths” for those on a quest to know God. John gives a process for gaining and maintaining our bearings while on our spiritual journey.

GPS is a satellite-based radio navigation system that was developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It permits land, sea and airborne users to determine their three-dimensional position, velocity and time anywhere in the world. The accuracy of it far exceeds anything that we have seen in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yield Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 9, 2021

Yielding to others and putting their interests and needs before our own will definitely help to strengthen and lengthen our relationships with others.

For the past 4 weeks we have learned a lot about making our relationships better. We have learned how LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, FORGIVENESS, and SERVICE play a huge part in building more sincere relationships. We take another step today and add yet another element that will help to better your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-15, Luke 14:7-14, Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Easter Garden Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

God started human history in a garden, and Jesus began a new history of salvation in the Easter garden which gave to man new life, new joy, and new hope.

A son kept asking his father questions until he was bugged. He decided and try to quench the lad's curiosity with the old cliche, "Remember, curiosity killed the cat." The son replied, "What was the cat curious about dad?" The plan backfired, for the boy was even ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Successful Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The lesson on how to suffer successfully involves the whole of one's spiritual life and relationship to God. In learning this lesson we will learn that which is necessary to be a complete and entire Christian.

Imagine the testing of the body in such a sport as football. To be on your feet and seconds later brought to the ground hard and fast. Then to get up and do it again, and again, and again, but constantly moving forward. All of that falling is not what wins the game, but whether or not you win ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Worthy Is The Lamb Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

The basic issue in worship is not, is the choir worthy, is the soloist worthy, is the organist or pianist worthy, is the pastor worthy-the issue is, is Jesus worthy?

Colonel John Howard was ordered to retreat in the Revolutionary War. But as he did, the British started to charge, and he decided to surprise them. He ordered his men to attack. They did and won a smashing victory for which he received great honor. But General Morgan reminded him, had his plan ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14